| ODAWA TROOP WINTER CAMP Walsh's Farm - February 14 - 16, 2003 Clayton Road, Cumberland Township Introduction Welcome to the ODAWA Troop Winter Camp. This year’s camp is focused on each group practicing basic winter camping skills, participation in the ODAWA Sub Zero Club requirements and some surprise first-aid drills. There will be a supply of Straw will be available at the main entrance to the camp, any extra will be divided up to the sections, that require it, after all sections have arrived and used what the need. The cost for the straw, will be included with the registration fees. We would like an e-mail by Dec. 15, 2002, with your approx numbers, so we can let Bob Walsh know how many bales of straw we will need. We are estimating approx 3-4 persons per bale of straw. Registration Because mother nature has not decided whether there is to be a winter or not, we will be attempting to be as flexible as possible in the registration process. The registration form included in this package should be e-mailed to Tyler Houghtby ( houghtbyt.@aol.com) by Jan 20/03. This will give us an idea of the number of participants to expect. We will order a few extra badges to allow for last minute additions as well. Fees will not be reimbursed to those that do not attend. The Troop Scouter from each Troop is to report to the Camp HQ upon arrival with a copy of the Troop’s final registration numbers. The Camp fee will be collected by Jim Cossar at the camp on Saturday. Payment can be by cash or cheques. Cheques are to be made payable to 1st Vars-Navan Scout Group. Camp crests will be handed out at the camp closing ceremonies. Registration fees Youth (Scouts and Senior Cubs) $6.00 Leaders and Venturers $6.00 First Aid Greg Greer will be the camp first-aider, he will be located on site and will be visiting each Troop. All first aid issues must be reported to the site HQ and the first-aider. All Troops/Packs are required to bring their own first aid kits with them. A Scouts Canada Physical Fitness Certificate must be completed for all participants (including adult). The first-aider will visit each site to review these forms. In addition, each Troop is to designate one Scout as their Primary First Aider. Cub Packs Senior Cubs are invited to join the camp for the day on Saturday and participate in the camp activities. Packs attending must be sponsored by a Troop (not necessarily from their own Group) and co-ordinate their meals and activities with that Troop. Camp Opening / Closing / Campfire / Scouts Own These events will be common to all. All Troops attending are asked to come prepared to do at least one of the following: a song, a skit, and or a cheer for the Campfire and to contribute during the Scouts Own on Sunday. Other Matters ? Each Troop/Pack attending must come completely self-sufficient (including water). ? Remember to be prepared for changing weather conditions as all activities will be held outdoors. ? All vehicles will remain at the bottom of the hill in the field south of the gate. ? Regional Police and Ambulance Services have been notified of the event. ? Cellular phone service (for emergencies only) will be available. ? It is the responsibility of each Troop/Pack attending to have completed the necessary Group Committee and Parental consent forms required to attend the Camp. ? All Scouters are responsible for all Youth present and all Youth are responsible to all Scouters. Please ensure your Leaders and Youth are aware of this. ? In event of an emergency or lost youth(s), A whistle will be blown 3 times and all attendees will meet at the fire pit, for a head count and further instructions. ? Emergency phone number for the camp (613) 229-2659, to be used by a parent or guardian to contact a youth/leader in the event of a family emergency only. It is not to be used by the parents to check on their youth(s). Support Staff Camp Coordinator: Jim Cossar 835-4074(c229-2659) jimcos@sympatico.ca Site Coordinator: First Aid Post: Greg Greer 443-1259 ggreer162@aol.com Registrar: Tyler Houghtby 835- 9556 Houghtbyt.@aol.com |