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First Time Camping with the Pack and Troop things we do and expect
But… Exception Things / other Questions
Info about some of the places we camp
Boy Scout Summer Camp Typical Packing List
A glossary
link https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/Glossary.pdf
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Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey
the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to
keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law
The Scout Law has 12 points. Each is a goal
for every Scout. A Scout tries to live up to the Law every day. It is not
always easy to do, but a Scout always tries.
A Scout is:
TRUSTWORTHY. Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend
on you.
LOYAL. Show that you care about yourself your family,
friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.
HELPFUL. Volunteer to help others without expecting a
reward.
FRIENDLY. Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very
different from you.
COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.
KIND. Treat others as you want to be treated. Never harm
or kill any living thing without good reason.
OBEDIENT. Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack.
Obey the laws of your community and country.
CHEERFUL. Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do
tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.
THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful.
Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.
BRAVE. Face difficult situations even when you feel
afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or
saying.
CLEAN. Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your home
and community clean.
REVERENT. Be reverent toward your God. Be faithful in your
religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others.
The Outdoor Code
As an
American, I will do my best to -
First Time Camping with the Pack and Troop
things we do and expect
Have fun!
Hey 65 Adults: Sometimes called Scouters. (This compares to the word Scouts, for the children)
Some things to expect.
(Note: Scouting is for all genders. This list may refer to the word “Boy”, but
that will mean to include all scouts. The term of Boy Scout will generally
refer to scouts that are not Cub Scouts or Webelos)
Info for first timers:
This is Camping.
Drink lots of fluids.
Class “A” uniforms while
travelling on the way there and the way back. But
class “B” or other non-provocative (not too skimpy and no inflammatory
wording/pictures) clothing during the rest of the time.
No sandals, wear closed toe shoes.
(With the exception of showering shoes)
At the camp grounds, no electronic
games or cell phones for scouts.
No radios, etc.
No alcoholic drinks.
Smokers, please respect others.
For cub scouts, the parents are there to help. But
remember, we are teaching the cub scouts how to do things also.
Boy scouts are there to learn, do and help others.
We eat as a group. So,
when you hear the meal bell ring, come ready to eat. We will be waiting for all to get there.
We do not want the scouts eating between meals, no snacking.
(Some people’s diet requires eating many meals, this is, of
course, allowed as an exception)
It may, and often does, rain, be prepared.
First night, kids often stay up a bit late. Second
night they tend to sleep early.
Remember, Adults. Bring something soft for you to
sleep on. Air mattresses are fine.
Usually someone has an inflator.
It is more important for the adult to be comfortable. If the cub scout’s adult does not have a good
time and so does not feel good about camping, then the cub scout will miss out
on camping.
It is not too easy for an adult to sleep in their bedding directly
upon the ground, Cub scouts are fine with it. Be Prepared and do your best.
We arrange the Boy Scouts’ tents in a row, then the Webelos
Tents, then the cub scout tents then the adult tents.
The Boy Scout Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) oversees where
tents go, Check with him/her.
If you want a nice comfy chair to sit in during the day,
bring it. There are just a few available. Remember to bring books
or the like to amuse yourself if you are not following your cub scouts around
during the day.
Food.
Generally:
The Boy Scouts prepare the menu (the
meals for Saturday AM through Sunday AM) for everyone in advance and go
shopping the Thursday before to buy all the stuff.
For Friday night, BRING YOUR OWN MEALS
(Sandwich or whatever). There is not time to cook when we arrive.
Just time to get tents and the kitchen set up.
There is water available and fruit
punch or lemonade is made.
We do not buy or drink sodas.
(A scout is healthy
The Boy Scouts, and Webelos and
older cub scouts and do the cooking and set up under supervision
Short list
of things to bring:
Any medicines or special foods you
may need.
A good happy fun mind.
Your own pre-made Ready to Eat Meal
for Friday Night.
Do not plan to buy
it on the way or after we get on site.
Clothing for during the day.
Good safe shoes, not those “Crocs”
or sandals.
Stuff to Sleep on / in / pillow.
Tooth brush
and paste.
Soap and towel.
FLASHLIGHT / batteries.
Hat, Sun Screen, bug repellant.
Tent if the plan has you bringing
one.
A re-usable cup to get drinks of water from the big 5 gallon water / fruit punch jugs.
