Summer Camp 2010 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 June 27 to July 3  2010 at Camp Ransburg in  Bloomington, Indiana. 

We will be departing from Mid-America Bank on Sunday, June 27th.  Please arrive before 5:30 am.

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

• steve.cohen@elevance.com

• (630) 355-6127 - Home 

• 630-765-0747 -  Cell 

2010 Camp Registration  (39 Kb Word Doc)  

2010 Merit Badge Selection Form (156 Kb PDF)

Parents and Scouts,

We’ll be meeting bright and early on Sunday, June 27 at 5:30 AM in the National City (now 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 B Health Exam, must be on file for every scout and leader attending Ransburg. Please contact Anne Hengehold at ahenghold@me.com ASAP to make arrangements to submit any missing forms. 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
Terrace Hills – Naperville Troop 505
Ransburg Scout Reservation
7599 E. Waldrip Creek Rd.
Bloomington, IN 47401

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.

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.

• · Mark Manderscheid will collect zip lock bags with medications and instructions. 

• · Jon Sadler 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).

What to Bring. 

• Complete Boy Scout Uniform (no neckerchief) for evening meal, flag lowering, and campfires

• Troop 505 T-shirts, Troop 505 hat

• Shorts, long pants, underwear, socks, belt for at least 6 days

• Jacket or Sweatshirt

• Swim Trunks (Scouts taking swim test at camp should wear or put swim trunks in day pack.)

• For Swimming Merit Badge (New Scouts)

• Long pants and a long-sleeved button-down shirt are required for the clothing inflation requirement (be sure they fit loosely)

• Comfortable hiking boots or hard soled shoes and spare shoes

• For boating, scout will need a pair of shoes that can be worn in the water

• For horseback riding, scouts need shoes with a heel

• Rain gear

• Duffel Bag or Backpack to carry personal equipment to campsite

• Water bottles or canteen

• Sleeping bag or blankets and small pillow

• Optional – sheet.

• Ransburg provides cots and mattresses

• Mosquito Netting and Poles to create a canopy (can be PVC Pipe, tomato plant stakes, etc.)

• Small roll of duct tape

• Ground Tarp

• Toilet kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, shower towel, comb, soap, shampoo, etc.)

• Beach towel

• Sun screen and insect repellent (should be non-aerosol)

• Merit badge books and pre-requisite documentation

• Notebook, pencils and pens

• Scout Handbook (Very important for new scouts). Place in a zip lock bag to protect it

• Compass

• Flashlight (or two) with extra batteries

• Folding Pocket Knife (no blades over 3” long) with Tote’n Chip

• Trash bag or laundry bag

• Personal first aid kit

• Rope or twine for clothes line (15 ft)

• Lightweight backpack/daypack

• Spending money: $1s and $5s in an envelope. Please write scout’s name and amount on the outside. Do not seal envelope. We recommend $60 for the week.

• Optional: OA sash, waterproof watch, sunglasses, disposable camera, playing cards, books, stamps, pre-addressed envelopes, plastic hanger for uniform

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
  

2010 Summer Camp Preparation Schedule:

• 2/22/10 – 8:00 to 9:00 pm – Parents Meeting for Ransburg Campers.

• 3/08/10 – 1st payment ($125) due, with Registration & Release Form

• 3/15/10 – Late Registrations for Summer Camp due with 1st payment ($140), registration & release forms

• 4/5/10 – Merit Badge Selection Forms due

• 4/??/10 – 8:00 to 9:00 pm – Summer Camp Q&A session for the parents of new scouts

• 4/26/10 – 2nd payment ($150) due

• 5/24/10 – Completed Health Forms (including Physical Exam) due.
  

Keep an eye on your email for more updates.

Kids love to get mail at camp so don't forget to write.

• Mailing address
  
  (Scout’s name)
  Terrace Hills – Troop 505 Naperville
  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)

More information

Check out the photos from 2009 summer camp.

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