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Troop 10 Goes to Napowan

Each summer Troop 10 goes to Camp Napowan (view surrounding area with Google Maps) for 2 weeks from mid-June until late-June/early-July. We have an excellent campsite (Cherokee) next to Lake Napowan and near the trading post (see Napowan map). Scouts may attended the first, second or both weeks. Napowan is a fun experience for the boys and provides a means to earn a variety of merit badges from the over 40 offered at camp, some difficult to get outside of camp. Attending Camp Napowan is highly recommended for the first 2 to 3 years of Troop participation. Counselor positions may be available for older scouts.

Parents, consider spending a few days (or the whole 2 weeks!) at Camp Napowan helping the boys and participating in some of the fun activities. All adults attending Camp Napowan must be trained and registered Adult Leaders:

	#1 Register with BSA - contact Ms. Cheryl C. for details.
	#2 Complete BUMC "Safe Sanctuaries" program - contact Ms. Cheryl C. for details.
	#3 Complete BSA "Youth Protection Training"; may be taken online for your convenience.

Note that any Scout new to Troop 10 (or who hasn't been on an overnight campout) must attend an overnight campout (last opportunities are in April or May) with their parent prior to attending Napowan.

Important dates for 2010 Summer camp:
	February 10th Registration forms distributed.  Scout sign-up form. Adult sign-up form. March 8th Troop meeting Early discount: Registration form and $260 for one week (+ $200 for a second week) fee due (check payable to Troop 10). April 12th Troop meeting Regular price: Registration form and $290 for one week (+ $200 for a second week) fee due (check payable to Troop 10). Until May 24th Late registration: Registration form and $315 for one week (+ $200 for a second week) fee due (check payable to Troop 10). Incoming Webelos: Registration form and $290 for one week (+ $200 for a second week) fee due (check payable to Troop 10). April 26th Troop meeting Napowan organizational meeting (during the regular Troop meeting) for ALL parents and scouts attending Camp Napowan this summer. We will be covering our system for signing up for merit badges ahead of time, suggested gear, what a typical day is like, and more. May 24th Troop meeting Merit Badge sign-up forms due. Last day for Scout and Adult signup and late registration fee payment. Two copies of Medical form due for Scouts and participating adults. TBD (June) Last day to pay for Transition Weekend. June 16th at 7:30 pm at BUMC Week 1 shake-down (mandatory) -- Packs will be CLOSELY inspected and loaded into the trailer to be taken to Napowan. Expect to SHOW the SM each item required for camp. All bags should be fully packed for camp and ready to load onto our trailer that night. A day pack should be set aside for carrying items needed for camp on Sunday -- e.g., scout shirt, handbook, swim suit, towel, money, etc. June 20th at 8:00 am at BUMC Week 1 leaves for Napowan. Scouts should wear their swim suit under their uniform since we take the swim-check required for aquatic/boating activities as soon as we arrive at camp. Drivers will stop en route for lunch and must arrive at camp by 12:30. No one can check-in until everyone arrives at camp! June 20 – 26 Week 1 @ Napowan. Mr. John M. Scoutmaster. June 23th at 7:30 pm at BUMC Week 2 shake-down (mandatory) -- Packs will be CLOSELY inspected and loaded into a vehicle to be taken to Napowan. Expect to SHOW the SM each item required for camp. All bags should be fully packed for camp and ready to load that night. A day pack should be set aside for carrying items needed for camp on Sunday -- e.g., scout shirt, handbook, swim suit, towel, money, etc. June 22nd at 8:00 am at BUMC Week 2 leaves for Napowan. Scouts should wear their swim suit under their uniform since we take the swim-check required for aquatic/boating activities as soon as we arrive at camp. Drivers will stop en route for lunch and must arrive at camp by 12:30. No one can check-in until everyone arrives at camp! June 27 - July 3 Week 2 @ Napowan. Ms. Cheryl C. Scoutmaster.

Note that the registration/payments dates are set by the Council and we cannot make any exceptions!

Merit Badge Pre-work

Some of the merit badges have pre-work that must be completed BEFORE attending Napowan and brought to camp for review by the merit badge counselor. The pre-work is listed in the Merit Badge Signup form.

Health Forms

Health forms are required for everyone (boys and adults) participating in activities or staying overnight. The proper form depends on your circumstances as described below:

It is also important that the Camp Director and the Medical Officer be aware of any conditions which might require attention or pose problems while at camp.

Wisconsin State law requires the camp to store and administer all medications with the exception of those necessary for immediate relief (i.e., inhalers and epi-pens.) Any medication brought to camp MUST be in the original bottle with legible prescribing directions. NO EXCEPTIONS.

When the Troop leaves for Napowan, all medications must be given to the Scoutmaster for transport, except for those necessary for immediate relief. Upon arrival at Napowan, Scouts requiring medication and their medicines will be taken to the camp's health lodge where the medicines will be stored and procedures explained to the Scouts.

For more information contact: