by June 30th. The attached Medical Form must be used for all Day Camp participants.

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1 Dear Parents of Bullowa Campers, the summer of adventure is upon us. Here is all you will need to receive your passport to the fun. Thank you for registering your child to attend day camp at Camp Bullowa s Airport. We wanted to tell you a few things about our program. We have also enclosed your child's forms needed to attend camp. PROGRAM NEWS: The theme for camp this summer is Passport To Adventure. Your Scout will travel the great outdoors and experience many adventures. They will also make some handicraft items, shoot arrows, play games, go on nature hikes, shoot BB guns, take a dip in our lake, travel in the boats, and climb a rock wall. You will also have the chance to work on scout skills and advancement. ALL scouts will need to bring a lunch which we will keep cold in the Canteen. Additionally we have added some fun theme days. The schedule is below. REQUIRED CAMP FORMS: The following forms must be completed and before the first day your camper arrives at camp. (If your camper cannot attend for any reason, please contact the Camp Director) BBQ Reservation Form Annual Health and Medical Record Standing orders for medication (REQUIRED IF NEEDED) Camper Dismissal Form Transportation Form (bus and drop offs). CAMP HOURS: The camp program day is from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM with opening ceremony at 8:45 AM. You may drop your child off at the camp which is located as you drive in no earlier than 8:15 AM unless your child is on the early drop off list. Please do not be late for the afternoon pick-up at 3:30PM, If you are signed up for the EARLY DROP OFF and LATE PICK UP option, you may drop your child off as no earlier than 7:30 AM and pick them up no later than 5:00 PM. This option is an addition $75. ABSENCES/LATE ARRIVALS/EARLY PICK UP FROM CAMP: If your child will be absent or late to camp for any reason please let us know by a phone call or . For early pick up please provide a note, signed by the parent or guardian which should be given at the Administration Building on the day of early dismissal. The note must state the time of pick up, the reason, and the person picking up. This person must be over the age of 18 and for safety of all campers MUST be on the approved dismal form. The person picking up the child for early dismissal must report to the Bullowa main office. EVERYONE PICKING UP MUST HAVE PHOTO ID.CAMPERS WILL NOT BE DISMISSED UNTIL THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN CHECKS IN WITH THE STAFF. WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP: You should dress your child in proper traveling attire for the weather. Generally, shorts, t-shirt and hat are appropriate. Socks and sneakers are required. No open toe shoes, sandals or flip flops are not to be worn in Scout camp although they can be brought in their bag for waterfront. Rain gear should be brought if necessary. Your explorer should bring Sun Block, Bug Spray (No Aerosol cans), Bathing Suit, Towel, Water Bottles, Bag Lunch and money for the trading post. Pack everything in a daypack or small book bag they can carry with them. No electronics such as cell phones, games, etc. No soda or glass bottles. Please! Write their name on everything! CAMP REFUND POLICY: Please call the Council Service Center for the refund policy MEDICAL FORMS AND SAFETY: We are a safety first camp All medical forms MUST be on site for all campers. Medical forms do not need to be filled out by physicians unless the child has medications that must be administered by the camp medical officer this must be checked in by the medical officer upon arrival at camp. Medical forms MUST be filled out in their entirety and be ed to campbullowamedicals2018@gmail.com by June 30th. The attached Medical Form must be used for all Camp participants. WRIST BANDS: Everyone, including scouts, staff, and visitors will be provided with a wrist band the first day of camp or upon entering. This wristband is to be worn all week for camp. Please try to not take it off during the week. WATER SAFETY: On the first day of camp all campers will be swim tested by our Aquatics staff to identify their swimming ability and assign them to a safe swimming area. All campers will swim daily once or twice a day. FAMILY BBQ - EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT: Every Thursday night we welcome families to join the fun. We have activities, a barbecue and campfire. The camp program day will end on Thursday at 3:30 PM. The explorers will have extra time at camp with activities before you arrive at 5:30. Please remember that if your child stays for the barbecue and campfire, they need to be under your supervision when you arrive. The barbeque is free for all campers. There is an added cost for additional members of your family who attend. We encourage you to come as a family to see your child s songs and skits and enjoy our camp scene. TRADING POST/SOUVENIR SHOP: Our campers will also have the chance to visit our Camp Trading Post. They will have the chance to buy an item from our Souvenirr shop. Every day we offer candy and other scout items. This will be offered every day after lunch and on our BBQ nights. The candy is limited to one piece per child and costs $1. The other items vary in prices. Your child is responsible for their own money. CAMP T-SHIRTS: All explorers will receive one shirt with camp registration. This shirt will be given out on the first day of camp, based on the size you requested at registration. Shirts should be worn on Thursday of camp. If you desire extra shirts, you will be able to order them on-line through the council web site. CAMP PHONE FOR EMERGENCIES: Camp Office phone is answered during Camp hours. For emergencies, please call the CAMP DIRECTOR at CAMP LEADERSHIP: Please call or us any time with questions or concerns you may have. We are looking forward to sharing the fun of Cub Scout Camp with your child this summer. See you at camp! Deb Stewart & Jessika Carbone Program Director: jcarbone989@gmail.com Camp Director: drmstewart@optonline.net

