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Summer Camp 2012
This year troop 18 will attend summer camp at camp Shands the week of July 8-14th (week five). This page will include important information (including deadlines) and handouts about camp. It is the responsibility of each scout and his parents to look over this information.  Also visit this page often as information and links will be added to it as needed.
 
IMPORTANT DATES:
Deadline to sign up: March 25th
Nonrefundable deposit ($100/person) due  April 3rd (scout account money may be used)
Payment in full due May 2
  FAMILY NIGHT is Friday  July 13th. Family members are invited to join the troop at camp for luau night. ($6 per family member charge for supper)
  As soon as we reach 80% of our payment amount, we will be able to start signing up for merit badge classes. The sooner we can sign up, the more likely the boys will get the classes they want.
 
COST: (Base cost. Some programs and activities are extra and will be posted)
  Scout: $205
Adult $100
  We are also asking all youth to chip in $15 for logistics
 
MERIT BADGE INFORMATION
  Merit Badge Listings: Merit badges offered and a listing of the additional costs for some programs. Also lists prerequisites that are to be done BEFORE attending camp. Also listed are special programs for experienced scouts. (All selections must be approved by your parents and Mr. Michael)
  Merit Badge Guide
  Green Bar Bill Program: This is the camps first year program. By the time we do summer camp our first year scouts may have completed much of this program so please speak with Mr. Michael about it.  
  Green Bar Bill Program  
   
  Adult Leader Trainings: Here is a list of the adult trainings being offered at camp.  
  adult trainings  
 
MERIT BADGE / PROGRAM SIGN UP
This form is to be filled out with the scouts first and second choice of merit badges for each time block. This must be turned in to the scoutmaster by May 21st. But remember, the earlier it is turned in the better the odds of you getting your first choice!
Merit Badge Sign Up Form
 
Permission Slip:
  This permission form must be filled out for all scouts going to summer camp:
Summer Camp Permission Slip
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  11 Reason's Why Camp Shands
   Daily Schedule.  (Note each day's theme. SPL and troop to plan accordingly!)
 
 

Special Camp Opportunities and Programs (troop should decide on troop activities prior to camp! Speak with Mr. Michael)

   
  Map of Camp Shands
   
   
 
MEDICAL FORMS: These forms are required for camp.
  BSA Medical and Doctor's Physical form:  Required for all youth and adults.  All scouts and adults must have physicals if attending.