TROOP 2
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
PIKES PEAK COUNCIL
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
ACTIVITY PLANS AND PERMISSION FORM
[Parents keep this part]
WHAT: Cris Dobbin’s Summer Camp
WHEN: 12-18 Jun 2011
WHERE: Camp Cris Dobbins, Elbert, CO
HOW: Assemble on the East Side of the Citadel Mall in the parking lot located between JC Penney and Barnes and Noble at 11:30 AM Sunday, with a Departure at Noon. We can’t arrive any earlier than 1pm at Camp. When we arrive, all vehicles will park in the main lot at headquarters. The Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader will go to the office, and bring along all forms and rosters. Please be prepared to pay any remaining fee balance and the fee for extra adults. We will receive a current and complete camp schedule at this time, including our dining hall assignments. Any adjustments can be made to the Scouts’ merit badge and program registrations during this time.
During Check-in we will transfer troop equipment or excess personal gear to one vehicle. Only one vehicle is allowed access to our campsite to deliver equipment. Scouts should be prepared to carry in some of their personal equipment. The troop and campsite host will then head to the campsite.
Your campsite host will then escort you to the Gates Aquatics Center for a brief medical recheck. You must bring your medical forms and medications. The medical recheck is done individually; each Scout should hold his own medical form provided by Mr Roberts and medications.
Every Scout and leader who wishes to take part in any aquatics activities during the week must take a swim check after the medical check-in. If you have done a Unit Pre-camp Swim, bring the form and turn it in at this time; Scouts not on the list can take the swim check at camp. If bad weather on Sunday prevents swimming, swim checks will be early Monday.
At this time, any vehicles at the site should be moved to the parking lot. There will be a Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Meeting in Gilwell Hall (the basement of the dining hall) sometime before dinner. Arrangements with another adult leader to organize the troop for dinner and evening flags, should be done just in case the meeting is running late.
ADULT LEADERS: The Scoutmaster must list all adults coming to camp for the week on the Unit Adult Registration Form when the troop checks in at camp. An accurate, daily list must be completed, identifying when adults will be checking in and departing. At check in, we will be given a wristband or another form of identification for each youth and adult who has arrived on Sunday. All participants must wear the appropriate identification while on camp!
VISITORS: Visitors are welcome at any time during the week, but if possible, should make prior arrangements with Bruce Roberts prior to arriving at camp. All visitors must check in at the camp office when they first arrive. Program facilities are not available for use by visitors when camp is in session. Vehicles must be parked in the main parking lots, and not at campsites. Meal fees for visitors are $5 for breakfast, $6 for lunch and $7 for dinner. Friday Night is Family night. On Friday you can come out and eat dinner with your scout. You can bring his favorite food or eat in the Dining Hall for $7.
PHONE MESSAGES: Main Camp Number: 303-648-3023. The camp attempts to keep the main camp phone attended 24 hours a day. However there are times when this is impossible, so please leave a message and it will be returned in a timely manner. Due to the large area on the ranch and at Camp Dobbins, messages for Scouts and leaders generally are not delivered until the next mealtime. The Camp will try to deliver emergency messages immediately.
DIRECTIONS: Go East on Hwy 24. Go through Falcon, CO and look for sign to Elbert, CO. Turn Left onto Elbert Road/CO 217/CR 32 and continue north about 9,7 miles until you come to camp entrance on right. The address is 22799 North Elbert Road, Box 97, Elbert, Colorado 80106-0097
MEALS: No food should be brought. Money can be brought to buy stuff at the trading post. Meals will be provided by the staff and eaten in the Dining Hall.
ATTIRE: Wear appropriate attire for hiking and ensure raingear is brought. Also bring sunscreen. Scout Uniforms will be worn several times, it is recommended that you bring a hanger to hang your uniform up.
Program Fees
Merit Badge Fees (pay at headquarters)
Cinematography - $25 Climbing - $10
Cycling - $5 Pottery - $5
Horsemanship - $30 Photography - $10
Rifle - $10 Shotgun - $15
Cooking - $10 Finger Printing - $3
Pioneering - $5 Archery - $13 kit
Activities Fees (pay at headquarters)
Peaceful Valley Adventure - $25 Horses Trail Ride - $15
Discovery SCUBA - $30 Horses Dinner Ride - $25
10 Rifle Shots - $2 3 Shotgun Shots - $2
Merit Badges Requiring Kits (buy from trading post)
Archery ($8) Basketry (Need 2 kits, $40)
Space Exploration ($40) Woodcarving (Need 2 kits, $40)
Leatherwork (Need 2 kits, $40) Indian Lore ($30)
Visitor Meals
Breakfast - $5 Lunch - $6 Dinner - $7
Sunday Schedule
1:00 – 3:00 pm Check in @ Dobbins HQ
2:00 – 4:30 Medical and Swim Checks @ Pool
4:30 Scoutmaster and SPL Meeting @ Gilwell Hall
5:30 Kapers for 1st seating report to Dining Hall
5:45 Serving Line Dinner (1st Seating)
(Tombstone, Ogallala, Dodge, Creed, Wichita, Stillwater, Raton and Super Troop)
6:30 Flag Ceremony @ McKenzie Range, Kapers for 2nd seating to Dining Hall
6:45 Serving Line Dinner (2nd Seating)
(Santa Fe, Abilene, Cripple Creek, Deadwood, Sedalia, El Paso, Victor, Laredo)
7:45 Opening Campfire (Meet @ Ft. Garland/Nature Lodge)
10:00 Lights Out
Family Night - Friday Night
5:00 – 7:00pm Family Night Dinner, you can bring your scouts favorite or eat dinner in the Dining Hall for $7.
What to Bring: Food and Tents will be provided. You can use a duffle bag, footlocker or backpack to carry your stuff.
Patrol Items:
o American Flag
o Sharpening stones and files
o Troop Flag
o Patrol flag
o First aid kit
o Lock box for money/valuables
o Lantern and fuel
o Maps and compasses, GPS units
o Small repair kit (duct tape, wire, rope, etc)
o “Talk about” radios for adults
Individual Items:
Clothing with inappropriate language or graphics will not be permitted.
Clothing for Swimming Merit Badge You will be doing an in water undress and making a float from clothing. This requires a long-sleeve button-up shirt, lightweight “airtight” pants, and shoes that can get wet. Jeans are good if they are loose fitting.
o Your uniform! Worn at evening flags, dinner, while performing a flag ceremony, attending chapel and during campfires.
o Hanger for uniform
o Copy of your Medical Form (part A, B & C), completely filled out and signed!
o All medicines required for 7 days in original containers.
o Money for Snack Bar & Souvenirs - in envelope with your name on it.
o Adults (Roster of those Attending to be carried at all times)
o Cot & Matress Pad
o Sleeping Bag
o Pillow (optional)
o Folding Chair
o Sleep clothing
o Good walking shoes or hiking boots (please break in before summer camp) Open Toed shoes or sandles are not permited.
o Sneakers ( for backup and games) Open Toed shoes or sandles are not permited.
o 3-4 pair socks - preferably wool, easier to dry and keep feet warm when wet.
o 3-4 changes of underwear
o 2 pair of shorts - nylon works very well
o 2-3 T-shirts
o 1 hat (broad-brim is best)
o Belt
o Swimsuit
o Long pants
o Fleece or sweater - Avoid cotton sweatshirts, as they are useless when wet.
o Outer jacket
o Rain gear - Needs to cover the whole body. Poncho alone is inadequate. Rain jacket/pants are best.
o Long underwear - optional for those who get cold easily
o Daypack - big enough to carry rain gear, water bottle, class materials
o Water bottle (no purification kits needed)
o Ttoothbrush,
o Ttoothpaste,
o Comb,
o Shampoo,
o Soap,
o Washcloth,
o Chapstick/lip balm
o Sunscreen
o Personal first aid kit - see Handbook –(required for Eaglebound participants)
o Beach/Bath Towel
o Flashlight and extra batteries
o Alarm Clock and/or Wristwatch
o Notebook and pencils/pens
o Scout Handbook
o Merit badge books for your classes/download Worksheets from Merit Badge.org
o Pre-requisit Work done at home for merit badges
o Things needed to complete Merit Badges
o Eyeglasses and/or sunglasses
o Small camera-optional
o Swim goggles-optional
o Personal Pocketknife - small – optional
o Compass – if needed for Merit Badge or Rank Classes
o Whistle- if needed for Merit Badge or Rank Classes
o Book, football, Frisbee, cards, etc. - optional
o Fishing equipment (small pole, bait, and zip lock bag of tackle) - optional
o Tarp (required for Eaglebound, Wilderness Survival, Camping, Astronomy participants)
o Stocking cap or beanie – optional
UNIT LEADERS FOR THIS ACTIVITY:
All registered leaders listed on the Unit Adult Registration form and who will be remaining on the ranch for more than 24 hours must have a current Youth Protection Training Certificate.
NAME / RESPONSIBILITY / Home # / Cell #Bruce Roberts / Adult Leader / 719-579-8879 / 719-330-9169
Dan White / Adult Leader / 719- 232-5961 / 719- 201-1141