MATTATUCK CUB SCOUT AND WEBELOS WEEKLONG PROGRAM …€¦ · activities for Cub Scouts and different activities for Webelos (such as BB’s for Cubs and Pellet guns for Webelos)

Camp Mattatuck Cub Scout and Webelos Weeklong Program Guide

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MATTATUCK CUB SCOUT AND WEBELOS WEEKLONG PROGRAM GUIDE!

This guide will help you plan for your pack's week at summer camp. We hope you'll take

this occasion to read it and familiarize yourself with the program and opportunities available so

you can better answer your scouts' and parents' questions. The program has been specifically

designed for your Webelos scouts. Please review the program guide carefully. The staff is at

camp to serve, so if you don't see what your unit is looking for, send us a note or ask us about it

at the Tuesday night Program Planning Meeting, which is held the week before you come to

camp.

Units will definitely need to prepare their scouts before camp by reviewing requirements,

and going over their personal equipment list. There are many new things waiting for you at camp

and we look forward to meeting the needs of your scouts. We can be found on the Internet

through www.campmattatuck.org . The Council website www.ctrivers.org is used for all

registrations and payments and also has a number of resources including forms, check them out.

Our summertime contact information is:

Camp Mattatuck

221 Mt Tobe Rd.

Plymouth, CT 06782

Tel 860-283-9577 Fax 860-283-9577

Our Camp Director, Chris Moon, can be reached at

(203) 217-7871 or [email protected] year-round

Yours in Scouting,

The Camp Mattatuck Staff

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INDEX

OVERVIEW .............................................................. 3 THE CAMP ............................................................. 3 THE STAFF ............................................................. 3 TUESDAY NIGHT MEETING .................................... 3 CHECK-IN .............................................................. 3 SUNDAY AFTERNOON ............................................ 4 A TYPICAL DAY .................................................... 4

PROGRAM SECTION .............................................. 5 SUNDAY NIGHT CAMPFIRE .................................... 5 PARENT’S NIGHT ................................................... 5 HAWAIIAN SHIRT THURSDAY ................................ 5 YOUTH PROTECTION.............................................. 6 BLUE AND GOLD.................................................... 6 AQUATICS .............................................................. 6 THE NATURE CENTER ............................................ 6 SHOOTING SPORTS ................................................. 6 SCOUTCRAFT ......................................................... 7 HANDICRAFT ......................................................... 7 CLIMBING TOWER ................................................. 7 FISHING ................................................................. 8 CONSERVATION PROJECTS .................................... 8 RELIGIOUS SERVICES ............................................. 8 PRAYER BELL ........................................................ 8 TAPS ...................................................................... 8

ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION ............................... 9 UNIT LEADERSHIP ................................................. 9 SUNDAY MORNING & VEHICLES ........................... 9 HEALTH LODGE ..................................................... 9

A word on medication in camp ....................... 10 TRADING POST .................................................... 10 SHOWERS ............................................................. 11 VALUABLES ......................................................... 11 PACK EQUIPMENT ................................................ 12 PICTURES ............................................................. 12 DIRECTIONS ......................................................... 12 MAIL ................................................................... 12 DINING HALL....................................................... 13 LEAVING CAMP ................................................... 13 CHECKOUT .......................................................... 13 SPECIAL SKILLS ................................................... 13 FINAL NOTE ......................................................... 13

ADULT RESOURCE FORM.................................. 14

UNIT CHECKLIST FOR SUMMER CAMP ......... 15

MEDICAL FORM CHECKLIST ............................ 17

TROOP MEDICATION LISTING ......................... 18

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP ............................... 19


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Overview

Program Design…During the Cub Scout and Webelos Weeklong Program, there will be many separate

activities for Cub Scouts and different activities for Webelos (such as BB’s for Cubs and Pellet guns for

Webelos). A few activities will be done together, such as campfires, swimming and boating and meals. Packs

can bring their Cub Scouts and Webelos to camp at the same time since they will be staying in the same camp

site.

