Northwoods Summer Camp

The below information pertains to the 2010 Northwoods summer camp week. Links to the left contain informational sheets and important forms.

Important Dates

  • March 22 - Registration forms and first payment ($100 min) due
  • April 12 - Second payment ($75 min) due
  • April 26- Merit Badge signup forms due any time before this meeting
  • May 10 - Final payment due
  • May 24 - Pre-camp logistics meeting at the Troop meeting
  • June 14 - Health/Medical, Camper Release and Registry forms due
  • June 14 - Sunnyside Cafe fundraising dinner 3-7pm
  • June 21 - CPR training for Northwoods prerequisites
  • July 4 - Depart for Northwoods

General Information

Mohawk Campsite has been reserved, and Troop 63 is looking forward to having a great week up north. Cost for 2010 is $250 per Scout and includes food, shelter, t-shirt, patch, and some program supplies. Important dates can be found on the calendar page. Each person attending Northwoods must submit a BSA Medical Form (available for download via the link to the left) signed by their physician. Physicals for youth and adults under 40 must be within 36 months of camp, physicals for adults over 40 must be within 12 months of camp.

Leaders

Congratulations to Joel Rubeck, the SPL for the 2010 trip! Patrol leaders will be John Siciliano, Joel Yauk, and Ross Allen.

Merit Badge Prerequisites

Many merit badges offered at Northwoods have requirements that must be completed prior to going to camp. These prerequisites are listed in the Merit Badge Prerequisites document, which can be downloaded from the link to the left. Scouts may refer to meritbadge.com for badge requirements. Scouts should have prerequisites completed before their arrival at camp.

Packing List

  • Class A shirt with patches properly displayed
  • Hanger for Class A shirt
  • ~5 t-shirts
  • ~3 pair Shorts
  • ~2 pair long pants
  • Tennis Shoes
  • Hiking Boots
  • Personal Toiletry Kit
    • Towel
    • Washcloth
    • Shampoo
    • Soap
    • Toothbrush
    • Toothpaste
    • Brush / Comb
    • Deodorant
  • ~6 pair Underwear
  • ~6 pair Socks
  • Sweatshirt
  • Sweatpants
  • Warm Jacket
  • Cap with Brim
  • Bandana
  • Rain Gear
  • Swimsuit
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Mosquito Netting
  • Non-aerosol Insect Repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Daypack
  • Boy Scout Handbook
  • Notebook and multiple Pens / Mechanical Pencils
  • Flashlight with extra batteries
  • Merit Badge Pamphlets
  • Merit Badge Prerequisite Paperwork
  • Money for Program Area Materials

  • Optional

  • Watch
  • Flip-flops / Open-toe Sandals, which may worn at the showers and in/near your tent ONLY
  • Disposable Cameras (it can be a harsh environment on Digital Cameras, bring at own risk)
  • Spending Money
  • Sunglasses
  • Compass
  • Pocket Knife - blade must be < 3", must possess Totin' Chip

  • Contraband- Do NOT Bring

  • Cell Phones / Two-way Radios
  • Energy Drinks
  • Tobacco / Drinking Alcohol / Illegal Drugs
  • Firearms / Imitation Guns / Ammunition
  • Fireworks / Sparklers / Smoke Bombs
  • Aerosol Sprays, including insect repellent
  • Flammable Liquids, including lighters
  • Knives with blades > 3"
  • Laser Pointers
  • Electronics – iPods, Handheld games and similar

All Scouts taking the Swimming or Lifesaving Merit Badges must bring an extra change of clothing, including a button-down shirt, pair of blue jeans and old tennis shoes. All scouts planning on attending the tubing trip must bring a pair of water shoes (old tennis shoes will work fine).

Contact

Please contact with any questions.