Troop Shirt

Proper care and feeding of your troop shirt: the shirts were already laundered to allow placing the iron on logos, so they should not need laundering before camp.

Important: after camp, the first time, or two, you wash the shirt, turn it inside out, to preserve the life of the logo, and firmly set it.  Also, in future washes, continued turning the shirt inside out afterwards will also help preserve the life of the logo.

After the first wash, if the logo begins to peel, place parchment paper over and heat with a fully hot iron for 15 seconds, twice.  Wait till it fully cools before trying to peel the parchment paper away.

Principles and Guidelines for Scouting through 2019

Principles and Guidelines for Boy Scout and Cub Scout Units until December 31, 2019

On December 31, 2019, the Church will officially stop sponsoring Scouting units. Until that time, leaders should, under the direction of the bishopric, continue to use the Boy Scout and Cub Scout programs to help support the purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood and Primary (see Handbook 2: Administering the Church [2010], 8.1.3, 11.1). The following principles and guidelines can help.

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Principles (see also http://aptraining.lds.org)

• Purposes of activities: Activities should “fulfill gospel-centered purposes” ( Handbook 2, 13.1). They should help boys and young men build relationships, give service, have fun, learn practical skills, build confidence, and prepare for their divine roles. They are more likely to learn these lessons from experiences rather than classroom settings.
• Balance: Activities should provide a balance of opportunities to develop spiritually, socially, physically, and intellectually (see Luke 2:52; Handbook 2, 8.13.1; 13.2.6).
• Planning: Activities for young men should be planned in advance and executed by Aaronic Priesthood quorum and troop leaders, with support from adult advisers (see Handbook 2, 8.13). Activities for boys should be planned and executed by Primary and Cub leaders.

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Guidelines

• Continue to register young men and boys ages 8–13 and adult leaders with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
• Consult with parents of boys and young men to determine how to best support their goals in Scouting.
• Use Scouting resources—such as merit badges, boards of review, and courts of honor—to accomplish the purposes of Church activities as described above

Camp Schedule

Camp Schedule.  Click on image for larger version.

Camp Steiner Update - June 24

Camp Steiner Update - June 24

Hi Parents,

Camp Steiner is just around the corner, in just 2 weeks.  A few final reminders:

1. Updates, such as packing lists, are being posted to http://1410.stepstrong.org/

2. Please make sure to schedule a physical for your scout, and complete the Annual Health and Medical Record form (Sections A, B and especially C).

3. We have a Swim Check scheduled for this Tuesday, during scouts.  Have your scouts bring a swimsuit and towel.  If your scout is unable to attend this, please separately schedule a swim check with one of the local pools.

3. Packing list can be found here: http://1410.stepstrong.org/2018/06/packing-list-camp-steiner.html

4. If you have not already done so, please remember to turn in your $50 contribution, for the summer camp.

Packing List - Camp Steiner

Packing List for Camp Steiner 2018

Printable Version


Bring your packed bags to Scoutmaster Brother Burgener’s home Sunday, July 8th

        Please write your name on everything!

Sunscreen:

• Please teach/explain to your scouts how to properly apply sunscreen on themselves.  The leaders won’t be able to apply the sunscreen to the scouts.

Forms:

• Annual Health and Medical Form (completed sections A, B and especially C)
• Permission Form

Toiletries:

• Please reemphasize the importance of showering to your scouts - it keeps them healthy and keeps us sane
• Toothbrush and Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Shower items (soap, shampoo, comb, etc)
• Cheap Sandals for showering (helps avoids foot infections in public showers)
• Medicines

Clothes:

• Class A Uniform - for flag ceremonies
• Class B Uniform (activity shirt) - for general camp use (wear Monday for the ride up so we all match)
• There are 6 days of camp and 5 nights.  Prepare clothes appropriately.
• Prepare for hot days (light loose clothing)
• Prepare for mildly cold nights (maybe a light jacket or light sweatshirt)
• Prepare for rain (rain poncho)
• Prepare for insects/mosquitoes (insect repellent, lightweight long shirts and lightweight long pants)
• Hat

Sunscreen:

• The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists

Sleeping:

• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping Pad
• Pillow
• The scouts are welcome to sleep in the large shared troop cabin tent
• OR Bring a tent and pick a tent buddy.  The scout should pair up with another boy(s) and share tents where possible to conserve space, and reduce the number of tents needed.

Swimming Stuff

• Swimsuit and Towel (if you want to do any of the lake activities)
• Sandals or water shoes
• Sunscreen

Merit Badges:

• Notebook
• Pen / Pencil
• Any prerequisites to show counselor

Protection:

• Bug Spray / Mosquito Repellent
• Sunscreen  (did you notice it is listed 4 times - very important)

Food:

• Lunch for Monday, as we will be driving up to camp
• Any snacks you wish to have.  Must be stored in a sealable container, and stored in the trailer at night.

