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2016 TROOP 10 June 15th – June 24th, 2016

TROOP 10 BARTLE - Letter from the Bartle Campmaster

CONTENTS Important Dates 1-2

Camp Rules 3-4

Special Needs 5

Medications 5

Adults at Camp 6

Mail and Phone Calls 7

Visitor Sunday 8

Late Arrivals and Early Departures 8

Personal Gear 9

What to Take 10

Merit Badges 11

Advance Work 12

Mic-O-Say Schedule 13

BARTLE FORMS NEEDED Online > Bartle Forms http://bsatroop10.org/bartle/

• Bartle Fee Schedule

• Camp Agreeement Form

• Merit Badge Request Form

• Special Needs Form

• Outpost Request Form

• Health Form Directions

• BSA Health Forms

• Adult Night Sign-up Form

• Medication Proceedures

• Take to Camp List

• Visitor Day Directions

CONTACT Jeff Parrish Troop 10 Campmaster c. 816.843.5884

Camp Office417.646.8115

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Please read this letter and all of the attachments. There are many revisions and updates in 2016. It contains a lot of information about Summer Camp. The Troop Committee and Leadership place a lot of importance on this outing. Your son will benefit from his camp experience, and we encourage every Scout to attend.

We are looking forward to another successful Summer Camp. Jeff Parrish has agreed to serve as Summer Camp Scoutmaster. He, along with many dedicated Troop 10 leaders will be spending the entire ten days with the Scouts. They will appreciate your support.

The leadership team for the 2016 Camp Bartle includes:

Troop 10 Campmaster: Jeff Parrish

First Officer: Doug Westerhaus

Administrator: Herb Strain

Assistant Campmasters: Ken Green, Garrett Shropshire, Rob Day, Wayne Maxwell

In addition, many more adults will attend full time to spend ten days with the scouts. We are fortunate to have a large group of talented leaders and we welcome adults to join in the the effort to support the scouting program.

We have arranged this packet of information to be easy to use and to cover a lot of subjects. Please read it thoroughly. We have also arranged for Parents Information Nights (just for parents) to discuss Summer Camp, answer questions, and a address concerns. Please plan to attend this meeting on Wednesday, March 23rd at Blue Hills Country Club at 7:00 pm. All parents of scouts attending camp should plan on attending.

We can use your help. We always need volunteers to step up and take on some of the many tasks required to make our camp adventure a success. Please contact Jeff Parrish at Bartle@bsatroop10.org if you can join us at camp for a few or many days and you want to help with adult duties.

Jeff Parrish 2016 Troop 10 - Bartle Campmaster

Updated 02/20/2016Campmaster Letter

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IMPORTANT DATESMonday, March 28th ALL Adult and New Scout fees due

Fee Schedule For complete details of all scout and adult fees, the late fee schedule and the refund policy see the Troop 10 website.

Monday, March 28th Merit Badge Sign-upTurn in:• Camp Agreement Form

with Lock Combination

• Health Forms

• Adult Stay Request

• Outpost Program Request

• Special Needs Forms

Wednesday, May 25th Adult Orientation 7:00 pm @ Stu Sharp’s Barn 13101 Mission Road

Wednesday, June 15th Leave for Bartle

Saturday, June 18th Visitor Day Parents arrive around 10:00 am, leave by 4:00 pm

Friday, June 24th Return from Camp

BARTLE CHECKLIST - Important dates

Here are some important dates that you need to note:

Fee Schedule For complete details of all scout and adult fees, the late fee schedule and the refund policy see the Troop 10 website.

