Hi Troop,
With summer camp just one week away, here are some last minute details.
Adult Leaders
Give a big thanks to the three adults going with our troop as our leaders – Mr. JC Kundert, Mr. Tim Oroszi, and Mr. Matt Tonge.
Departure & Return
On Sunday morning, June 21, we will meet at the barn at 11:00 and aim to leave around 11:30. Please be there on time (or before) so we can get the Troop trailer loaded with troop and Scout gear, cross load and get a vehicle load plan where each Scout is sitting. We would also like to ensure everyone’s phone number is on a roster so contact can be made as necessary throughout the week.
As for a return, we will leave Camp A between 8:00 and 9:00 so we will get to the barn between 9:15 and 10:15am on Saturday, June 27. We will text families when we leave Camp.
Uniforms
We are required to travel to and from BSA Activities in Class A uniform (no sash required). Your Scout will wear his Class A to camp, every morning for flags, every evening for flags, and on the way home on Saturday.
Class Bs are a great choice throughout the week, but feel free to where whatever is comfortable.
Family Night
On Friday night, June 26, Camp A will host a family night. Families are invited to come up to Camp on Friday night to join your scouts in dinner and enjoy the Closing Camp Fire. For this, arrive at 5:30pm on Friday night. Meal tickets for Friday dinner are $10 each or $5 for anyone under 7 years old, and can be purchased at the camp office when you arrive and check-in. All festivities will conclude around 9:30 pm.
If you wish to bring your scout home on Friday night after the campfire, you must check out with the front office and one of our 3 adult leaders. If you are planning on taking your scout home on Friday, please let Mr. Tonge know. He can be reached at 719-964-8296.
Packing List
Below I have a packing list I put together. If there are other items you think you might need that aren’t listed below and aren’t on the prohibited list, feel free to pack them.
My recommendation is to pack in a tuff box/plastic tote or similar with a lid. This makes it easy to keep everything together both during transport and at camp, plus easy to identify and mark with identifications. And, it helps keep critters out of your stuff and any moisture that might find its way into your tent.
Please make sure your Scout packs his own stuff. This helps him know where stuff is.
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Day pack
- Ten essentials
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Rain gear
- Personal scout book
- Camping chair
- Personal small first aid kit
- Flashlight or headlamp (maybe extra batteries)
- Pocket knife (if you have your Totin chip)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking shoes
- Water shoes
- Bug spray
- Notebook and writing utensil
- Towel
- Class A uniform
- Shirts
- Shorts
- Pants (1 or 2 pairs)
- Socks and underwear
- Swimsuit
- Sweatshirt or jacket
- Toiletries (Soap, Deodorant, Toothbrush and toothpaste, etc.)
Optional:
- Hammock
- Spending money for trading post
- Cot (troop will provide but you can bring your own if you want)
- Fishing Gear
- Cards or games
- Compass
Troop will supply:
- Cots
- Large first aid kit
- Patrol Box
Camp A’s Prohibited Items
- Personal Shooting Equipment
- Inappropriate Shirts
- Aerosol Cans
- Fireworks
- Drugs of any Kind
- Dutch Ovens (fire ban)
- Alcohol
- Excessive Jewelry
- Other Valuables
- Inappropriate Material
- Pets
Hygiene
Please ensure when your Scout packs, he packs deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste. We are going to be very active for the week. Being Clean is one of the points of the Scout law. They will be reminded of this as necessary.
Theme Days
Something really fun at Camp A are the Theme Days. While you might not be able to participate in all of them, bring what you can.
- Monday – Crazy Hat Day — wear a crazy hat!
- Tuesday – Camp T-Shirt Day – wear your favorite Camp Alexander t-shirt
- Wednesday – OA Day – wear your OA sash with full field uniform
- Thursday – Survivor — wear all your survivor themed gear!
- Friday – Western Wear – wear your best flannel, jeans, boots, and cowboy hat
Please reach out to me or any of the three adult leaders if you have any questions.
Liam D.
SPL
