Where can I find the Program Guide?
When will online merit badge registration be available?
- Online registration should be available after the middle of May. Your should be receiving an email from "Camp T. Brady Saunders - Summer Camp" when it is up and running.
What Medical Form should we use?
- Only the new "Annual Health and Medical Record" is acceptable for summer camp.
- The from can be found on the "Forms" page of the website.
Can I attach School or Sport medical form to the Annual Health and Medical Record?
- No. In an effort to maintain standards of preparedness and fitness for participation, and to make sure that the medical professional conducting the examination knows the various outdoor adventures than can occur in Scouting, the BSA requires completion of Part B. Part B also includes the height/weight chart for high adventure situation where emergency medical care is not readily available. Click on this link for more answers concerning the Annual Health and Medical Record.
How do I request a camping facility at the Heart of Virginia Scout Reservation?
- All requests to camp at Cub World Adventure Camp, Camp S. Douglas Fleet or Camp T. Brady Saunders must be submitted on a "Request fo Use Form" found on the "Forms" page of the website. Complete the request and either fax or scan and email a copy to the camp office. All reservations are on a first come basis. Due to the increasing use of the camp; reservations will only be placed on the calendar once the appropriate "Request for Use Form" has been received.
How do I request a camp site at Albright Scout Reservation?
Why does the Program Guide recommend the scouts use a backpack rather than a footlocker?
- Since scouts don't usually carry their gear in a footlocker this is a teaching opportunity. It affords them the opportunity to learn how to pack for a week using their backpack. The packs can be tied upright to the end of the cots for easy access. Additionally, if the scouts carry their pack to the campsite it provides an opportunity for younger scouts the get the feel for hiking with a pack for a short distance. It also teaches them that they can live for a week with much less equipment and gear than they think they can. So in short it is an opportunity to teach the scouts a number of skills all at once in a controlled environment.
When are the final camp payments due?
- All payments are due by June 1, 2010. This will allow for a more efficient and faster check-in on Sunday afternoon when you arrive at camp.
Do all leaders pay the leader fee?
- YES All leaders pay the same leader fee. If two leaders are splitting the week then they would count at one leader. If they overlap for meals contact the business office to check the availability of extra meals and the fee.
Can parents or visitors eat with the troop?
- NO - Family style dining does not lend itself to having visitors. Food is prepared according to the number of tables to be served. Allowing for additional people would increase the number of tables to be served which the kitchen is not prepared to handle. Food is purchased based on the number of campers for the week. In an effort to hold down the cost of camp extra food is not purchased.
Can I get a refund after June 1?
- Adjustments can be made before June 1. After June 1 the program has been set and it is not feasible to grant refunds at that time. Encourage the boys to make the decision to come to camp and stay committed to having a great time this summer.
Can I register Trailblazers for merit badges?
- You cannot select merit badges for Trailblazers online, they will be selected the first day of camp once the group is divided into patrols. Trailblazers is a full day program in the merit badge registration system.
Why can't I enter all of my scouts or leaders?
- You can only enter the number of scouts or leaders that you have registered (paid for). If you need to add additional leaders that are splitting weeks contact the camp office via email with the number of additional leaders spaces that you need and your troop number. Additional scouts must be registered and the camp fee paid to have the number of registered scouts increased.
I can't register a scout for all five merit badge periods?
- The system will not allow you to register for periods that are filled by classes that require multiple periods. EXAMPLE: (E. Science is a two period class)
How do I know my merit badge selections have been entered into the system?
- In the column to the far right of each leader or scout name entered you will see a small red shopping cart. This indicates that the entry has not been entered into the system. To complete your entry go to the "Shopping Cart" tab and click on "Submit my Order". You have now completed your order for classes. If you forget to submit your order your data is still saved in the system but is not logged into the individual classes. You must go to the shopping cart and submit your order to complete the registration.
Does the camp use Blue Cards?
- We do not issues Blue Cards. Each troop will receive a printout at the end of the week that shows the completed and partial merit badges each scout has earned. If your troop wants to use blue cards you may certainly do so and transfer the infromation from the printout to the cards.
Does each scout need to have a merit badge book or will a worksheet be acceptable?
- The worksheet is not an acceptable substitute for the actual book, just like a math worksheet would not be a substitute for the math text book. According to the merit badge program each scout is to have a merit badge book. The book provides the information necessary to complete the worksheet and information about the topic. Scouts from different classes can share a book. Each scout in the class should have a book.
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