Troop 1

Summer Camp News 2011

 

Here are a few notes on our upcoming trip to Camp Greilick on Sunday the 26^th

 

We leave Sunday morning the June 26 at 12:00 Noon from Bagley Township Hall. 

We return about 12:00 Noon on July 2 to Bagley Township Hall. (We anticipate leaving camp about 10:00AM)

1. Eat lunch before you get to Bagley on Sunday, we will not stop.
2. Bring your bathing suit and a towel and anything else you need to swim with you on the ride over—do not pack it in your gear which will be in the troop trailer.  We can’t be sure when the troop trailer will be available.
3. All gear will be carried to camp in the troop trailer.  Ask Mrs. Vieau why.
4. Below is a posting of who has a physical on file.  If you are listed as not having a physical, better make tracks to the walk in clinic or call me.
5. Log into Scenic Trails Council under “Summer Camp 2011”  and take a look at the merit badge offerings, as well as the suggested packing list:
1. I will issue blue cards Sunday afternoon for your merit badge sessions.  No need to do anything special but look at the offerings.
2. No open toed shoes around camp (flip flops etc).  Bring your hiking boots or regular jogging shoes.
3. A warm sleeping bag is always a good idea this time of year—and rain gear.  We travel in Class A’s and you will have to put it on before you check in, so wear it to Bagley.  We are short a few class Bs but Jeff is scrounging and borrowing for camp.  Having a Class B or other T shirts and shorts is a good idea.  Bring at least 3 changes of underwear and socks.  We have a special prize for those of you who take a shower by Wednesday (No Mary Vieau, you cannot win the contest)
4. We are staying in Cherokee—bath rooms on one side and mess hall on the other and we will be sharing the site with Troop 5.  Good spot.
5. Meds:  Send enough meds, clearly labeled with your son.  Meds should be in a plastic bag marked with your son’s name.  They will be inventoried at check in and we will pass out the meds at Cherokee.
6. Wednesday is Parents night and the OA ceremony.  Parents should arrive about 6:30 to 7:00 PM and come on up and visit the site.  Our site is right across from the flag pole.  We will walk down to the bowl together. If parents want to eat with the boys on Wednesday, then each individual parent has to call camp starting Monday to make a reservation.  Space is limited, so call early.  Wednesday evening meal is traditionally Buffalo and usually good.  I think the meal is about $6.00 per person.  You can also take your boy out to dinner as long as you are back by about 8:15PM.  Once the fire bowl program is over, scouts go up the hill to camp one way and parents go down the hill to the parking lot the other way.
7. Adults at camp the first three days include Arndt, Adams, Vieau, Beauchesne and possibly Modrzynski.  New adults arriving on Wednesday include Proux.
8. I will be in the office most of the day tomorrow.  Drop your forms at the office or at the latest, bring them Sunday.
9. Lastly, we don’t want this last minute rushing around getting ready to impact the fun the boys will be having next week.  If we make a mistake and forget something, we will live with it.  Make sure the uniforms are intact, sleeping bag is habitable and we have good shoes.  Do look over the form shortages—missing a medical form can really put a cramp in a boy’s swimming activities.
   

Ken