I want to start off with very good news. Our summer camp Is going to happen next week barring any unforeseen circumstances. There are a few changes to the plan but for the most part I think it will all come together.
This message will be 1 of 2 that I'm going to be sending out. The 2nd one should be out Friday evening With the menu and merit badge list / schedule. The final cost of our camp as of now is going to be $50.00 per person, youth or adult for the week. This will cover expenses and supplies.
Camp location
I received word earlier this afternoon from Good Templar Park that at this time they will not be allowing any larger activities or day outings. This would have been a death blow to the camp idea but after making some calls I was able to find an alternative venue for our camp. Lee Roy Oakes forest preserve is open and has availability next week. We have access to shelter #1 inside the forest preserve. That's the pavilion closest to the fire bowl in the back. If you were ever at Lee Roy Oakes for T.F.C Winter All it's that same area. The shelter has space, electricity, water, (most importantly) outhouse access and cooking ability. I'm also talking to one of these service project coordinators to find out if there are any service projects we can work on while we are over there. This leaves us with a large portion of the original plan in place while still being local.
In this midweek camp update we will have a camp tenting requirement update, menu plan and another reason why you should come. If you have not signed up for camp on the website please do it now. We need to know how many are interested and a more solid number of those planning to attend. Also, in the notes section please list the merit badges you would like to work on.
If you haven't made a decision, this is another reason you should be here.
Due to the virus, Brock D was unable to complete his position of responsibility for the troop. This is one of the last requirements he needs for his Eagle scout position of responsibility. Our summer camp allows him to be a camp counselor which fulfills a special scoutmaster selected service project for the troop. Not only would you be helping yourself by earning some badges and some rank requirements, you will be helping Brock get one step closer to earning his Eagle.
Camp tenting changes
Troop ones' policy has always been that you must tent with one of your fellow scouts until you reach the rank of 1st class. Because of the virus we are lifting this requirement and you can do 1 of 3 things. Option one, you can tent alone and if you have your own tent (four person or smaller) you can bring it with you and use it exclusively. Option two you can still tent with a partner but you will have to sleep head to toe versus head to head this follows some of the guidelines that national and council has recommended for tenting partners for the foreseeable future. Option three if you have a larger tent (six person or greater) there should be plenty of space for you and your partner(s).
