Scout Notes - Monday, June 14, 2010

Summer Camp – Last Minute Items
Summer Camp is just around the corner. Some things to consider:
Departure – We will depart from the Scout Hut on Sunday at 13:00 or 1:00pm, whichever comes first. Please show up no later than 12:30 so that we may load your gear and tie up any loose ends.
Travel Attire – We will travel to and from WRSR in our Class A Uniforms. Under each uniform, please be wearing your swimsuit and have your towel handy. One of the first things you’ll be doing upon check-in is the swim test.
Medications – If you have any medications, please take them with you in the car/van, separate from your personal gear. During check-in you will meet with a medical officer that will want to see your medications.
Water – Bring a Nalgene to carry around camp. It’s summer in Oklahoma, so it’s critical that you drink plenty of water during your time at camp.
Rain Gear – As always, bring your rain gear. A dry Scout is a happy Scoutmaster.
Shoes/Boots – You may not wear open-toe shoes at camp and can only go barefoot in the pool. Because your shoes/boots will get wet, it’s good to have a second pair.
Cots – If possible, please bring a cot for your son. A week on the ground is manageable, but uncomfortable.
Sun Screen/Bug Spray – Be prepared. Don’t be lunch for the bugs or the sun.
Packing – It’s best to pack your personal gear in the large plastic “Tupperware” containers that can be placed beneath/beside your cot. It will keep everything dry and stacks well in the trailer.
Fun – Focus on your advancement and merit badges, but also remember to have fun. Will Rogers is a great camp, full of all kinds of adventure and soon-to-be memories.

Summer Camp – Family Night – Friday evening of Summer Camp is “Family Night.” This is an opportunity for families to come visit their Scouts and tour the camp. You may arrive anytime in the late afternoon after 4:00pm.
Dinner will be served in the dining hall at 6:30pm for a nominal charge. We’ll need a count if you’re interested in eating with us, so let us know on Sunday when the Scouts are dropped off at the Scout Hut.
At the end of the evening there will be a campfire that will be full of song and skits.

Youth Protection Training – The BSA Guidelines have changed regarding this training. Although all active adult leaders have been required to take this training, they now must renew the certification every two years. To take training, logon to My Scouting at the following address:

https://myscouting.scouting.org/_layouts/MyScouting/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f_layouts%2fAuthenticate.aspx%3fSource%3d%252f&Source=%2f

Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat and Weather Hazards – Leaders that will be assisting with our summer canoe meetings at the lake need to be certified in these three courses. They may be taken on the My Scouting site. Each certification is good for two years.

Troop Meetings
Monday, June 14th
Summer Camp
Monday, June 21st
Committee Meeting @ 6:00pm
Summer Camp Recovery
Monday, June 28th
Canoe Meeting at Lake McMurtry – East Side

Upcoming Activities
Summer Camp – Here’s some good general information about the camp, and what to bring, check out this link:

http://www.bsatroop818.com/WRSRSummerCamp.pdf