**This page is Currently Under Construction, please pardon any missing pictures or links**
Updated 2009 information will be available soon.

You will find information on paying, packing for and attending Summer Camp 2008. 
2009 information will become available soon.

Contact Mr. Pete, the Scoutmaster, at scoutmaster@troop740.org or Mr. Ed, the Committee Chair, at committee@troop740.org if you have any unanswered questions.

Background:
Troop 740 will attend Summer Camp the week of Sunday, July 13 to Saturday, July 19, 2008.  We will be camping at Camp Horseshoe near Rising Sun, Maryland.  The camp is operated by the Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America.

Summer camp is the culmination of an exciting year in Scouting.  It's a time to delight in the outdoors, to learn news skills, to forge new alliances and to have fun with friends.  From the youngest Cub Scout to the most experienced Boy Scout, summer camp is the adventure that puts the "outing" in Scouting.

A full week of summer camp offers all Scouts the finest in long-term Scout camping.  Scouts will enjoy the ultimate Scouting environment and will develop leadership and outdoor skills, as well as achieving advancement and having fun with other Scouts.  A qualified and dedicated camp staff is available to help the leadership of all troops to carry out a super camping experience.  Our goal is to balance the right amount of fun, training and adventure.

(Parade Field & Flagpoles)
 

Cost:

(Vince at the Rifle Range)
 

 
(Steve doing the Mile Swim)
 

Checklist: þ

Current Medical Form* 

*An up-to-date Medical Form is needed for everyone attending summer camp. These forms are Due July 3th.
          If you are under 18 years old and have been to summer camp before...
               Step 1: Complete the "CLASS 1 - Personal Health and Medical History" section of this form. 
               Step 2: Complete the "Camp Tuckahoe Medication and Medical Consent Form" See Mr. Ed for this form.
               Step 3: A doctor must sign the "CLASS 2 - Medical Evaluation" section within the three years prior to July 2008.
               Step 4: Turn in all forms by July 3, 2008.
          If you are under 18 years old and have never been to summer camp before...
               Step 1: Complete both the "CLASS 1" and "CLASS 2" sections of this form.
               Step 2: Complete the "Camp Tuckahoe Medication and Medical Consent Form" See Mr. Ed for this form.
               Step 3: Have a doctor sign the "Medical Evaluation" section of the first form.
               Step 4: Turn in all forms by July 3, 2008.
          If you are 18-39 years old...
               Step 1: Complete the "CLASS 1 - Personal Health and Medical History" section of this form.
               Step 2: A doctor must sign the "Medical Evaluation" section within the three years prior to July 2007.
               Step 3: Turn in all forms by July 3, 2008.
          If you are over 40 years old...
               Step 1: Complete this form.
               Step 2: A doctor must sign this form within one year prior to July 2008.
               Step 3: Turn in all forms by July 3, 2008.             

First Aid/ Toiletries

First Aid Kit                   
Toothbrush/ Toothpaste       

Soap/ Shampoo            
Comb                           

Washcloth                    

Towel                          

Lip Balm                       

Bug spray                     

Sun screen                   

Scout Stuff

Scout Uniform (Shirt, Shorts/Pants, Belt, Bolo)                 

Scout Handbook

Completed Prerequisites for (Merit Badges - see Scoutmaster)     

Clothing

Clothing for a week (extra socks and underwear)     

Warm Clothing (Just in case)              

Swim Trunks                

Tennis Shoes                

Hiking Boots

Useful Gear
Pocketknife                   

Canteen/ Water Bottle   
Flashlight                     
Day Pack (Book Bag)       
Cup                               

Sleeping Bag/ Pillow     

Raincoat                        
Disposable Camera     

Paper & Pen/Pencil        

Laundry Bag (or Trash bag for Dirty Clothes)                  

Compass
$20-50 Cash to be spent at Trading Post/ Misc. Food          
 

(Nick, Pat and Joey building a Camp Gadget)
 

Merit Badges Offered:

Additional Merit Badges taught by adult leaders will also be available.  These are TBA.

(information taken from http://www.hsr-bsa.org/, http://www.keystonebsa.org/ & The Troop Committee)