The Camp . . . Camp Mattatuck is in Plymouth, CT. Established in 1939, the camp has 500 acres of

land that is home to approximately 1500 scouts a summer, spread over a 6-week period. This includes a Cub

Scout Day Camp, a Cub Scout Resident Camp, a Webelos Resident Camp and a Boy Scout Resident Camp.

The scouts and adults stay in wall tents, sleep on cots and have 3 square meals served daily in the Dining Hall.

The camp has its own private lake for swimming, fishing and boating.

The Staff . . . The staff members are chosen by Connecticut Rivers Council and are highly skilled and

trained. The Boy Scouts of America train department directors, as well as the Camp Director, at their National

Camping Schools.

Tuesday Night Meeting . . . There is a pre-camp planning meeting held at camp the Tuesday

night before your stay at camp, 6:00 PM in the Cub Activities Pavilion. It's exceptionally

important that your unit have its summer camp leaders there to plan your week's program with

our staff. This way we can be prepared for you when you arrive.

Things to bring with you:

1. Completed medical forms for our Nurse to review (you’ll get them back that night)

2. Special needs (diets, activities, medical needs, etc.)

Check-in . . . Check-in starts at 12:45 PM Sunday. Located in the Pine Grove near the north side of the

parking lot will be a tree with your Pack number on it. This is where you will meet with your unit. Our Staff

Guide will be waiting there for you. Packs will wait there until all scouts and their Staff Guide are present.

This will cut down on the confusion. Before going to the campsite, the leader will check in with the Camp

Business Manager, he will be sitting at a picnic table in front of the Pine Grove, and you will need:

1. An accurate number of scouts and adults in camp.

2. Any balance due must be paid online at www.ctrivers.org.


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Sunday Afternoon . . . After being guided to the campsite, scouts get into their swim trunks and get ready for

check-in. They walk down to the Dining Hall porch, with completed Medical Forms (signed by a doctor and a

parent within the last year.) in hand for a medical recheck by the Camp Nurse. All adults in camp must also

have medical forms. They are available at www.campmattatuck.org, under “Downloads”). There is more on

medical forms in the medical form section). At this time all medication must be turned in to the nurse to

dispense. After the medical recheck, it's down to the Waterfront for a boating talk, and then a swim check. This

check, covering 100 yards consists of ”Jump into the water feet first then swim 100 yards continuously in a

strong manner, with 75 yards on your stomach or side and 25 yards on your back in a resting manner.” This

check is required for all scouts and leaders who wish to go in or on the water. At 4:30 PM the unit leader has a

meeting with the Camp Director and Program Director in the Dining Hall. It will last about 30 minutes. 5:50 is

flag lowering, followed by dinner at 6:00 with everyone in uniform of course. After dinner is orientation for

scouts concerning rules of the camp as well as an orientation for the Archery and BB ranges. That evening there

is a campfire, which all scouts must attend, sponsored by the staff to introduce themselves and to get the scouts

acquainted with camp.

A Typical Day . . . The morning starts out with reveille at 7:00 AM, flag raising is at 7:50, with breakfast

at 8:00. During the morning, the scouts attend various activities; Nature hikes, Scoutcraft skill sessions,

Archery and BB ranges where they learn how to shoot safely. Also during the morning is instructional

swimming and boating where every scout can improve their skills or learn new ones. At this time the Camp

Commissioner is inspecting the campsites and rates them on how clean, neat and safe they are. Lunch is at

12:30 PM followed by more activities that run all afternoon.

From 4:00 – 5:00 there is open swimming and boating, a time for cooling off and fun. Open shoot at the

archery and BB ranges are just some of the activities that might be going on now to help everyone have fun.

5:50 is flag lowering, followed by dinner at 6:00 with everyone in their scout uniform of course. After dinner,

packs enjoy free time and can do things like water polo, open boating, team sporting events, Frisbee, pack

campfires, etc.

