Informational Meeting Troop 471

August 9 – 15, 2015 Camp Sequassen International Campsite Record Breaking 27 Scouts Signed Up

Visit our summer camp website for all of the information presented tonight. In addition, all forms are also available through the site.

Meet who you’re going to camp with: Scouts attending camp this year, please stand up. Adults, who will be spending time at camp this year, please stand up. Anyone who attended camp last year, please stand up.

Transportation Departure Information Arrival Information Sunday, August 9 th, 2015 Depart from the Lake Quonnipaug parking lot at 12:00 Scouts will car pool to camp Either bring a bagged lunch or money to buy lunch on the way Saturday, August 15 th, 2015 Scouts may either be picked up directly from camp or carpool home.

What to pack for a week at camp: Sleeping Bag Pillow Rain Gear Swim suit and towel Class A and Class B uniforms Insect Repellent Flashlight Small Pocket Knife Scout Handbook Paper and pen Change of clothes for each day Extra pair of shoes Any necessary medication Shower shoes (flip flops, crocs, etc.) Sunscreen Mosquito netting Water Bottle

What not to pack for a week at camp: Camouflaged clothing Knife bigger than the palm of your hand Anything in a glass container Air horns, fireworks, or any other dangerous items Open toed shoes Anything expensive or valuable that’s not for camping

How to pack your gear: Everything should fit in one plastic bin Clothing should be put in Ziploc bags

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Technology in camp: Cell phones, in today’s world, can be a very useful tool especially in an emergency situation. Scouts may bring a cell phone to camp with them, however, if used inappropriately it will be confiscated by the scoutmaster or camp staff. If parents need to contact their scout, the best way to do so is by contacting Scoutmaster Michael Scott or the camp administrative office at No one is responsible if your phone is lost or damaged – bring at your own risk.

Medical Clearance A BSA medical form signed (not stamped) by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant is required every year to attend camp. The requirement is the same for Scouts and leaders alike.

Picking your Merit Badges Scouts of Troop 471 Scouts not from Troop 471 You will be ed the necessary paperwork tomorrow. Print it out, fill it out, and bring it with you to our next meeting. You will receive the necessary paperwork tonight which you will be able to take home with you and fill out. Forms are due back to us by July 12 th.

Trading Post Everyone enjoys a pause to refresh or pick up a few necessities. The average camper spends approximately $40 per week while at summer camp for merit badge books, project kits and other essentials such as a T- shirt, hat, ice cream, candy and beverages. The Trading Post is basically the Wal-Mart of Sequassen, if there is something you forgot that you will need throughout your week at camp, you could probably find it at the Trading Post. The camp trading post accepts cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and personal checks.

Family Day at Camp Family members are invited to share Saturday brunch and attend the closing ceremony with their Scouts. The $8 adult or $6 youth (6-12 years of age) brunch fee may be paid with your registration or at check in on Sunday. There is no charge for children 5 and younger. Family Brunch will be held from 9:30 – 10:15 AM on Saturday for parents and guests.

Camp Orientation Orientation sessions have been set up so that once we check into camp, Scouts will be able to learn the rules of the camp, get a general idea of how things work, and where everything is located.

Camp-wide Emergency In the event of an emergency, the camp has an alarm to alert campers, leaders, visitors, and staff. Whenever a siren goes on, report immediately to Clark Field or the Dining Hall. If the emergency is at those locations you will be given instruction to assemble elsewhere (parking lot, waterfront, etc).

Medication All medications are dispensed from the Camp Health Lodge by the Camp Health Officer. All medications must be labeled with the Scout's name, Unit Number and Campsite and must be in the original prescription container containing only the amount needed for their stay at camp.

Mail Service Mail is delivered daily to Camp Sequassen. Mail received at camp will be given to the site leader. The camp mailing address is: Camp Sequassen, BSA Attn: Scout’s Name, Campsite and Unit number 791 West Hill Road New Hartford, CT

Shower Houses Shower houses are provided for the convenience of campers and leaders. Scouts and Scouters may use the shower houses at any time as they are equipped with individual locking shower stalls. Scouters (adults) may also use the showers and restroom facilities on the lower level of the Alderman Center (Camp Administration Center). The Alderman facilities are off limits to Scouts and are for adult leaders only.

Food Allergies It is important that the Camp Health Officer be made aware of any food allergies. They can accommodate minor requests for menu adjustments, but they must be made in writing two weeks in advance of the Scout’s arrival in camp.

