| Location: |
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Camp Conestoga, Catawba Campsite |
| Dates: |
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Sunday, June 17, 2012 to Saturday, June 23, 2012 |
| Departure/Arrival: |
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Arrange your own transportation to Camp Conestoga.
Plan to arrive at camp by 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Leave camp no later than 9:00 a.m. on Saturday |
| Driving Time: |
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Approximately 1 hour driving time each direction. |
| Merit Badge Program: |
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Details on Merit Badges to be offered at summer camp can be found in the Parent's Guide. Scouts are encouraged to sign up for 5 one-hour merit badges (less if two-hour classes are selected). First year Scouts will take part in the Pathfinder Program and will only take 1-2 merit badges. Merit badge signup will take place at Troop meetings beginning in May. |
| Other Program Options: |
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See the Parent's Guide (below) for information on the summer camp program. |
| Equipment: |
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See the Parent's Guide for suggestions on what to take to camp.
Troop 480 recommends that all participants take along some heavy cardboard to place over the springs on the bunks. |
| Fees: |
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$50 per Scout deposit due at Council by March 9, 2012
Please pay deposit to T480 by March 2
$245 balance per Scout due at Council by May 11, 2012
Webelos Scouts transferring into the Boy Scout program do not need to pay the $50 deposit. However, the full camp fee of $295 must be paid by May 11th.
Total fee per scout is $315 if paid after May 11th
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| Discounts: |
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There is a $40 discount for the second and subsequent scout attending camp.
Families with Scouts attending both Conestoga and Buck Run will receive a 15% discount on the second and subsequent participant. |
| Adult Participation: |
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Some adults will be needed to help with camp throughout the week. If you are interested in helping, please speak to Scoutmaster, Jay Anderson. |
| Medical Forms: |
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All Scouts (and participating adults) must have a completed Annual Health & Medical Record. This document requires a doctor's exam every year! |
| Parent's Night: |
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Parent's Night will be held on Wednesday, June 20th. Parent's are invited to our campsite (beginning around 5:00 p.m.) for a pot-luck dinner, followed by Conestoga's Parent's Night program and the Order of the Arrow tap-out ceremony. Troop 480 will provide chicken for this event. Attending parents will be asked to bring side dishes, deserts, etc. |
