SUMMER CAMP WK#4 JULY 6 - 12 AT CAMP FRIEDLANDER
The Troop will be at the Krieg campsite. This campsite offers seclusion, some of the oldest trees in camp, and plenty of space for a medium-sized troop. Located near the archery range, the COPE course, climbing wall, and a short walk across the dam to the nature center.
What to Bring to Camp
ESSENTIAL ITEMS:
* Completed medical form signed by parent or guardian and physician.
* Two summer Scout uniforms which includes shorts and short-sleeve shirt
* Several Scout T-shirts
* At least five pairs of socks (some Scout socks for use with summer uniform)
* Neckerchief (at option of troop uniform requirements)
* Towels (2) and washcloth
* At least six changes of underwear
* Swimming trunks
* Sleeping bag or sheets and blanket
* Poncho or raincoat
* Extra pair of shoes (for wet weather)
* Duffel bag or foot locker
* Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste and comb
* Flashlight with extra batteries
* Scout Handbook
* Notepaper, pencil or pen
* Mosquito repellent roll-on or cream only - no aerosol cans
* Canteen or water bottle
SUGGESTED ITEMS:
* Camera and film
* Compass
* Pocket knife with TOTNCHIP card
* Fishing pole and tackle (Do not bring live bait camp will have available for purchase)
* Backpack and backpacking tent (if needed for specific merit badge requirements)
* Personal cooking utensils (if needed for specific merit badge requirements)
* Long-sleeve shirt and long pants (if needed for swimming and lifesaving)
* Hiking boots (if needed for specific merit badge requirements)
* Money for the Trading Post and Merit Badge Supplies
MAIL SERVICE
Mail to campers is welcome and encouraged. It will be distributed daily to troop leaders. Mail service can typically take a few days, so be sure to plan accordingly. Mail should be addressed to:
Scout's Name
Troop # and Campsite
Camp Friedlander
581 Ibold Rd.
Loveland, OH 45140
EMERGENCY PHONE CALLS
There is phone service at camp, but only emergency calls are accepted for campers. The emergency phone number for Camp Friedlander is (513)831-8311.
Campers are discouraged from making calls home, as this tends to disrupt the troop schedule. If one of the troops leaders believes that it is necessary for your son to call home, permission will be granted. An adult leader must accompany a Scout while he uses the phone. Please do not allow your son to bring a cell phone to camp.
MERIT BADGE PRE-REQUISITES
Parents should review the activity listing showing merit badges and other programs offered at Camp Friedlander. Listed by some merit badges are age requirements and pre-requisites a Scout may need to do before going to camp. Parents can help their sons prepare for a successful experience at camp by helping review the merit badge requirements and follow up to see that pre-requisites are completed prior to camp.
Camp Friedlander is introducing several new programs. While these programs are still in the planning stage, we know you will enjoy seeing what we have in the works for the summer of 2008:
Handicraft Extreme
The popular area of camp is the site of big changes this year. New merit badges include Cinematography, Photography, and Journalism. These exciting new badges offer vocational-type training that may inspire Scouts to pursue a career in that field. Art, Woodcarving, and Pulp and Paper are also being made over to half-week merit
badges. This will maximize what the Scouts get out of each session. Lastly, Radio merit badge will now be taught during the day as part of the regular merit badge rotation.
Friedlander Free-For-All
The exciting race around camp has been revamped with a new emphasis on the important Scouting abilities being tested. There two patrol divisions: Advanced Patrols (at least one Scout Star rank or higher) and Novice Patrols
(all Scouts First Class Rank or lower). Patrols will move rotate through different stations located in the two parade fields. Get your patrol ready to take part in this electrifying camp wide game.
Troop Pictures
Camp Friedlander is dedicated to providing every Scout with a memorable time at summer camp. Keeping this in mind, troops will be given the opportunity to have a troop picture to help remember their great camp experience.
Troops can sign up for a time-slot during the week and purchase pictures at the Trading Post. Pictures will be taken at the camp amphitheater.
FAMILY NIGHT
All Scout parents and families are invited to take part in our Camp Friedlander family night to see and experience all of the fun and adventure that the Scouts have taken part in during their week at summer camp. All family members are invited to come out to camp and participate in our end of the week finale.
Family night will begin at 5:30pm on Friday night. Dinner will be served continuously from 5:30pm to 7pm at the Dining Hall. Meal tickets are $7 each and should be reserved through the troop prior to arrival to be submitted upon check-in.
Following dinner, that camp will have open program areas. Scouts can guide families on a tour of the camp and show off their campsites. We recommend wearing good walking shoes.
A closing flag ceremony will be held at 8:45pm followed by the closing campfire. All guests are invited to stay for the show.
Campfires
Scouts begin and end their summer camp experience with a rousing campfire program. Our lakeshore amphitheater includes seating for 500 people and expansion lawn seating for another 500. The opening campfire on Sunday night will end with the calling out of new OA candidates, and the closing campfire on Friday will host the visiting family members for family night.