Buddy System No one should be traveling around camp alone, except when moving between classes. Always travel with at least one other person or a group.

Uniforms Scouts and Scouters (adults) are required to wear Class- A uniforms to dinner each evening. During other times, Scouts should dress in Class-B uniform or other appropriate attire for their activities. You will NOT be allowed in the dinning hall for dinner if you do not have your Class A shirt on. It’s a camp rule.

Taking you through, hour by hour, day by day, to help you get a feel of what a week at camp is really like.

Sunday, August 9 th, 2015 Check in and drop off gear to site – anytime after 1:00, before 3:00 Camp Orientation – immediately after gear drop off Free Time Dinner – 6:00 Free Time Opening Campfire – 8:00 Lights out – 10:00

Monday, August 10 th, 2015 Wake up – 7:00 Flag Raising – 7:45 Breakfast – 8:00 Merit Badge Session #1 – 9:00 Merit Badge Session #2 – 10:00 Merit Badge Session #3 – 11:00 Free Time – 12:00 Lunch – 12:30 Free Time – 1:00 Merit Badge Session #4 – 2:00 Open Program / Free Time – 3:00 Dinner – 6:00 Open Program / Free Time – 7:00 Lights Out – 10:00

Tuesday, August 11 th, 2015 Wake up – 7:00 Flag Raising – 7:45 Breakfast – 8:00 Merit Badge Session #1 – 9:00 Merit Badge Session #2 – 10:00 Merit Badge Session #3 – 11:00 Free Time – 12:00 Lunch – 12:30 Free Time – 1:00 Merit Badge Session #4 – 2:00 Open Program / Free Time – 3:00 Dinner – 6:00 Open Program / Free Time – 7:00 Lights Out – 10:00

Wednesday, August 12 th, 2015 Wake up – 7:00 Flag Raising – 7:45 Breakfast – 8:00 Merit Badge Session #1 – 9:00 Merit Badge Session #2 – 10:00 Merit Badge Session #3 – 11:00 Free Time – 12:00 Lunch – 12:30 Free Time – 1:00 Merit Badge Session #4 – 2:00 Open Program / Free Time – 3:00 Dinner – 6:00 Fire Hose Competition– 7:00 Lights Out – 10:00

Thursday, August 12 th, 2015 Wake up – 7:00 Flag Raising – 7:45 Breakfast – 8:00 Merit Badge Session #1 – 9:00 Merit Badge Session #2 – 10:00 Merit Badge Session #3 – 11:00 Free Time – 12:00 Lunch – 12:30 Staff vs. Camper Sport– 1:00 Merit Badge Session #4 – 2:00 Open Program / Free Time – 3:00 Dinner – 6:00 Open Program / Free Time – 7:00 Lights Out – 10:00

Friday, August 13 th, 2015 Wake up – 7:00 Flag Raising – 7:45 Breakfast – 8:00 Merit Badge Session #1 – 9:00 Merit Badge Session #2 – 10:00 Merit Badge Session #3 – 11:00 Free Time – 12:00 Lunch – 12:30 Merit Badge Session #4 – 1:00 Land and Sea Games – 2:30 Open Program / Free Time – 3:00 Dinner – 6:00 Closing Campfire – 8:00 Lights Out – 10:00

You can walk away from camp with either your CPR certification or Lifeguard certification. Both are offered at a discounted price for scouts.

Life Guard Certification Successful completion of this all week course earns the participant ARC Lifeguarding w/ First Aid, CPR/FPR w/ AED in addition to BSA Lifeguard. Lifeguard Training will require the Scout to spend all day at the waterfront. Scouts must be at least 15 years old and a Blue Swimmer. There is an additional $100 fee for this training. Participants may need to complete testing on Saturday morning. This training is also open to adults. $100 will be refunded if you are hired as a lifeguard at Camp Sequassen the following summer.

CPR Certification For a fee of $30 individuals can earn their American Red Cross CPR certification from a qualified and knowledgeable Red Cross Instructor. This class meets Mon., Tues. and Thurs. at 7:00 PM. All sessions must be attended. Sign up with the Waterfront Director on Sunday.

These steps must be completed to attend camp.

Step One: Complete all payments and registrations.

Step Two: Complete a BSA medical form and submit it to council.

Step Three: Complete a swim test to access the waterfront.

Listen to what our scouts have to say about their experiences at Camp Sequassen.

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