Camperships (Financial Assistance) for Scouts are available Please contact Ken Green, committee@bsatroop10.org (this information will be held in strict confidence)

Wednesday, March 23rd New Parents Bartle Meeting and Mustang Merit Badge Sign-up 7:00 pm at Blue Hills Country Club

• Merit Badge Sign-up: First-Year Parents and information meeting

Monday, March 28th Merit Badge Sign-up Prairie Star Middle School Please follow this schedule if possible:

• Second-Year Scouts and their Parents between - Session I: 6:30 pm

• All other Scouts and their Parents - Session II: 7:15 pm - Session III: 8:00 pm

Monday, March 28th ALL Adult and New Scout fees paid in full Summer Camp Agreement Form with Lock Combination Due Health Forms DueAdult Stay Request Form DueOutpost Program Request Form DueSpecial Needs Forms Due

Wednesday, May 25th Adult Orientation 7:00 pm at Stu Sharp’s Barn - 13101 Mission Road, please bring a camp chair

Wednesday, June 15th Leave for Bartle • Scouts meet at Price Chopper - 13351 Mission Road

• 8:30 am Scouts arrive in Class “A” Uniform - swimsuits under uniform and load gear

• 9:30 am Buses leave Price Chopper - Bring sack lunch and drink

• 11:30 am Buses arrive at Bartle

ALL Scouts will arrive at Camp in Buses provided by Troop 10. Scouts need to arrive at Price Chopper at 8:30 am Wednesday, June 15th. Do not be late! We have a lot to accomplish before the buses can leave. We will inspect campboxes, check in all medications, load gear and depart by 9:30 am. Scouts should bring a sack lunch and drink (with screw top). Scouts MUST be in Class “A” Uniform with their swimsuit on under it.

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BARTLE CHECKLIST - Before you leave for camp

Saturday, June 18th Visitor Day Parents arrive around 10:00 am, leave by 4:00 pm.

Friday, June 24th Return from Bartle The Troop has arranged for charter buses for return transportation for the Scouts who do not have a parent staying in camp on the last day, Thursday Night, June 23rd. Scouts will ride the bus home or ride with a parent. Scouts riding the bus home should be met at Price Chopper at 11:00 am that Tuesday. Please do not arrive late to collect your Scout and his gear.

The Scout Motto is “Be Prepared!”

Summer camp is fun. That is no secret. In order to get the most out of it we all need to be prepared. Here are a few helpful hints that may make the experience better.

• Reviewed Camp and Troop rules.

• Camp check list of clothes and supplies (list enclosed)

• Complete Boy Scout uniform (Class A)

• Buy or borrow Merit Badge books from Troop 10 library

• Completed Merit Badge prerequisite work

• Reviewed K.P. requirements with Scout

• Prescription medication with daily dosing in zip lock backs packaged in a.m. and p.m. storage bags for Troop 10 Medication Coordinators - Robert Cullen & Tim Zinkus. Medications must be delivered and recorded prior to loading buses.

• All possessions marked with scout’s name and Troop 10

• Camp box packed and inspected

• Camp box with combination lock

• Any Adult registered to stay at Camp that arrives other than Day #1 must first stop and check in at the Cordes Health Lodge before coming to Campsite Seneca.

• For complete details of all scout and adult fees, the late fee schedule and the refund policy see the Troop 10 website.

Bartle Checklist

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TROOP 10 BARTLE - Camp Rules

We expect each Troop 10 Scout to live up to the Boy Scout Oath and Law for the entire session at Bartle. These will be the basic guides we will live by. In addition, the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation has certain rules that we must follow. Please review these rules with your son and make sure he understands them. Before leaving for Bartle Summer Camp please check your son’s camp box to make sure he has the items he needs and is not taking those items that just shouldn’t go to camp.

THESE RULES WILL BE IN EFFECT THE ENTIRE SESSION:

• A Scout’s tent is his home. Enter another scout’s tent only at his invitation. Respect his belongings and his equipment.

• The person responsible will pay for any damage done to a Scout’s possessions, Troop supplies, and/or Camp equipment. Tents and cots are expensive. Treat everything like it was your own.

• The safety of every Scout is uppermost in each Leader’s mind. If a Scout wants to leave our Campsite for any reason other than Merit Badge classes, Mic-O-Say activities, or official Troop activities, he must get the permission of an Adult Leader. If the Adult Leader thinks the destination or activity isn’t appropriate, permission will be denied.