Personal First Aid Kit (Band aid /
Neosporin)
Optional
Weather proof Camera.
Sunglasses
Waterproof Watch
Scout Pocket knife if the scout has earned the Whittling or Tote’n chip.
Flora / Fauna Identification charts
Wood to burn if a ceremonial fire
is in the offing.
American Flags to Retire if we are
having a ceremonial campfire.
Novice Campers Information:
Sleeping rules:
Adults can sleep with their own child cub scouts
Boy scouts sleep with boy scouts. One gender per tent. (Occasionally a
Webelos can sleep with a boy scout.) The
age of all scouts in one tent should be within 2 years. e.g. No 11 year old
sleeping with a 14+ year old.
Webelos sleep with Webelos.
Cub Scouts sleep with cub scouts. (Occasionally a Webelos
can sleep with a cub scout.)
Siblings can sleep together.
No adult can sleep with a scout that is not their own child.
Adults can share with other adults.
The troop has tents enough for the scouts, two to a tent.
Many adults have their own tents.
There are also some adult troop owned tents available. But
make sure there are enough if you plan to use one.
If you have your own tent, feel free to bring it.
The troop has a large awning, cooking stoves, pots, pans, cooking
utensils, Propane Gas lamps, tables and chairs for eating. Saws, Hatchets,
First AID, buckets, coolers, ropes, tent pegs, games, balls, The troop
has dish cleaning sinks and soaps etc.
If you like to lounge in a chair you may want to bring your
own.
It is a good idea to have electronic entertainment in the
car while travelling.
While at campsite and activities, as a rule, scouts and
children, are not to use electronic entertainment devices. Like games,
i-pods for music, etc. We recommend for them not to bring phones as they
end up playing games on them, but, we also like to at
least one person in a group with a phone for emergency communication in any
event. Some places get lousy coverage. Reasoning behind this rule
includes, loss, damage, and the fact that we are outside on purpose, seeing and
doing outside stuff.
Siblings and the like are invited, male or female.
Food. The troop buys food in advance. There is
water available and fruit punch or lemonade is made. We do not buy or
drink sodas. (A scout is healthy) Scouts
do the cooking and set up under supervision.
We eat meals together. We wait for all scouts and scouters
at the campsite to be at the table before beginning. So, when you hear the meal
bell ring, come ready to eat. We will be
waiting for all to get there.
Meals are prepared for Saturday Breakfast, Lunch and
Dinner. Sunday Morning is a non-cooking breakfast. (Quick Easy
clean up)
Clean up. The scouts
wash the stuff.
Eat the food off your plate.
Wipe off any leftovers or grease etc. and throw it away so that food and
grease does not get to the sink area (This keeps the hot soapy water
fresher). Cub Scout
parents, teach you scout this. Do
not leave the meal area with anything left where you were eating.
For Friday night, BRING YOUR MEAL (Sandwich or
whatever). There is not time to cook when we arrive. Just time to
get tents and the kitchen set up.
General Generic Itinerary:
Friday: Arrive at site, Set Up
Lamps, Canopy and kitchen, and tents. (In that order). Tens are arranged
in a line or semi-circle or areas and not too close to the fire pit, Group Boy Scout
tents together, then Webelos together then Cub Scouts together then Adults
with cub scouts together.
No Campfire,
Adults. Lights out by 10,
sleep by 10:30
Saturday: Arise, Make
hot water for adult coffee, Stretching, Scouts make breakfast, all eat
together, Scouts Clean up.
Then the day's activities
(Depending on what is planned).
If the activities require bringing
a sandwich for lunch, Sandwiches are made just after breakfast.
Dinner at the agreed upon time
(Prepared by scouts, Eat together, Scouts Clean up.
Nighttime: Usually a Campfire as
available, perhaps stories, flag retirements, S'mores etc. Lights out by 10:00
Sleep by 10:30.
Sunday: Arise, Make hot water for adult coffee, Stretching, Breakfast
(Cereal, Fruit, Juice, etc.). Clean up.
Take down Kitchen, Canopy, then tents. Pack and Dress into Class "A" uniform and Go. Usually by 11:00 AM.
Do NOT Throw Away any extra ICE…. Ask around extensively, someone may need some for transporting back leftovers, etc.
