Summer Camp 2015
Summer Camp 2015Informational Meeting Troop 471Attending Week
7August 9 15, 2015Camp SequassenInternational CampsiteRecord
Breaking 27 Scouts Signed Up
Visit our summer camp website for all of the
informationpresented tonight. In addition, all forms are
alsoavailable through the site.
www.summercampinfo.weebly.com
Meet who youre going to camp with:Scouts attending camp this
year, please stand up. Adults, who will be spending time at camp
this year, please stand up. Anyone who attended camp last year,
please stand up.
Transportation Departure InformationArrival Information Sunday,
August 9th, 2015Depart from the Lake Quonnipaug parking lot at
12:00Scouts will car pool to campEither bring a bagged lunch or
money to buy lunch on the way
Saturday, August 15th, 2015Scouts may either be picked up
directly from camp or carpool home.
What to pack for a week at camp:Sleeping BagPillowRain GearSwim
suit and towel Class A and Class B uniformsInsect Repellent
FlashlightSmall Pocket Knife Scout HandbookPaper and pen Change of
clothes for each dayExtra pair of shoesAny necessary
medicationShower shoes (flip flops, crocs, etc.)SunscreenMosquito
netting Water Bottle
What not to pack for a week at camp: Camouflaged clothing Knife
bigger than the palm of your hand Anything in a glass container Air
horns, fireworks, or any other dangerous itemsOpen toed shoes
Anything expensive or valuable thats not for camping
How to pack your gear:Everything should fit in one plastic bin
Clothing should be put in Ziploc bags
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Technology in camp:Cell phones, in todays world, can be a very
useful tool especially in an emergency situation. Scouts may bring
a cell phone to camp with them, however, if used inappropriately it
will be confiscated by the scoutmaster or camp staff. If parents
need to contact their scout, the best way to do so is by contacting
Scoutmaster Michael Scott or the camp administrative office at
860-379-2009.No one is responsible if your phone is lost or damaged
bring at your own risk.
Medical Clearance A BSA medical form signed (not stamped) by a
licensed physician, nurse practitioner or physicians assistant is
required every year to attend camp. The requirement is the same for
Scouts and leaders alike. Picking your Merit Badges Scouts of Troop
471Scouts not from Troop 471You will be e-mailed the necessary
paperwork tomorrow. Print it out, fill it out, and bring it with
you to our next meeting. You will receive the necessary paperwork
tonight which you will be able to take home with you and fill out.
Forms are dueback to us by July 12th. Trading PostEveryone enjoys a
pause to refresh or pick up a few necessities. The average camper
spends approximately $40 per week while at summer camp for merit
badge books, project kits and other essentials such as a T-shirt,
hat, ice cream, candy and beverages.The Trading Post is basically
the Wal-Mart of Sequassen, if there is something you forgot that
you will need throughout your week at camp, you could probably find
it at the Trading Post. The camp trading post accepts cash,
MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and personal checks. Family Day
at Camp Family members are invited to share Saturday brunch and
attend the closing ceremony with their Scouts. The $8 adult or $6
youth (6-12 years of age) brunch fee may be paid with your
registration or at check in on Sunday. There is no charge for
children 5 and younger.Family Brunch will be held from 9:30 10:15
AM on Saturday for parents and guests.Camp Orientation Orientation
sessions have been set up so that once we check into camp, Scouts
will be able to learn the rules of the camp, get a general idea of
how things work, and where everything is located.
Camp-wide EmergencyIn the event of an emergency, the camp has an
alarm to alert campers, leaders, visitors, and staff. Whenever a
siren goes on, report immediately to Clark Field or the Dining
Hall. If the emergency is at those locations you will be given
instruction to assemble elsewhere (parking lot, waterfront, etc).
MedicationAll medications are dispensed from the Camp Health Lodge
by the Camp Health Officer. All medications must be labeled with
the Scout's name, Unit Number and Campsite and must be in the
original prescription container containing only the amount needed
for their stay at camp.Mail Service Mail is delivered daily to Camp
Sequassen. Mail received at camp will be given to the site leader.
The camp mailing address is: Camp Sequassen, BSA Attn: Scouts Name,
Campsite and Unit number 791 West Hill Road New Hartford, CT
06057-4218
Shower HousesShower houses are provided for the convenience of
campers and leaders. Scouts and Scouters may use the shower houses
at any time as they are equipped with individual locking shower
stalls. Scouters (adults) may also use the showers and restroom
facilities on the lower level of the Alderman Center (Camp
Administration Center). The Alderman facilities are off limits to
Scouts and are for adult leaders only.Food AllergiesIt is important
that the Camp Health Officer be made aware of any food allergies.
