Boy Scouts of America Lovett Troop 304 - Boy Scout Troop 304 ...

Summer
Camp
Troop 304, Cub Scouts of America
The Lovett School
Kevin Link - Scoutmaster
www.lovett304.com
Health Form: Every boy and adult must have a current health for to attend
summer camp. The forms are due to the Summer Camp coordinator by May 1.
Download the forms from the website. Each form requires a doctor signature,
immunization records, and parent insurance information.
Refunds: There are no refunds for cancellations after June 1.
Departure: We will gather at the Lovett Parking Deck on Sunday as listd on the
website. After checking all final paperwork and loading up the vehicles and the
Troop trailer we will caravan to camp, stopping for lunch (Scouts should bring
money for this). Each Scout must wear their class-A uniform upon arrival at
Lovett as they are required at certain camp events. Check-in starts at 1:00 PM, and
we must arrive as a group. We will go to our campsite, unload our gear, and
proceed directly to the waterfront for our swim tests. Scouts should have their
swimsuits packed at the top of their trunk so they can change quickly.
Return: After breakfast on Saturday we will load up our gear and start back,
arriving in Atlanta between 3 and 4 PM at the Parking Deck at Lovett. We will
stop for lunch on our return.
Uniforms in camp: Each Scout will bring both a Class A uniform and a Class B
uniform. (See descriptions elsewhere in this guide.)
What to bring to camp: (See section for Summer Camp Packing List) Please
make sure everything is marked with the Scout’s name and “Troop 304.” The
Scouts will be sleeping on cots inside canvas two-man tents. Sleeping bags or twin
sheet sets are both acceptable. There are facilities for taking a shower so shower
kits should be brought. The weather is generally hot and humid, although days of
cold rain are possible.
In addition to the items in the packing list, Scouts may bring snack items and
powdered drink mix (instead of cans of soft drinks). The Troop will have large
coolers of ice water available at the campsite. In addition, Woodruff has a camp
store (the Trading Post) where Scouts can purchase soft drinks, candy, snacks,
merit badge supplies, craft items, souvenirs, etc.
How do you pack all this gear? The best device is a hinged trunk or footlocker.
A trunk is much easier for the Scout to keep organized in the tent. Footlockers
should be no higher than 15” so they can slide under the bed. It also can be locked
up during the day, and it will keep everything dry during the worst rain storms. An
alternative is a sports box, such as Action Packers, Rubbermaid Storage Box, etc.
A large duffel bag is OK, but it’s very difficult to keep organized. Backpacks are
not recommended, except as an additional bag for the camping merit badge
Troop Guide 36 Be Prepared!