Summer Camp

Hello Scouts,

Pretty soon we will be at summer camp and therefore I have put together some information about for the arrival day and a list of things to bring.

You should arrive on Sunday, July 16th, 2017 at Moses Scout Reservation at 1pm. You will be directed to the parade field when you come in, we will be as every year at the Saratoga camp site. So if you want you can go there from the parade field to the camp site and drop off your gear. As the troop we will be meeting at the Pavilion at the Parade field for check in.

Important: If you haven’t turned in your medical forms yet, you need to bring the form for check in on Sunday or you can’t stay at camp!

Also we will have the swim test that afternoon and it will be helpful to wear your swim suit already and have a towel and something to change into in you day pack.

After the completed check in we will set up tenting arrangements, camp site, fill out blue cards and assign you to your patrol. Also I will let you know about the duty roster for the week. The official camp program will start as follows:

- 5:45 pm for Colors

- 6:oo pm for dinner

- 6:45 pm for final MB sign up

- 7:30 Waterfront Orientation (mandatory)

- 8:30 opening Campfire

Don’t forget its superhero’s theme this year! Bring something that turns you into a superhero. Superhero day will be all day Friday the 21st

Departure/release from Camp on Saturday July 22th, 2017 will be at 10 am, for the parents the parents it might be of interest to be part of the closing ceremony which starts at 9:45 am.

See you again on the 16th for some fun days at camp!

Andreas Gottzmann

Scoutmaster

Troop 90

Longmeadow, MA

Packing List for Summer Camp

The list below is recommended for those scouts attending Summer Camp. If you have any questions please discuss them with your troop leadership.

CLOTHING

____ CLASS A Scout Shirt

____ Scout Pants

____ Troop 90 Hat

____ T-Shirts or Class B-shirts – for 6 days

____ Shorts - 3 pair
____ Poncho or Raincoat
____ Light Jacket or Sweatshirt
____ Sneakers or shoes (extra)
____ Hiking Boots (mandatory)
____ Swimsuit (maybe even a second set)
____ Pajamas
____ Underwear - for 6 days
____ Socks - for 6 days
____ OA Sash if you are OA

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

____ Footlocker OR Plastic Storage Container OR Duffel Bag
____ Sleeping bag or 2-3 blankets
____ Sleeping pad

____ Pillow
____ Sunglasses
____ Flashlight and extra batteries
____ Scout Handbook
____ Notebook or equivalent
____ Pens and Pencils
____ Clothesline (10 ft. - used for drying wet cloths)
____ Games (NOT electronic).
____ Casual Reading Material
____ Sunscreen and Chap Stick
____ Money - for Trading Post goodies, etc.
____ Insect Repellent (No Aerosol )

____ Sun Screen

____ Toothbrush and Toothpaste
____ Soap
____ Washcloth
____ Towels (for showering and swimming)
____ Comb or Brush
____ Other personal care products - contact lens cleaner, etc. (optional)
____ Musical Instrument (optional)
____ Pocket Knife (optional) - Must have 'Totin Chit' Card
____ Mosquito net
____ Poles or string to install the mosquito net

____ Water bottle (bring 2 if you have)

____ Folding Camp chair for camp fire

____ Day Pack for daily activities

It is recommended to pack for each day a set of T-shirt, socks, under wear in a small plastic zip lock bag to protect it from humidity/rain and also to keep neatness up in the tents. Also bring plastic bag for laundry.

Prior to coming to camp, scouts are encouraged to clearly mark all personal items with their name and troop number.

No opened toe shoe, flip flops etc. are allowed in camp with the exception of the showers. But also not for the walk to or from the showers

Friday is Theme day ➔ Superheroes, so bring something to be part of the Theme, be a superhero.

For Scouts Participating in the Swimming or Lifesaving MB, you need to bring long pants and a long sleeved shirt (no cotton)!!!
Scouts doing the Blacksmith & Welding MB, you need to bring long pants and a long sleeved shirt (in cotton)!!!!
Scout trying to do the COPE Challenge need to bring long pants, belt and long sleeved shirt.
Scout participating in the morning “Polar Bear Swim” should bring additional swim suit and towel.

Your Scout Handbook is also a good source for additional information on what to pack.