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Program Section

Sunday Night Campfires . . . Starting after dinner on the activities field, our Archery and BB staff will

give short orientations for both ranges followed by an opening night campfire run by our staff. Our Sunday

camp-wide campfire is designed to introduce the scouts to the Camp Mattatuck Staff. Between these crazy, but

unique skits, the songs and cheers are sung loud and strong. This helps energize your scouts for the week

ahead. At the end, after things have slowed down, we are reminded that we are all scouts and can still be

reverent and respectful after all the excitement has had its place. Prayer Bell is at 9:30pm and Lights Out is

9:45.

Parent’s Night . . . Wednesday night is Parent's Night. Because camp and unit programming is going

on other times during the week, we ask that visitors and parents only come up on Wednesday night. Parents are

invited to come up anytime after 5:00 PM. Picnic tables are available in the Picnic Grove on a first come-first

serve basis. Scouts can eat with their parents at these tables, but there is only enough room in the dining hall for

scouts spending the week. Afterward at 8:00, the scouts and staff put on a campwide campfire for the parents.

Come up and join in on the fun, singing, cheers, stunts, and skits. You never know what lunacy the scouts and

staff might be up to; plus you're never too old to embarrass yourself.

Hawaiian Shirt Thursday . . . Thursday is Hawaiian Shirt day at camp, make sure you bring

yours! During the morning and afternoon, everyone can wear their loud, colorful shirt throughout camp.


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Youth Protection . . . For adults, Youth Protection Training is offered on-line by the National Council any time

year round. (www.myscouting.org) It is required that every adult take this training.

Blue and Gold Ceremony . . . Friday afternoon, before departure, is the camp Blue and Gold Ceremony.

This event is where camp and departmental awards, as well as any unit awards are given out. It’s also a great

place to tell your parents to meet you to pick-up their scouts. Pick-up time should be planned for 4:00pm.

Aquatics . . . Here scouts are instructed in safe and proper

swimming techniques. Rowboats, canoes, kayaks and funyaks

are the watercraft available for use for Webelos on the boating

side. Stand Up Paddle Boards and sailboats are also available.

The Lilipads are really fun. You may even get to ride the BLOB.

The raft rides are super fun.

The Nature Center . . . The Nature Center is open

all day for scouts and units to visit at their leisure.

Our staff works hard at setting up displays and

activities that get the scouts really involved with

nature and conservation. Activities such as nature

hikes, slime walks, trees and shrubs, edible plants,

deep woods hike, and Leave No Trace are

available. The Nature Trail is open year round.

Go to the Nature Center mailbox to get a guide

map. See our Nature Staff if you don’t see what

you want or if you don’t know what you see.

We’ll do everything we can to make it happen for

you.

Shooting Sports . . . For these program areas, scouts are

instructed on the safety of shooting. Scouts must have an

annual orientation at each range before they are allowed to use

the equipment. These will be done on Sunday after dinner.

On the Archery Range, scouts are shown the proper

and safe use of archery equipment. For a number of reasons,

scouts and adults are not allowed to bring any kind of bow or

arrow to camp.

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The BB range offers scouts a chance to improve

their marksmanship. Under NO circumstances can

anyone bring firearms or ammunition to camp. Hints

from our trained staff will certainly improve a scout's

aim. The BB range is located between Barnum and

Gesner Cabins.

Pellet Guns are used by Webelos. These add an additional

challenge to your shooting Sports adventure.

Scoutcraft . . . The Scoutcraft area offers a wide range of skills and

demonstrations for scouts and units. Stop by to see what’s going on.

Handicraft . . .This department offers individuals and packs the chance to paint,

draw or create just about anything. All scouts must earn the Whittling Chip before

woodcarving is taught. Scouts that have already earned their Whittling Chip must

have their card available for inspection before woodcarving activities can be started.

