It is time to go to the the Rodney Scout Reservation for our annual summer camp.
Review all the resources below to make sure scouts are prepped and ready to go!
Important!
Departure Time
We will be gathering at the Legion at 10:00 am on Sunday, June 29 for an 11:00 am ETD.
Important!
There is a scheduled a bike safety check with Bikenetic bike store on Tuesday, June 24 at 7:00 pm for the older scouts bringing bicycles to Camp Rodney (this does not apply to the first year scouts). Scouts should come with their bikes and helmets to the back of the store located at 922 W. Broad St. near the intersection of Broad and West Streets.
Important!
Scouts and adults that we not able to take their swim test at the pool party will need to take the test at Camp Rodney on Sunday, June 29.
Important!
Planning
Make sure to review which merit badges are being taken and what pre-requisites you may need to complete.
This year the Troop is planning on attending Goshen Scout Reservation in Goshen VA. All scouts wishing to attend must have their Troop 349 dues paid in full, have a completed health form, and have submitted their BSA enrollment form.
Older Scout Activities – Merit Badges: Scheduling for the merit badges is completed online and the troop will submit your online registration. All merit badge enrollment is on a first-come, first serve basis. Please sit down with your scout soonest and review his options. We would like a first choice and second choice for each time frame NO LATER THAN APRIL 20. Older scouts should consider a Scoutcraft merit badge like Camping or Cooking, or another option such as BSA Lifeguard or Day Trek. The scouts should be busy all day. If your scout opts not to pursue activities (and plans to lounge around the camp site)….. well, we’ll likely put him to work.
First Year Scouts: We plan to schedule First Year Campers to move as a group between activities. We recommend that the first year scouts focus on the Swimming merit badge, another merit badge to be determined (possibly Camping, Cooking, or Communications) and First Aid/Outdoor Skill programs. Please notify Mr Englander as soon as possible if, in your opinion, your scout is a non-swimmer or weak swimmer so we can work on another merit badge option.
Notice
Dietary Restrictions: Does your scout have any dietary restrictions? Please let us know via email.
If you have any questions, please contact Jeff, Wally, or Jim Thanks
Summer is fast approaching and camp preparation activities are underway.
This year the Troop is planning on attending Heritage Reservation in Farmington PA. All scouts wishing to attend must have their Troop 349 dues paid in full, have a completed health form, and have submitted their BSA enrollment form.
Older Scout Activities – Merit Badges: Scheduling for the merit badges is completed online and the troop will submit your online registration. All merit badge enrollment is on a first-come, first serve basis. Please sit down with your scout soonest and review his options. We would like a first choice and second choice for each time frame NO LATER THAN APRIL 20. Older scouts should consider a Scoutcraft merit badge like Camping or Cooking, or another option such as BSA Lifeguard or Day Trek. The scouts should be busy all day. If your scout opts not to pursue activities (and plans to lounge around the camp site)….. well, we’ll likely put him to work.
First Year Scouts: We plan to schedule First Year Campers to move as a group between activities. We recommend that the first year scouts focus on the Swimming merit badge, another merit badge to be determined (possibly Camping, Cooking, or Communications) and the Braddock Brigade’s First Aid/Outdoor Skill programs. Please notify Jeff and I soonest if, in your opinion, your scout is a non-swimmer or weak swimmer so we can work on another merit badge option.
Dietary Restrictions: Does your scout have any dietary restrictions? Please let us know via email.
A 2011 Camp Liberty Parent Guide (Camp Liberty will produce a 2012 version, but some things don’t change. Ignore the merit badge schedule in the parent guide; the 2012 version is provided elsewhere).
A map of Camp Liberty. Camp Liberty is part of the Heritage Scout Reservation. We will be in Site Trenton.
The BSA Health and Medical Forms A/B/C.
A Heritage Scout Reservation Supplemental Health Form (one page and to be signed by the parent and, if necessary, unit leader)
The 2012 Prerequisites List which provides merit badge options, prerequisites, level of difficulty, and the Braddock’s Brigade options.
A one-page 2012 Advancement Schedule is found in the Prerequisites list; I attached it to this message because it is easy-to-read.
Notice
NOTE: The training schedule is in 50-minute increments. If you are looking at a schedule showing 90-minute classes for Canoeing merit badge, it is out of date.
If you have any questions, please contact Jeff, Wally, or Jim Thanks
Camp downloads
Here is the slide deck for the camp that was shown at the 2/21/12 court of honor: Heritage Summer Camp
