Troop 671 Summer Camp 2003

Camp Cherry Valley – Catalina Island

 

 

Times & Places:

  • On July 27 we will take a Catalina Express Boat from San Pedro. (Click for Directions)
    Check-In time is 1:45 pm. departing at 2:45 pm and will arrive in camp around 4:00 pm.
  • Return boat will leave about __TBD__ and arrives in San Pedro about _TBD_ on August 2.

 

Permission & Health Forms:  PLEASE TURN IN FORMS no later than JUNE 30th to Cathie Salai

  • Scouts and adults under 40 must have the BSA Class 2 form signed by a health practitioner with two years of the camp date and must have a current BSA Class 1 form filled-out by the parent.  We must have two copies of each scout/scouter’s health forms with us upon arrival at camp.
  • Adults 40 and over must have a BSA Class 3 form filled-out by a health practitioner within the last 12 months.
  • A Firearms Permission Form is also required for each scout in order to be able to use the rifle range.
  • A Troop 671 Permission Form is also required to be filled-out and signed by a parent.

 

Prescription Medications:   ALL PRESCRIPTION  MEDS must be given to Mr. Lovdahl in pharmacy-issue bottle with instructions.  The dispensing of meds will be done by camp staff and Mr. Lovdahl must turn all meds & instructions for each boy in upon arrival.

 

Swim Checks:  Will be done on Monday morning.  No wetsuits, goggles, etc.

 

Camp Schedule:  The schedule at camp is normally morning for merit badges and advancement and then the afternoon is "free time" to be used to enjoy all the other activities that the camp has to offer.  Monday is reversed (morning/afternoon) due to swim checks in the morning, and Wednesday is "Hike Day" where everyone goes on a day-hike on the island.

 

Merit Badges:  A merit badge list has been provided to each scout so that he can plan for the MB's that he would like to work on.  No advance sign-up is necessary.

 

What to take to camp:  Use the provided packing list as guidance.  BRING SUNSCREEN, water bottles and HATS!

 

Packing Gear:  Use duffel bags.  Internal packs are OK, but unnecessary for use on the island.  All gear must be tagged with a red ribbon and a tag with our troop number and the letters “CCV”.  We will need to make these tags up prior to July 27 and distribute to all who are going.

Fishing poles must be packed in protective cases (tubes) and marked as all other troop gear.

 

Telephones:  Cell Phones may not work well from camp.  Do Not send cell phones with boys.  There is a public phone which ONLY allows calls using calling cards.

The EMERGENCY NUMBER at camp is (310)510-2895.

 

Camp Mail:  The address for sending postal mail to your scout is:
            Scout Name – Troop 671
            Camp Cherry Valley
            P.O. Box 5067
            Avalon, CA 90704

 

Pre-Ordering of Camp “Stuff”:  Cathie Salai passed-out forms with the camp-logo-gear that can be purchased at Cherry Valley.  If you pre-order this gear we are assured of having the right sizes when we get there.  It also frees the boys from having to pay for the tee-shirt out of his private bank – and if you parents want to make sure that he brings home a tee-shirt, this is a way to ensure that it happens (the scout’s money is usually spent on candy & soda.)  Pre-order forms must be turned in by June 15th!

 

Money:  Each scout should have enough money for the project supplies for merit badges (woodcarving, basketry kits, etc) and a few snacks to keep energy up (as if that were a problem).  One of the troop adult leaders will be designated “The Banker” and will hold the money for each scout so that it is not misplaced during the week.  Usually about $30-$35 is plenty for supplies, candy and a tee-shirt.

 

High Adventure Programs for older scouts:

  • ACE (Advanced Camper Experience)  14 and older
  • Island Adventure – 14 and older .  In the Island Adventure Program, the boys check-in with their troop, then take off until the end of the week.  Hike 3 days and then kayak 3 days.
  • Scuba Program – Provided via “Dave Wong” from Two Harbors (subcontractor). If you are interested in the scuba program, sign up with Maggie Grey of the SGVC office in advance.  There is an additional medical form and additional cost.