[Troop351] Summer Camp Updates

[Josh Cooley]

With summer camp coming up in less than a month, campers will need to be
prepared.


   - Before Camp
      - Turn in an updated *med form A + B*.
      - Ensure your *Med form C* is current.
      - Pack your gear early.  You should have a tote or large duffle bag
      for your gear.  We will have a trailer loading day some time before the
      Sunday we depart.
   - Camp (June 19-25)
      - Arrive at Asbury at 5:30.
      - Eat breakfast before you leave.
      - Bring a sack lunch.  We will stop at a rest stop for a picnic lunch.
      - Wear your Field *Uniform *(class A).  We will be travelling in
      uniform.
      - Pack all your pack t-shirts if you have them.
      - Wear *close toed shoes* (and an extra pair if you have them)
      - Pack additional clothes as appropriate for the classes and free
      time activities.
         - swim gear (incl towel) for waterfront activities (not just
         swimming)
         - Pants and long sleeve shirt if welding
         - etc
      - Money for the camp store
      - Separate money for lunch on the return home.
      - Sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries, and other camping gear.  No tents
      necessary, but a hammock is allowed

We would like to have the most current information for med forms.  B has
current medications, including over the counter meds.  If you have not
turned in med forms A & B recently, please submit updated forms.  These can
be filled out at home.  Med form C should be filled out by a doctor
sometime after June 26, 2021.  The doctor's office will often fill those
out without a visit if you've already visited for a check-up in the last
year.
You need A, B, and C under "Are you going to camp?" here -
https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/
If we do not have a current med form for every camper (scout and adult),
you will not be departing for camp Sunday morning.  The camp and BSA
requires these forms for summer camp, and will not allow anyone to stay
without them.

Everyone will need a tote or large bag for camp.  A foot locker from
Walmart is recommended and should hold all your gear.  The hard sides make
it easier to stack in the trailer, and they are large enough to pack a
week's worth of gear.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-Footlocker-Plastic-Black/16415912
Note that this will be packed and loaded on the trailer before we depart.
If you need toothbrushes, pillows, medicines, lunch or any other gear,
prepare a *small* day pack.  It may be in your lap for 6 hours.

The camp store has snacks and souvenirs.  The frozen treats are great on
warm days.  The camp store also has knives for sale.  A scout must have
their totin' chip to purchase a knife, but purchases should be considered
before camp since that could eat up a few days of regular spending money.

We will stop for lunch on the way back.  Scouts will need to purchase lunch
on the return trip.  The selection will be dependent on the timing of our
departure and where we are by lunch time.  Scouts should keep lunch money
for the return trip separate from spending money, either in another
envelope or have some other means of reserving that.

Mail is always appreciated at camp.  If parents would like to send mail to
campers, please send it days before we leave.  Anything sent after
Wednesday will not arrive before we leave.  Mail should be addressed as
follows
Scout's Name
Scout's Troop #
Camp Old Indian
601 Callahan Mountain Road,
Travelers Rest, SC 29690

Yours in Scouting,
Josh Cooley
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