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Mr. Leonard needs the first two payments for Summer Camp ($175 total) and the schedules for all scouts ASAP. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Leonard.
Summer Camp is right around the corner. You can find the 2012 Registration Packet (here).
In order to secure your spot please head over to the Event Registration Page (here) to get your name on the list. An initial payment of $75 is due by Mon, Apr 30, 2012. The payment schedule is as follows:
Payment Schedule: Apr 30 – $ 75 May 21 – $100 Jun 11 – $100 Jul 9 – $100
It is mid-week and all is well at summer camp. There are a few blisters, bumps and scrapes but all else is normal. The weather is nice with a just a little rain.
Here is the current weather at summer camp. Click the weather sticker below to get more detailed info and be sure to come back to this post to keep up-to-date.
The troop arrived at camp at 5:35p. Everyone is in one piece. Traffic along the way was a bit heavy which slowed their progress. The weather is comfortable, a bit overcast with spotty sunshine.
Stay tuned for more updates…
The troop left this morning for summer camp without any problems. Departure was nearly on-time at 7:35a. Please check your email shortly for a new way to keep up with summer camp updates.
Summer camp is just a few weeks away. Are you prepared? Start getting yourself ready by downloading the Summer Camp Checklist from the Downloads page.
This handy checklist has everything you need to pack for summer camp. Remember what Mr. Walsh always says – “Be Prepared! It is better to have and not need than to need and not have.”
The next $75 payment for Summer Camp is due tonight.
The 2011 Registration Packet for Camp Raven Knob is now available.
Head on over to the Downloads page to get your copy. It is listed under the Camping Resources and Event Related categories.
It is time to start planning for Summer Camp 2011 at Camp Raven Knob. Preceding this post is the sign-up form. Get your name on the list ASAP. The troop must supply a head count and deposits of $100 per camper to CRK by April 1st (no foolin’). Head on over to the Calendar page and click on the Event Registration signup link.
A few of the incredible programs offered at Camp Raven Knob are highlighted below. The complete lineup is in the Leaders Guide. Click HERE or visit the Downloads area to grab your copy.
RAVEN SCOUT – This introductory program focuses on requirements for Tenderfoot and Second Class. It is designed for Scouts new to the Troop and to summer camp.
MOUNTAIN MAN EXPERIENCE – A true mountain living adventure in the backwoods of Raven Knob. Spend the week along Cripple Creek living like frontiersmen of the mid 1800’s. Activities include animal tracking and trapping, black powder rifle shooting, blacksmithing, gem mining, knife making, leather work and more. Requirements: 14yrs or older – $30 Materials Fee
RAMPAGE – Your week of summer camp packed with a variety of high adventure activities: Backpacking the Appalachian Trail, bouldering, mountain biking, rock climbing, river boarding and whitewater kayaking. Requirements: 14yrs or older – $50 program fee
MOUNTAIN BIKING – Scouts learn and practice the skills needed for a mountain bike trip, including proper riding skills, maintenance, and trip preparations. The trails and old logging roads of Raven Knob provide excellent terrain to test Scouts of all ability levels. Requirements: 14yrs or older – $20 program fee
Reports from the road…
UPDATE Estimated Time of Arrival – 6pm Tonight.
They are approx 60mi from COOS
ALL IS WELL! EVERYONE IS FINE! – Mr. Walsh reports that there was bad weather Monday evening. The storm was a big one so the camp put everyone inside the Program Center Building. A few of our scouts got wet sleeping bags that were taken into town for drying. Good thing our leadership has experience (tropical storm at Woodruff four years ago) and BSA Severe Weather training.
Other than weather excitement, camp is going well. Food is the same as last year so everyone is well fed. We will give additional updates again later in the week.
You can send your scout a message by clicking here.
And keep up with weather conditions by clicking here.
SATURDAY DEPARTURE Be at COOS by 6:30a. Departure is scheduled for 7a.
WHAT YOU NEED FOR TRIP Your packed lunch and a modest amount of snack money. Save approximately $10 for your return-trip lunch.
SUMMER CAMP PACKING There were two Summer Camp Packing lists on the Downloads Page. These lists were recently updated and replaced with a single, comprehensive list. You can find the list on the Downloads Page or click here to download now.
MEDICAL FORMS & MEDICATIONS These are REQUIRED prior to departure for camp. If Mr. Walsh does not have your form or you do not give it to him on Saturday, you can not go to camp. Medications MUST be in their original pharmacy-labeled packaging.
SUMMER CAMP PAYMENT The second payment was due last week. The third and final payment is due now.
MEDICAL FORM Scouts and adults MUST have the new Annual Medical Form completed and signed by a doctor BEFORE Summer Camp. No form, no camp for you!
YOUTH PROTECTION ALL adult volunteers MUST complete the new Youth Protection Training. All BSA training can be found at MyScouting.org.
Since Youth Protection is now required prior to becoming an adult volunteer, you no longer need a troop ID card before creating a login to complete your training. So, sign-up, login and get your training completed.
Scouts, Scouters and Parents – We hope you are having a great Summer Break.
UPDATES A few updates were recently made to the website. The new Annual Medical, Adult Application, Scout Application and Unit Transfer forms were added. The 2010 Raven Knob Leader Guide was also added – a great resource for any and all going to camp.
SUMMER CAMP The second payment was due last week. The third and final payment is due soon. Also, you MUST have the new Annual Medical Form completed and signed by a doctor BEFORE Summer Camp. No form, no camp for you!
CAMPING SIGN-UPS Adults – Summer camp needs another adult and we always need more adults for weekend camping trips. Scouts – Check out the calendar and get your names on the lists for the great trips you planned.