Some scout families do additional personal activities
after camp break down.
Most of the time we camp with Cub Scouts Pack 65 and Boy Scouts Troop 65. But not always.
We eat meals together. We wait for
all scouts and scouters at the campsite to be sitting at the table before
beginning. So, when you hear the meal bell ring, come ready to eat. We will be waiting for all to get there.
"A scout is Reverent"
Troop 65, after the pre-meal prayer, a loud “AMEN” is said by all.
Camping is to commune with
nature. No radios with audible music.
No Alcoholic beverages (Specific
Scouting Rule).
Avoid smoking in front of
scouts. No smoking or open fires in tents.
Family friendly language at all times.
Participation in group activities is encouraged, but not required. Sometimes adults just want to hang out, that is generally ok as long as we maintain two (and preferably four) deep leadership.
Siblings and the like are invited, any gender
Eat the food off your plate. Wipe off any leftovers or grease etc. and
throw it away so that food and grease does not get to the sink area (This keeps
the hot soapy water fresher). Cub Scout parents, teach you scout this. Do not leave the meal area with anything left
where you were eating.
What to wear:
On the drive there and the drive back you must wear your Class “A” uniform.
Class “A” is the nice blue or brown/ green / tan one with the “65” on the shoulder. Color Matching Socks, Appropriate Neckerchief and hat.
So, bring a
hanger to hang it on once we arrive to keep it clean and findable for the ride
home.
Class “B” (the 65 Scout T-Shirt, Pants and t-shirt that are non-provocative (not too skimpy and no inflammatory wording/pictures) (comfortable sturdy clothes)
Socks and under wear, enough to wear for Friday night, Saturday all day and Sunday morning until you change into your Class “A” to drive home.
Pants, if you are going to hike through tall grass, you may want to use long pants.
Shoes that you can walk in. Optionally an extra pair of shoes if one gets wet. If you are going to a long hike, you should use shoes you have already “Broken in” Brand new shoes on a long hike are not a good idea.
Rain gear is always a good thing
to have.
What to bring.
Any medicines you regularly
take. Special food if required.
Bring something to sleep in like a
sleeping bag and pillow or blanket, etc. But remember it might get dirty
or even wet, so do not bring fancy bedding. Adults, you may want to bring
an air mattress for yourself.
Bring personal grooming stuff like
toothpaste, combs, bathing soap, shampoo, towel, etc.
A flash light.
The type that you strap to the top of your head works fine, but any will
do. Label it with your name!!!
Sun screen
and bug spray.
Hat. Sunglasses
Depending on planned activities,
Bathing suit, fishing gear, pocket knife if you have
your whittling chip, etc.
The clothes mentioned above. Class “A” for driving, Class
“B” for Friday Evening, Saturday, and Sunday AM)
Extra shoes and socks are a good
idea.
A cup, plate, bowl, and eating
utensils. (There is often paper-ware available, but a scout is prepared and re-usable eating utensils is more
environmentally sound)
A refillable, carry-able water
bottle. Like with a strap and hook so you will be able to carry it.
Drinking water is important.
Extra eyeglasses, etc. Just
in case.
Generally (But Check first with scout leadership)
1. I can’t get there Friday Night because I work late, The kids have a thing, Traffic is too bad, it looked too rainy, I was afraid, the child felt a bit sick, etc.
a. That is OK. You can come Saturday AM. But do let us know as soon as you can so we can prepare accordingly. (If you miss meal time, make sure you get fed on your own (No refunds)
2. I want a back up plan of a place to sleep. Occasionally, some parents opt to rent a nearby hotel room, even as just a back up.
a. This is OK. But remember, for Cub Scouts, they cannot be at the campground without a personal family adult. The goal here is to do your best. Participate as much as you can.
3. I have to leave early because I have a thing on Sunday that I need to get to so I need to leave real early on Sunday or late Saturday.
a. This is OK also, but remember that everyone participates in take down and campsite clean up so discuss this with other scout leaders first. Again: The goal here is to do your best. Participate as much as you can.
Transportation
This changes depending on where the camping is happening.
Often we caravan, Meet somewhere then drive as a group.
Sometimes some families go on there own route and car.
Boy scouts will often ride with other scouts.
The mission of the BSA Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young
people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in
them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Cub Scouts - people 5-10 years old
Scouts BSA, (Boy Scouts) - people 11-18 Years old.
