Leader's Guides

• I recommend that each parent read the short leader's guide for the camp your scout will attend.  This will give you an overview, including a recommended personal gear list.
• The leaders guides are located at:  http://bsa-brmc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=297&Itemid=368

Personal Gear

• Attachment--form on main event page
• Foam pad and sleeping bag
• Plastic tub that fits under cot
• Synthetic fabrics that can be rinsed and reused
• A scout needs less clothes than you might think.
• Snacks in sealed plastic container.  Will put in trailer each night.
• Optional funds for camp store and ice cream
• Pocket knife purchase rule
• No electronics other than watches and headlights (extra batteries)

Merit Badge Sign Up

• Attachment--sign up form on main event page.
• Each scout's requests, plus at least three alternates, due to Steve Hunting and Kevin Woods by Troop meeting on May 6.
• Each scout must have all six time blocks (9, 10 and 11 am and 2, 3 and 4 pm) filled.
• Make sure your scout meets all prerequisites.
• Include some Eagle required merit badges.
• Questions?  Ask Kevin Woods or Steve Hunting.
• Need adult volunteers to help with web site sign up around June 1.

Medical Forms and Insurance Card

• Complete all three parts and deliver to Greg LeBlanc by Troop meeting on May 13 unless you have made special arrangements with Greg.
• Form located at www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx
• Part must be completed by a physician.
• Also deliver to Greg enlarged copies of both sides of your insurance card on one side of a piece of paper.

Final Payment

• Balance due to Lou Magaldi at Troop meeting on May 20.
• Troop must pay by June 1.  (No Troop meeting on Memorial Day, May 26.)
• Total amounts:  Powhatan $300; Claytor Lake and Mountain Man $330.

End of Camp Friday Dinner

• All parents invited
• Need parent volunteer to organize and deliver
• Historically has been Price's fried chicken plus parent-supplied pot luck items

Pre-departure Saturday 6/15

• June 15, 9 am at the hut
• All scouts must attend and check in all gear, except class A uniforms (with neckerchief and slide but without sash).
• Need adult volunteers for the following sign up tables:  1) final medical forms and med pacs; 2) Friday night dinner sign up; 3) special transportation arrangements on Sunday, June 23; 4) confirm merit badge books, special materials and prepay amounts; 5) uniform purchases; 6) post-camp BOR signup.

Departure Sunday 6/16

• All scouts must arrive at hut by 8:41 am.
• Patrol file at 8:46 am
• Bus departs at 9 am.
• Bring a bag lunch and drink.

Return Saturday 6/23

• Arrive at hut by noon
• Each scout will ride back on the bus unless he is headed for a destination other than the Charlotte area.

SPL and ASPL

• Now seeking volunteers.
• Excellent leadership opportunities for older scouts
• Will designate by May 20 Troop meeting
• Will require some preparation before June 16
• Duty roster
• Scout teams for dinner and desert competitions
• Camp leadership meetings

Adult Responsibilities

• Grubmaster, Walter Linker
• Quartermaster, Kevin Woods
• Bus driver
• Trailer hauler
• Attending:  Steve Hunting, Kevin Woods, Walter Linker, David Belk and Robert Lambert (partials?  others?)

Steve

Please visit the trip description page for additional details and updated information: Summer Camp - Jun 16