Boy Scout Troop 119 summercamp Information

2010 Summer Camp Information

Summer camp is considered a best part of a Scout’s year. Scouts who attend summer camp early (and often) advance faster and tend to stick with Scouting in the long run. At Camp Bell, you will create your own menus and cook your own meals, have a chance to throw tomahawks, shoot rifles, and crawl through a fantastic mudhole in Challenge Valley. With no adults telling you not to get dirty!!

At Hidden Valley, you’ll be able to work on your Tenderfoot and Second Class advancement as well as sneak in a merit badge or two. You will likely, sink your Troop mates in Assault Boats, do more rifle shooting, and identify mystery objects at mealtime!

Troop 119 will be going to Summer Camp for two weeks in August. Both camps have been chosen because of the range of activities available, the quality of the camp staff, and the fun that our Troop has at each camp. Both camps are located on Griswold Scout Reservation in Gilmanton Iron Works, New Hampshire. Most of our Scouts go to at least one week of Summer Camp; over half go to both weeks.

Camp Bell: August 8-14

Camp Bell offers a unique camping experience to Boy Scout Troops that are ready for the fun of classic Scouting. The activities at Camp Bell are all patrol-based. Each patrol of 4-8 boys decides on a schedule of activities for the week. Each day the patrol cooks breakfast for itself, then does the day’s activity, cooks dinner together and then has a choice of evening activities with the Troop.

Hidden Valley Boy Scout Camp: August 15-21

Hidden Valley offers a traditional Scout camping atmosphere with merit badge opportunities, First Year Camper Program, Troop activities, camp wide competitions, dining hall and much more. Hidden Valley is the place Scouts think of when they think summer camp! Scouts chose merit badge or skills classes for the morning and participate in Troop activities in the afternoon.

BSA Troop 119 - Summer Camp 2010

Dates, Fees, Deadlines

Dates:	Camp Bell, August 8 – 14 Hidden Valley, August 15 –21
Costs:	Camp Bell: $360 Hidden Valley: $335 Spoke Program (either camp) $360 Campership money is available if needed; contact lsheedy516 "at" aol "dot" comto discuss.
Discounts:	(1) Boys going two weeks receive a $50 discount, making the cost of two weeks $625. Note: If a Spoke Program is selected in any of the two weeks or both, the two week discount is only $25. (2) The second (third, fourth, etc) brother in a family, attending the same week as a sibling receives a $25 discount per week.
Deadlines:	Deposit of $50 per camp-week DUE March 1. Full balance of camp fees DUE May 1 Bus fees due May 1 Medical forms DUE May 31.
Late fees:	The prices quoted above reflect a deposit of $50 per week due by March 1, and the balance paid in full by May 1. If either the initial deposit or the final payments are made late, then late fees are applied as follows: Late deposit, with full payment by May 1 - $10 late fee Full payment made after May 1 - $25 late fee These fees are charged by the camp, and do not benefit the troop at all.
Bus fee:	Last year’s fee one way - $28 Last year’s fee Round trip - at BEGINNING of Bell week, and END of Valley week, $36
Photos:	Last year’s price was $9 per photo. Separate photos taken each week of camp
For older scouts:	Valley Voyagers, National Youth Leader Training, Counselor in Training, Provisional Camp: Campers who wish to sign up for any of the above named programs should go to www.nhscouting.org for details as to how to apply, or contact the Scoutmaster. Some of these programs require a Scoutmaster recommendation, so look into them early.
Cancellation Policy:	All but $50 of an individual's fee/week is refundable, as long as the request is submitted in writing and received at the Daniel Webster Council Scout Service Center, 571 Holt Avenue, Manchester, NH 03259 and postmarked two weeks before arrival at camp. Circumstances for refunds are limited to: sickness or injury (with accompanying doctor note), family emergency, summer school or family relocation. Refunds for individuals participating in camp with a Chartered Troop will be made to the troop. Refunds for scouts participating in individual camp program will be made to the family. All space is available on a first come first served basis for those paid in full.
	Fees are transferable to another Scout.

Summer Camp - Frequently Asked Questions

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How much money should I bring?

$10 to $30 per week for the Trading Post, depending on handicraft activities.

How do we get there?

See the Directions to Summer Camp webpage. The directions are the same to both camps. To get to Camp Bell, you will continue along the dirt road from the Hidden Valley parking lot. It should take 2 hours to get there from Lexington.

When should we arrive at camp?

Plan to arrive at 1 p.m. on Sunday for either week. the entire Troop must wait until all members have arrived before we can check in together, so please, do not be late.

What should I have ready when I arrive?

You should wear your Class A uniform and carry a daypack. Your pack must remain with you and should contain your Troop 119 t-shirt, swimsuit, towel, water bottle and any medications. All other luggage will be checked in and brought to the campsite. All luggage items should be clearly marked with your name and “Troop 119” for easy identification.

What else should I bring?

The webpage titled What to Bring to Summer Camp has a list of personal gear to bring to camp. Use the checklist to be sure you have everything you’ll need. Be sure to mark all your gear with your name and “Troop 119” or “T119.”

How should I hang my mosquito netting over my bed?

You should only use kite string to hold netting over your sleeping bag. Other alternatives are not permitted (i.e. duct tape can damage the tents).

What about troop photos?

The troop photo is taken on BOTH Sundays, during the check-in process. There is an additional charge for camp photos.

How do I do my laundry at camp?

There are no machines for washing and drying your clothes at camp. You are welcome to wash and dry your stuff “the old fashioned way” in the campsite. Ask one of the adult leaders to help if a sleeping bag needs washing.

When can my family come for a visit?

Guests and family members are encouraged to visit boys staying for two weeks on the Saturday between weeks. All scouts must leave camp by 9:30 a.m. and return to camp at 4:30 p.m. Because this is the only time when leaders will have a break, if you cannot pick up your son for the day, please make arrangements for another family to entertain your son and let the Scoutmaster know. Always be sure to check out with a Troop 119 adult leader before leaving camp, so we know where our scouts are at all times. If your son will be picked up by someone other than a parent, the Scoutmaster must receive, in advance, a written note.

Can I call home?

Scouts are only to permitted to use a camp phone in case of an emergency and must have a Troop 119 adult leader present. Please do not encourage your Scout to call home.