Summer Camp 2012Resica Falls, PA

Maximum Participation!!!!

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Resica Falls Scout Reservation

• Forms & links at BSA55.com• https://www.colbsa.org/

boy-scout-resident-camping/boy-scout-resident-camping.html

• The phone number of the camp is 570-223-8312

• Mail care packages early:<Scout’s Name>, Troop 55Resica Falls Scout Reservation1200 Resica Falls RoadEast Stroudsburg, PA 18302

SHARING

Scout Behavior - Expectations“Are you super scouts or something?”

•Uniforms: full dress scout troop…from hat to socks– 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 _______ Toilet Kit Containing:_______ Raingear Soap, Deodorant, & Shampoo_______ Sneakers Toothbrush & Paste_______ Comfortable Hiking Boots Comb & Brush_______ Complete Summer Uniforms (2) Towels & Washcloth_______ Warm Jacket or Sweater Mirror_______ Socks _______ Flashlight / headlamp_______ T-Shirts (TROOP 55 2-3 shirts) _______ 1 Scout Knife (NO SHEATH KNIVES)_______ Undershorts _______ Pillow or Air Pillow_______ Handkerchiefs _______ Insect Repellent_______ Swim Trunks _______ Personal First Aid Kit_______ Extra Shirts _______ Medical Form signed and dated by

DOCTOR AND PARENT_______ Tough Long Pants _______ Money for Trading Post _______ Pajamas _______ Cook kit containing: plate/cup

bowl/knife/fork/spoon_______ Backpack / Daypack _______ Materials, costumes, accessories

for the theme 2012 Olympics_______ Pen, Pencil, Notebook _______ Water Shoes (Old Sneakers)_______ Ground Cloth _______ 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– 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

– 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&

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 AwardDO 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 All available scouts for 2-3 hours to achieve 75%

MUST DO 14 OUT OF THE FOLLOWING 17SEE 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

THE UNAMI AWARDDO 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 , 2012)

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Breakfast Waiters n/a

Latrine Clean/Inspect

Fire Area Clean/Inspect

Supplies from Quartermaster

Lunch Waiter n/a n/a

Dinner Waiter n/a

Camp Entrance Set-up n/a

55 Flag Set Post/Retire n/a

Cooking Competition n/a

Service Project n/a

Camp Totem

Adult AssignmentsUniformed 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