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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SAINT ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEY TROOP 17

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SAINT ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEY TROOP 17. THE PROMISE OF ADVENTURE. WHAT?. BOY SCOUT SUMMER CAMP. WHEN??. Sunday, 6 July 2008 through Saturday 12 July 2008. WHERE?. CAMP TURRELL LOCATED IN THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN CATSKILLS MOUNTAINS. WHO?.

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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SAINT ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEY TROOP 17

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  1. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICASAINT ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEYTROOP 17 THE PROMISE OF ADVENTURE

  2. WHAT? BOY SCOUT SUMMER CAMP

  3. WHEN?? Sunday, 6 July 2008 through Saturday 12 July 2008

  4. WHERE? CAMP TURRELL LOCATED IN THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN CATSKILLS MOUNTAINS

  5. WHO? ALL THE MEMBERS OF TROOP 17

  6. WHY? FOR THE PROMISE OF ADVENTURE

  7. CAMP TURRELL • Camp Turrell is part of Dow Drukkur Scout Reservation • A 795-Acre Scout Camp located 90 minutes from Millburn – Short Hills… • The camp sports a 90-acre Lake, where a Scout can participate in a variety of waterfront activities from swimming to boating..

  8. CAMP TURRELL ACTIVITIES • Camp Craft Area • Environmental Science / Nature Area • Rifle / Shotgun Range • Archery • Camping, Hiking, Outdoor Skills • Canoeing, Rowing, and Small Boat Sailing • Cooking • Mountain Biking • Indian Lore • Pioneering Skills

  9. MEALS • All meals are cooked by the staff in a dining hall and sanctioned and inspected under New York State Law • The exception is on Thursday (dinner), when the Unit will do the cooking… which suffices for a variety of cooking requirements for different merit badges and ranks.

  10. HEALTH / SAFETY • On-site health lodge which is staffed by an emergency medical technician. • All participants must have a physical and a form signed by a medical doctor prior to summer camp. • All Troop 17 Adults are youth-protection qualified • Turrell is BSA Nationally Accredited and surpasses all NYS Inspections

  11. What adult leaders from the Troop will be going? • SGT Pete Eakley – Troop Committee Chairman • Jack Lutz – Troop Committee • Michael Middleton – Troop Committee • Neil Doyle – Troop Committee • Ken Fineran - Scoutmaster

  12. Summer Camp • Especially important for a new Scout • Opportunity to work on major requirements for 1st Class. • 1st chance to experience life away from Mom and Dad for a week. • Developmental experience of belonging to a cohesive group and working together in a safe team / Troop atmosphere to achieve Scouting Goals.

  13. What Does Summer Camp Cost? • Summer Camp is $275.00 per Scout and must be paid by 25 April 2008 with complete packet. • No refunds unless for valid medical reasons • Camping Scholarships

  14. Frequently Asked Questions • Are there hot showers? • Yes • How is the food? • I have always found camp food to have enough variety to satisfy all palettes, w/ a nutritional meal • My Scout has special dietary needs for medical / religious reasons. Can this be addressed? • Yes, see me prior to May 1st so your concerns will be accommodated

  15. Frequently Asked Questions • My son is on medication or has special health concerns, can this be addressed? • Yes, through the health lodge medication and special needs will be administered. • My son is a poor swimmer or doesn’t even know how to swim, can he still go to camp? • Yes, summer camp is an excellent place to either improve your swimming abilities or even learn how to swim.

  16. Frequently Asked Questions • Are there lifeguards at the waterfront? • Yes, all are approved Boy Scouts of America Lifeguards in addition to also being either American Red Cross or YMCA qualified. All summer camp participants are given a swim test upon arrival at camp.

  17. Frequently Asked Questions • How does my Scout get to and from camp? • Transportation to and from camp is the Scout’s family’s responsibility; we will provide a list of Scouts attending and encourage carpooling.

  18. Frequently Asked Questions • Do the Scouts need to wear a uniform? • Yes, Class A for evening meals and the two campfires • Class B the rest of the time • Closed shoes all the time (no sandals)

  19. Frequently Asked Questions • When do we arrive/depart at Camp? • 1PM on Sunday (on time) • And pick up no later than 10 AM on Saturday

  20. What kind of merit badges are available at Summer Camp? • Archery • Art • Astronomy • Backpacking • Basketry • Bird Study • Camping • Canoeing • Citizenship in the World • Climbing • Cooking

  21. What kind of merit badges are available at summer camp? • Cycling • Emergency Preparedness • Environmental Science • First Aid • Fish and Wildlife Management • Fishing • Forestry • Indian Lore • Leatherwork • Lifesaving

  22. What kind of merit badges are available at summer camp? • Mammal Study • Orienteering • Personal Fitness • Pioneering • Reptile and Amphibian Study • Rifle Shooting • Rowing • Sculpture • Shotgun Shooting • Small Boat Sailing

  23. What kind of merit badges are available at summer camp? • Soil and Water Conservation • Swimming • Theatre Arts • Weather • Wilderness Survival • Woodcarving

  24. Other Activities • Pathfinder Program – Scouts will earn a majority of the requirements up to 1st Class • Basketry or Leather Merit Badge and Swimming Merit Badge • Totin Chip and Firem’n Chit

  25. Other Activities • On Tuesday night between 7-9 pm – Fishing Derby • Interpretive Hike to explore local flora and fauna – 7 PM with arrangements • Camp Director Hike / Run every morning at 6:00 AM • Polar Bear Swim – every morning between 6:30-7:00 AM

  26. Other Activities • Muzzleloading Rifle Shooting • Robin Hood Shooting – Monday Evening Archery Contest • Tie Die Monday – evening of tie die shirt making • Dynamic Duo Shoot – Scout Leader and a Scout compete on Thursday Nights against other teams • Daniel Boone Shoot – Tuesday Evening

  27. Other Activities • World Conservation Award – older Scouts who have earned Environmental Science, Soil and Water Conservation, and Citizenship in the World • Open Aquatics – evening Troop Swims and Boating – Monday / Thursday Evenings • Snorkeling – Older Scouts • Mile Swim

  28. Other Activities • BSA Lifeguard • Bouldering / Rappelling • Island Outpost – Older Scout Adventure • Mountain Biking – 15 and older • Voyager Trek – older Scouts 2-day paddle down the Delaware River • Order of the Arrow – Brotherhood Tests • Baden Powell Troop Award • Gateway Contest

  29. Other Camp Offerings • Religious Services Friday Evening • Camp Trading Post • Snacks • Merit Badge Books • T-Shirts

  30. So you want to go. What next? • All Scouts should have a check made out to the Troop 17 BSA for $275.00 and delivered to by 25 April, 2007. • Packet must also be filled out by 25 April 2008

  31. Summer Camp 2008 • Every Scouting Family will be sent a 2008 Pamphlet – Summer Camp • In May we will schedule a camp meeting to discuss specifics, i.e. equipment list, directions, etc.

  32. Any further questions? • SGT Pete Eakley • Work (973) 564-7078 • Home (973) 477-3991 • Fax (973) 556-1933 • E-mail MillburnPD@aol.com • Home address: 98 Short Hills Avenue Short Hills, N.J. 07078

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