Troop 172 - Camp Geronimo Information Meeting
May 11, 2009
1. Basic Info:
· Dates: Saturday, June 20th to Saturday, June 27th
· Location: Camp Geronimo, 40 minutes north of Payson
· Departure Meeting Time: 8:15 a.m. at Dayspring Church; in Class A Uniform
· What to Bring: See Permission Slip
· Return Time: Around noon on June 27th
2. Adult Leaders: All Week: Bob Meiers (SM), Paul Staedicke (ASM), Kim Denslow (ASM), Rick Poulin (ASM), Scott Fraser (ASM). Part Time: Tom Sands
· What scouts can expect: Typical day, weather, etc.
3. Tenting: Two scouts to a tent (pick buddy or be assigned). Troop will have five stand alone tents. Cots (along with thin foam insulation pad) are nice to have.
4. Health Form – MUST have current health form. Need coordinator.
5. Drivers may be needed. See Permission Slip. Need someone to tow trailer too.
6. Medications – All prescriptions will be kept in the Troop lock box. Scouts should keep inhalers and bee string kits with them.
7. Spending Money – Suggest sending $30-$35 in small bills for snacks, souvenirs, supplies, etc. May need 5-$10 more for certain merit badges (Woodcarving, Basketry, etc). Place money in envelope with scouts name and $ amount on the outside. Give to leaders on June 20th. It will be kept in the Troop Bank lock box.
8. Duffle Bags are better than backpacks for carrying/storing gear. We will trailer in most gear in to campsite. Scouts to hike in carrying their day pack or fanny pack. Label all gear clearly.
9. Do not bring:
· Cell phones, electronic games, MP3 players, DVD players, big knives, etc.
· No calls to home during week without Scoutmaster approval
10. Mail:
· Always welcome. Arrives daily. Snacks/goodies for sharing are popular.
· Mail takes three days to arrive from Phoenix. Suggest mailing first letter on the Friday before we depart. It should arrive Monday.
· Mailing address is:
Scout’s Name
Troop 172
Site 22; Session 4
Camp Geronimo
HC7 Box 390
Payson, AZ 85541-9568
11. Emergency Phone Numbers: (928) 474-4688. Fax (928) 474-3582
12. Merit Badge Class Prerequisites: Complete before camp! See troop website (www.troop172az.com) under Forms, for pre-req’s.
Further Questions? Call Tom Sands (480) 940-0363 or Bob Meiers (480) 814-9619