1.
Cub
Scout Ranks
1.
Bobcat
– all Scouts start as Bobcats, no matter what age they are when they enter Cub
Scouts. After demonstrating preliminary achievements, like understanding
the Scout Oath, a Scout advances to the next age appropriate rank.
2. Lion Program for
kindergarten-age boys (or 5 and 6-year-olds).
3.
Tiger
– first graders or 7-year-olds work toward earning their Tiger badge. So while a boy is in the “Tiger rank” he is achieving the
necessary adventures and requirements to earn his Tiger badge. This is the same
process for Wolf and Bear ranks.
4.
Wolf –
this rank is for 8-year-olds or Scouts who have finished first grade.
5.
Bear –
this rank is for 9-year-olds or Scouts who have finished second grade.
6.
Webelos
– these Scouts have finished third grade or are 10 years old. The requirements
Scouts work on as Webelos contribute to earning their Arrow of Light.
7.
Arrow
of Light – this is highest rank in Cub Scouts. Earning this rank prepares a
Webelos Scout to become a Boy Scout. The Arrow of Light badge is also the
only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform.
Each rank teaches kids important lessons to prepare them
for growing up. The higher the rank, the more challenging its requirements.
If your child is 5 to ten, there’s a place for him or her in Cub
Scouts.
In 2019 Annual Membership was $40/year
Boy Scout must
Meet age requirements: Be a person who is 11 years old, or one who
has completed the fifth grade or earned the Arrow of Light Award and is at
least 10
years old, but is not yet 18 years old. Complete a Scouts,
BSA Scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian.
TROOP 65 CHECK LIST FOR
SUMMER CAMP PAPERWORK
___Medical Form
___Merit badge books (check the Troop library, buy at
Scout Store (Betsy Drive) or at camp.
___Merit badge worksheets (these can be downloaded and
printed from www. meritbadge.com
___Notebook with paper and pens or pencils
___Merit badge work already completed
___Scout Handbook
___Merit Badge Schedule
GEAR (SHOULD HAVE AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
___Water bottle
___Footlocker (no more than 13 inches tall) that can be
locked with a combination or key lock
___Mosquito netting for cot
___Scout uniform (Class A uniform to include belt, socks
and Class B uniform (T-shirt)
___Sweat shirt and/or jacket
___Swim suit PACKED ON TOP
___Raincoat or poncho
___Sneakers
___Extra shoes (NO OPEN TOED SHOES OR SANDALS)
___Shower Shoes
___Socks 9 pair Min.
___Underwear 8 Minimum
___Shorts
___Daily T-Shirts, Scout Type B or Plain unadorned Shirts
___Belt
___Insect repellent
___Toothbrush
___Toothpaste
___Soap
___Deodorant
___Comb and/or hair brush
___Sunscreen
___Handkerchief or tissue
___Washcloth
___Two or more towels
___Long sleeve, button-up shirt and long pants if taking
any waterfront merit badge
___Bedding (pillow, blanket, sheets or sleeping bag)
GEAR (ITEMS YOU MAY WANT TO BRING)
___Flashlight with fresh batteries or headlight
___Pocketknife (no fixed blade sheath knives)
___Personal first aid kit
___Fishing gear
___Sunglasses
___Compass (required for orienteering)
___Camera
___Spending money ($20 - $30 suggested)
___Small day pack or book bag
___Watch
___Wallet with ID
WHAT TO LEAVE HOME
Fixed blade knives
Radios/tape players/MP3 players/iPods/iPads/electronic
games (must be left in vehicles if brought to camp)
Firearms and ammunition (anything that shoots a
projectile)
Fireworks
Open-toed shoes
Cell phones (must be left in vehicles if brought to camp.
There is no cell phone coverage at Camp Rainey Mt)
MEDICATIONS
ALL medications will be turned in to and administered by Troop 65 Scouters and/or Camp medical staff
OTHER INFORMATION
Pack a swimsuit, swim shoes, towel on top of gear as the
swim test is the first activity after the Troop orientation.
It’s a good idea to label all items/clothing/bedding.
Keep up the good work.
LL&P. Always Maintain Integrity.
¡Use Your Turn Signals!
Thank you
troop 307 for the Summer Camp Packing list.