As a general rule, we camp once a month except December. Yes, even in winter. We do teach the youth how to properly camp in cold weather. There may be a month where we are committed to a service project, and due to personal schedules of the leaders, we may not be able to get in a camping trip.
When we camp, we ask that each scout brings their personal gear to the meeting before a campout. This allows us to pack all gear and equipment ahead of time. On the Friday night of camping, we meet in the Garris Chapel Methodist Church parking lot and carpool to the campsite. On Sunday, we return to the church at approx. 10 - 12 noon. If at all possible, meet us when we return to the church, so as the trailer is unloaded your son can load his gear directly in your vehicle. These campouts are for the scouts. The scouts should assist in storing what they take to the field.
Camping fees are always minimal. We average $7 - $10 for meals for an entire weekend. The scouts do their own meal planning and cooking. All cooking is done over a propane stove top. Scouts are instructed and supervised on proper lighting techniques of the stove.
Meals are planned two meetings before a campout. This is a group effort. If your son has particular likes and dislikes, make sure he is there to voice his vote. If your son is allergic to a food, make sure it is on his health form and tell the leaders about his allergy. This will definitely affect meal planning. We accommodate health issues. We do not accommodate picky eaters who do not come to the meeting.
When we camp, we ask that each scout brings their personal gear to the meeting before a campout. This allows us to pack all gear and equipment ahead of time. On the Friday night of camping, we meet in the Garris Chapel Methodist Church parking lot and carpool to the campsite. On Sunday, we return to the church at approx. 10 - 12 noon. If at all possible, meet us when we return to the church, so as the trailer is unloaded your son can load his gear directly in your vehicle. These campouts are for the scouts. The scouts should assist in storing what they take to the field.
Camping fees are always minimal. We average $7 - $10 for meals for an entire weekend. The scouts do their own meal planning and cooking. All cooking is done over a propane stove top. Scouts are instructed and supervised on proper lighting techniques of the stove.
Meals are planned two meetings before a campout. This is a group effort. If your son has particular likes and dislikes, make sure he is there to voice his vote. If your son is allergic to a food, make sure it is on his health form and tell the leaders about his allergy. This will definitely affect meal planning. We accommodate health issues. We do not accommodate picky eaters who do not come to the meeting.
Camping
Summer Camp
Summer camp is a big part of your son’s scouting experience. Not only will he advance in rank and merit badges, but he will also grow as an individual and grow with other scouts as a unit.
A big part of the payment for summer camp has come from fundraisers. I believe if a scout wants to participate in an activity, they need to have invested in that activity. We sell barbeque chicken and hold other fundraisers to allow the scouts a chance to earn their way to summer camp. Get your scout involved in these activities. Any money we raise goes directly back into the program to enhance it more for our youth.
A big part of the payment for summer camp has come from fundraisers. I believe if a scout wants to participate in an activity, they need to have invested in that activity. We sell barbeque chicken and hold other fundraisers to allow the scouts a chance to earn their way to summer camp. Get your scout involved in these activities. Any money we raise goes directly back into the program to enhance it more for our youth.
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