• Every member of Troop 10 will read and abide by the Camp Regulations. That means no rope or vine swings! Absolutely no fires at any time other than in an approved fire ring and then only with appropriate supervision.

• No bows and arrows or sheath knives. Respect all living things whether two legged or four legged, fur or feathers, roots or scales. Every Scout is expected to treat living things with respect.

• According to ancient and revered legend, the hallowed grounds of H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation have been blessed with many rocks on the ground. It is the intention of the All Mighty and the troop leaders that these rocks remain on the ground at all times. A Troop 10 Scout throwing a rock is subject to expulsion.

• The Leader Cabins are Off Limits to all Scouts and, except in emergency, are not to be entered without the permission of an Adult Leader.

• Two Deep Leadership will be practiced at camp. (No adult is ever allowed to be alone with a single scout. Two adults or two scouts required at all times.)

• Absolutely no TVs, boom boxes, water balloon launchers, or toy guns are permitted in camp. Personal Electronic Devices and electronic games are strongly discouraged; however, if they do inadvertently find their way to camp, please make sure they are clearly marked and that your Scout is aware that they are his responsibility and that the leaders do not want to hear about missing electronics. Headphones only, no speakers. Electronic items should NEVER be used outside of the tents. If seen outside, they will be taken and returned at the end of Camp. There is no place for a Scout to recharge any electronic item at camp.

• Cell Phones for younger Scouts are not allowed at Camp. Eagle Scouts and members of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say are allowed to have phones with Troop 10. No Troop 10 recharging will be permitted.

• If you have any questions about electronics please contact the Troop 10 Bartle Campmaster, Bartle@bsatroop10.org

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TROOP 10 BARTLE - Camp Rules

• Absolutely No shaving cream allowed; If needed, shaving cream will be provided by the Campmaster.

• Sheath Knives are not allowed. If a Scout wants to bring a pocketknife, no blade should be longer than three inches. No more than one pocket knife should be on a scout’s person at any time.

• Water balloon activities will be allowed only with the Scoutmaster’s permission, and never in or around tents.

• Aerosol cans are not allowed. Bring insect repellent, deodorant, and such in liquid or stick form only.

• Hammocks are not permitted.

• Pets are not allowed, even on Visitor’s Day.

• In keeping with Troop 10 tradition only Adult Leaders and Eagle Scouts are permitted to have or sit in personal lawn chairs in camp. All other scouts may bring small tripod chairs.

• All Troop and Camp ceremonies and services are in support of the goals of Scouting and all Scouts, except those excused by the Camp Scoutmasters, are expected to attend. Religious services are held on Saturday morning, and every Scout is expected to attend the service of his choice. No Scout will be allowed to remain in Camp.

• We expect every Scout to have fun at camp but fun at someone else’s expense isn’t fun for anyone. A Scout should behave in accordance with the Scout Oath and Scout Law at all times. If everyone follows the Camp Regulations and Troop Rules, we will all have fun!

• The following items are zero tolerance offenses and will result in expulsion of the scout from camp:

• BUILDING OR STARTING UNAUTHORIZED FIRES

• ROCK THROWING

• POSSESSION OF LIQUID FUELS, CANDLES, MATCHES, LIGHTERS OR INCENSE

• POSSESSION OF FIREWORKS

• POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NARCOTICS OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

• POSSESSION OF CIGARETTES

• POSSESSION OF FIREARMS

Any concerns about a Scout’s behavior should be discussed with the T10 Bartle Campmaster. All information will be held in confidence, and appropriate action will be taken.

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Medications The medications and the original bottles should be handed in to the Medication Coordinators, Robert Cullen & Tim Zinkus, prior to loading the buses.

Special Needs Form This form should be returned on March 28th at the Merit Badge Sign-up Session at PSMS.

