BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SAINT ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEY TROOP 17 THE PROMISE OF ADVENTURE

WHAT? BOY SCOUT SUMMER CAMP

WHEN?? Sunday, 6 July 2008 through Saturday 12 July 2008

WHERE? CAMP TURRELL LOCATED IN THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN CATSKILLS MOUNTAINS

WHO? ALL THE MEMBERS OF TROOP 17

WHY? FOR THE PROMISE OF ADVENTURE

CAMP TURRELL Camp Turrell is part of Dow Drukkur Scout Reservation Camp Turrell is part of Dow Drukkur Scout Reservation A 795-Acre Scout Camp located 90 minutes from Millburn – Short Hills… A 795-Acre Scout Camp located 90 minutes from Millburn – Short Hills… The camp sports a 90-acre Lake, where a Scout can participate in a variety of waterfront activities from swimming to boating.. The camp sports a 90-acre Lake, where a Scout can participate in a variety of waterfront activities from swimming to boating..

CAMP TURRELL ACTIVITIES Camp Craft Area Camp Craft Area Environmental Science / Nature Area Environmental Science / Nature Area Rifle / Shotgun Range Rifle / Shotgun Range Archery Archery Camping, Hiking, Outdoor Skills Camping, Hiking, Outdoor Skills Canoeing, Rowing, and Small Boat Sailing Canoeing, Rowing, and Small Boat Sailing Cooking Cooking Mountain Biking Mountain Biking Indian Lore Indian Lore Pioneering Skills Pioneering Skills

MEALS All meals are cooked by the staff in a dining hall and sanctioned and inspected under New York State Law All meals are cooked by the staff in a dining hall and sanctioned and inspected under New York State Law The exception is on Thursday (dinner), when the Unit will do the cooking… which suffices for a variety of cooking requirements for different merit badges and ranks. The exception is on Thursday (dinner), when the Unit will do the cooking… which suffices for a variety of cooking requirements for different merit badges and ranks.

HEALTH / SAFETY On-site health lodge which is staffed by an emergency medical technician. On-site health lodge which is staffed by an emergency medical technician. All participants must have a physical and a form signed by a medical doctor prior to summer camp. All participants must have a physical and a form signed by a medical doctor prior to summer camp. All Troop 17 Adults are youth-protection qualified All Troop 17 Adults are youth-protection qualified Turrell is BSA Nationally Accredited and surpasses all NYS Inspections Turrell is BSA Nationally Accredited and surpasses all NYS Inspections

What adult leaders from the Troop will be going? SGT Pete Eakley – Troop Committee Chairman SGT Pete Eakley – Troop Committee Chairman Jack Lutz – Troop Committee Jack Lutz – Troop Committee Michael Middleton – Troop Committee Michael Middleton – Troop Committee Neil Doyle – Troop Committee Neil Doyle – Troop Committee Ken Fineran - Scoutmaster Ken Fineran - Scoutmaster

Summer Camp Especially important for a new Scout Especially important for a new Scout Opportunity to work on major requirements for 1 st Class. Opportunity to work on major requirements for 1 st Class. 1 st chance to experience life away from Mom and Dad for a week. 1 st chance to experience life away from Mom and Dad for a week. Developmental experience of belonging to a cohesive group and working together in a safe team / Troop atmosphere to achieve Scouting Goals. Developmental experience of belonging to a cohesive group and working together in a safe team / Troop atmosphere to achieve Scouting Goals.

What Does Summer Camp Cost? Summer Camp is $ per Scout and must be paid by 25 April 2008 with complete packet. Summer Camp is $ per Scout and must be paid by 25 April 2008 with complete packet. No refunds unless for valid medical reasons No refunds unless for valid medical reasons Camping Scholarships Camping Scholarships

Frequently Asked Questions Are there hot showers? Are there hot showers? Yes Yes How is the food? How is the food? I have always found camp food to have enough variety to satisfy all palettes, w/ a nutritional meal I have always found camp food to have enough variety to satisfy all palettes, w/ a nutritional meal My Scout has special dietary needs for medical / religious reasons. Can this be addressed? My Scout has special dietary needs for medical / religious reasons. Can this be addressed? Yes, see me prior to May 1 st so your concerns will be accommodated Yes, see me prior to May 1 st so your concerns will be accommodated

Frequently Asked Questions My son is on medication or has special health concerns, can this be addressed? My son is on medication or has special health concerns, can this be addressed? Yes, through the health lodge medication and special needs will be administered. Yes, through the health lodge medication and special needs will be administered. My son is a poor swimmer or doesn’t even know how to swim, can he still go to camp? My son is a poor swimmer or doesn’t even know how to swim, can he still go to camp? Yes, summer camp is an excellent place to either improve your swimming abilities or even learn how to swim. Yes, summer camp is an excellent place to either improve your swimming abilities or even learn how to swim.

Frequently Asked Questions Are there lifeguards at the waterfront? Are there lifeguards at the waterfront? Yes, all are approved Boy Scouts of America Lifeguards in addition to also being either American Red Cross or YMCA qualified. All summer camp participants are given a swim test upon arrival at camp. Yes, all are approved Boy Scouts of America Lifeguards in addition to also being either American Red Cross or YMCA qualified. All summer camp participants are given a swim test upon arrival at camp.

Frequently Asked Questions How does my Scout get to and from camp? How does my Scout get to and from camp? Transportation to and from camp is the Scout’s family’s responsibility; we will provide a list of Scouts attending and encourage carpooling. Transportation to and from camp is the Scout’s family’s responsibility; we will provide a list of Scouts attending and encourage carpooling.

