Patrol Camping at Nobscot Reservation in Sudbury
Overnight weekend trip (see below for weekend slots)
Picture: Nobscot Scout Camp | Mr Peters came across an Eastern Box Turtle
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Since camping is an integral part of the Scouting Program, Troop 4 would like to offer a socially distanced overnight camp out by patrol or two patrols at a time.
Since camping is an integral part of the Scouting Program, Troop 4 would like to offer a socially distanced overnight camp out by patrol or two patrols at a time.
Campout Overview - Camping for one night starting in afternoon into following morning - most likely on a Saturday evening with Dinner and Breakfast. Scouts will bring their own food and snacks. Parents will drop off and pick up scouts - no carpooling.
Campout Overview - Camping for one night starting in afternoon into following morning - most likely on a Saturday evening with Dinner and Breakfast. Scouts will bring their own food and snacks. Parents will drop off and pick up scouts - no carpooling.
Patrols can decide with weekend slot works for them:
Patrols can decide with weekend slot works for them:
- Sept 12-13
- Sept 19-20
- Sept 25-26
- Oct 3-4
- Oct 10-12 for one night (Indigenous Peoples' Day Weekend)
- Oct 15-16
There are two main points as requirements for consideration of participation.
There are two main points as requirements for consideration of participation.
- Make sure you have screened your scouts for the following:
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Chills
Repeated shaking with chills
Muscle pain
Headache
Sore throat
Loss of taste or smell
Diarrhea
Feeling feverish or having a temperature greater than or equal to 100.0°F
Known close contact with a person who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19
- Read Guidance Document and sign the Consent forms
Reopening-Scouting-Guidance-Documents.pdfAll Scouting families and leaders are advised to download and read this guidance document before reopening Scouting.
Medical and Consent forms - This is very important!!
Medical and Consent forms - This is very important!!
Scouts (and attending Adults) without these forms will not be allowed to participate:
Medical Forms: Please ensure three paper copies of Part A and B only (no doctor signature needed) including a copy of your insurance card is delivered to Jen Joyce at 4 Fenton St no later than noon on Friday Sept 11.
Activity Consent Form: Please complete this form and email to Pinky Jose at pinkyjose1609@yahoo.com
Online COVID Form: On Saturday morning before you leave, please take a few minutes to complete our online COVID Form for your son.
BSA-health-medical-form.pdfBSA-actvity-consent-form.pdfYouth Protection and Safety:
Youth Protection and Safety:
Please read How to Guide for taking Youth Protection Training . After completion, email the certificate to Jo Greystone at jogreystonetroop4@gmail.com.
YptGuidance.pdf
So, given those fundamental requirements, here are the details with guidelines bolded.
So, given those fundamental requirements, here are the details with guidelines bolded.
Sleeping arrangements are limited to one Scout per tent.
No Carpooling - Parents must drop off and pick up scouts at designated times.
There is absolutely no sharing of food
The Scout must bring their own dinner, breakfast and snacks.
There will be a fire to cook foil packets for dinner as well as hot water.
There will be hot water for breakfast (oatmeal, hot chocolate, etc)
There will NOT be a 3 tub cleaning method. Scouts are urged to bring disposable plates/cups and/or eat directly out of the foil packets
The Scouts should bring their own tent, if not available contact patrol advisor so that we can bring one from the troop
Everyone should bring their own folding camp chair to make it easier to social distance
The Patrol Advisor will lead the campout to ensure that guidelines are followed
The Patrol Advisor will request that one or two parents attend to assist with supervision
The Scout must have and carry a sufficient mask to wear in the unexpected case where social distancing is not possible.
Coordinated activities will only be done where social distancing and good hygiene can be followed.
For instance, knot tying demonstrations and can safely be practiced.
Flag football or any other games that may result in direct touching or several people touching a common object (like a Frisbee) are not allowed
The Scout agrees to follow social distancing and good hygiene practices. If the Scout does not adhere to those practices he understands that Parents will be called to come pick him up.
The Scout must not go if he is not feeling well or has any symptoms on the day the campout starts
There is no camping in pavilions or lean-to’s
Food
Food
Scouts need to bring Dinner, Breakfast and any snacks. We are recommending a foil packet dinner that can be cooked over coals. There are lots of recipes that can be found on the internet. Please consider pre-cooking any meat. Hot water will be provided at both meals for things like oatmeal and hot chocolate. There will be no food sharing allowed at the campouts.
Merit Badge and other opportunities:
Merit Badge and other opportunities:
Scouting at a Distance Award
Scouting at a Distance Award
Scouts BSA Patrol or Venture Crew Requirements (complete 3 out of this list)
Attend an in-person patrol or crew meeting
Plan and attend an in-person patrol or crew camping trip
Participate in at least two hours of community service with your patrol or crew
Go on a 5-mile hike with your patrol
Participate in a patrol or crew scavenger hunt
Totin' Chip
Totin' Chip
First year scouts can learn essential skills on how to use these tools
Firem'n Chit
Firem'n Chit
Learn the fundamentals of making a safe campfire, and cook with it
If you have any questions or concerns contact the Patrol Advisors
If you have any questions or concerns contact the Patrol Advisors
PATROL ADVISORS
New Scouts - Mr Fred Chaloux
Ice Dragons - Mr. Jose Luis Vela
Timberwolves - Mr. Ray Fryer
Llamas - Mr Steve Distasio
Ducks - Mr. Mike Riley
Ender Dragons - Mr. Kul Thapa
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