Climbing Tower . . . The Camp Mattatuck Climbing Tower has a new 70’

Bouldering wall for you to use. Cubs and Webelos will participate in bouldering climbs, where they climb

around the wall yet never climb higher than their own shoulder height above the ground. Units Leaders are

welcome to participate and we even have an extra large harness to accommodate big egos.

BMX Biking… The new BMX course is fun yet challenging. We have plenty of bikes, helmets and elbow pads

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Fishing . . . Fishing is great at camp.

Poles can be signed out at the Nature Center or

scouts can bring their own. Try the new Fishing

Hole. Fishing is allowed all around the lake

except near the swimming and boating areas or

along the dam. Scouts may want to bring their

own bait or try finding some in the woods around

camp (always traveling with a buddy!).

Conservation /Service Projects . . . While at camp, we encourage all units to sign up with us to perform

a conservation / service project. This helps us keep the camp green and clean. The Camp has a list of many

projects to choose from or your unit could suggest one for possible inclusion. Possible undertakings include

trail clearing, rock removal from campsites and trails, making brush piles for animals or water erosion control.

Religious Services . . . The 12th point of the scout law is observed every Wednesday at 7:30 AM with an

ecumenical service held at the Picnic Grove.

Prayer Bell . . . The Grover Memorial Bell will toll 12 times at 9:30 every evening, one for each point of

the scout law. During this time we ask that the camp stop and reflect in silence about the 12th point of the law.

By now, all scouts should be in their campsites.

Taps . . . Taps is at 9:45 PM. Lights out -- all quiet. Quiet hours are 9:45 PM till 7:00 AM.


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Administration Section

Unit Leadership . . . Units in camp must be under the supervision of

their adult leaders and must have at least two leaders in camp at all times. One

leader must be at least 21 years of age, the other at least 18, both approved by

the unit’s Chartering Organization. Although we know it is difficult for an adult

to take a week to come to camp, to do otherwise is tough on the Scouts. We

must ensure that each Scout has a quality experience. That happens only when

a full time leader is there. We take a great deal of time to explain camp; its

operation and program. When a unit has rotating leadership, the scouts suffer

and new leaders don’t know what to expect.

Sunday Morning & Vehicles in Camp…Sunday Morning unit leaders

will have an opportunity to “Move-In”. Do not bring all the scouts at this time. This is for

leaders. From 9:00am to 11:30am on Sunday morning, unit leaders may bring in a vehicle or two

to the campsite with equipment to support their week at camp. There is a maximum of two

vehicles at a time at the site. With 10 campsites and 2 vehicles per site that could put 20 vehicles

on the camp road. If you have more than 2 vehicles, then you can rotate them, after one leaves

the campsite and returns to the parking lot then another can go in to the site. For obvious safety

reasons, we cannot allow your scouts to walk on the camp road at this time. The adults may have

sons with them, that’s OK but they must be with the adult at all times. No one is allowed to ride

in the bed of a pickup or trailer (1 person per seatbelt). All vehicles must be back to the parking

lot no later than 12:00 noon. Drive out slowly, even when you get to the paved road in front of

the office. We must have all vehicles off the roads when the scouts start going to their campsites.

If a unit has a trailer they wish to have in the campsite for the week, check with the Camp

Director and he will let you know where to park it in your campsite so that it is out of the way.

This courtesy has been extended to allow leaders to move in and setup unit equipment

prior to the scouts’ arrival. This does not mean the entire unit arrives earlier or moves in. The

unit must remain in the Pine Grove until check-in begins at 12:45 and then only as a unit will

they go to the campsite.

Health Lodge . . . Camp Mattatuck's Health Lodge is covered 24 hours a

day by a nurse. If a scout or adult has to take medication during camp, the Camp

Nurse must dispense it (State of CT rules for youth camps). All medication for

scouts and adults is to be checked in during the medical recheck on Sunday. The

Nurse will dispense any medication in camp.