Frequently Asked Questions Do the Scouts need to wear a uniform? Do the Scouts need to wear a uniform? Yes, Class A for evening meals and the two campfires Yes, Class A for evening meals and the two campfires Class B the rest of the time Class B the rest of the time Closed shoes all the time (no sandals) Closed shoes all the time (no sandals)

Frequently Asked Questions When do we arrive/depart at Camp? When do we arrive/depart at Camp? 1PM on Sunday (on time) 1PM on Sunday (on time) And pick up no later than 10 AM on Saturday And pick up no later than 10 AM on Saturday

What kind of merit badges are available at Summer Camp? Archery Archery Art Art Astronomy Astronomy Backpacking Backpacking Basketry Basketry Bird Study Bird Study Camping Camping Canoeing Canoeing Citizenship in the World Citizenship in the World Climbing Climbing Cooking Cooking

What kind of merit badges are available at summer camp? Cycling Cycling Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Environmental Science Environmental Science First Aid First Aid Fish and Wildlife Management Fish and Wildlife Management Fishing Fishing Forestry Forestry Indian Lore Indian Lore Leatherwork Leatherwork Lifesaving Lifesaving

What kind of merit badges are available at summer camp? Mammal Study Mammal Study Orienteering Orienteering Personal Fitness Personal Fitness Pioneering Pioneering Reptile and Amphibian Study Reptile and Amphibian Study Rifle Shooting Rifle Shooting Rowing Rowing Sculpture Sculpture Shotgun Shooting Shotgun Shooting Small Boat Sailing Small Boat Sailing

What kind of merit badges are available at summer camp? Soil and Water Conservation Soil and Water Conservation Swimming Swimming Theatre Arts Theatre Arts Weather Weather Wilderness Survival Wilderness Survival Woodcarving Woodcarving

Other Activities Pathfinder Program – Scouts will earn a majority of the requirements up to 1 st Class Pathfinder Program – Scouts will earn a majority of the requirements up to 1 st Class Basketry or Leather Merit Badge and Swimming Merit Badge Basketry or Leather Merit Badge and Swimming Merit Badge Totin Chip and Firem’n Chit Totin Chip and Firem’n Chit

Other Activities On Tuesday night between 7-9 pm – Fishing Derby On Tuesday night between 7-9 pm – Fishing Derby Interpretive Hike to explore local flora and fauna – 7 PM with arrangements Interpretive Hike to explore local flora and fauna – 7 PM with arrangements Camp Director Hike / Run every morning at 6:00 AM Camp Director Hike / Run every morning at 6:00 AM Polar Bear Swim – every morning between 6:30- 7:00 AM Polar Bear Swim – every morning between 6:30- 7:00 AM

Other Activities Muzzleloading Rifle Shooting Muzzleloading Rifle Shooting Robin Hood Shooting – Monday Evening Archery Contest Robin Hood Shooting – Monday Evening Archery Contest Tie Die Monday – evening of tie die shirt making Tie Die Monday – evening of tie die shirt making Dynamic Duo Shoot – Scout Leader and a Scout compete on Thursday Nights against other teams Dynamic Duo Shoot – Scout Leader and a Scout compete on Thursday Nights against other teams Daniel Boone Shoot – Tuesday Evening Daniel Boone Shoot – Tuesday Evening

Other Activities World Conservation Award – older Scouts who have earned Environmental Science, Soil and Water Conservation, and Citizenship in the World World Conservation Award – older Scouts who have earned Environmental Science, Soil and Water Conservation, and Citizenship in the World Open Aquatics – evening Troop Swims and Boating – Monday / Thursday Evenings Open Aquatics – evening Troop Swims and Boating – Monday / Thursday Evenings Snorkeling – Older Scouts Snorkeling – Older Scouts Mile Swim Mile Swim

Other Activities BSA Lifeguard BSA Lifeguard Bouldering / Rappelling Bouldering / Rappelling Island Outpost – Older Scout Adventure Island Outpost – Older Scout Adventure Mountain Biking – 15 and older Mountain Biking – 15 and older Voyager Trek – older Scouts 2-day paddle down the Delaware River Voyager Trek – older Scouts 2-day paddle down the Delaware River Order of the Arrow – Brotherhood Tests Order of the Arrow – Brotherhood Tests Baden Powell Troop Award Baden Powell Troop Award Gateway Contest Gateway Contest

Other Camp Offerings Religious Services Friday Evening Religious Services Friday Evening Camp Trading Post Camp Trading Post Snacks Snacks Merit Badge Books Merit Badge Books T-Shirts T-Shirts

So you want to go. What next? All Scouts should have a check made out to the Troop 17 BSA for $ and delivered to by 25 April, All Scouts should have a check made out to the Troop 17 BSA for $ and delivered to by 25 April, Packet must also be filled out by 25 April 2008 Packet must also be filled out by 25 April 2008

Summer Camp 2008 Every Scouting Family will be sent a 2008 Pamphlet – Summer Camp Every Scouting Family will be sent a 2008 Pamphlet – Summer Camp In May we will schedule a camp meeting to discuss specifics, i.e. equipment list, directions, etc. In May we will schedule a camp meeting to discuss specifics, i.e. equipment list, directions, etc.

Any further questions? SGT Pete Eakley SGT Pete Eakley Work (973) Work (973) Home (973) Home (973) Fax (973) Fax (973) Home address: 98 Short Hills Avenue Short Hills, N.J Home address: 98 Short Hills Avenue Short Hills, N.J