Camp Assembly
Prior to mealtimes the entire population of the camp gathers on the Assembly Field outside of the dining hall. Flag ceremonies of reveille and retreat, coupled with camp-wide announcements, including Grace before meals; make the Assembly Field an integral area of camp. During assembly Scouts are reminded of their duty to God, country, self and others.
?SCHEDULES
Each Scout in camp will have a unique schedule based on the merit badges and activities he had chosen prior to camp.
SUNDAY
1:00pm Check-in Begins
1:30pm Swim checks, medical checks, etc.
5:50pm Flag Lowering
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Chapel Service
7:30pm Scoutmaster and SPL Meeting
7:30pm Voyager Meeting
7:30pm Add/Drop class session
8:30pm Opening Campfire
10:00pm Lights Out
MONDAY-FRIDAY
7:50am Flag Raising
8:00am Breakfast
8:45 - Morning Prayer Service
8:45am SPL Meeting
9:00am Morning Program Time Begins
9:15am Leaders Meeting
12:15pm Assembly / Lunch
2:00pm Afternoon Program Time Begins
5:50pm Flag Lowering
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Evening Program Time Begins
10:00pm Lights Out
TRAILBLAZER PROGRAM FOR YOUNGER SCOUTS
A boy's first summer camp experience is a pivotal time in his Scouting career. Boys who reach the rank of First Class within their first year as a Scout are more likely to stay in Scouting, and will quickly be on their way to filling leadership roles in the troop.
The Camp Friedlander Trailblazer program gives first-year campers a jump start towards their first rank advancements Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. We pride ourselves on having the most effective first-year-camper program around. The knowledgeable staff and many outdoor resources available at Camp Friedlander not only teaches Scouts the skills they need to meet requirements, but gives them hands-on experience.
Our Trailblazer program will accomplish these objectives:
Teach and improve basic Scout skills.
Teach the patrol method through practical application.
Provide instruction on requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class or First Class in the following skill areas:
woods tools, physical fitness, first aid, nature, ropes, cooking, camping, orienteering, swimming, and Scout skills.
Class sessions are broken down by ranks, so Scouts work on the requirements applicable to them. It is a half-day program so Scouts can also earn several merit badges or participate in the open program times.
Trailblazers can also earn their Totin' Chip and Firem'n Chit cards.
Please note, Trailblazer counselors will not sign off on rank requirements this is the responsibility of the Scoutmaster. We can, however, provide a list of requirements taught and daily attendance records. These tools can be used during the Scoutmaster Conference required for rank advancement, where the Scoutmaster should review and sign off requirements that are met satisfactorily.
RANK PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Tenderfoot
Let's get those younger Scouts started on the right foot. The Trailblazer Tenderfoot progam will teach Scouts the very basics of Scout skills while they have a great time with some fun activities and games.
Scouts should complete requirements 10b (30-day goal of physical fitness tests), 14 (Scoutmaster conference), and 15 (Board of Review) after camp, as they will not be met during the week.
Second Class
Time to take the next step on the trail to Eagle. The Second Class program begins to focus on some of the more advanced outdoor skill lessons. Scout should complete requirement #2a (five patrol or troop activities, including overnight camping) and requirement #8 (participation in a dangers of drug and alcohol program) prior to or after camp. Requirements #10 (Scoutmaster conference) and #11 (Board of
Review) should be completed after camp.
First Class When a Scout reaches First Class, he is ready to begin show his leadership skills. The First Class program
teaches Scouts to become self-reliant in the outdoors and a true asset on camping trips. Scouts should complete requirement #3 (ten patrol or troop activities, including overnight camping), requirements 4a-e (outdoor cooking requirements) prior to or after camp. Requirements #11 (Scoutmaster Conference) and #12 (Board of Review) should be completed after camp.
OVERNIGHTER
On Thursday night, Scouts participating in Trailblazer have the option of going on the much-anticipated outpost. This night away from the troop in a remote part of the camp puts Scouting skills to the test. Not only with campers meet some of the outdoor requirements for the early rank badges, they will also have a great time and feel a sense of achievement for overcoming a new challenge. Trailblazers will spend the
night away from the troop, preparing them for the Scouting adventure ahead.
Participants should bring personal gear they would normally take on a weekend campout. This includes a tent, backpack, sleeping bag, canteen or water bottle, mess kit, first aid kit, pocketknife, ground cloth, flashlight, and a compass. Tents can be shared with other Trailblazer participants.
SCHEDULING TRAILBLAZER
The Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class rank programs are available during each of the scheduled Trailblazer program times. Each session is 90 minutes long and lasts all five days of the week. Scouts can sign up for one, two, or all three rank programs. As each session offers each rank program, Scouts can sign up for any session time to work on their chosen rank.Labels: Friedlander, merit badges, summer camp
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