TROOP 10 BARTLE - Special Needs

HomesicknessHomesickness is a natural thing. We’ve all felt homesick at one time or another. The camp leaders are prepared to handle this. A common sign of homesickness is frequent calls home. If you anticipate a problem with your son, please let us know and we will take care of it discreetly. If you are receiving frequent calls from your homesick son, please call or text Jeff Parrish on his cell phone at: 913.271.6340. You can also leave a message for him at the camp office at 417.646.8115 at Camp Bartle.

Special Diets / Special NeedsThe Heart of America Council has included a form this year that allows you to request arrangements for any special needs and/or special dietary requests while at Bartle Summer Camp. This should be returned at the Merit Badge Sign-up Session at PSMS.

Bartle Camp will make a great effort to comply with these special requests as long as they have adequate notice. The kitchen staff at Camp Lone Star has consistently shown itself to be sensitive and adaptable to dietary requirements at mealtime. They can happily accommodate your son’s needs if given sufficient notice.

TROOP 10 BARTLE - MedicationsExcept for inhalers, Scouts are not permitted to keep personal medications. If your son requires prescription medication, you should package it using the specific instructions defined on the website. We have a limited supply of over the counter meds for minor issues. If your son routinely uses over the counter medication, plan to supply the Troop with the medicine your son may need for his 9 days at Camp.

The medications and the original bottles should be handed in to the Medication Coordinators, Robert Cullen & Tim Zinkus, prior to loading the buses. They will ensure that your son takes his medicine at the correct time and in the correct dosage. All medication will be stored in a secure place when it is not being dispensed. Medications requiring injections or refrigeration will be kept at the Health Lodge or the Commissioner’s Cabin. Scouts will be brought to the Health Lodge or Commis-sioner’s Cabin for dispensing. Please make sure your Scout knows what his medicine looks like, when he should take it and that it is his responsibility to come to medication call at the appropriate time.

Typically, we will dispense medications before breakfast and in the evening. (These are the only times we have the troop assembled and in one place.)

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NO ADULT WILL BE ALLOWED TO STAY AT CAMP WITHOUT

BEING REGISTERED WITH BSA and TRAINED IN

BSA YOUTH PROTECTION

Adult Orientation Meeting May 25th at 7:00 pm

TROOP 10 BARTLE - Adults at Camp

Adults should plan on spending as much time as possible with the Troop. We really need your help, and the experience of spending time at camp with your son is great. Please sign up early so we can arrange accommodations for you. Experience has shown us that this time can be a very enjoyable experience as well as quite relaxing. After all, you will be outdoors with your son away from stress and telephones. What could be better?

We plan to hold an Orientation Meeting for all adults on May 25th at 7:00 pm at the Sharp’s Barn (13101 Mission Road). This is a great time to get your questions answered and meet the other adults who will be going to camp.

The full time and part time adult fee schedule can be found on the Troop’s website

Adults that arrive on a day other than the first day needs to stop by the Health Lodge next to the Camp Headquarters and get a release paper. They then go to the office at Lone Star located in the trading post. You will be issued a color-coded wristband that will identify the days that you have paid for. You will need this to enter the mess hall. Adding additional days will not be allowed without permission from Jeff Parrish. Adults registering after April 1st may not be allowed to attend camp. If allowed, they may not be tenting and/or eating with Troop 10.

Please contact Tim Navickas upon arrival to arrange lodging. Lodging on weekends and ceremony nights becomes challenging, but the Camp Staff will do everything to accommodate us if we let them know our needs in advance. If you just show up without signing up in advance you may be asked to leave or at least end up sleeping at another campsite, since no personal tents are allowed on the reservation. The Leader’s Cabins will fill quickly with registered Adult Leaders and other Adults, and there may not be space for everyone.

All cabin bunks will be pre-assigned. Tim Navickas is our Adult Lodging Coordinator. You must check with him before selecting a bunk.

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TROOP 10 BARTLE - Mail and Phone Calls

Mail CallEach day the Troop will hold Mail Call. The worst thing to see at camp is a Scout who doesn’t get any mail. They really look forward to mail. PLEASE WRITE. Give relatives the address below and ask them to write as well. We can’t get too much mail. A letter a day to your son is ideal. You should plan on mailing the first letter on Monday, June 13th. Mail one or more each day through Tuesday, June 21st. Packages of goodies are even better.

