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Court of Honor. Court of Honor 12 February 2009 Opening Ceremony Welcoming MCs Brandon Hamilton and Daniel Polizanno Troop Events SPL Tom Morreale Advancement / Introduction New Scouts to be introduced Summer Camp LT Eakley Closing.
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Court of Honor • Court of Honor12 February 2009Opening CeremonyWelcomingMCs Brandon Hamilton and Daniel PolizannoTroop EventsSPL Tom MorrealeAdvancement / IntroductionNew Scouts to be introduced Summer CampLT EakleyClosing
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICASAINT ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEYTROOP 17 THE PROMISE OF ADVENTURE
WHAT? BOY SCOUT SUMMER CAMP
WHEN?? Sunday, 11 July 2009 through Saturday, 18 July 2009
WHERE? CAMP TURRELL LOCATED IN THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN CATSKILLS MOUNTAINS
WHO? ALL THE MEMBERS OF TROOP 17
WHY? FOR THE PROMISE OF ADVENTURE
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..
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
MEALS • All meals are cooked by the staff in a dining hall and sanctioned and inspected under New York State Law
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, most are CPR and first aid qualified • Turrell is BSA Nationally Accredited and surpasses all NYS Inspections
What adult leaders from the Troop will be going? • LT Pete Eakley – Troop Committee Chairman • Mr. Jack Lutz – Troop Committee • Mr. Michael Middleton – Troop Committee • Mr.Ken Fineran – Scoutmaster • and several other adult leaders...
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.
What Does Summer Camp Cost? • Summer Camp is $305.00 per Scout and must be paid by 25 April 2009 with complete packet. • No refunds unless for valid medical reasons • Camping Scholarships
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
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.
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.
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.
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)
Frequently Asked Questions • When do we arrive/depart at Camp? • 1PM on Sunday (on time) • And pick up no later than 9:30 AM on Saturday
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
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
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
What kind of merit badges are available at summer camp? • Soil and Water Conservation • Swimming • Theatre Arts • Weather • Wilderness Survival • Woodcarving
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
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
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
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
Other Activities • BSA Lifeguard • Bouldering / Rappelling • Island Outpost – Older Scout Adventure • Mountain Biking – 15 and older • Order of the Arrow – Brotherhood Tests • Baden Powell Troop Award • Gateway Contest
Other Camp Offerings • Religious Services Friday Evening • Camp Trading Post • Snacks • Merit Badge Books • T-Shirts
So you want to go. What next? • All Scouts should have a check made out to the Troop 17 BSA for $305.00 and delivered to by 25 April, 2009. • Packet must also be filled out by 25 April 2009
Summer Camp 2009 • Every Scouting Family will be sent a 2009 Pamphlet – Summer Camp • In May we will schedule a camp meeting to discuss specifics, i.e. equipment list, directions, etc.
Any further questions? • LT Pete Eakley • Home/Cell (973) 477-3991 • Fax (973) 556-1933 • E-mail MillburnPD@aol.com • Home address: 98 Short Hills Avenue Short Hills, N.J. 07078