Troop 407 Summer Camp

Get ready for 2010 Summer Camp!

Even though we are deep into winter, it's time to look forward to Summer Camp 2010. Our dates this year are June 27 to July 3 and again we will be at Camp Rotary just north of Clare.

More information will be coming out in the coming weeks but here are some important dates to remember:

  • Registration opens in January
  • To secure the early-bird rate of $280, you must register by February 23 and pay the first half ($140)
  • Those who register after February 23 pay the full rate of $320, with half ($160) due on registration
  • Final payment ($140 early bird, $160 full rate) is due by April 27.

Information was e-mailed to the troop, along with links to important documents at LHAC. A full presentation will be made to the troop in February. You can also visit the Camp Rotary website to obtain the leader guide, merit badge information, schedules, forms and other documents. If you have any questions, get in touch with Ed Roney.

Report from 2009 Summer Camp

Photo of Troop 407 at Summer Camp 2009

Congratulations to all of the scouts who camped at Rotary this year! We had a great week (Wednesday's weather notwithstanding).

Thanks to all the parents who helped throughout the week. We could not have done it without all of you.

For the week, we received the Silver Award. We earned 68/70 points. 70/70 are needed to get the Gold Award. This gives us something to shoot for next year.

The boys worked well as a troop, and we all learned a lot-both scouts and adults. They completed an in camp service project and hosted some counselors at a joint campfire with another troop. It was a quite a large bonfire in the road between the two troops' campsites. Our scouts told various stories & performed some short skits.They completed their daily duties and kept the campsite clean for the most part. By the end of the week most scouts had learned to keep their bunks/tents clean. We will need to work more on this for next year. We didn't have to cook, but the boys should all know how to set and clear a table.

When they weren't at PATH or merit badge classes, the boys took part in many activities which I am sure you've heard all about: fishing, climbing wall, canoeing, kayaking, rifle, shotgun, archery, open swim, just to name a few. And the trading post was a big hit, running daily specials on clothing and sweets.

Wednesday's activities were cancelled due to the rain, but overall the weather was pretty good for the week. Mr. Maynard and Mrs. Roney entered the chili cook off, and although they didn't win, it was delicious nonetheless. (It also hit the spot following the cold water in the dunk tank!) T407 had two excellent skits Friday night, one by the first year scouts and one by a group of older scouts. The scouts also chose their 3 favorite counselors for the week and gave them T407 T-shirts as gifts, which were greatly appreciated by the counselors.

Other highlights:

  • We had 43 scouts in camp along with 14 adults at one time or another during the week.
  • A total of 140+ Merit Badges were completed at camp. In addition, there are many partials that will be completed in the near future.
  • We had 12 scouts complete the P.A.T.H. program.
  • Three scouts completed Wilderness Survival.
  • Four scouts completed five rank advancements
  • One scout and one adult completed the Mile Swim
  • Sixteen scouts and five adults participated in the Polar Bear swim
  • Our adults served in various capacities to assist camp staff, including teaching a merit badge;
  • One scout and one adult participated in the Spirit of the Eagle Ceremony, recognizing all of the Eagle Scouts at the Friday campfire. It was an impressive ceremony and should give all of our younger scouts something to strive for.
  • Seven scouts and one adult were called out for Order of the Arrow Friday night, having been elected by their fellow scouts last January.
  • The boys overwhelmingly chose to return to Camp Rotary again for summer camp next year!

Thanks again to all of you for your help during the week, summer camp would not have been possible without you.

Mr. Heslop, Mr. Roney and Mr. Fadanelli

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