You should also encourage your son to write you during his time at camp. It will help him feel connected to home and family. It will also allow him to use his free time productively. The best way to make this happen is to supply your son with pre-stamped, pre-addressed envelopes or postcards.

Telephone CallsThe camp has a limited number of public phones available to Scouts during the day. The line can be long. A Scout who makes frequent calls home isn’t getting the full benefit of the program. The phones do not accept coins. Your son must either have a calling card or must know how to make a collect call in order to use them. Scouts should avoid making collect calls due to the carrier’s extremely high rates. Further, in the past, the phones have failed to connect with some 800 numbers.

If you need to reach your son in an emergency, call the Camp Office at 417.646.8115. Camp Office hours are 7:00 am to 10:00 pm Emergency messages will be handled promptly.

Cell phones for younger scouts are not allowed at Camp and there is no place to charge them. If you feel a Scout needs a cell phone, you must get permission from Jeff Parrish in advance and it will be kept in the Leader’s Cabin.

Mail CallScout’s Name, Troop 10Camp Lone Star, Campsite SenecaBartle Scout Reservation5525 N.E. Scout Camp RoadOsceola, MO 64776-9000

Troop 10 Campmaster Jeff Parrish 913.271.6340

Camp Office417.646.8115

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Special DeparturesIf you know that you will be taking your son off of the Reservation during the session, please contact Jeff Parrish prior to Camp: 816.843.5884

TROOP 10 BARTLE - Visitor Day

Visitor’s Saturday – June 18th This is the most important day for your son! Please plan on arriving at camp about 10:00 a.m. It is about a 1½ to 2 hour drive from Kansas City. The whole family is invited, but pets are not allowed. Bring a picnic lunch – your son’s favorite foods – since the dining hall will be closed. Don’t forget to pack multiple drinks for everyone. The town of Clinton, about halfway to camp, knows all about Visitor’s Saturday. All of their fast food restaurants will be open early that morning, serving their full menus. You can pick up your meals on the way to camp if this is what you have in mind. Please remember to bring folding tables and chairs and things like plates, cups, plastic ware, and napkins. Plan on leaving LEFTOVERS, as supper is not served on Visitor’s Saturday. You will also want to bring a camera and take a picture of your son beside our beautiful Troop rock and in front of his immaculate tent!

PLEASE DO NOT PLAN ON TAKING YOUR SON OFF THE RESERVATION. He will have plenty to show you. Plan on spending the day. Wear light summer-weight casual clothes (appropriate for the weather) and sturdy shoes. Don’t forget sun protection. You should plan on departing by 4:00 pm. If for some reason you can’t attend, please send a relative or close friend. Or consider asking another Scout’s family to adopt your son for the day. If that is the case, or no one will be able to attend, please let the Camp Scoutmasters know in advance if possible.

TROOP 10 BARTLE - Late Arrivals and Early DeparturesLate Arrivals/Early DeparturesAccording to the stated H. Roe Bartle Reservation policy “There are no part time youth at camp.” Your son will be involved in an overall program. Each day is important to the development of the program. Your Scout needs to be at camp for the entire session. Some honor camping organizations even require 100% attendance. Please don’t plan on late arrivals, leaves in between, or early departures. If these are unavoidable, you must follow these steps to take your son off of the Reservation:

• You must locate the Troop 10 Bartle Campmaster.

• Together, you will go to the camp office and try to find the Camp Commissioner (this could take considerable time, so plan around it and be patient).

The Camp Commissioner will check your Scout’s paperwork and verify that you are, indeed, the parent. If someone other than a parent is taking the Scout, they must have a signed permission slip and be listed on the Camp Agreement Form. Be patient – Things move slowly at camp.

• Then you may leave.