Optional:

• Camp chair
• Cash - if the scouts wish to buy something from the camp store.  Should not be excessive, as some will not be bringing cash to spend.
• Leave electronics at home.  If you want something for during down time, bring something small like a frisbee, book, card game, or dice game.

Swim Check

We will be doing our Swim Check, for Camp Steiner, this Tuesday, during scouts.  Bring a swimsuit and a towel.

If your scout is unable to attend this Tuesday, you will need to schedule a swim check separately.  The local pools all seem to have life guards certified to administer the swim check.  Cost is roughly $2.

"SWIM CHECK: Swim checks can be done either at camp or prior to arrival. If done prior to arrival at camp, the swimming test must be administered and signed by a certified lifeguard. Once at camp, you will also be required to take a cold water check before being allowed to participate in any Aquatics activities. Come prepared with the form filled out and signed by the appropriate individuals."

"The swim tests should be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of each outdoor season." (ref)

SWIM CHECK

"Every person who will swim, canoe, or row at camp must complete a swim check. As this can create a bottle neck at the waterfront on Monday mornings, we allow units to complete the swim check prior to camp. 

The swim classification test done prior to camp should be conducted by one of the following council-approved resource people: Aquatics Instructor, BSA; BSA Lifeguard; certified lifeguard; swimming instructor; or swim coach. A record of those boys who completed the swim check (and their corresponding ability level) should be recorded at that time on the form provided in this packet. The record should then be submitted to the camp Aquatics Director. Following a cold water check, a buddy tag will be issued for use at camp. 

Special note: Although swim tests may be conducted prior to summer camp, the Aquatics Director will review or retest any Scout whose skills appear to be inconsistent with his classification. Additionally, the Aquatics Director will retest any Scout or group of Scouts when he is reasonably concerned that pre-camp swim tests were not properly administered. 

Please adhere strictly to the test criteria. Remember that Scout Lake is a small, cold, high-altitude lake. Boys need to have good swimming skills."

BSA Swim Check

Jump feet first into water over your head in depth, swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be swum continuously and include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.

Swimmer Rating: Completes the entire test.
Beginner Rating: Completes at least 25 feet, and one sharp turn.
Non-swimmer: Does not complete at least 25 feet. No test required.

COLD WATER CHECK

"Cold water check involves a short swim to asses the scouts’ ability to swim in cold water. This check is shorter than a regular swim check but does require the scout to demonstrate good swimming ability in cold water."

References:

• Swimming Merit Badge
• Camp Steiner Leader's Guide

Annual Health and Medical Record Needed for Summer Camp

The Annual Health and Medical Record Needed to be completed for Summer Camp annually!

This can be found here: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/

Or downloaded directly here: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf

All sections, including A, B and especially C (updated by doctor) need to be completed.  So, please schedule a physical with your scout's doctor/pediatrician if you have not already done so.

All scouts and leaders need to have a completed Annual Health and Medical Record.  Any leaders spending the night should complete sections A and B, but any leaders staying less than 72 hours do not need to complete section C.

Merit Badge Class Schedule

To see which Merit Badge classes your scout is signed up at, see:

List format:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SjFaDmZeMGOAOLN2MYkVFTSFkzw3v-Nmpagc4B-ZtiM/edit?usp=sharing

Table Format:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ioWSwq52q1ICE4Ur72WS5nnwoZOuo97IOEsCFoXl3KQ/edit?usp=sharing

There are several edits we would like to make to the schedule, but as camp online registration has closed, we were told we will have to attempt to make these updates at camp.

Camp Fee

Hi Parents,

We asking each Scout to contribute $50 towards their camp fees.

As mentioned in the Parent Meeting, Camp costs about $250+ for each Scout.  Per scout, this includes a $160 Camp Registration + $60-90 Food + Supplies + Fuel.  The flag fundraiser offset about $100 per scout.  We are asking each scout to contribute $50 towards their camp fees, and the ward will help cover the balance.

Parents Meeting - Summer Camp

Parent Meeting June 5th at 7pm

This Tuesday evening, June 5th, at 7pm (regular weekly scout meeting time) we will be holding a parent meeting to give information about Scout Camp.  It shouldn’t take longer than 30 minutes (unless there are lots and lots of questions).

As a reminder, we are going to Camp Steiner on July 9th - July 14th, which is the week after the 4th of July.

We are also asking each scout to contribute a portion of the camp fees.  We should have the actual amount from Bishop by the Parent Meeting. We want all of the scouts to attend, so if this will be a difficulty, please speak with Bishop.

If your scout is still planning on attending, we request that you attend the parent meeting.  If your scout is no longer planning on attending, please let us know as soon as possible.

Thanks,

Brother Burgener

Scoutmaster (Troop 1410)

kenneth@burgenerfamily.com

http://1410.stepstrong.org