GEAR:
- Scouts should have a re‐usable water bottle, daypack/backpack, watch, hat, two pair of shoes (hiking/rugged sneaker ok) Camp Squanto - What to Bring
- Clothing, at least one Class A to wear on arrival and meals, other clothing should be scout‐like, no offensive or disrespectful t‐shirts. Logo type shirts ok if the logo is minimal.
- All scout gear should be able to fit into one footlocker.
- Absolutely NO electronics will be allowed per Camp Squanto (cell phone, IPods or hand-held games). The only exception to this rule is for leaders who may have cell phones.
- Troop pictures will be taken on Monday - if you wish to have a Troop picture, they are $13.00 (please bring exact change if possible).
VERY IMPORTANT! If you have a scout who will be bringing medication, it
must be the medication that is listed on the health form that was turned in. Please be sure to send enough for the entire week. All medication must be in the original prescription bottles and match what is
listed on the form and be placed in a clear, plastic, ziploc bag. This bag should NOT be in the scout's footlocker. The scout's name, Troop 20 and Week 6 must be legibly written on the plastic bag with permanent marker. If the scout is bringing an inhaler or over the counter
allergy medications, they MUST be in a sealed package so the medical
staff can be sure it is what is listed on the box.
If the scout needs an inhaler or Epi-Pen, they will require 2. One to stay with the scout, one to stay in the plastic bag with the camp medical team as a backup. Permission to carry form to be filled out for either inhaler or Epi-Pen is here: Inhaler/Epi-Pen
IF YOUR SCOUT IS BRINGING MEDICATION, YOU MUST STAY WITH THEM UNTIL THEY COMPLETE CHECK IN WITH THE CAMP MEDICAL STAFF. If there have been any medication changes since your form was completed, you must be prepared to discuss this with the camp medical staff and have an updated Part A of the medical form ASAP.
All un‐used meds will be returned in the plastic bag that accompanied the scout to camp. To help the medical staff follow your son’s medicine distribution please fill out the following form and bring to camp along with the plastic bag:If the scout needs an inhaler or Epi-Pen, they will require 2. One to stay with the scout, one to stay in the plastic bag with the camp medical team as a backup. Permission to carry form to be filled out for either inhaler or Epi-Pen is here: Inhaler/Epi-Pen
IF YOUR SCOUT IS BRINGING MEDICATION, YOU MUST STAY WITH THEM UNTIL THEY COMPLETE CHECK IN WITH THE CAMP MEDICAL STAFF. If there have been any medication changes since your form was completed, you must be prepared to discuss this with the camp medical staff and have an updated Part A of the medical form ASAP.
Link Medical Administration Form
Any questions on how medicine is handled at Squanto please review their medical guide:
Camp Squanto Medical Guide
MERIT BADGE PRE-WORK/SUPPLIES:
- Remember what you chose for your Merit Badge electives: Merit Badge Electives
- Review this document to see if there is any pre‐work or supplies that you need to prepare for: www.campsquanto.net/docs/leadersguide/Program_Areas.pdf
- All meals are provided to the scouts. Camp Store is available for souveners, scout gear, kits for merit badges and snacks. How much you give to your son is at your discretion.
- Some Merit Badges require supplies that are available at the Camp Store or a fee for use such as ammunition for shot gun shooting see below
- Leather works kits for those taking the merit badge $3.00‐$8.00
- Basketry kits for those taking the merit badge $5.00‐$11.00
- Indian Lore kits available $10.00‐$15.00
- Woodcarving kits for those taking the merit badge $2.00‐$5.00
- Shotgun shooting fee for those taking the merit badge $5.00
- Robotics kits for those taking the merit badge $10.00 ‐$40.00
- Electronics $10.00
- We want to encourage the scout to be eating the meals that camp provides
- Snacks can be sent along with the scout , please be mindful of “A Scout is Physically Strong” avoid a lot of junk food
- Snacks will need to stay in the troop trailer. no food is permitted in tents
- ALL SNACKS MUST BE PLACED IN A SEALED, PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH A COVER WITH THE SCOUT'S NAME WRITTEN IN PERMANENT MARKER ON THE CONTAINER!
ARRIVAL ON SUNDAY:
- There will be no Troop transportation provided. Carpooling in encouraged.
- Scouts need to arrive at Squanto no earlier than 1:00 PM and no later than 2:00 PM.
- There will be a drop off area in the parking lot for the trunks. Find a sign in the parking lot that says "COMANCHE". This is where the Troop will gather.
- Please be advised that no dogs are allowed at Camp Squanto at any time - so please do not bring your dog to drop off or pickup.
- Please wear Class A uniform to drop off (shirt, neckerchief, slide and hat). Also, you must wear a bathing suit to drop off as the swimming tests will be done first thing. It is also suggested that you bring a hanger for your uniform shirt, to keep it in good shape for the entire week
- Class A will be worn on for arrival and meals. No offensive or disrespectful t-shirts will be allowed. logo type shirts are fine if the logo is minimal.
- Families are invited to tour the campsite until 6:00 PM on Sunday.
- Troop 20 will be at the Comanche site; in case of emergency - the phone number at Camp Squanto is (508) 224-2010.
- Link for directions to Camp
FAMILY DAY/WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7th:
DEPARTURE DAY:
- Scouts must be picked up no later than 10:30 AM.
- Carpooling is encouraged. Please let the Scoutmaster know ahead of time which Scout is not being picked up by a parent.
- Families can arrive as early as 9:00 AM to watch the closing activities.
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Thank You Mrs Franey
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