Immediately after meals is the normal time for routine medical problems, giving out

medication or changing a bandage. If a scout is seriously injured, send two messengers to the

health lodge and aid will be sent to you. Do not attempt to move a seriously injured person. If

during the evening a person should need to go the health lodge, remember the buddy system.

The escorts should be adults. Just in case the scout stays at the Health Lodge for the night, there

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A word on medication in camp. . .

The Connecticut Department of Public Health is very stringent with what campers may

and may not have in their possession while at camp. All prescription medications must be in

original pharmacy containers labeled with name of patient, date prescription was filled,

pharmacy phone number, name of medication, dosage and schedule for taking, prescribing

doctor and expiration date of medicine.

This is especially important for controlled drugs like Ritalin and mood-changing drugs

like Prozac. NO MEDICATION is allowed in zip-lock bags or little jars or envelopes with the

scouts name and “take yellow pill once a day” labeled on it. This is for prescription and over-

the-counter drugs alike. Scoutmasters should also have a dosage schedule for each scout so that

they can remind the scout to take his medicine.

Pharmacists are very good about making a labeled pill bottle for parents who prefer to

send only what is needed for the camp period - both over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

State regulations require that no prescription or non-prescription medication be

administered without current, annual, written, parent and MD permission. Parent permission and

other state-required information such as allergies, side effects, and start/stop dates must be

obtained for each medication. Please fill out a separate State of CT “Authorization of

Medication” form for each medication taken at camp; it is similar to those used by most schools

and may be found at www.campmattatuck.org under “Downloads”.

We ask that those with serious allergies requiring emergency medications have an action

plan completed by their physician. Most allergists are familiar with these plans. If the doctor

does not have a standard form for this purpose, a sample can be downloaded from the above

website also. It must contain the MD and parent permissions mentioned above.

Scoutmasters may have first-aid kits at the campsites but the nurse, with no exceptions,

MUST see all injuries.

Emergencies . . . If a serious problem occurs outside camp and a scout or adult needs to be

reached, the Camp Office should be called. The number is (860) 283-9577 and a message will

be given to the person when they are located.

When you arrive at camp, you will receive information in the use of the pack fireguard

plan and the various Emergency Procedures used at camp. At all times, leaders are expected to

maintain control of scouts. The Camp Director must be notified immediately of any emergency.

Go to the Camp Office or the Health Lodge to do so.

The Trading Post . . . A Trading Post is available at camp. We sell toiletries, scouting

supplies, patches, candy, soda and ice cream. Due to unit leader requests, the trading post will

not sell candy, soda, or ice cream before lunch and closes 1 hour before meals. Items stocked are

on a first come, first serve, while they last basis.

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Showers . . . There are hot water showers at camp and we hope the scouts use them.

Many campsites have showers with individual stalls attached to their latrine; these are for the use

of that campsite only. Others can use the central shower house behind the Dining Hall.

Restrictions . . . There are certain things not allowed at Camp for the health and safety of

everybody, including:

No pets (This includes check-in)

No alcohol or drugs

No mini-bikes or personal bicycles

No smoking in front of scouts

No personal firearms, ammunition

No personal archery equipment

No fireworks

No bare feet walking around camp

Valuables . . . Camp Mattatuck, its Staff and Connecticut Rivers Council will not be

responsible for individual camper or troop valuables while in camp. Here are some tips:

1. Advise Scouts to bring as few valuables as possible (leave the electronics

home). They don’t need a phone or a pad or a pod.

2. Advise your Scouts they are not to walk through another unit’s campsite. Also

other scouts should not be walking through your campsite.

3. Tells the Scouts that storing money & watches in their shoes at the waterfront

is not the best place to store them.

4. Don’t leave personal or troop objects lying around the site to give anyone

temptation.

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Pack Equipment . . . Suggestions for your pack equipment.

