Summer Camp

2018 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

Troop 79 attends Session 7 which is the third week in July.

 Depart:  Sunday – We will meet at All Saint’s Episcopal Church parking lot around 7:00AM to depart at 7:30AM.

Return: Saturday – We will plan to be back at the Church by early afternoon.   We will e-mail everyone from camp Saturday morning when we leave

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.

–          Summer Camp Emergency Numbers

  • Camp – (706) 745-2700
  • Alternate after-hours – (678) 910-6255 or (678) 910-6443

–          Mail for Scouts addressed to:

  • Woodruff Scout Reservation
    “Scout’s Name”
    Unit # 79, Week # 4
    31 Woodruff Drive
    Blairsville, GA 30512

Summer Camp Packing List

– MEDICAL FORM – will not be allowed to enter camp without

  • – Scout uniform (wear it to meet at the Church on Saturday)
  • – At least six sets of socks, shorts underwear, shirts (note: they don’t have to be scout shirts or shorts)
  • – Extra pair of shoes/boots (crocs are fine).  Sandals are encouraged at the bathhouse (to avoid athlete’s foot), but cannot be worn while walking around camp (closed toe shoes only) (no “toe shoes”)
  • – Pajamas (shorts and t-shirt are okay)
  • – Cap/hat
  • – Swim trunks (at least one pair)
  • – Towels (at least one bath towel and one beach towel) plus washcloth (don’t send your best white ones)
  • – Sleeping bag or mattress cover/sheets/blanket (Cots will be provided)
  • – Pillow and pillowcase
  • – Rainjacket or poncho
  • – Windbreaker jacket for cool nights (we hope!)
  • – Toiletries in a bag or small plastic bucket
  • – toothbrush
  • – toothpaste
  • – bar soap
  • – shampoo
  • – deodorant
  • – brush/comb
  • – Two light sources (flashlights) and spare batteries
  • – Insect Repellant (non-aerosol only)
  • – Sunscreen (lots of it)
  • – Notebook and several pens or pencils
  • – Boy Scout handbook
  • – Religious Materials
  • – Pocket knife
  • – Watch
  • – Clothes hanger for scout shirt (we will wear it every night to dinner, plus Sunday and Saturday)
  • – Rope for clotheslines (at least 20 feet).  One piece will be hung in the tent and the other will be used as an outside clothesline.
  • – Non-electronic games (board games, card games, etc).  Be aware that small pieces might get lost, cards could get wet, etc.  Don’t send the Monopoly game that has been in your family for 30 years.  The leaders will bring games, also, so you don’t have to send any.
  • – Pens (several) and paper for note-taking during merit badge classes.
  • – Merit badge books (Scouts can share)
  • – Cup for getting water from water coolers located at the campsites and around the camp (no need to bring the rest of the mess kit).  A water bottle or nalgene will do as well.
  • – Day pack for carrying a water bottle/nalgene, rain gear, books, pens and paper
  • – Camp Cards can be used for snacks during the week
  •    Camp t-shirts cost $10-15, cups are $5-6, other souvenirs available
  •   – Some merit badges require kits or range tickets that are purchased at the

Trading Post

  •   suggest up to $50, but they could easily spend a lot more if they buy a lot of items from the Trading Post or eat a lot of junk food

If taking the Swimming Merit Badge:

  • – old, loose fitting long sleeve shirt that buttons down the front
  • – old, loose fitting pants with no holes

It is okay for these to be several sizes too big. As part of swimming merit badge, the boys will have to practice catching air in them to help with flotation.

Whatever your scout brings (clothing, bedding, flashlight, sunscreen, towel), put his name on it or in it.

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