2 Cub / Boy Scout BBQ Form Join us for a BBQ, Campfire, and FUN! The activities for the night will include dinner, dessert, skits, songs, and a campfire! Who: Scouts, Parents, Siblings and Guests When: Thursday Night Cost: Campers are FREE $10.00 per adult 5.00 Per child 5 and under FREE Campers who are joining us for the BBQ will stay at camp for additional camp activities and will be released to parents/guardians at 5:30 when you arrive. Campers who are not staying for the BBQ will be dismissed at the normal time. What s for Dinner? (Dinner is subject to change) Hot Dogs & Hamburgers Side dishes Chips Drinks Dessert Please fill out the attached form and return it with payment by the first day of camp. Name of Camper: Week Attending Camp: No, sorry we cannot attend the Thursday evening BBQ Yes, we will be attending the Thursday evening BBQ camper(s) Number of Adults Number of Children per person = per person = $ Number of Children under 5 FREE Total Attending Total Cost = $

3 Hudson Valley Council Boy Scouts of America CUB SCOUTS/ BOY SCOUTS CAMPER DISMISSAL PROCEDURE Please read this form carefully and return prior to camp. In accordance with the BSA standards and New York Department of Health guidelines, the camp staff has developed the following procedure for dismissing the campers at the end of the day. This procedure was designed to ensure the safety of your child. At the bottom of this page you will be asked to list all the people, including yourself that have permission to pick up your child from Camp. If someone shows up at camp to pick up your child and are not on the list they will not be released until the proper person is called and gives permission. If someone is not on the list and will be picking up your child you may send in a signed note the day of the pickup. Please realize that we are doing this for your child s safety and the safety of all campers. Please wait until the Dens are officially dismissed. There will be a closing ceremony every day. If your child is getting picked up please STOP at the stop sign and we will come over to the car to dismiss your child to you. Your name will be checked against the approved list. A picture ID, of the adult picking up your child, will be asked for. Please bring an ID with you. Please do not pull into the parking lot or exit your car to assure safety of everyone. If your child rides the bus they will be put on the bus at this time.thank YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND COMPLIANCE CAMPER DISMISSAL FORM Camper Full Name (Please Print): Parent/Guardian Name (Please Print): Phone: (Home): (Business): The following individuals are authorized to pick my child up from the Cub Scout Camp Premises. Name Phone Relationship to Camper Name Phone Relationship to Camper Name Phone Relationship to Camper Name Phone Relationship to Camper

4 Hudson Valley Council Boy Scouts of America CUB SCOUTS/ BOY SCOUTS Transportation At Camp Bullowa we offer bussing to and from camp as well as early drop off and pick up. These options are both an additional $75. Please fill out this form and check off the correct boxes. Camper s Name Parent/Guardian Name Cell Phone: Work Phone: I will be dropping off and picking up my child at regular time I will be dropping off and picking up my child at early or late pickup times (Please write the times below) AM PM I will be using the bus as transportation for my child Stop I will be using to drop off and pick up my child

5 July/August Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Week Superhero Hawaiian/Travel Week Crazy Hat/Hair Sports Week Tie Dye Camo Week Heritage 2 3 Country Week Pajama 9 10 Pack and Troop Pride 11 Below are short discerptions of each theme day.

6 Superhero - Wear or dress like your favorite superhero. Hawaiian or Where have you traveled- Dress in a Hawaiian shirt or show off where you have traveled by wearing a shirt from that location. Crazy Hat/Hair - Show off your craziest hat or hair Sports - Wear something to show off your favorite sport teams Tie Dye - Wear your favorite tie dye shirt and bring in something white to dye. (Please write your name on your item) We will also have white shirts to purchase at the trading post. Camo - Blend in with your favorite Camo wear Heritage - Wear something to show where your family is from Country - YEEEHAW! Pajama - Enjoy the extra time in your pajamas. Pack and Troop Pride - Wear your class B s

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