SUMMIT GRACE

FOR THIS TIME AND THIS PLACE,

FOR YOUR GOODNESS AND GRACE,

FOR EACH FRIEND WE EMBRACE,

WE THANK THEE, O LORD.

AMEN.

Jamboree Campsite Setup Videos

Thank you to one of our Patrol Leaders for finding these YouTube videos about the typical troop campsite setup.  Both of these videos were taken during the "shakedown" campout that they held last summer.  Please note that The Summit was still under construction at the time.

Best Video Jamboree Sample Set Up
Sample Set Up Summit

Another video that I found:  How to Pack a Duffel.  Please disregard the sales pitch to buy more gear.

I hope everyone is walking with some weight on their backs by now.  Are you ready for some long urban hikes?  Are you ready for a 1000 ft climb over more than 5 miles to the Garden Ground?

Be prepared!

Updates From Our Scoutmaster

Hi All--

 

I'd like to pass on some new and some updated information to you all about our upcoming adventure.  Please take care to look this email over and the attachments.  We're trying to keep the information flowing so that Scouts and Parents are up to speed with all the activities.

 

1.  Thanks for a Super Campout!  Thanks to all Scouts and Scout Leaders.  We had a very productive Shakedown Campout #2.  We got our Swim test done, painted our large duffel bags, had a good meeting and had fun.  And some really good food!!!!  fajitas, sloppy joes, and cheese cake!!!  Thanks to the Patrol Leaders, Grant, Taylor, Jacob, and James for doing good work.  And thanks to Amogh, Tommy, Jacob and Will for a very nice Scouts Own Service.  Special thanks to Zachary our SPL for leading all the activities and events for the troop.  All the Scouts did good work.  We are prepared for the Jamboree.

 

2.  Troop Gear and Patches Status:  We have been told that we should get our patches from Circle 10 about 24 June.  Then it will take Mr Altnether a few days to get the patches sewn on our backpacks.  Then we will be able to issue all the troop gear to the Scouts.  We plan to have a distribution point and time for Scouts up north, and have another distribution point and time for the Scouts down south.  Watch for more information as we get closer to getting all the troop gear ready.  We hope to have all of the troop gear and patches issued no later than the end of June.

 

3.  Updated Packing Information and Personal Equipment List, dated 6 Jun 13:  Please check over the revised list available for download here.  We have made a few revisions to the lists.  We have added a bandana to the Backpack; added a second water bottle to the Backpack; added one Troop D211 t-shirt to the small duffel list (and we will wear the other one with our Class A during travel and tours); deleted the 2 troop t-shirts from the Large duffel; changed the 3rd water bottle in the Large duffel to optional; and added the 7 Jul turn-in date for the Large duffel to Circle 10.  We do not have a time yet for the turn-in, and we will probably collect duffels from Scouts up north to make it a little easier for them.  Watch for more info about the large duffel turn-in later.  REMBMEBER to put your pocket knives and larger than 3 oz liquids/lotions into the large duffel going by truck.

 

4.  Updated Tour and Jamboree Itinerary, dated 6 Jun 13:  We have added a few Summit Show times for events at the AT&T Stadium.  We are still working with the World Strides travel agency on the final tour itinerary. Please see the scoutmaster's e-mail for the itinerary. (The blogmaster did not want to make this public)

 

5.  Updated Code of Conduct for the Summit and for the  Tour:  This is the same Code of Conduct file shown before with the addition of a single page covering our Troop's conduct while on Tour.  The Code was discussed with all the Scouts at the pool last Saturday.   We are providing this again so the parents can see the added page for tour expectations.  Download the additional page here.

 

6.  Whitewater Rafting and Technical Climbing release forms:  See the previous blog post for both forms.  If you need to fill them out, please do so and send me a copy electronically.  I do have Whitewater releases for 13 Scouts already.  I do not have any technical climbing forms.  Reminder:  payment must be completed for these activities ($50 each) by 10 Jun.  If you signed up but have not received a payment request yet, call the BSA Help Desk Jamboree Support Group at (972) 580-2489, to work the problem.

 

7.  Consolidated Release Forms (4 pages):  WOW!!  Again thanks for the great effort in getting those turned in.  I have all but two (you know who you are).  There is one form that needs the scout's signature.  All the other ones are complete and ready to go.  Thanks!!!

 

8.  Personal First Aid Kit:  Mr. Jarvis inspected those at the campout.  Some were good to go and some were not.  Scouts are responsible to prepare their personal kit using the list in the Med Guide.  Patrol Leaders need to check.

 

9.  BSA Help Desk Jamboree Support Group:  Their telephone number is (972) 580-2489.  Do not hesitate to call them with any question you have about processing things. 

 

10.  Patrol Patches and Leadership Patches:  Scouts need to get their patches on their uniforms!!  Patrol Leaders need to check!  

 

 

Keep on getting ready Scouts.....get out each day and do some exercise with those boots/shoes you'll be wearing on our adventure!!!

Shakedown #2 a Success

It was a good campout with good information about the Jamboree, swim tests, and swimming fun.  This is going to be a great troop.