Camp Raven Knob Update May 21, 2012

Still Looking for One More Adult Leaders for Camp Raven Knob (or several part week aadult leaders) We currently have coverage of 5 adults going for the week. We would like one more adult for the full week or this role can be split up among two or more. If you would like to spend the full week or part of the week with the Troop at Camp Raven Knob please let me know at jmyoung73@yahoo.com. Raven Knob Drivers Needed Thank you to all who have volunteered to drive to or from Camp Raven Knob. We still need a few more volunteers to drive scouts to Camp Raven Knob on July 1 and to drive scouts back on July 7. Camp Raven Knob is located just west of Mount Airy, NC and is about a 3 hour drive. ... Drivers will be compensated for their troubles. If you are willing to drive one or both ways please let me know at jmyoung73@yahoo.com. More Camp Raven Knob Reminders Raven Knob Payments Due Tonight if you have not yet made final payment Also, remember: Swim Test June 2, 8AM at Cary Swim Club ... Physicals Due June 4

Still Looking for a few Adult Leaders for Camp Raven Knob

We currently have 4 adults going for the full week and one part week adult leader: John Young - full week Van Hyder - full week Berry Credle - full week Wayne Nicholas - full week John P. Young(grandpa) - part week We would like a few more. Camping with Boy Scouts is much different than Cub Scout camping trips. Primary leadership is provided by the scouts, with oversight provided by the adult leaders. That makes for a relaxing time for adult leaders. Bring a camp chair and a book and catch up on your reading. Plan to get in a few hikes each day in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you would like to spend the full week or part of the week with the Troop at Camp Raven Knob please let me know at jmyoung73@yahoo.com.

Camp Raven Knob Final Payment Due Tonight

Also, remember: Swim Test June 2, 8AM at Cary Swim Club Physicals Due June 4 Still can accept 1-2 last minute registrations, please let me know asaply if you want to go. email me at jmyoung73@yahoo.com

Raven Knob Drivers Needed

We will need multiple volunteers to drive scouts to Camp Raven Knob on July 1 and to drive scouts back on July 7. Camp Raven Knob is located just west of Mount Airy, NC and is about a 3 hour drive. Drivers will be compensated for their troubles. If you are willing to drive one or both ways please let me know at jmyoung73@yahoo.com. Thanks

Updated Camp Cost List

An updated list of Camp Raven Knob Costs has been posted to the following link: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B40Ga60Oo37DS0QwMzREaWlkalU This list shows the base camp cost plus any additional merit badge costs for each scout. The list does not reflect any paayments made. This version includes updated costs for scouts who susbmitted merit badge selections since the last list was published.

Final Costs for Camp Raven Knob

This year the cost for Camp Raven Knob will be $330 per scout plus any additional merit badge costs. This covers the camp fees, transportation costs to and from, camp pictures and scout Bojangles cost. To see a list of merit badge costs for each scout go to the following link: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4dfto3bvJOfbExlTEFNT3Nuckk Final payment is due Monday, May 14, 2012. email John Young at jmyoung73@yahoo.com with questions

Camp Raven Knob - Still Need Some Merit Badge Selections

I do not have merit badge selections from the following scouts:

Purvis, Logan
... Rappl, Sam
Weaver, Sean
Whitcomb, Isaac
Willets, Aaron
Zuniga, Erique

I have posted copies of the merit badge list at the following link:

www.tinyurl.com/CRKMeritBadgeList

A more detailed description of each merit badge class and non merit badge program can be found at the following link:

http://tinyurl.com/CRKPrograms

Please be aware that many merit badges have special requirements (age, costs, etc). These requirements are explained in the detailed program description at the link above.See More

Don't Forget to Schedule Your Physical for Summer Camp!

Physical forms are due on Monday June 4. It is very important that we have these on time so the Troop can take advantage of expresss check in when we get to camp. If they are not all submitted several weeks early then the entire troop must go through the extended check in process.

You will need to have parts A, B and C of "BSA Annual Health and Medical Record" completed. A link to the most recent version of the form is available on the Troop 210 website under the tab "Forms".

You need to be aware of the last date a physical was done since your insurance may not pay for a physical done within 365 days of an earlier physical. Be prepared.

If you are planning on playing middle school or high school sports remember to bring a WCPSS physical form with you. Same goes for Pop Warner Football physicals.

List of Personal Equipment for CampRaven Knob

Summer Camp is several months away, but you may want to start thinking about collecting what you will need to bring to camp. Below is a list, provided by Camp Raven Knob, of personal equipment campers should bring with them. Scouts should also bring a trunk to store their equipment in while at camp. Details will be provided on the type of trunk recommended.