They can accommodate minor requests for menu adjustments, but they
must be made in writing two weeks in advance of the Scouts arrival
in camp. Buddy System No one should be traveling around camp alone,
except when moving between classes. Always travel with at least one
other person or a group.
Uniforms Scouts and Scouters (adults) are required to wear
Class-A uniforms to dinner each evening. During other times, Scouts
should dress in Class-B uniform or other appropriate attire for
their activities.
You will NOT be allowed in the dinning hall for dinner if you do
not have your Class A shirt on. Its a camp rule.The Weeks
ScheduleTaking you through, hour by hour, day by day, to help you
get a feel of what a week at camp is really like.Sunday, August
9th, 2015 Check in and drop off gear to site anytime after 1:00,
before 3:00
Camp Orientation immediately after gear drop off
Free Time
Dinner 6:00
Free Time
Opening Campfire 8:00
Lights out 10:00 Monday, August 10th, 2015Wake up 7:00Flag
Raising 7:45Breakfast 8:00Merit Badge Session #1 9:00Merit Badge
Session #2 10:00Merit Badge Session #3 11:00Free Time 12:00 Lunch
12:30Free Time 1:00Merit Badge Session #4 2:00Open Program / Free
Time 3:00Dinner 6:00Open Program / Free Time 7:00Lights Out
10:00Tuesday, August 11th, 2015Wake up 7:00Flag Raising
7:45Breakfast 8:00Merit Badge Session #1 9:00Merit Badge Session #2
10:00Merit Badge Session #3 11:00Free Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30Free
Time 1:00Merit Badge Session #4 2:00Open Program / Free Time
3:00Dinner 6:00Open Program / Free Time 7:00Lights Out 10:00
Wednesday, August 12th, 2015Wake up 7:00Flag Raising
7:45Breakfast 8:00Merit Badge Session #1 9:00Merit Badge Session #2
10:00Merit Badge Session #3 11:00Free Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30Free
Time 1:00Merit Badge Session #4 2:00Open Program / Free Time
3:00Dinner 6:00Fire Hose Competition 7:00Lights Out 10:00
Thursday, August 12th, 2015Wake up 7:00Flag Raising
7:45Breakfast 8:00Merit Badge Session #1 9:00Merit Badge Session #2
10:00Merit Badge Session #3 11:00Free Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30Staff
vs. Camper Sport 1:00Merit Badge Session #4 2:00Open Program / Free
Time 3:00Dinner 6:00Open Program / Free Time 7:00Lights Out
10:00
Friday, August 13th, 2015Wake up 7:00Flag Raising 7:45Breakfast
8:00Merit Badge Session #1 9:00Merit Badge Session #2 10:00Merit
Badge Session #3 11:00Free Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30Merit Badge
Session #4 1:00Land and Sea Games 2:30 Open Program / Free Time
3:00Dinner 6:00Closing Campfire 8:00Lights Out 10:00
Certification Opportunities You can walk away from camp with
either your CPR certification or Lifeguard certification. Both are
offered at a discounted price for scouts. Life Guard Certification
Successful completion of this all week course earns the participant
ARC Lifeguarding w/ First Aid, CPR/FPR w/ AED in addition to BSA
Lifeguard. Lifeguard Training will require the Scout to spend all
day at the waterfront. Scouts must be at least 15 years old and a
Blue Swimmer. There is an additional $100 fee for this training.
Participants may need to complete testing on Saturday morning. This
training is also open to adults. $100 will be refunded if you are
hired as a lifeguard at Camp Sequassen the following summer. CPR
Certification For a fee of $30 individuals can earn their American
Red Cross CPR certification from a qualified and knowledgeable Red
Cross Instructor. This class meets Mon., Tues. and Thurs. at 7:00
PM. All sessions must be attended. Sign up with the Waterfront
Director on Sunday.Steps to Summer CampThese steps must be
completed to attend camp.Step One:Complete all payments and
registrations. Step Two:Complete a BSA medical form and submit it
to council.Step Three:Complete a swim test to access the
waterfront.
Scouts share their storiesListen to what our scouts have to say
about their experiences at Camp Sequassen. Thank you for joining
us!Any questions?
