If you would like help moving your trunk for Summer Camp up to the Apache
Campsite, you can meet me and two parents with large cars in the
Fairbanks parking lot at
8:00am on Sunday morning
for Trunk moving to Apache campsite at Resolute.
There is only one Adult Leader car allowed into camp on Sunday morning that one
has to be out by 11:00am.
It is a bit of a hike to this campsite, and a trunk is an awkward piece of
luggage, but if you have a dolly, a wagon, or any wheeled vehicle without a
motor, you can also use that to get your gear from the parking lot up to Apache.
In any case, we will be
meeting on Sunday
at 1:00pm
in the Parking lot at Resolute
where we’ll assemble, along with 8 other troops and go in to camp together as a
unit. It’s a nice way to start the week, and we should be met by a Resolute
staff member. Look for a milk carton in the parking lot with Sudbury and our
Troop 61 on it. We’ll be meeting there.
Important: If for some reason you cannot meet us at this time on Sunday
afternoon, please let me know that so we’ll know not to hold up the rest of the
group, and I’ll know when to look for you when you do arrive!
More to come.
Smell that sunscreen?
Mrs. Fogarty;
Anne Fogarty
AFogarty@Partners.org
Cell: 508-380-4260
Just for the info: I’ve heard from a few Scouts wanting help
transporting their
trunks, so there will be a time announced for this, probably tomorrow.
This is the important part - if you haven’t heard already:
++++++++ Troop 61 will be meeting at 1:00 PM this Sunday,
July 16th, in the Camp Resolute parking lot. There will be 8 other troops there
as well. We will assemble and go in as a Troop. See you there! ++++++++++
More tomorrow, stay tuned!!!
Mrs. Fogarty;
Anne Fogarty
AFogarty@Partners.org
Cell: 508-380-4260
Mr. Lee has T-Shirts available in time for Summer Camp. “Class B” uniform, Troop
T-shirts, are recommended, not required, but a cool and neat way to identify
yourself to other troops, to say that you are from Sudbury Troop 61 - in red,
they can’t miss it.
Plus we can spot each other easily around the camp, (traveling in pairs, with a
buddy of course) in red Troop 61 shirts.
I know some troops had T-Shirts that were interesting, but pretty bland - wasn’t
it Milford that had 3 tables full of guys last year, all in those Tan T-shirts?
They all looked the same, but they didn’t really stand out. Then there was that
Black shirt with the swirls??? I think we can do better. I think they’re going
to know Sudbury is in the camp if we show up in Big Bright Red shirts with
Sudbury all over the front.
So this is your chance to order from Mr. Lee before we go, and we can meet him
at the camp or arrange to pick them up at his house.
For Troop 61 T-Shirts contact Mr. Lee by
email:
dana_lee@comcast.net;
T-Shirts are $6 each.
Adults, I’ve heard there are some XL, 2XL, and 3XL available for a very
reasonable price ($0) if you’re willing to claim that size! See Anne McNabb.
That’s all for now. I’ll be sending a final summary of “Things to Remember and
Things to Forget” for camp later in the week.
Remind me to tell you the story of how not to hike - carrying a metal water
bottle during a lightening storm on the summit cone of Mt Washington - true,
just this Monday!
See you soon,
Mrs. Fogarty
Anne Fogarty
AFogarty@Partners.org
Cell: 508-380-4260
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If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be. - Tom Jefferson
Summer camp is a short couple weeks away! I can smell that bug spray already!
If you haven’t had a chance to check recently, your Child Protection Training
needs to be renewed annually. You can do it online at the BSA website,
www.Scouting.org; just click on the Online Training box, and the whole program
only takes about an hour- less really. When you print the certificate out at the
end, would you send me a copy so I can have it on file? As many adults as we can
have as possible in our troop who are up to date with this the better before
summer camp. And it’s easy to do.
If you need to refresh the rules and BSA policies before camp, I’ll print them
here. I think it will help us if anything should come up like any homesickness
(never), or a sick boy that has to be transported down to the nurse during the
night…etc.
The BSA has adopted the following policies to provide additional security for
our members. These policies are primarily for the protection of our youth
members; however, they also serve to protect our adult leaders from false
accusations of abuse.
Note: Bold type denotes rules and policies.
* Two-deep leadership.
Two registered adult leaders or one registered leader and a parent of a
participant, one of whom must be 21 years of age or older, are required on all
trips and outings. The chartered organization is responsible for ensuring that
sufficient leadership is provided for all activities.
* No one-on-one contact.
One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is not permitted. In
situations that require personal conferences, such as a Scoutmaster’s
conference, the meeting is to be conducted in view of other adults and youths.
If a Scout gets homesick or ill during the night, call another adult to
go with you. You can probably use the help anyway - I usually do.
* Respect of privacy.
Adult leaders must respect the privacy of youth members in situations such as
changing clothes and taking showers at camp, and intrude only to the extent that
health and safety require. Adults must protect their own privacy in similar
situations.
There are adult times set up for the shower facilities at the campsite -
check your scout and parent summer camp guide. And adults only can use the
facilities at the restrooms and showers across from the dining hall at any time.
* Separate accommodations.
When camping, no youth is permitted to sleep in the tent of an adult other than
his own parent or guardian. Councils are strongly encouraged to have separate
shower and latrine facilities for females. When separate facilities are not
available, separate times for male and female use should be scheduled and posted
for showers.
I’ll post a stick or some barrier with a flag on it on the latrine door
when in use. I think I’m the only female using the facilities, so it shouldn’t
be a problem.
* Proper preparation for high-adventure activities.
Activities with elements of risk should never be undertaken without proper
preparation, equipment, clothing, supervision, and safety measures.
Like helmets for rock wall climbing…..Camp Carpenter folks will
remember.
* No secret organizations.
The Boy Scouts of America does not recognize any secret organizations as part of
its program. All aspects of the Scouting program are open to observation by
parents and leaders.
Like Order of the Arrow.
Appropriate attire.
* Proper clothing for activities is required. For example,
skinny-dipping is not appropriate as part of Scouting.
* Constructive discipline.
Discipline used in Scouting should be constructive and reflect Scouting’s
values. Corporal punishment is never permitted.
I think I’ll post the Values on my tent ! So I can remember to quote
them at the appropriate time!! (kidding)
* Hazing prohibited.
Physical hazing and initiations are prohibited and may not be included as part
of any Scouting activity.
* Junior leader training and supervision.
Adult leaders must monitor and guide the leadership techniques used by junior
leaders and ensure that BSA policies are followed.
Hope this helps. It was a reminder to me actually of several things that
have come up on previous trips, like starting to transport a hypothermic Scout
down to the heated lodge during a freezeout - and suddenly remembering that we
needed another adult! It’s easy to forget.
So don’t forget to pack your rope, your fishing rod, your book, and your
mosquito netting! and we’re going to have a great time. And a safe one.