Boy Scout Troop 4056

Summer Camp Travel Itinerary

Travel Dress Code – travel in Class A shirt with Class B under bring rest of uniform packed in camp truck. (Class B will be handed out Sunday morning)

Sunday, 6/6
8:00am – Scoutmaster, SPL & Quartermaster pick up trailer at HFUMC

8:30am – Adult leaders & key personnel meet at Publix. Set up check-in table (and sun shade), arrange vehicles and review last minute issues.

9:00am – Campers & parents show up. Parents and scouts will “check-in” at the table. Stations:
1. Confirm all info on roster sheet is complete and required talent release is signed – Lisa R.
2. Health Check-Up – Camp required temperature to be taken within 72 hours prior to camp and campers be checked for nasal congestion, sore throat & cough. I have asked Michele Barland (school nurse) to help with this. She will be bringing 2 digital thermometers.
3. Medicine check-in – Camp nurses (David & Dan) will check-in medications and review details with parents.
Once scouts are checked in they will bring gear to designated area to be loaded into pick-up trucks and cars.

10:00am – Leave for camp (approx. 2 ½ hours travel time)

Lunch – Stop at Hogansville exit (I-85, exit 28, go towards Hogansville). Wendy’s & McDonalds or bring a sandwich to eat in parking lot.

1:00pm – Arrive at CAMP THUNDER!

Saturday, 6/12
9:00am – depart Camp Thunder

11:30 – Arrive at Publix (scouts will call on the way)

To write a Scout at camp, the address is:
Troop # “Scout’s Name”
Lawhorn Scouting Base
518 Thundering Springs Road
Molena, Georgia 30258

Camp Physical Address & Map Link:
518 Thundering Springs Road
Molena, Georgia 30258

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2010 Summer Camp Program Guide link: http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?id=66107
Medical Forms & Medications:
•Medical forms with parent’s signature and copy of insurance card (front & back)
•Prescription and over the counter medications must be turned in to the designated adult leader when we leave for summer camp. Medications MUST be in there original bottles labeled with scouts name & dosage.

What Scouts Should Bring:
Please mark all items with the scout’s last name & T4056. Remember your scout will be camping for 7 days / 6 nights.
•Scout field uniform—Complete including shirt, shorts, belt and socks
•5 pairs shorts
•1 pair long pants
•6 T-shirts
•6 pairs underwear
•6 pairs socks
•Hiking boats or sturdy shoes
•Sneakers (no open toed shoes)
•Shower shoes (flip-flops)
•2 pairs swim trucks
•Hat
•Sweater, jacket or sweatshirt (we do experience chilly weather in summer)
•Rainwear (poncho or jacket)
•Sleeping bag or bedding (bunks have twin size mattress)
•Pillow
•2 beach towels
•Bath towel
•Soap, comb, toothbrush, towel, and other personal items (toiletry bag or bucket)
•Small personal first aid kit
•WATER BOTTLE
•Drinking cup (labeled)
•Sunglasses
•Scout Handbook, pens & pencils, spiral notebook, and merit badge books
•Money for crafts, Trading Post items, and snacks ($63 is recommended by camp, $20-25 IS RCOMMENDED BY OLEDR SCOUTS)
•Insect Repellant (no aerosol)
•Sunblock (no aerosol)
•Compass
•Small day pack / book bag
•Flashlight & extra batteries
•Pocket knife (only if Totin’ Chip has already been earned)
•Camera (optional)
•Laundry bag (fish net type)
•Camp trunk (Wal-Mart, automotive aisle)

Camp Rules:
As a Scouting facility, the foremost rules for personal and group behavior are the ideals found in Scouting, the SCOUT OATH, SCOUT LAW & OUTDOOR CODE.

Beyond these ideals, the following rules are enforced at the Lawhorn Scouting Base:
•Fireworks are prohibited.
•Throwing rocks is forbidden.
•All cars must be parked in one of the camp parking lots.
•Alcoholic beverages and illicit substances are prohibited.
•Use of tobacco products is forbidden.
•No fixed-blade sheath knives.
•No firearms or any kind of ammunition may be kept in the possession of any Scout or adult.
•No pets or other animals should be brought to camp (registered service animals permitted).
•No aerosol cans in campsites.
•All white gas lanterns, propane lanterns, stoves, etc. are to be filled and stored only by adults.
•Fuel must be secured and locked away.
•Closed-toed shoes must be worn at all times. Sandals may only be worn at the waterfront and at the showers.
•No radios, CD players, MP3 players or video games. Two-way radios are not allowed to be used by Scouts; leaders may use them with discretion.
•All campers and visitors must sign-in/sign-out at the camp office.
•Two-deep leadership is required at all times for youth. BSA Youth Protection guidelines must be practiced; leaders and parents must be trained.
•No thru traffic in program areas.
•No running on trails, hills, or stairways.
•Bicycles are not permitted (unless enrolled in the mountain biking program).
•No one may ride in the back of a truck or trailer; seat belts must be worn by anyone in a moving vehicle.
•Speed limit in camp is 9 mph. Pedestrians always have the right of way.
•No extension cords are allowed.
•No fires or open flames are allowed in tents, Adirondacks, cabins, or any other camp structure.
•Anyone leaving camp must sign-out at camp office.

Telephone Rules & Usage:
Note: Calls home during camp are strongly discouraged. Please DO NOT ask you scout to call home or attempt to call camp during the week. We will call you if there are any issues or emergencies. – Mr. Ruschmeyer

Phones - Pay phones are located near the trading post. The camp does not assume responsibility for charges that occur from Scouts using phones. Calling cards are strongly recommended. All Scouts using a phone must be accompanied by an adult leader.

Cell Phone Service - Cell phone service at camp is very limited and most carriers do not receive service. The most reliable provider is Verizon. Scout cell phone use is not permitted during camp.

Phone Messages - Messages will be delivered to the troop’s mailbox. In the event of an emergency, a duplicate of the message will be attempted to be hand delivered to an adult leader.