[Emerald Bay] Update

Sun Aug 10 16:48:01 CDT 2008

Emerald Bay Scout/Parent Information 2008

  By this time all scouts have met with Erik and set up their camp schedules.

  Below is a list of miscellaneous things to know for camp:

  T-shirts: If your scout wants a camp t-shirt send $13-$15 with him for that purpose.

  Money at camp: Some things "cost" at camp. For example, merit badges like leatherwork and basketry charge for material; scubasnorkel equipment rental is expensive (consider bringing your own, if you want to). Scouts may also buy incidentals (soap, toothpaste) and snacks at camp. Please bring money in an envelope with your scout's name on it to San Pedro. We recommend about $50-$75. Please send the cash in $5 bills. An Adult (Tony Bravo) will act as “banker” to ensure that money is doled out judiciously. No one will be allowed to buy $50 worth of Hershey bars!

  Medical forms: If you haven’t mailed it to Lora Chen bring it to San Pedro. Your Scout will get on board the ship to Catalina ONLY if we have his completed medical forms!

  Medical insurance card: We need a copy (front and back) of your Scout’s medical insurance card. In the unlikely event that your Scout needs serious medical attention, this speeds the process considerably. Please include this photocopy with the medical forms.

  Packing: From the Council website, please download the list of things to bring to camp. Mark all belongings with the Scout’s name! Catalina Island gets hot during the day, but quite cool at night. DO NOT PACK YOUR THINGS IN A BACKPACK WITH A FRAME. Pack in a soft duffel bag. A smaller day pack is a good idea, to use on the boat and during some day hikes. Mark the Scout’s name and phone number on everything. (Liquid paper or similar products or Dust tape work well on dark-colored items.) We will also provide luggage tags for troop ID, but tags sometimes fall off! If you bring hiking boots (they’re optional), pack them – don’t wear them on the boat!

  Suggestions: 

   Bring at least one change of clothing for each day. Things get very dirty at camp.  
   Bring a towel or bath mat to use when changing. The tent floors are dirty.  
   Bring a flat sheet to put over mattress. The plastic is sticky when hot. The sheet lets you open your sleeping bag and use it as a sheet when the weather gets hot.  
   Bring a pair of aqua-socks or water shoes for the beach. It’s rocky. Or for showers.  
   If you like to use fins, mask and /or snorkel bring them.  
   Anti-ant strategy: Bring empty, CLEAN metal cans. These cans filled with water and placed under feet of your bed, will help keep ants off you and your stuff.  
   Buy or borrow the merit badge books before camp and bring them. The camp store sells them, but they sometimes run out.  
   Parents send mail no later than Wednesday
mail service is slow!

  Food: Scouts should eat lunch well before the ship leaves (around 2pm) and dinner may be as late as 7:00 or even 8:00 pm. So, please pack sandwiches, fruit, or anything else your Scout might like to eat during that time. This “snack bag” can go in the Scout’s day pack, or he may simply carry it on board.

  Medicines: If your Scout takes any medicine or uses medical equipment (inhaler), please give it to Erik before boarding the boat. It’s important that your Scout gets his medicines and that no one else “borrows” them. We can arrange for medicines to be refrigerated if necessary. Please contact Erik about details.

  Ahoy, mateys! All aboard the Catalina Express! It’s located at the San Pedro terminal, Berth 95. Directions are available on the Council website. Be on time for check in! We will double check to be sure your medical forms are complete, and we’ll collect moneyenvelopes for the “Troop 113 Bank” (Tony Bravo). The boat leaves at 2:00 pm and a lot of time is needed to load hundreds of scouts and their gear. DONN”T BE LATE! Scouts will need to wear their Class A uniform and sneakers on board (required). 

  Remember: The FIRST and FOREMOST reason for this trip is for everyone to have fun! We will be following the Troop 113 Outing Guidelines. Boys who demonstrate that they cannot follow the guidelines will be disciplined, and may be sent home at parent’s expense. You were given these guidelines when you joined the troop. If you have questions, please contact Erik. He also sent you the Emerald Bay rules which must be signed and turned in to Erik.

  Questions? Please call me at 310-204-0866 and I will get back to you ASAP.

  Camp Emerald Bay
  Scout Council Website
  www.bsa-la.org

  Here’s to a terrific time at Camp Emerald Bay!!!

  Patti

Erik Mayer <scoutmaster at bsatroop113.org> wrote:        st1\:*{behavior:url(#default#ieooui) }                Please make sure that you have your med forms and permission slips signed and turned into Lora. Please also go over with your Scout and sign the attached rules for Emerald Bay. If your Scout is sent home for behavior or because you decide you want your Scout home early, you will be responsible for all costs for getting your Scout home.

  Your Scout will need to be at the Catalina Island Terminal at 11 AM on Sunday, August 17th. Please be on time and check-in with Lora, Erik, and Tony before you leave your Scout. Scouts must be in Full Class A uniform for the boat ride. Do not eat a greasy breakfast. If you want Dramamine, please take it at 12 Noon on Sunday. Please give ALL medications to Erik at the terminal. 

  Pick-up will be at 2 PM on Saturday, August 23rd at the Catalina Island Terminal. Please go to the fence north of the terminal. Scouts will not be going through the terminal when we return.

  Directions to follow.

    Erik Mayer
  Scoutmaster
  Troop 113
  Culver City, California
  Crescent Bay District
  Western LA County Council
  scoutmaster at bsatroop113.org
  erik at bsatroop113.org Black Berry
  www.bsatroop113.org
  AIM: BSA113
  (310) 202-0113 Cell
  (310) 390-2106 Home / Fax

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