• You must reverse this process when you return to camp. Obviously, it’s much easier to keep your son at camp. You need to realize that this is extremely time consuming and takes the Scoutmaster away from the Troop.

• Scouts must stay an entire session to be considered for Honor Camping Programs such as Mic-O-Say and Order of the Arrow.

Visitor Sunday

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TROOP 10 BARTLE - Personal Gear

Label all Gear and ClothingIf you want it to come home from camp, put your son’s name and Troop 10 on it! If it doesn’t have the proper markings on it, it may not make the round trip. Mark everything with a permanent marker. Mark under the collar, around the waistband, inside the shoe/sock, etc. Also mark things like flashlights, Merit Badge books, pocketknives, and other equipment.

Camp BoxThese sturdy boxes can last a lifetime if they are properly cared for. They are a good investment that your son can take to college with him. Some prefer to use wooden boxes while others choose hard plastic. Either will do. Just make sure it is short enough to fit under a cot. The cot height is about 15 inches. Also remember that they will be stacked one atop the other if loaded into the truck for the trip down to camp and back.

Combination LockYour son must also have a combination lock for the camp box. Write the combination to this lock on the top of the Summer Camp Agreement Form. Somehow, many Scouts manage to forget their combinations. By having the combination in the file, the Adult Leaders can solve the problem quickly.

Your Sons LodgingThe campsite will have a sufficient number of tents to hold our Troop. These are wall tents, approximately 10 x 8 feet, resting on wooden platforms (like Camp Naish). Each tent contains two canvas cots.

Your son should arrange for his tent mate as soon as possible. If possible, we need this information by March 28th (Merit Badge Sign-up), and no later than May 9th. Please write the name of your son’s tent mate on the Summer Camp Agreement Form in the space provided. If required, a tent mate will be assigned by the Campmaster. Switching tents after the session begins is not allowed. We will camp in groups of 4-5 tents called pods. If we have an odd number of scouts, one scout will camp in a tent solo. Due to space limits and wear on the tents, three scouts will not be allowed in a tent.

Spending MoneyThe camp fees three square meals a day. There is a trading post at camp is called the Osage River Trading Company and it is stocked with craft supplies, camp tee shirts, patches, snacks and slushes. Each Scout is responsible for his own money. He should keep it locked in his camp box, never taking it to the pool, classes, campfires, or water-front. He should only carry as much money with him as he needs to make his purchase. There are some small costs for certain Merit Badges.

Tent Mate Request Please write the name of your son’s tent mate on the Summer Camp Agreement Form, and hand it in March 28th at the Merit Badge Sign-up.

Personal Gear

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ALL belongings should be marked with Your son’s name and Troop 10.

TROOP 10 BARTLE - What to Take

MandatoryM Health form turned in to Bill StarkM Scout uniform shortsM Scout short sleeve uniform shirt

CLASS AM Class B Scout shirtM Scout beltM Scout socksM Troop 10 neckerchief and slideM 5 - 6 pair of shortsM Jeans or long pantsM 6 to 8 tee shirts (buy one at camp)

(Only shirts that go along with the Scouting image)

M 5 - 6 pair of underwearM 5 - 6 pair of socksM Sweat shirt or light jacketM Hiking boots or sturdy shoesM SneakersM Swim trunksM Water socks, Aqua socksM Poncho or rain gearM Small flashlight and extra batteriesM Pocket knife, blade 3 inches or shorterM Bath towelM Bar of deodorant soapM Toothbrush and pasteM Comb or brushM Plastic drinking cup with lidM Plastic drinking bottleM Sleeping bag, light weightM Lightweight sheet or blanketM Scout handbookM Merit Badge booksM Spiral notebook, pen and pencilsM Insect repellent, NON-AEROSOLM Camp box with combination lockM Stationary (stamped and addressed

at home) or postcardsM Wire coat hanger for uniformM Completed Merit Badge prerequisitesM Sun lotionM Hat or cap

OptionalM Inexpensive cameraM Small pocket mirrorM Clothes pinsM Work GlovesM SunglassesM 10 feet of clotheslineM PillowM Small rug or matM Compass M Musical instrumentM Spending money