Propane Lanterns for site and latrine

Small Tents if scouts need camping requirements

Pack Records

Pack Flag

Rope and Cord

Cub Scout Leader Handbook

Webelos Handbook

Cooking Equipment (especially if you’re doing any cooking-out)

Other Equipment as needed, remember “Be Prepared”

Pictures . . . Unit pictures are taken on Tuesday at 5:00 PM in the

amphitheater. All packs must sit for a photo for the camp records, but you need

not order any. Orders and money are due in the Camp office by Monday evening.

Please double-check your order! After Tuesday it is impossible to add or subtract

from the order. Pictures will be given to you on Friday Afternoon. Make sure to

let parents know about this. Our experience tells us most parents want a photo but only if they

know about it. The price will be $10 for each photo.

Directions . . . Camp Mattatuck is on Route 262 / Mt. Tobe

Road in Plymouth CT.

From Rt. 6 in the Center of Plymouth, it's 3 miles south on

Route 262 on the left, just past the Waterbury Airport and just

before Gentile's Campsites.

From I-84, take Route 8 North in Waterbury and take

Exit 36 (Huntingdon Ave.). At the bottom of the ramp, turn right.

Follow till the 2nd traffic light. Turn left and travel 1.6 miles (passing Waterbury Department of

Motor Vehicles). Turn right onto Route 262. Travel 2 miles, camp is on the right just after

Gentile's Campsites.

Mail . . . Mail is delivered every day to camp (usually in the afternoon). Scoutmasters

may check anytime.

The mailing address is:

(Scout's name)

Hickory Campsite, Pack ???

Camp Mattatuck

221 Mt. Tobe Road

Plymouth CT. 06782


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Dining Hall . . . Seating arrangements in the dining hall are family style, generally 6

scouts to a table with 1 unit leader and 1 camp staff member. Table assignments and the

operation of the dining hall will be covered at the Sunday 4:30 PM meeting. Should any scouts

or adults have any dietary restrictions (medical, religious, and allergic), we will accommodate

them. During check-in Sunday, they should inform the Camp Nurse of any such restrictions and

she will notify the dining hall.

Leaving Camp . . . When the pack checks-in on Sunday, the leader should hand

in a list of any scouts and/or adults that will be coming up or leaving, and what day and

time. Also, remember that anyone (that includes adults), staying in camp for even one

night must have a current (in date) medical form filled out and on file at the Health

Lodge.

The State of Connecticut, Camp Mattatuck, Connecticut Rivers Council and Boy

Scouts of America are very concerned with the safety of the youth in our care, so. . . We

must insist that when a scout is signed out of camp, a unit leader is present with the

scout in the camp office so the staff sees that the pack is aware that the scout is leaving and to

help verify who is picking up the scout. Also, the person picking the scout up may be asked to

present a picture form of ID (driver’s license). Please let parents know about this policy so that

nobody is surprised by it or the time it may take. After all, it is for the safety of the scouts.

Checkout . . . Pickup is at Camp Mattatuck about 4:00 pm Friday after the Blue and Gold

Ceremony. The Staff Guide who checked you into camp on Sunday will check you out of your

site. When a pack knows all of its scouts have a ride home, the Unit Leader must sign-out the

unit at the office, so we know that everyone is on their way home.

Special Skills . . . Do you or other adults in your pack have special skills or talents that

could enrich the program we offer? If you do and are willing to share time and talent during the

week you are at camp, we can probably work out a schedule that will permit you to attend to

your duties as a unit leader as well as sharing your skills with Scouts from other packs. Some

leaders help with the morning activities or with an afternoon activity badge. These valuable

adults help improve our teacher to scout ratio and bring a special flavor with their experience and

stories. Please help us and take advantage of what we have to offer. Come on give it a try!

Please complete the Leaders Resource sheet which is found later in this guide.

