Hello from Summer Camp 2010

Trail to 1st Class Guys

The boys send a happy and hearty ‘hello’ to all those back home. I am pleased to report that everyone is having a great time at summer camp so far. The camp has kept us very busy, with a very well run program.  For more information, follow our Summer Camp story on the Summer Camp 2010 Blog Page.

We love you all and look forward to telling you all our stories when we get home.  See you Saturday!

Summer Camp: Important Medicine Info

For any scout or scouter attending Summer Camp that will bring medicine of any kind (over-the-counter or prescription), please note the following rules:

1. All medicine should be brought in a large ziploc or similar bag with the  scout’s name and “Troop 16″ marked on it in permanent marker.
2. All medications should be in the original pharmacy containers with full label instructions. (For inhalers, this typically means they should be in the original box with the prescription label showing the boy’s name, unless this label is affiixed to the inhaler bottle.)

In addition, please review the Ben Delatour camp policy on medication.

SUMMER CAMP Departure on 6/27 at 1000

SEND MONEY with your scout!
Don’t forget to send the appropriate amount of money along with your scout.  Some merit badges have fees for supplies, scouts tend to like an ice cream sandwich during the evening, and perhaps a souvenir T-shirt. 

Sample costs:
$12   Snacks for the week (at parents discretion)
$20   T-shirt (at parents discretion)
$20   Basketry MB
$10   Leatherwork MB
$5     Wood Carving MB
$4.50 Archery MB
$12   Space Exploration MB
$10   Indian Lore MB
$8     Rifle MB

CAMP MAILING ADDRESS  (Mail by Saturday 6/26 to ensure arrival while we are there!)

Scout’s Name
Camp Jeffrey
Troop #16
2331 County Road 68C
Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545

Summer Camp Preparation Checklist:

     1.  Do you have your medical form filled out and turned in to Sherry Palmer?  Use this link to ensure the correct Medical Form.
     Colorado Boy Scout Camps Medical Forms
     2.  Have you signed up for your Merit Badge classes with Mr Braford (303-520-7204)?
     3.  Have you paid for special programs (Horseback overnight, Horsemanship MB)?
     4.  If you have a Birthday while at camp, let Mr Braford know (303-520-7204).
     5.  Scouts doing COMMUNICATION MB should turn in their Campfire plan to Mr Abell by 6/22/10.

To find out what your scout is doing at camp review this guide!
Summer Camp Guide

Vacation Bible School Volunteer Opportunity

The Church is looking for up to 8 Scouts to volunteer on July 19th to teach compass
and orienteering skills during the first day of Vacation Bible School.  This is an
excellent opportunity for Scouts needing advancement or school service hours and for
Scouts to teach using the EDGE method.

One Scout is needed to oversee the team during this session.  The web page says this
needs to be 18 years old but I believe this can be any Scout 13 or older who has
achieved the First Class rank.

If you are interested please sign up on the Church web site at
https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/parkerumckids/gpgs/volunteer.aspx.

Any questions can be directed to the person listed at the link above or to Mr. Hardy.

Mt. Bierstadt 14′er Climb Sign-up Now Online

The sign-up for the July campout (July 16-18), which will be a 14′er climb of Mt. Bierstadt near the top of Guanella Pass is now online.

For more details and to sign up, click here.

Lost Creek Trip Directions Posted

Everyone can access the directions to the Lost Creek High Adventure Trip by Clicking Here.  This link is also available on the June Backpacking Camping & Activities page.

Please note that there are two treks that start at two locations.  So the directions for everyone get you to Deckers.  Then the next pages are specific to the trek you are on.

Please let me know if you have questions.

Mr. Coleman