Summer Camp 2012 is Coming

Summer camp fun! Swimming, boating, advancement, bonfires and more await Troop 505 Scouts again this year as we head south of Bloomington, Indiana, for the shores of Lake Monroe. YOU won't want to miss this year's big summer event.

Troop 505 is scheduled for July 8 to July 14, 2012 at Camp Ransburg in  Bloomington, Indiana. 

Please arrive at the PNC Bank parking lot on July 8 by 5:30 AM sharp!!!!

Steven Cohen – ASM is the Scoutmaster for Summer Camp this year

• steve.cohen@elevance.com

• (630) 355-6127 - Home 

• 630-765-0747 -  Cell 

Parents and Scouts,

We’ll be meeting bright and early on Sunday, July 3 at 5:30 AM in the  PNC Bank parking lot to begin a great week of camping at the Ransburg Scout Reservation. This note is to provide you with a number of important reminders about the week, along with some updates that may be a surprise to even the most experienced Ransburg veteran.

Conduct. Summer camp is an opportunity to live the ideals of the Scout Law. To help make it a great experience for all participants, I’d like parents to remind their scouts that they are expected to be well behaved throughout the week. Inappropriate conduct, such as name calling, bullying, verbal abuse, and violent behavior, is not acceptable and will result in disciplinary action and a call to the scout’s parents. Repeated or severe misconduct will result in dismissal of the scout from the camp, with the scout’s parents being required to travel to Ransburg to take the scout home. 

Health. Current and complete medical forms, including the Part C Health Exam, must be on file for every scout and leader attending Ransburg. 

 If your scout takes any prescription or over-the-counter medications, either regularly or occasionally, please provide the medications in their original containers in a labeled zip lock bag with WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS for dispensing (dose, frequency, time of day, daily/as needed use.) These medications and instructions will be collected before departure from Naperville.

Mail. Scouts love getting letters and packages. Allow at least three days for delivery. You can send mail to your scout at the following address:

Scout’s Name
Spring Hill – Naperville Troop 505
Ransburg Scout Reservation
7599 E. Waldrip Creek Rd.
Bloomington, IN 47401

Allow at least 3 days for delivery time
(You can mail letters the week before and write the day you want them delivered on the back)

Emergency Contacts. The Emergency Contact for this outing is Cathy Cohen (630-355-6127). The emergency phone number for the Ransburg Scout Reservation is 812-837-9423. Cell reception at camp is spotty, but my cell number is 630-765-0747.

2011 Summer Camp Preparation Schedule:

• 3/11/11 – 1st payment ($150) due, with Registration & Release Form

• 3/14/11 -  New Scout Parents Meeting for Summer Camp 

• 3/14/11 – Merit Badge Selection Forms due 

• 4/11/11 – 2nd Payment ($140) due 

• 5/09/11 – Health Forms for Scouts and Adults due 

Keep an eye on your email for more updates.

Departure Details. 

• We’ll meet at 5:30 AM in the PNC Bank parking lot. Scouts must wear their Class A uniforms (without neckerchief) while traveling to and from camp.

•  We will collect zip lock bags with medications and instructions. 

•  We  will collect spending money envelopes.

•  We need to load the gear into the trailer. Keep your day pack with you.

•  We’ll do Roll Call and drivers will get directions.

• Group Picture!

• Go to vehicles and lunch money will be distributed to drivers. Depart at 6:00 AM.

• We’ll meet for lunch at the MacDonald’s at I-465 and Hwy 37.
  
  If you’re running late and it’s nearing departure time, call Steve Cohen (630-765-0747).

DO NOT BRING THESE ITEMS

• Sheath knives or knives with blades longer than 3 inches

• Radios, stereos, i-Pods, video games, ANY electronic gear

• Cell phones, pagers, Palm Pilots

• Firecrackers, candles, matches, lighters

• Foods or snacks - they attract undesirable animals to the campsite
  

Check out the photos from 2010 summer camp.

Pioneering Projects for the week