We held a meeting for parents last week covering everything you need to know about summer camp. There are links below for the documents that were discussed. If you were not at the meeting, please review the instructions carefully. The most important points:

• Schedule a medical exam ASAP because every scout (and adult) going to camp must have a medical form signed by a physician.
• Scouts need to select merit badge classes and submit their selections to Liz Gomorczak, along with t-shirt size.
• Bikes need to be inspected before camp.

1. Medical Form Parts A, B, C: Parents complete Parts A & B. A physician must complete Part C. http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdfSee sample form for instructions on how to complete specific portions: Sample medical form. You can save the completed pdf on your computer to save time next year.

   MEDICAL FORMS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JULY 10 SO THEY CAN BE COPIED AND ORGANIZED FOR CAMP.  IF YOU CAN’T GET PART C (physician exam) DONE BY THEN, SUBMIT PARTS A and B AND PROVIDE 3 COPIES OF PART C BY JULY 19! NO EXCEPTIONS! DELIVER FORMS TO:

   Liz Gomorczak
   2359 Burr Oak Avenue (5 blocks east of Des Plaines on north side of tracks)
   North Riverside
   OR SCAN AND E-MAIL TO jecggomo@gmail.com
   OR FAX TO 312-228-7811 – delivered confidentially to Liz’s e-mail

2. Print medical forms double-sided to save paper (A scout is thrifty!)
3. Insurance card – provide a copy of the front and back with medical forms.
4. Map to camp: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/MapToCLSR.pdf (6-hour ride)
5. Address/phone number of camp:
   Scout’s Name, Troop 24, Camp Site – Fox (if you want to write but be sure it’s mailed early enough)
   5403 Spider Lake Road
   Rhinelander, WI 54501
   Letters are welcome; please do not send care packages
   715-365-3111 – Tesomas phone
   715-333-9849 – Tesomas fax
6. Parent guide: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/TSCParentsGuide.pdf
   (DISREGARD PACKING LIST AND USE THE FOLLOWING INSTEAD)
7. Packing list – Scouts should pack so they know where everything is:
   Tesomas Packing List
8. Put your scout’s name on everything–AND WE MEAN EVERYTHING!!!
9. Scouts must wear Class A uniform (Scout shirt but not neckerchief) for travel to and from camp
   Bring a wire hanger to hang the shirt during the week.
10. Advancement schedule – Be sure to check the level of difficulty (A is the most difficult and C is the least difficult).  It is recommended that first-year scouts stick to levels B and C: 2015 Tesomas Advancement Schedule
11. Prerequisites – Be sure to check if there are any prerequisites for chosen merit badges: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/TSCPrerequisites.pdf. Prerequisites should be done before camp starts.
12. Supplies for certain merit badges – check http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page for supply list (basketry, leatherwork, etc.)
13. Troop’s merit badge book library – will be brought to camp for scouts to reference, but we suggest that you print out the workbook for each merit badge at http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
14. First-year scouts – merit badge choices (swimming, cooking + 1 or 2 more). See 2015 Tesomas Advancement Schedule
15. Additional fee – for shotgun merit badge ($25)
16. Special diet – Click on link and select:
    https://www.doubleknot.com/form/formjump.asp?bidx=0&surveyID=4401&OrgKey=1438
    Unit Type – “Troop”
    Unit Number – “24”
    Beginning Date at Camp – “July 26, 2015”
    Ending Date at Camp – “August 1, 2015”
    Camper’s Name
    Check – “Youth”
    Camp – “Tesomas Scout Camp”
    Your Phone Number
    Your E-mail Address
    Click “Continue”
    Fill in box with dietary needs
    Click “Complete Survey”
17. Bikes – It is HIGHLY recommended that all scouts bring bikes to camp to get around
    *Bikes MUST be inspected ahead of time.  (The Wheel Thing offers a free inspection and 10% off parts if needed – 15 S. La Grange, 352-3822) but more info is forthcoming.
    ALL scouts MUST HAVE HELMET! It’s a BSA rule.
    Bike drop off is Thursday, July 23, at 2413 4th Ave, North Riverside (home of Tom Hartwig)
18. Microtrek: http://clsr.samoset.org/hanna/microtrek.php
    *$45 for 13 – 14 years
    *$55 for 15 – 16 years
19. Waivers:
    Waivers must be turned in to Liz Gomoczak with the medical forms.
    Bike (BRING HELMET): http://www.troop24riverside.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/bike-agreement.pdf
    Rafting: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/RaftingPermission.pdf (Microtrek 101 for 13 – 14 years)
    ATV: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/ATVPermission.pdf (Microtrek 200 for 15 – 16+ years)
    Zip line: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/ZipLinePermission.pdf (Microtrek 200 for 15 – 16+ years)
20. Scuba: http://www.northwoodshighadventure.com/programs/scuba.php
    Cost – $170
    Measurements – height, weight, chest, waist, inseam, shoe size
    PADI Medical Statement
    2 – 1 ½ x 2” size photos for certification card
    Participants will get more information mailed in early summer.
21. Camp map: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/CLSRMap.pdf (Fox Campsite is #27 on the map)
22. Departure –  (The round-trip bus fee is $100 and information will be provided soon).  Meet in parking lot of Hauser (behind school) at 6:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. departure.
23. IF YOU HAVEN’T COMPLETED THE SWIM TEST IN ADVANCE, YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THE SWIM TEST UPON ARRIVAL.  BRING SWIM TRUNKS AND TOWEL IN SEPARATE BAG ON BUS. (See Item 28.)
24. Lunch – Bring sack lunch or money for lunch going, and be sure to save enough money for lunch on the return trip (put $ in one envelope marked “Lunch on way to camp” and $ in a second envelope marked “Lunch on way home from camp”). DO NOT BRING FOOD TO STORE FOOD IN TENTS!!!
25. Trading Post – slushies and odds and ends – ~$25 is probably enough for whole week, including lunch going and coming unless your scout wants to buy a souvenir.
26. Return – the bus departs camp between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 1.  The scouts arrive back in Riverside in the Hauser parking lot at around 4:30 pm.  They will use leaders’ phones to call as they get close and/or a Feedblitz will go out letting parents know when to meet the bus in the Hauser parking lot.
27. Cell Phones – signal is very weak; chances of loss and/or damage are significant. Do NOT bring cell phones.
28. Swim test – A Feedblitz will go out several weeks before camp to advise of when/where (possibly Riverside Swim Club).  It’s best to complete before camp.
29. T-shirt size – Add scout’s t-shirt size to merit badge selection form (or e-mail Liz Gomorczak at jecggomo@gmail.com).
30. Expect your scout to be sent home with a tent or other equipment to clean and dry after camp.