Final Note . . . Well, if you have read this far in one sitting, our compliments. This book

is designed to allow pack leaders to begin to plan their summer camp experience. The more

prepared you are when you come to your Tuesday night program planning meeting, the easier the

planning will be and more enjoyable week the scouts will have. While everything listed in the

book is a planned program for the summer and we expect to do it all, please realize the

following: Sometimes it becomes necessary to change the offered programs or activity badges.

This could be due to any number of things, staff limitations, equipment limitations, weather, etc.


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Camp Mattatuck

Adult Leader Resource Form

Leaders are an exceptionally valuable resource in camp. They possess a wealth of skills, knowledge and training. We

would like each leader staying in camp to fill out one of the resource forms and return it to camp at the Tuesday Night

Program Planning the week before your unit comes to camp. During the summer, you could also fax it to (860) 283-9577

or email it [email protected]. We hope that you will spend some of your time assisting us in providing a quality camp

program to your scouts.

Leaders Name Pack

Please indicate the program area(s) that you would be willing to assist during your week at camp. Please circle or

highlight those you would like to assist:

Nature Waterfront Scoutcraft Handicraft

BB Range Archery Range Citizenship Climbing

Please list any activity badges that you would like to offer or assist. Help is always needed with Fishing, Leatherwork and

Cooking, and desired for any and all other badges.

Please list any technical skills that you are willing to perform at camp?

Is there any other way in which you would like to assist us while you are in camp?

Please return this form to us at camp or fax to (860) 283-9577 (during the summer) or email to [email protected].

Camp Mattatuck 221 Mount Tobe Rd Plymouth, CT 06782

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Please use this checklist to help you plan your week at summer camp

Unit Checklist for Summer Camp Completed Notes such as who Task

Months & Months before camp. . .

Select a unit person to oversee/screen Medical Forms.

Review medical form needs. Everyone needs an annual medical. Get the process started now so parents can make appointments

for physicals. Let parents know now what the medication policy is (pharmacy bottles which are turned into the nurse, forms for each

medication). You must use the BSA medical form.

Select the adult leaders for camp (one 21+, one 18+). A good rule of thumb is 2 adults for the first 10 scouts and one adult for every

10 after that. Find at least one adult to spend the entire week.

Talk it up with the Scouts. Show videos, slides, pictures, make it a “Must Attend Event”.

Make your Unit’s payment online at www.ctrivers.org

May-June time frame

Collect and check-over the unit’s medical forms, use the medical form checklist in this book. Make copies of the medical forms to give us at camp (we do not have a photocopier for you to use).

We keep the forms you give us, they will not be returned.

Let parents know that a picture of the unit will be taken and ask them if they want a copy. The price is $10 each.

Find out what the scouts want to do at camp. Water Polo? Biking? Campfires? Skits?

Let adults know that they can take online training in many areas at home before they come to camp. These are open to any adult, not just the ones staying with the scouts. The available sessions are Climb on Safely (needed for any unit climbing activity, including rock climbing gyms), Safe Swim Defense, (swimming), Safety

Afloat (boating), Trek Safely (trip planning), Leave No Trace (low impact camping). These Training Programs as well as Youth Protection (mandatory for all adults) can be taken

online at www.scouting.org.

Let scouts and parents know what the unit expects for equipment for scouts. Uniform, activity badge stuff etc.


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Unit Checklist for Summer Camp Completed Notes such as who Task

Tuesday Night Program Planning Meeting

Get as many adults as possible that are attending camp to attend this meeting.

Bring your completed medical forms for us to check. Please only for the scouts and adults going to camp.

Bring this book. Make notes in it during the meeting.

Bring a roster of people attending, adults and scouts.

Double-check with the Business Manager on any balance due.

After Tuesday but Before Sunday

Double-check attendance. Last minute people joining??

Finalize unit equipment to be brought Sunday.

Double check scouts leaving during camp. Do parents know the check-out policies?

Finalize transportation plans, including what vehicles and people are moving unit equipment into the campsite Sunday morning.

Put medical forms where they are easily accessible when in camp. Not your car or backpack. You probably will be near neither one

when you need the forms.

