Summer Camp 2016

Sunday, July 10 -
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Camp Wanocksett
Dublin, NH

Troop 54 will attend summer camp at Camp Wanocksett in 2016, our first summer camp here. This is a Nashua Valley Council camp. We are attending Week 2, which runs Sunday, July 10 through Saturday, July 16. Our Scouts will stay in two-man canvas wall tents on wooden platforms. Each Scout will have a bunk and mattress. Our site will be determined about one week before we go to camp.

Registration

• Early pay fee: $325 (due to the troop April 26, includes our "First Year Discount").
• Regular fee: $345 (due to the troop July 3, includes our "First Year Discount").
• Annual Health and Medical Record - each Youth or Adult member staying at camp one night or more must submit this form (Parts A, B and C) at or before the summer camp prep meeting on June 21. It is recommended that you keep the original and submit a copy. Note that this requires a physical exam within the last year (with doctor signature) and a copy of both sides of your medical insurance card. If your doctor did not complete Part C, transcribe information from the doctor-provided record onto Part C.
• Camperships - A campership is financial aid for camp. Please see the Scoutmaster if you need financial assistrance in order to attend camp. The deadline for Nashua Valley Council campership applications is April 1.

To stay overnight at camp with the troop, an adult must be a registered member of the BSA.

Program

Activities at camp include merit badge sessions, patrol activities and camp activities (such as camp fires). Meals are served in the camp dining hall.

The 2016 Leader's Guide describes many aspects of camp.

Specific merit badges offered at camp will be announced later. We will need to register for merit badges by mid-June (date to be announced later).

Badges earned during Summer Camp will be presented at a Court of Honor in September.

What to Pack

See our summer camp Packing List. To emphasize a few items to bring:

• Full uniform (shirt, pants, socks, neckerchief, neckerchief slide, hat, belt) - we will wear these daily for evening meals and assemblies.
• Drink mix packets - everyone needs to avoid becoming dehydrated. If you have difficulty drinking water, bring something to mix into it.
• Flip flops - to wear in the shower. It is probably a good idea not to touch the floor.
• Mosquito net - see our page for details.

Travel to Camp

Departure - We will meet at Epworth at 12:15 PM on Sunday to pack our gear into the trailer. We need to arrive at the camp at 2:00 PM. The drive to the camp takes about 70 minutes, so we will leave Epworth at 12:45 PM. Have lunch before coming to the church. Our first camp meal will be dinner.

Return - Our estimated return to Epworth is 12:30 PM on Saturday.

Late arrivals at camp - Advise the Scoutmaster in advance. The troop is expected to show up together.

Page updated 7/30/16.