(for merit badge expenses)M Sewing kit

Merit Badge ClassM Fishing Gear for Fishing Merit BadgeM Binoculars and bird guide for

Bird Study Merit BadgeM “Weather Instruments” for

Weather Merit BadgeM “Survival Kit” for Wilderness SurvivalM Long Pants and Leather Gloves for

Climbing Merit Badge

Security at CampOccasionally, belongings are misplaced, lost or stolen. Scouts should not bring valuables to Camp. ALL belongings should be marked with Your son’s name and Troop 10. Never take anything to the pool or lakefront Except for a towel, swim trunks, and shoes.

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Don’t forget your Scout Handbook.

TROOP 10 BARTLE - Merit Badges

Most of badges offered by the camp are related to the outdoors. We offer some badges in our campsite at times when classes are not in session. This allows your son to make productive use of his idle time. These can be pursued in addition to the badges a Scout can achieve at the camp classes. Some badges require work to be done prior to arriving at camp. Others, such as Geology or Environmental Science, will be completed much more easily if advance work is done.

First Year Scouts will have the following badges pre-assigned for them: Swimming, Environmental Science, Geology, and Mammal Study. (Forestry will be assigned for Scouts that have already completed Swimming) They can also easily earn Basketry, Leatherwork, and Wood Carving in our campsite during free time. First Year Scouts will participate in the First Year Camper Program as well, which will help them complete most of the Scout Skills requirements for the first three ranks. (Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class)

Scouts who have previously attended Bartle should examine the Merit Badge Schedule and complete the Merit Badge Sign-up Form marked “(Not for first year scouts)”. It is wise to select alternates for courses that will fill up quickly such as lakefront, climbing and shooting. Some of these are lottery badges meaning we will not necessarily receive all the spaces we ask for and these will be awarded on the basis of seniority (age). Some last minute changes are always necessary so please don’t be upset if your Scout does not get the badges for which he signed up.

Your son should have (or share) a copy of the current edition of the Merit Badge Book for the badges he is pursuing. Some may be available from the Troop Library, which will be available at the Merit Badge Sign-up on March 28th and at other Troop Meetings. The Scout Shop has a supply as well.

Scouts who began work on Merit Badges at Summer Camp last year (2015) but didn’t finish can complete the badges at Camp this year. This information has been recorded in the Troop’s computer records. If a Scout wishes to finish that badge please let the T10 Campmaster know before Camp or early on at Camp.

First Year Program - Mustang ScoutsThis program is designed especially for the first year camper. He will attend a special class each day where he will learn basic Scout skills required for the first three ranks, taught by our Leaders and our older Scouts. Each first year camper in Troop 10 will attend these classes.

As these skills are demonstrated the Scouts can have this information transferred to their Scout Handbooks toward their Rank Advancements.

Also make note that Troop 10 encourages Scouts to present themselves for Scoutmaster’s Conferences and Boards of Review for Rank Advancement anytime during Summer Camp.

Don’t forget your Scout Handbook.

Merit Badges

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TROOP 10 BARTLE - Merit Badge Advance Work

Many of the Merit Badges your son can pursue at camp either: 1. Require work to be done before arriving at camp, or 2. Will be much easier to complete if some of the work is

done in advance.

Discussed below are various badges available at camp and the recommended or required advance work. If your son intends to pursue one or more of these badges, he should study the Merit Badge Book and complete the advance work as soon as possible.

Note: Parents of First Year Scouts: Your son has been assigned Environmental Science Merit Badge. It is vitally important that he complete the advance work as soon as possible. It is virtually impossible to complete this badge at camp unless the advance work is completed. We will be working on this at the First Year Scout Campout on June 4-5.Details are on the Troop’s website. He will also work on Geology, which has helpful advance work as well.

In every case, it is best to read the complete requirements in the Merit Badge Book.