 Personal Equipment
􀀵 Complete Scout uniform
􀀵 T-shirts
􀀵 shorts or long pants
􀀳 swim trunks
􀀳 underwear
􀀵 socks
􀀳 Footware for Boating
􀀵 hat if desired
􀀵 sweater or jacket
􀀳 extra shoes or boots
􀀵 poncho or rain gear
􀀵 notebook and pencil or pen
􀀵 Scout Handbook
􀀵 merit badge pamphlets
􀀳 watch (very important)
􀀳 washcloth and towel
􀀵 toiletry items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc. No glass bottles)
􀀵 flashlight with new batteries
􀀵 sleeping bag or sheets & blankets
􀀳 alarm clock (optional)
􀀵 disc golf disc (optional)
􀀵 pocketknife
􀀳 footlocker or suitcase or backpack
􀀵 laundry bag
􀀵 hand sanitizer

Summer Camp Physicals

If you are going to camp this summer don't forget to schedule annual physicals. You will need to have parts A, B and C of "BSA Annual Health and Medical Record" completed and turned in by Mid May.

A link to the most recent version of the form is available on the Troop 210 website under the tab "Forms".

If you have any questions about Camp Raven Knob I will be at the troop meeting on Monday or you can email me at jmyoung73@yahoo.com.

Thanks,

John Young

Swim Test for Camp Raven Knob June 2 at Cary Swim Club

Before anyone can swim at camp they must pass the BSA swim test. So we don't have to waste time with this on the first day we will take our swim tests before we go to camp.

We have made arrangements to take the swim test, as a troop, on June 2, 2012, at 8:00 AM at the Cary Swim Club.

Below are guidelines we need to follow during the swim test to ensure it goes smoothly:

1. Come with swim suits on since bathrooms/changing facitilies may not be open
2. Do NOT eat a large breakfast
3. Be prompt by arriving at 8:00AM sharp
4. Please ask that all scouts stay in the area behind the starting blocks (no running around the pool)
5. Minimize the time at the pool. Conduct the swimming portion, float test, and depart.
6. Please identify any weaker swimmers so we can put them in the shallow lanes.

Raven Knob Deadline Extended

We have extended the deadline for Camp Raven Knob for a few more weeks. I will be at the meeting next Monday accepting deposits ($100) and will have information regarding merit badge class choices.

John Young

Camp Raven Knob - Program Options for Younger Scouts

Each day at Camp Raven Knob there are six merit badge periods, three in the morning, three in the afternoon.

Camp Raven Knob offers programs for younger scouts (first and second year) designed to teach them the basic scouting skills required for rank advancement (Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class).
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Raven Scout Program
The Raven Scout Program is a three hour session that focuses on the requirements for Tenderfoot and Second Class. This is an excellent introductory program for Scouts new to the Troop and coming to camp for the first time. This program is offered only in the morning. First year campers from Troop 210 are required to take this program.

Senior Raven Program
The Senior Raven Program is a two hour session that focuses on the requirements for First Class. This program is good for Scouts who may be attending camp for the first time, but have been in the Troop for a while. This program is offered only in the afternoon. Scouts in Troop 210 who have already completed Raven Scout, but have not yet reached First Class are strongly encouraged to take Senior Raven Scout.

Scouts may not take both Raven Scout and Senior Raven Scout in the same week.

If you choose to take one of these programs this summer you will also need to choose the merit badge classes you would like to take for the rest of the day.

Help will be available at Monday's meeting.

Below is the list of scouts signed up to go to Raven Knob this summer, also showing who has submitted their merit badge choices. If you have not submitted your choices please do so soon. Help with selecting merit badges will be available at the meeting Monday.

Scout Schedule Received
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Credle, Benjamin X
Hyder, Kirk
Hyder, Nathaaniel
Womble, Joseph X
Foley, Colon X
Thornton, Matthew X
Thornton, Andrew
Hill, Austin
Rappl, Samuel
Eyerman, Jack
Young, Jack X
Young, Sam X
Bloch, Joshua
Smedley, Nicholas X
Taylor, Andrew X
Navarre, Mason X
Henderson, Gabriel X
Kosnik, Mitchell X
Kosnik, Peter X
Willets, Aaron
Willard, Matt
Willard, Nicholas
Fister, Alex
Grotheer, Ryan
Ketchel, Ethan
Derry, Tyler

Camp Raven Knob Merit Badge List

For those planning to go the Camp Raven Knob, you will need to decide which merit badge classes you would like to take or which non merit badge programs you would like to participate in.

I have posted copies of the merit badge list at the following link:
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www.tinyurl.com/CRKMeritBadgeList

A more detailed description of each merit badge class and non merit badge program can be found at the following link:

http://tinyurl.com/CRKPrograms

Please be aware that many merit badges have special requirements (age, costs, etc). These requirements are explained in the detailed program description at the link above.

