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