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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 mess hall and 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.

Specific information about 2008 Camp Napowan is now available in the 2008 Napowan Newsletter.

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 for 3 or more nights must be trained and registered with Troop 10 in 3 easy steps:

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

Note that any Scout new to Troop 10 must attend an overnight campout (last opportunities are in April or May) with their parent prior to attending Napowan.

Important dates for 2008 Summer camp:
	February 4th Troop meeting Registration forms distributed.  Scout sign-up form. Adult sign-up form. March 10th Troop meeting Early discount: Registration form and $260 per week fee due (check payable to Troop 10). April 14th Troop meeting Regular price: Registration form and $285 per week fee due (check payable to Troop 10). Until June 2nd Late registration: Registration form and $315 per week fee due (check payable to Troop 10). April 21st 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 12th Merit Badge sign-up forms due. June 2nd Last day for Scout and Adult signup and late registration fee payment. June 2nd Two copies of Class 1&2 or 1&3 Medical form due for Scouts and participating adults. June 11th 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, Napowan passport, money, etc. June 15th 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. June 15 – 21 Week 1 @ Napowan June 18th 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, Napowan passport, 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. June 22 - June 28 Week 2 @ Napowan

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: