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used at the Court of Honor
Summer Camp 2012
Resica Falls, PA
Maximum Participation!!!!
Resica Falls Scout Reservation
• Forms & links at BSA55.com
• https://www.colbsa.org/boy
-scout-residentcamping/boy-scoutresident-camping.html
• The phone number of the
camp is 570-223-8312
• Mail care packages early:
<Scout’s Name>, Troop 55
Resica Falls Scout Reservation
1200 Resica Falls Road
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
SHARING
Scout Behavior - Expectations
“Are you super scouts or something?”
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Uniforms: full dress scout troop…from hat to socks
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Bus: Class A+ (hat, neckerchief, shirt, pants/shorts, socks)
Troop 55 Shirt, Scout pants, hat, and scout socks at all times (some exceptions e.g. sleeping clothes,
swim suit, theme wear, …)
Buy Troop 55 t-shirts now!!!
Color Guard Performance, troop yell, troop roll call, …
Troop 55 camp-site safety & cleanliness -- daily inspections – win 4 out 5 days
Troop 55 led campfire skit(s) and song(s)
Service Project Performance (done early and beyond expectations)
Respect others (people & property) at all times
Great reports from various camp counselors/leaders
Dan Bear performance => Saturday AM Award
Camp-wide competition performance => “Cradle of Liberty Troop Award” and “UNAMI
AWARD”
Planning & Preparation by Patrol Leaders’ Council is the key to doing our best
Scout Spirit: “Demonstrate that you live by the principles of the Scout Oath and
Law in your daily life” and at camp.
Expectations Continued
• Do activities and earn Merit Badges that are best earned at camp.
• Label everything !
– Even socks & underwear
– permanent, paint pens, finger nail polish, be creative
• No electronics
– Get to know your fellow scouts
• Not a time to skip daily medications
• No early departures (see SM if necessary)
• Never take or borrow your tent-mate’s stuff (care package,
flashlight, toothbrush, etc.) without permission.
• Behavior inconsistent with Troop 55 Scout Spirit or mischief will
result in a call to parents/guardians and possible removal from
camp.
– Never had a scout leave for misbehaving…
Scout Spirit: “Demonstrate that you live by the principles of the Scout Oath and
Law in your daily life” and at camp.
Resica Falls’ Guidance: “Leave at Home”
• “Any valuable electronic devices such as Cell Phones, Radios,
iPods, MP3 players, as well as comic books, playing cards,
valuable cameras, jewelry, etc., and anything else which
would tend to detract from the Scouting atmosphere that
should prevail at camp.”
• Cell phones…
– Sneaking cells into camp “for safety” or communication in not
necessary
– Counterproductive to lessening homesickness
– Never had to scout leave for homesickness…
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP
_______ Trunk or large backpack for gear
storage and transport
_______ Sleeping Bag or 3 Blankets
_______ Raingear
_______ Sneakers
_______ Comfortable Hiking Boots
_______ Complete Summer Uniforms (2)
_______ Warm Jacket or Sweater
_______ Socks
_______ T-Shirts (TROOP 55 2-3 shirts)
_______ Undershorts
_______ Handkerchiefs
_______ Swim Trunks
_______ Extra Shirts
_______ Tough Long Pants
_______ Pajamas
_______ Backpack / Daypack
_______ Pen, Pencil, Notebook
_______ Ground Cloth
_______ Toilet Kit Containing:
Soap, Deodorant, & Shampoo
Toothbrush & Paste
Comb & Brush
Towels & Washcloth
Mirror
_______ Flashlight / headlamp
_______ 1 Scout Knife (NO SHEATH KNIVES)
_______ Pillow or Air Pillow
_______ Insect Repellent
_______ Personal First Aid Kit
_______ Medical Form signed and dated by
DOCTOR AND PARENT
_______ Money for Trading Post
_______ Cook kit containing: plate/cup
bowl/knife/fork/spoon
_______ Materials, costumes, accessories
for the theme 2012 Olympics
_______ Water Shoes (Old Sneakers)
_______ Boy Scout Handbook
_______ New Drug Registration Form
Time to go to Summer Camp!!!!
• Patrol Leaders’ Council Planning & Preparation is the key to doing our best!
• Bring a Great Attitude! Meet or exceed expectations!
• Elections on for Scout Leaders (applications due to Mr. Pan / Mr. Phillips)
• Departure:
– Great Falls Library
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Be there at 08:00 am, Sunday, Jun 24
Recommend day pack: bag lunch for ride, raingear, and Nalgene water bottle.
Processing: Wearing Class A+, Medication, Forms, More Forms, payments,
Purchase missing troop T-shirts, hats, neckerchiefs, etc.
Load the bus and go!!!!
• Return: early afternoon, Saturday, Jun 30
– St. Francis
– Early afternoon, Saturday, Jun 30
Scout Spirit: “Demonstrate that you live by the principles of the Scout Oath and
Law in your daily life” and at camp.
Medication At Camp
• Please send scouts to camp with the appropriate
medication
• All medication should be in the original container,
labeled with scout’s name, placed in a zipper plastic
bag labeled with scout name and unit (“55”)
• Medication will be distributed at the camp Health
Lodge after meals
• Exceptions: Insulin, Inhalers and Epipens may be
stored at troop campsite
Details for Scouts and Leaders
The following slides highlight more details for
the scouts and scout leaders
Map
Summer Camp Blue Cards for MBs
• When are blue cards distributed?
– At Summer Camp (bring a pen & paper), unless you have
already started and are bring a partial MB Blue Card to
camp
• Process
• Process for adults at end of the week:
– Verify accuracy/completeness of cards before departing
• What to do w/ Partials?
– Returned to scout after the bus trip home.
Knifes & Fire
• Knives:
– Resica Falls Scout Reservation Rules
• No sheath knives
• No blades bigger than the palm of your hand
– No purchasing knives without Totin-chip and parents permission
– No use of knives inconsistent with Totin-chip safety rules. e.g. throwing knives.
– Scouts should only bring one folding knife and an accompanying multi-tool –
you don’t need 5 knives at camp!
– Scouts will be given 1 warning for knife misconduct … after that knife will be
confiscated.
• Fire:
– Resica Falls Scout Reservation Rules
• No unauthorized fires
– Firem'n Chit certification required and approval from Uniformed Adult Leader
for any fires including candles, matches, etc.
New Scout Program
• Dan Beard Program (First Year Campers)
• Troop Guides
• Adult liaisons
Activities at Camp - Other
• Camp service projects (scouts)
– Identify a lead scout or patrol
• Camp totem project (scouts)
– Start preparing and thinking about this now
– Identify a lead scout or patrol
– Bring what we need to build this to camp
• Cooking at camp
• Patrol & Troop Gear to bring to camp
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QM’s get gear identified and set aside prior to departure
Chuck box
Lanterns & poles
Shovels, etc.
High Adventure
• There are many opportunities for further adventure at camp!
• Climbing Merit Badge – In the afternoon at the COPE course
• High Five Adventure Club – Scouts 14 and up will have
adventure opportunities around Resica Falls and the Poconos.
Scouts will pick their excursions on Monday, first come first
served.
• C.O.P.E (Challenge Outdoors Personal Experience) – For older
boys in the troop. Talk to the SPL or Adult leaders if you are
interested in C.O.P.E. at camp!
• For more information please visit the Resica Falls website or
talk to the SPL or troop Adult Leadership.
Troop 55 Elections
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Patrol Preferences for New Scouts
• Elections usually held on Friday at Summer Camp
• Positions of Responsibility (POR)
– Senior Patrol Leader(Life/Eagle & HS Junior/ Senior)
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leader selections
• Lead Quartermaster & Instructor
– Patrol Leader Elections
– POR Applications (Mr. Pan or Mr. Phillips)
• New scouts identify patrol preferences
Cradle of Liberty Troop Award
DO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
Leader
Assignment(s)
Campsite Inspections (Must win clean camp 4 out of 5 days)
QM
ALL
Patrol Organization – The patrol system is used at camp;
each patrol member has a responsibility; have a patrol flag
for each patrol
PLs
Camp Improvement – Select and perform a camp
improvement or conservation project approved by the
Camp Commissioner through the Ranger. Spend 2-3 hours
and involve 75% of your camp
ASPL
MUST DO 14 OUT OF THE FOLLOWING 17
SEE the Resica Falls Participants/Leaders Guide!!!
Examples:
• All Scouts without a Tote n’ Chip earn it
• Conduct a Safe Swim on the Bushkill
• Complete a pioneering project approved by the Scoutcraft Director
• Conduct a Troop or inter-troop campfire with songs, skits, and cheers.
• Conduct one Troop cookout while at camp.
• 12 other activities
All available
scouts for 2-3
hours to
achieve 75%
THE UNAMI AWARD
DO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
Leader
Assignment(s)
Patrol Method – The Troop has an active patrol system in
action at camp. The PLC helped the Troop plan and carried
out their program
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Conservation
Aquatics
Scoutcraft
Handicraft
Overnight Experience
Campfire Activity
Religious
Shooting Sports
First Year Camper Program
C.O.P.E.
Duty Roster
(as of June
Sunday
Breakfast Waiters
Monday
Tuesday
, 2012)
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
n/a
Latrine Clean/Inspect
Fire Area Clean/Inspect
Supplies from
Quartermaster
Lunch Waiter
n/a
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Dinner Waiter
n/a
Camp Entrance Set-up
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55 Flag Set Post/Retire
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Cooking Competition
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Service Project
n/a
Camp Totem
Adult Assignments
Uniformed Adults
Role
Assignment(s)
Mr. Gary Pan
Scoutmaster
Mr. Ed Phillips
Advisor, ASM
New Scouts, elections
Mr. Ted Reuss
Advisor
Quartermaster, service projects,
campsite, Bears
Mr. Paul Reinke
Advisor
Merit Badges
Mr. John Ongman
Advisor
Mr. Charlie VanPatten
Advisor
New Scouts
Mr. Matt Dunie
Advisor
First half
Mr. Kevin Franke
Advisor
A few days
Mr. Ken Feng
Advisor
Last half
Mr. Bob MacKichan
Eagle Advisor
First half