Summer Camp

June 22-28, 2008 at Pug Wug Campsite located in beautiful 7 Ranges Scout Reservation!

2008 Summer Camp!! 1st year parents' summer camp presentation.

Fees

Scouts:
• 1st $50 Non-Refundable Deposit by Feb 15th to qualify for Early Bird - was paid from Scout account funds.
• 2nd $50 payment by Mar 15th to stay eligible for Early Bird (turn in to Troop by Mar 11th)
• Balance of $90 by April 15th to stay eligible for Early Bird (turn in to Troop by Apr 8th)
• Total cost of camp is $220, an increase of $10 from last year. If all deadlines are met, will get an Early Bird Discount of $30 which reduces total to $190. Siblings save $10 and pay $210, $180 with Early Bird.
• All fees are due by June 12th (turn into Troop by June 10th)
• Early Bird deadlines are delayed for First Year Scouts until April 8th meeting deadline.

Scouters: (all adults attending MUST be registered either to the Troop or Committee)
• $50 Non-Refundable Deposit by Feb 15th to qualify for Early Bird ‘gift’ (turn in to Troop by Feb 12th)
• $30 balance due by June 12th (turn into Troop by June 10th)
• Daily fee of $15 per day. Would recommend paying for entire week if staying for 4 days to secure extra seat in dining hall.
Please Note: Daily rate adults will not be guaranteed a seat with the Troop during meals in Dining Hall.

Merit Badges

2008 Merit Badge Information

Medical Forms

Go to the Forms page listed in the left margin for blank physical forms. They need to be filled out and current as explained there and on the forms themselves. Each Scout will also need the following page filled out and turned into the Troop leaders. Each year a new form will need to be turned in:
BSA - MED RELEASE FORM - Buckeye council

Pipestone Camp Honor Requirements

The Advancement, Ecology, and Swimming requirements must be completed during our week of camp. If the Good Turn is missed at the May campout, it must be completed at another time - on the Scout's own initiative. All requirements must be finished by noon on Friday of our week in camp. A Scout is only eligible to attempt for his Pipestone Honor once per summer.

FIRST YEAR:
Rank: Scout
Advancement: 10 parts of any rank or one merit badge.
Ecology: Identify in the field: any combination of 15 trees, plants, or shrubs. Identify 4 constellations and 8 insects.
Swimming: Jump feet first into water over your head, swim non-stop using any stroke a distance of 25 yards.
Good Turn: Unit project participation (May Campout).
Scout Spirit: This is the daily practice of the living Code of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Camp Spirit is very important. A Scout could complete all the other requirements and not be eligible for the award because he did not live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law. This applies just not during the week the Scout is in camp, but for the prior year as well.
Pipestone Wood: One cubic foot (12" by 12" by 12") bundled with natural twine or string.

SECOND YEAR:
Rank: Second Class
Advancement: One merit badge.
Ecology: Identify in the field: any combination of 25 trees, plants, or shrubs. Identify 6 constellations and 10 animals, mammals, reptiles, fish, crustaceans, or amphibians.)
Swimming: Jump feet first into water over your Head, swim non-stop using any two Different strokes a distance of 50 Yards.
Good Turn: Unit project participation (May Campout).
Scout Spirit: Same as for all years. See first year requirements.
Pipestone Wood: One cubic foot (12" by 12" by 12") bundled with natural twine or string.

THIRD YEAR:
Rank: First Class
Advancement: One merit badge.
Ecology: Identify in the field: any combination of 35 trees, plants, or shrubs. Identify 8 constellations and 10 birds.
Swimming: Jump feet first into water over your head, swim non-stop using any three strokes a distance of 100 yards.
Good Turn: Unit project participation (May Campout).
Scout Spirit: Same as for all years. See first year requirements.
Pipestone Wood: One cubic foot (12" by 12" by 12") bundled with natural twine or string.

FOURTH YEAR:
Rank: Star
Advancement: One merit badge.
Ecology: Serve as or assist the Unit Naturalist or Astronomer or serve in a designated leadership capacity.
Swimming: Jump feet first into water over your head, swim non-stop 125 yards of which 25 yards must be a resting backstroke.
Good Turn: Serve in a designated leadership capacity during summer camp and on the unit's project (May Campout).
Scout Spirit: Same as for all years. However, particular emphasis is placed upon Scout Spirit for the 4th year candidates. They should set an example at all times for the younger Scouts.
Pipestone Wood: One cubic foot (12" by 12" by 12") bundled with natural twine or string. Approve bundles of younger Scouts.

FIFTH YEAR:
Rank: Life
Advancement: Serve in a designated leadership capacity, and one merit badge.
Swimming: Jump feet first into water over your head, swim non-stop for 150 yards of which 25 yards must be a resting back stroke AND pass or hold swimming merit badge.
Good Turn: Serve in a designated leadership capacity during summer camp and on the unit's project (May Campout).
Scout Spirit: Same as for all years, specifically the 4th.
Pipestone Wood: Approve bundles of younger Scouts.

Pipestone Wood

For summer camp, each First through Fourth Year Candidate Scout will need to present a cubic foot bundle of Pipestone Wood. A cubic foot bundle is a tied up pile of wood sticks that measures 12 inches high by 12 inches wide by 12 inches long. It is to be only tied with natural twine or string.
Pipestone Wood is used during the Pipestone Camp Honor ceremonies at summer camp. It is hardwood, gray, and does not have any bark. It is reasonably straight, with no branches or long stubs. Each piece is not to be smaller than the size of the Scout’s little finger, yet no larger than his thumb. It is to be retrieved by the Scout. While the Scout may bring more than a cubic foot, the pieces cannot be longer than 12 inches long. The ends of the sticks are to be broken, not cut. It is to be dead hardwood - not pine! Burning pine or green wood attracts mosquitos, and the Scouts don't want to be swatting at them during ceremonies. Soaking branches in water to let the bark come off doesn't save any work either - just ask some who've already tried. There are some measuring tools in the Troop Scout Room for additional help.
All of the Pipestone Wood is to be bundled tightly with only string or twine, and tagged with the Scout’s name. The Pipestone Wood can be collected from any location, typically it can be found in old growth hardwood forests that are in isolated areas. We generally don't have time during Scouting activities to allow a Scout enough opportunities to collect the needed cubic foot, so they need to locate sources on their own.
Each Scout attending Summer Camp will be required to bring their Pipestone Wood bundle to the Troop Meeting PRIOR to leaving for summer camp. 4th and 5th Year Pipestone Candidates will be performing the inspection and check in of all Pipestone Wood bundles.
DO NOT PROCASTINATE!! Scouts should be collecting their Pipestone Wood through the year as it can be difficult to find at times and is always in high demand by Scouts throughout the Council. Unfortunately, it tends to be found in areas common with poison ivy! So the earlier you can find it, the better: DO NOT wait until the week before summer camp to start looking for it. Get help from your Patrol Leader if needed.