Camporee
When: March 24 - 26, 2023
Friday - Meet at OGUMC at 6:00 p.m. having had dinner
Sunday- Return to OGUMC around 1:00 p.m.
Where: Bert Adams Scout Camp
~ 1 to 1.5 hours away depending Friday traffic, 45 miles
218 Scout Rd, Covington, GA 30016
Cost: $40
$7 Participant Transportation, $10 Camping, $20 Food and Cobbler, $3 Trailer
Register by: Fri 10 Mar 2023Register He
ABOUT THE CAMPOUT
Join Scouts from across the Hightower Trail District to camp jamboree style at Bert Adams for two nights and three days. This will be a weekend of Scout games and activities leading up to the district Camporee tradition of the Golden Axe. Troop 77 and 177 will host Firem'n Chit and Totin' Chip activities for other Scouts. Scouts elected to the Order of the Arrow will be recognized at the Saturday night campfire.
KEY CONTACTS
Senior Patrol Leaders
T77, Alex King
T177, Jamie Taylor
Trip Planners
Gary Jensen and Andrew Kraft
Trip Leader
Gary Jensen
Scoutmasters
T77, Clinton Cole (678) 595-3332ctcole0308@gmail.com
T177, Marcus Taylor(404) 295-0428marcus.taylor@gmail.com
Venture Crew, Mitch Leff(404) 861-4769mitch@leffassociates.com
CAMPING
Temperature: 45–65
Water: Yes
Toilets: Yes
Ice: Yes
Showers: Yes
Changing rooms: Yes
Shelter: Yes, small
Tables: No
Fire ring: No
Cellular: Spotty
Wifi: No
PACKING LIST
See the Gear webpage for the packing list.
Ensure you have your daypack with the 10 essentials for Saturday
USE BACKPACKS, NOT TOTES - Parents will not be permitted to drive scouts to the campsite so it’s imperative that scouts and adult leaders pack light and portably. Think backpack and use a wagon if needed. We suggest not using camping totes for this trip.
Remember to be ready for wet and cold weather! All Scouts and families should review this list when packing.
Deadline - Two weeks prior to the campout
All medical forms must be turned in
All adult training must be done
If these things are not completed two weeks prior to the campout (March 10) the participate will not go.
MEDICAL FORMS
Every participant will need Forms A, B1, B2 for this campout. You are responsible to keep medical forms current and a copy for your reference. Please keep a copy and submit completed forms to the black box in the lobby. If you need a new form to complete please obtain a copy at . . .
Tenting
T77 Scouts are to coordinate tenting with other Scout(s) on their own and determine who is bringing the tent. All tents should have a good rainfly and ensure they are set up properly. The Scoutmaster will no longer follow-up to ensure everyone has a tenting partner(s). Check out the Tenting Guidelines here.
Medication
If your scout will be taking medications during the weekend, follow the below instructions.
NO prescription, over the counter medicine, vitamins or herbal supplements are permitted in a scout’s gear.
Complete this Medication Administration Form:
Medications MUST BE in their ORIGINAL containers. We will be unable to accept anything without the original container.
The Scout’s medication, along with the completed form should be placed in a Ziplock bag. Please label the Ziplock bag with your Scout’s name.
Emergency medications such as Epi-pen and albuterol inhalers should be kept with the Scout at all times!!!!!
When to wear class A uniform
Scouts and adult leaders will wear Class A shirts at the following times:
Enroute to Bert Adams (we always travel in uniform)
When volunteering for the troop-sponsored Human Foosball activity
For Saturday Night’s Scout Talent Show
For Sunday morning’s Interfaith Service
Enroute from Bert Adams
HOSPITAL
Piedmont Newton Hospital: Emergency Room
5126 Hospital Dr NE
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-7053
www.piedmont.org