July 26th – Aug 1st 2015
FITZPATRICK CAMPSITE:
Back by popular demand, Troop 283 will be returning to Fitzpatrick campsite at Buckskin.
This large wooded site on the point is close to the swimming beach, dining hall and showers.
Three meals daily including homemade “Granny bread” are served in Buckskin lodge.
PROGRAMS:
1st Class Adventure + Leatherwork/Basketry Merit Badges- Recommended for all new scouts.
30+ Merit Badges offered - use “Advancement Planning sheet” to sign up.
Troop Activities –Sailing, climbing, water sports, Yurt overnight, Iron Man, water polo, and many others. Scouts attending select options.
Flintlock High Adventure - (8th gr +) Huck Finn raft, Tree House overnight, Kayaking, Challenge Course, shooting sports +
PARENT PARTICIPATION:
At least 6 -10 parents and leaders are needed to stay for part or all the week. Please indicate dates you will attend so you can be included in meal counts at the lodge. Parents attend and eat free but must submit BSA Health form A & C. (Part B-physical exam is required only if you stay at camp >72 hrs.) Parents often enjoy camp as much as their sons. Plan to join us!
Siblings may stay at “Family camp”. Reserve family camp cabins early!
REGISTRATION and PAYMENT DUE MAY 31st, 2015
REGISTRATION STEPS FOR ALL SCOUTS and ADULTS:
Step 1On-Line Registration with payment -Due June 8th
Cost $ 300 per Scout per week $ 75 per Adult per week
Can’t stay the whole week? Partial Week (up to 3 days) Scouts $150, Adults $45
Pay fee on-line through the registration process.
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Step 2 Advancement Planning Form- Complete & bring to meeting on July 20th
Scouts use this form to select what merit badges you want to do. Talk it over with buddies and sign up together. All first-year scouts should sign-up for 1st Class Adventure!
Step 3Adventure Program Request- Complete & bring to meeting on July 20th
Flintlock Adventures option for scouts going into 8th Grade or older. Have your Patrol plan an adventure!
Step 4BSA Health form ABC- Complete & to meeting on July 20th
Physical exam must have been done in last 12 months from start of Camp.
Required for All scouts + adults staying more than 72 hrs. Even if you have turned in forms before please submit a current form for camp. Please make sure parent and health provider signatures and dates are included. LAST DATE TO SUBMIT – JULY 20th
For complete details go to
Contact Kevin Knacke for questions or change of plans so forms can be adjusted. Email
IMPORTANT DATES:
MAY 31stREGISTRATION FORM & PAYMENT DUE- Info meeting 6:30 pm before Troop meeting.
JULY 20thLAST DATE TURN IN Merit Badge /Advancement Planning form and Flintlock form.
JULY 20thVERY LAST DATE to turn in BSA HEALTH FORMS Be sure to turn in all parts A, B & C.
JULY 20thALL ADULTS GOING TO CAMP - meet at Plymouth Lunds 7-8 pm to plan & delegate adult duties.
JULY 25th7 pm PACK TROOP TRAILER - see personal packing list on forms page