Call the Camp Office (860-283-9577) with any last minute questions.

Then Go To Camp. . . . . execute the plan.


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Medical Form Checklist

It seems medical forms are by far the largest hurdle for a Unit coming for a week at summer

camp. We offer the following suggestions and a checklist for checking forms.

Start early! Most Doctors require an appointment for physicals. The more time you give

your parents, the better success they will have at this.

Everyone must have a physical every year using the BSA Medical form. Regardless

of age, all scouts and adults are required to have a physical every year. This must

include the entire week at camp.

Get a Unit Committee member to oversee the whole Medical Form process for your unit

(maybe a RN or EMT if you’re lucky).

Get medical forms as early as possible to check them. Waiting until Sunday while you’re

trying to check-in to camp puts a lot of strain on Leaders and Parents.

All medication is turned into the Nurse in pharmacy containers, each must be listed on

the medical form. The Nurse will decide what Scouts and Leaders may have with them

in the campsite.

Make a copy of these medical forms, camp will not be giving back forms handed in on

Sunday (you keep the master, give us the copies).

Let us help. Bring your medical forms on your Tuesday Night Program planning meeting

and let us take a quick look.

Check Medical Forms for the following:

1. Make sure that everything is filled out, including the emergency phone numbers. If

parents are going away, who can make medical decisions for the child/person?

2. Current Parental Signature. Parents must sign every year.

3. Immunization record is filled out.

4. It must be good for the entire week at camp not just 4 of the 6 days.

5. All medication in camp must be on the medical form and signed by both the parent and

doctor. All medication must be in the pharmacy container when brought to camp.

No baggies or Tupperware containers with a note that says “Take when needed.”


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Camp Mattatuck Pack Medication Listing

This is to help you make sure that medication is taken on schedule.

The State of Connecticut and the Boy Scouts of America require us to check-in all medication, prescription and

over-the-counter. It will all remain at the Health Lodge for the nurse to dispense.

Please list the scouts in alphabetic order with all medication in their possession. If there is any question, write it

down anyway. Keep this for yourself so that you can help to make sure that scouts go to the Health Lodge to take

their medication.

Pack Number: Campsite:

Print Clearly

One Medication per line only.

Scout’s Name Medication Dosage Notes


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What To Bring To Camp

Here is a suggested list for scouts. Double check the list carefully. Add any items you

feel are important. We suggest that each item of clothing be labeled with name and pack #.

CLOTHING and BEDDING: OPTIONAL:

Complete Scout Uniform Fishing Pole

Comfortable Hiking Shoes Fishing Tackle

Extra Shorts or Pants and Shirts Musical Instrument

Daily Change of Underwear and Socks Mess Kit and Canteen

Handkerchiefs Bible or Prayer Book

Swim Suit Insect Repellent

Raincoat or Poncho Sewing Kit

Pajamas Day Pack

Sweater or Jacket

Sneakers MUST'S for a HAPPY WEEK:

Sleeping Bag or 3 Warm Blankets Flashlight w/ extra batteries

Pillow Scout Handbook

Sheet or Mattress Cover Pencil, Pen, & Pad

Compass

TOILET ARTICLES:

Tooth Brush and Paste

Hand Towels

Bath Towels

Wash Cloth

Comb, Brush and Mirror

Soap & Shampoo

Please leave at home radios, comic books, game systems, TV’s, cell phone etc. Articles

such as these tend to detract from the scouting atmosphere that should prevail in a Scout Camp.

READ ME

Please note that some advancements require the scouts to have specific things. Please

review the requirements of each of them so scouts have the proper materials and equipment with

them when they arrive at camp.

Documents

MATTATUCK CUB SCOUT AND WEBELOS WEEKLONG PROGRAM …€¦ · activities for Cub Scouts and different activities for Webelos (such as BB’s for Cubs and Pellet guns for Webelos)