The following merit badges have prerequisite worksheets .http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Merit_Badge_ Worksheets: Art, Astronomy, Athletics, Bird Study, Camping, Communications, Environmental Science, First Aid, Fish & Wildlife Management, Fishing, Geocaching, Nature, Personal Fitness, Reptile & Amphibian Study, Search & Rescue, Signs, Signals and Codes, Sports, Weather, Wilderness Survival

Art - Req. 6: Visit a museum, art exhibit, artist’s co-op or artist’s workshop.

Astronomy - Req. 4, 5, 6 & 8: Sketch Big Dipper. Chart five visible Planets. Sketch planet position for 4 weeks. Sketch Moon phases.

Athletics - Req. 3: Select an athletic activity to participate in for one season (or four months).

Bird Study - Req. 5: Bring your field observation notebook to camp. Req. 7: Participate in a bird outing of a local club or use library/contact National Audubon Society. Req. 8: Build a bird feeder or bird bath. Bring binoculars and bird guide.

Camping - Req. 5e: Present yourself with pack for inspection. Req. 7b: Pack Gear in backpack. Req. 8c and 8d: Prepare campout menu, cook 3 meals and use backpacking stove. Req. 9a: 20 nights camping, Req. 9b: Two different camping experiences and Req. 9c: Conservation project.

Communications - Req. 5: Attend public meeting. Also Req. 1, 3 and 8 – Bring documentation.

Environmental Science - Req. 3e, & 4: Although some of these requirements can and might be completed at Summer Camp, the wise Scout will work on these in advance of arriving at Bartle.

First Aid - Req. 1 & 7: Complete all first aid requirements for ranks thru First Class. Teach a first aid skill.

Fish & Wildlife Management - Req. 5 & 7: Please bring evidence of completion of wildlife improvement projects.

Fishing - Req. 9: Catch two fish. Clean and cook one fish. Bring photo or letter of proof.

Geocaching - Req. 7: Check web for geocaching info. Req. 8: Visit 3 locations. Req. 9: Plan a geohunt.

Motorboating - Missouri State Safety Training and Photo ID Required. On-line course available: http://www.boat-ed.com/Missouri/index.html

Nature - Req. 4: Bring evidence (pictures, records, logbook) of completed projects. Req: 4a1; 4b1&2; 4c1,2 & 3; 4g 1 & 2; and 4h 1 & 2 can be completed at camp.

Personal Fitness - Req. 1: Describe your physical exam Req. 9: Implementation of fitness plan cannot be completed at camp. Written plan will be complete, and then the Scout will need to execute the plan at home to complete the merit badge. Use pre-requisite worksheet.

Pottery - Req. 7: Visit kiln yard, museum or research pottery .

Reptile and Amphibian Study - Req. 8: Keep a reptile or amphibian healthy for one month. Report on food consumption, health, skin shedding, and general habits. Bring evidence (pictures, records, logbook)

Search and Rescue Req. 4, 7 and 10: Define career opportunities in search and rescue.

Signs, Signals and Codes - Req. 7: Lay out a trail. Req. 9a, 9c & 10

Sports - Req. 4: Take part for one season (or four months) as a competitive individual or as a member of an organized team in TWO of the following sports: baseball, basketball, bowling, cross-country, field hockey, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, water polo.

Weather - Req. 8A: Bring “weather instruments” you have made to camp or Req. 8B. Req. 9: Bring documentation. Req. 10: Bring Daily Weather Log.

Wilderness Survival - Req. 5: Bring “survival kit” to camp.

Be Prepared.

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MIC-O-SAY SCHEDULE - Bartle Summer Camp - Second Session, 2016

Day 1; June 15th: Opening Campfire Warrior Pre-CallDay 2; June 16th: Campsite Campfire Warrior CallDay 4; June 18th: Call Night Foxmen and BravesDay 6; June 20th: Warrior Ceremony,

Paint ElevationsDay 6; June 20th: Honorary CallDay 8; June 22nd: Brave CeremonyDay 9; June 23rd: Closing Ceremony