Seven Mountains Scout Camp 227 Sand Mountain Rd.- Spring Mills, PA 16875

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1 Seven Mountains Scout Camp 227 Sand Mountain Rd.- Spring Mills, PA 16875

2 It s time to start thinking about summer camp, and we can t wait to see you at Seven Mountains Scout Camp this summer! Summer Camp is one of the best parts of the Scouting year. You and your Family are invited to join us for Day Camp, Family Camp or Webelos Resident Camp. Or maybe you love camp so much that you want to join us for all three! More details on each of these programs is included in this booklet, so I hope you ll read through it and talk with your Family about making Seven Mountains a part of your Summer Plans.

3 Camp is... With Family Scouting for Cub Scout age youth starting in the Fall of 2018, Summer Camp is a great opportunity to start your Scouting experience. Each program is designed with age appropriate activities, and the camp facilities are designed to accommodate all campers....for Families!!

4 Sign up for Day camp and be a part of up to 5 days of Fun and Adventure! Day camp is a day-only program where youth travel to program areas, like Boating, Nature, and Archery to build, discover, learn, and more. Sign Up For as Many Days as you Like! Online or By Mail

5 Sign Up For as Many Nights as you Like!

6 July Work towards your Aquanaut and Earth Rocks Pins, Webelos Shooting Sports Award, and More! Come With Your Pack or On Your Own

7 The Spring Nuts and Popcorn Sale is offered to individual Scouts as a way to help offset the costs of camp. This is a great way for a Scout to Earn Their Way to camp. The Sale Starts Now. Your order form is in this booklet. All orders and payments must be received in the Juniata Valley Council Office by April 9th. Pick up will be on April 27th. The Juniata Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America is committed to making our outdoor program available to every youth regardless of financial ability. Scouts needing financial assistance to participate in Summer Camping Programs are encouraged to apply. To apply submit the enclosed campership form to the Juniata Valley Council by May 1st. The Summer Food Assistance Program offers additional assistance to Scouts who qualify. This form is available from the JVC office, and is a part of the Campership application process.

8 How to Register Check with your Cubmaster or Den Leader about which week your Pack or Den is attending. If registering with your Pack/Den -Submit to JVC Campership Forms, Special Dietary Needs Forms, Medical Forms -Submit to Pack Which program you will be a ending and Informa on on which Day/Nights for Family Camp If registering as an Individual -Registering by Mail - Submit to JVC Registra on Form, Campership Forms, Special Dietary Needs -Bring completed Medical Form to Camp -Registering Online: JVCBSA.ORG SEVENMOUNTAINSSCOUTCAMP.ORG -Visit our page-> Click the Summer Camp Registra on Link on the homepage - > Select Cub Scouts -> Select Your Program -Submit to JVC Campership Forms, Special Dietary Needs -Bring completed Medical Form to Camp Mailing Address Juniata Valley Council, BSA 9 Taylor Dr. Reedsville,PA Important Forms Special Dietary Needs (included in this booklet)- Due to JVC May 1st, 2018 Medical Form (available on JVCBSA.ORG) Due at Camp Check-In Campership Form (included in this booklet)- Due to JVC May 1st, Summer Food Service Program Form (available from JVC) is a part of the campership process and must be submi ed with the Campership Form Registra on Form (included in this booklet) Spring Fundraiser (included in this booklet)- Due to JVC April 9th Addi onal Copies of all forms can be downloaded at JVCBSA.ORG under Summer Camp Forms Need Help? Give us a call at

9 For the Day Day Pack Water Bottle Rain Gear Sunscreen Closed Toed Shoes (Sandals are not acceptable footwear) Swimwear & Towel Plastic bag for wet swimwear Hat Change of Clothes (and socks) Additional Items For Overnights Jacket Sleeping Bag Pillow Flash Light Toiletries (shower shoes are recommended) Sleepwear Clothing for the week (and spares) Optional Items Fishing Pole Campsite Activities The camp trading post will be available for snacks, souvenirs, camp items and more. Items such as phones, mp3 players, and other expensive items are not recommended. The Juniata Valley Council is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Seven Mountains has a fully func onal shower house available to all campers. Flip Flops or water shoes are recommended for use in the shower house only, not for walking to the shower house.

10 What if my Scout is allergic to certain foods? All food allergies should be reported to the Juniata Valley Council by completing the Special Dietary Needs Form prior to camp. Our Dining Hall Staff work to make sure every Scouts needs are met. Can I send Food or snacks with my Scout? You may send a snack along with your Scout. Please remember that Camp does have animals and critters that love a free snack, so be sure to limit snacks and provide safe storage. Do I have to attend with my Scout? While we prefer that Scouts are accompanied to camp, we understand that this is not always possible. BSA policy requires that Tigers (entering 1st grade in the fall) be accompanied by an adult. Other Scouts can be led by an adult from their Pack. If no one else from your pack is attending please notify the Council Office and we can pair you up with another group. What Time Does Camp Start/End? Day Camp check in starts at 8:00. Program starts at 8:45 and ends at 4:15 each day. Family Camp check in starts at 4:30pm and ends with breakfast each day. Webelos Resident Camp check in starts at 1pm on July 22 th. Program ends at 5pm on the 26 th. Transportation Bussing is available for Day Camp only. A list of stops is on the registration form. Buses leave between 7:00 8:00am and return between 4:15 and 4:45 depending on the stop. A bus stop schedule will be available closer to the start of camp. Final bus stop locations are contingent on registration. Can my Scouts younger siblings attend? If accompanied by a parent, younger siblings who are not registered Scouts may attend for the Second Scout Discounted rate. What if my child has to take medications? We have an on site health officer who will store the child s medication.

11 First Aid Our on site health officer is certified in First Aid and CPR. Each of our programs areas is equipped with a First Aid kit and a method for contacting additional support within camp. Which medical form do I need? For Day Camp and Family Camp you will need Parts A and B of the BSA Medical Form. For Webelos Camp you will need Parts A, B, and C. Emergency contacts In Case of an emergency the camp office can be reached at Camp Open House April 7th, 2018 Join us from 12-4, star ng at the Dining Hall to learn more about Summer Camp Program, take a tour around Camp, and have a li le fun. For more information or to pre-register contact the Juniata Valley Council, BSA. Visit our webpage: sevenmountainsscoutcamp.org Like us on This year we will be using Facebook to share important informa on throughout the spring. Like us today to be no fied when we post something new. Give us a Call The staff at the Council Office can help you with forms, registra on ques- ons, and more. SEND Chuck an charles.apgar@scou ng.org As Camp Director, Chuck is here to help you get your Scouts to camp.

12 9 Taylor Dr. Reedsville, PA Or Current Resident NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 85 LEWISTOWN PA