GENERAL INFORMATION

SCOUTMASTER'S SUMMER CAMP LETTER, NEW 27 June

SUMMER CAMP TIPS & TRICKS FOR BEGINNERS AND EXPERIENCED CAMPERS ALIKE

SUMMER CAMP SUGGESTED PACKING LIST, New, 22 June

• This is a Troop 497 Summer Camp checklist for clothing and gear to bring with you to summer camps. You should adjust these recommendations for expected weather and personal preference. Summer Camp Suggested Packing List.

SUMMER CAMP SUMMARY ITINERARY, New 21 June

• Friday, 19 July 2024
• Depart on buses at 0630
• Tour West Point, West Point, NY
• Overnight stay at Camp Mattatuck, Plymouth, CT
• Saturday, 20 July 2024
• Visit Sub Force Museum, Groton, CT
• Party Boat fishing trip with Capt John, Waterford, CT
• Overnight at June Norcross Webster Camp, Ashford, CT
• Sunday, 21 July to Saturday, 27 July 2024
• Attend Summer Camp at June Norcross Webster Camp, Ashford, CT
• Saturday, 27 July 2024
• Lake Compounce Water Park
• Overnight at St. Stanislaus Polish National Youth Center, Scranton, PA
• Sunday, 28 July 2024
• Return to St. Joseph Parish Center

PRESENTATION FROM SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PARENTS

Review this presentation about our upcoming summer camp adventure at Camp J.N. Webster in Connecticut! This is a great opportunity to learn about the exciting activities planned for our travels and the week at camp.

Information addressed:

• Overview of camp program and travel activities
• Essential information for scout preparation
• Open Q&A session to address any questions

MEDICAL AND INSURANCE FORMS - THESE MUST BE TURNED IN  DURING A TROOP MEETING

Last Updated: 6 February 2024

Please make TWO COPIES of all of your required medical forms listed below and turn in as soon as you can, at least two weeks before we leave for camp. You can turn them into Andy Reidler or Kevin Shaffer at Troop meeting. For privacy reasons, DO NOT email your completed forms. Please call Andy Reidler at 443-280-4268 if you have any questions.

• An annual physical is required for Scouts and Adult Leaders participating in events lasting 72 continuous hours and resident campers. That includes everyone going to summer camp. WE MUST USE THE MEDICAL FORMS PROVIDED BY THE CONNECTICUT RIVERS COUNCIL THIS YEAR. THIS PDF FILE INCLUDES PARTS A, B1, B2, AND C OF THE LATEST BSA MEDICAL AND CONNECTICUT'S PART D.
  

• Parents complete Parts A, B1, B2 and D.
• Parts A, B1, B2, and C can be filled in using the form capability in Adobe Acrobat or they can be printed and filled in by hand.
  
• The Participant must sign on Part A.
• A parent must sign on Parts A, B2, and D.
• Your doctor performs the annual physical and completes and signs Part C and B2.
  
• YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER MUST SIGN ON THESE FORMS.


• If your Scout has Special Health Care Needs or Disabilities then you need to complete Individual Plan of Care for a Child with Special Health Care Needs or Disabilities Form.
• A parent must sign this form.


• If your Scout needs to take any medications while at camp then you must complete the Authorization for the Administration of Medication by School, Child Care, and Youth Camp Personnel Form for EACH medication.
  
• A separate form must be completed for each medication.
• A parent must sign sign this form in up two places.
• YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER MUST SIGN ON THIS FORM IN UP TO TWO PLACES.


• If your Scout may need treatment for allergic reactions and acute respiratory distress while at camp then you must complete the Emergency Treatment Plan For Allergic Reactions And Acute Respiratory Distress And The Permission To Administer Medications By Camp Personnel Form.
• A parent must sign this form.
• YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER MUST SIGN ON THIS FORM.


• Participant's insurance card, both sides, two copies.

MEDICATION RECORD AND MEDICATIONS, New 22 June

All medications and instructions for administering them must be turned in to our Meds leader, upon arrival  during check-in. Please place them in a resealable plastic bag with the scout's name printed in large letters on the bag. Place a completed 2024 Troop Medication Form in the plastic bag. Click to download the Troop Medication Form . Please complete this form neatly to provide clear instruction to us. The Meds Leader will keep track of and administer all medications as directed. The medicine must be in the original prescription container with the doctor’s name on the label.

SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITY SIGN-UP FORM

• You can now make your requests for Summer Camp Activities.  Go to https://forms.gle/4N29GicZAvf4srVn9 to make your selections.
• Contact Mr. Clasing at 443-326-6132 if you have any questions or difficulties choosing your activities.

REQUIRED ADULT BSA TRAINING FOR SUMMER CAMP, Updated 2 July

• BSA Youth Protection Training - all adult leaders must be current and provide documentation.
• Per BSA, Adult leaders supervising activities afloat must have completed Safety Afloat training within the previous two years and be in possession of a valid Certification.
• Per BSA, Adult leaders supervising a swimming activity must have completed Safe Swim Defense training within the previous two years and be in possession of a valid Certification.
• Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense training may be may be completed online at my.scouting.org. Each course takes about 30 minutes to complete.
• Hazardous Weather training is also recommended

PAYMENT INFORMATION

High Adventure Trips 2024 – Payment Schedule

Those Scouts and adults who have expressed interest in Sea Base or Northern Tier in 2024 must make a deposit and remain current with the payment schedule to remain on the attendee list.

We anticipate that the demand will exceed the capacity. Note that all participants who make a deposit must also obtain approval to participate from the High Adventure Committee, which includes the Scoutmaster and Mr. Strueber.

2024 High Adventure Payment Schedules