I will be accepting deposits for CRK at monday's meeting.

Thanks,

John YoungSee More

Camp Raven Knob Update

So far we have the following scouts signed up to attend Camp Raven Knob July 1 - July 7:

Ben Credle
... Kirk Hyder
Nathaniel Hyder
Joseph Womble
Colin Foley
Matthew Thornton
Andrew Thornton
Austin Hill
Sam Rappl
Jack Eyermann
Jack Young
Sam Young

This is sure to be a fun time and a great opportunity to work on rank advancement.

I will be at Monday's meeting accepting deposits ($100).

Camp Raven Knob has just released it's 2012 Leaders Guide, which includes the list of available merir badge classes. You can view it at http://www.ravenknob.com/. I will have printed out copies of the merit badge schedule available at the meeting Monday.

Thanks,

John Young

Update on Projects / Upgrades at CRK

Below is an update, from CRK staff, regarding projects and upgrades at the camp that have gone on since last summer:

Although you can't tell from looking at the weather outside, but the end of the year is almost upon us and we've been busy planning for your troop's next summer camp adventure at Raven Knob.  We look forward to having you and your Scouts join us in 2012 for a full-tilt Scouting experience! 

The mild weather has allowed our ranger staff and camp volunteers to make tremendous progress on several projects now underway throughout the camp property.  I wanted to take a moment to update you on these exciting developments and what you can expect for 2012!

Health Lodge Update: We are preparing to raze the current Health Lodge at camp, and replace it with a new facility.  With multiple treatment rooms and a dispensary window for routine medications this new Health Lodge will be light years beyond our current facility.   The new facility should be up and running by June 1st.

Action Archery Arrives:  With the generous support of Troop 934, we will introduce Action Archery at camp in 2012.  Scouts will walk along a trail where they will engage multiple life size foam wildlife targets.  This new activity, which is laid out adjacent to the current Archery Range, is designed to enhance the overall shooting skills of our Scouts.

Rifle Range Phase 1:  We are taking steps to build the new Rifle Range at CRK, to be located beside the current Shotgun Range. We have long needed an improved Rifle Range at camp, and while it will not be complete this summer, it is expected to be online for 2013.  The new range will feature 24 shooting positions for Rifle Shooting (compared to our current 8), plus an additional 8 positions dedicated to Handgun shooting.  At this point, we are preparing the land for timbering and grading.  We will start construction on the range in late 2012.

New Latrines: Campsites on the "hill area" have now been closed to weekend camping while we work to install new latrine facilities in Deer Valley, Knoll, Hilltop and Trails End campsites.

Atwell Cottage Improvements:  The Atwell Cottage is located just inside the camp gate and serves as home base for our weekend Campmasters and our Summer Camp Director.  This year, the Atwell Cottage has received a new roof and new flooring.  Next up will be new exterior siding.

Josh Davis Shelter:  Josh Davis was an outstanding young man who was ingrained into the very fiber of Scouting at Raven Knob.  Although we lost Josh in the spring of 2008, his involvement in Native American Dancing, the Order of the Arrow, Camp Staff, and his local community left an indelible mark on the lives of so many.  With the support of his friends and loved ones we will build a new instructional shelter at camp in his honor.  The shelter will be located adjacent to the Wahissa Lodge Building and will serve Scouting programs year round.

Well those are the hot topics at camp right now.   Your continued support of Scouting at Raven Knob has helped to make these projects possible.  We will forward other updates by email as we move forward, and on-going updates will be posted at ravenknob.com, so stay tuned!

Introduction - Camp Raven Knob July 1 – July 7, 2012

Join us this year for another fun filled week of summer camp at Camp Raven Knob (CRK). 

Troop 210 will be going to Camp Raven Knob July 1 – July 7, 2012.

This is sure to be a great time and is an excellent opportunity for all scouts to work on rank advancement.

Activities at CRK include: Aquatics, Handicrafts, Nature, Raven Scouts, Scoutcraft, Shooting Sports, Trail to Eagle, Outback (Mountain Man), and High Adventure (Rampage) programs.

We anticipate camp fees for this year will be approximately $300 per camper.  The fees cover registration, meals, and transportation for the week.  (Additional fees may be required for specific merit badges) You will NOT find a better deal (non-Boy Scout) for summer camp anywhere else!!!

We are also looking for Old Goats to go with the Troop to camp this year. If you are interested please email John Young at john_young@cree.com

Much more information to come, but below is a timeline for Camp Raven Knob registration

·         $100 Deposit Due – February 20th

·         Merit Badge choices and final payment – May 16th

·         Class A medical form (parts A, B, and C) turned in – June 14th

Camp Raven Knob website:  http://www.ravenknob.com/

CRK Summer Camp Coordinator for 2012:

John Young john_young@cree.com