Troop 230 Summer Camp 2006
July 30 - August 5
Camp Whitsett, Kernville, California
Page Updated 4-23-06
Camp Web Site:
Camp
Whitsett
Location (map):
Kernville, CA
Camp WhitSett, BSA
Route 1, Box 105
Kernville, CA 93238 |
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Western Los Angeles Council:
Council office: 818-785-8700
Camping Dept: 818-933-0130 |
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Action: Merit Badge Sign Up
1. Print out this form [MB Schedule Form]
2. Mark the merit badges you want to take.
3. Turn the form into Mr. Ventura between April 24 and May 24.
Note: There is no priority given to early MB signups.
Your MB choices will be reviewed and I will fill out your
online registration with camp.
If there are any issues with your selections, I will let you know as
soon as possible.
4. If you have any merit badges with required prerequisites,
print this form [MB Prereq
Approval Form],
and get it to Mr. Ventura
by May 24.
( If you need more time to complete prereq then talk to Mr. Ventura)
Contacting Mr. Ventura
EMAIL:
PVentura4@aol.com (note: new email address)
Cell phone
713-410-4497.
WHEN:
Dates Sunday July 30 - Saturday August 5th - Session 6
Location: Camp Whitsett, Kernville, California
COST Information (Tentative*)
| Item |
Scout |
Adult |
| Camp Fees |
$345 |
$(0)** |
| Plane ticket |
$355 |
$355 |
| Bus/contingency |
$55* |
$55* |
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| Total |
$755 |
$410 |
Total for 1 Scout + 1
Adult $1165 (see payment schedule below)
* Assumption- 50 passengers traveling on bus Fewer passengers
will result
in higher cost per seat.
* Airline tickets have been reserved for 50 passengers at set price
$355.
** Adult camp fee will be paid by Troop. (Committee decision
2/2/2006)
PAYMENT
INFORMATION/ SCHEDULE
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1st Deposit $200
- Due February 6, 2006
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2nd Deposit $200 -
Due April 24, 2006
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3rd/Final Balance
($355/$10)- Due May 22, 2006
PAYMENTS: Make Checks
Payable to Troop 230, B.S.A or indicate you would like funds
taken from your Flag account.
Refund Policy: Deposits on plane tickets and
camp may be refunded as long as the Troop or other campers are not
negatively impacted.(i.e. someone else can substitute for you).
Plane tickets are refundable until issued in June. After June,
tickets have your name on it and can be used anytime within 1
year(with reschedule fee).
Whitsett Facts
| Weather |
June: Low/high 56 - 90 F
July: Low/high 62 - 97 F |
| Geography |
Lots of pine trees and rolling hills. |
| Activities |
Aquacade / Fun Fest, Gold Panning, "Hawk" throwing [tomahawk],
Horseback Rides, Knot Tournaments, Miniature Golf Tournaments,
Mountain Bike, Mountain Man village, Overnight Astronomy Hike,
Overnight Bike ride, Overnight Horse ride, Patch Trading -
Thursday Night [bring your patches], Pentathlon, Photography Hike,
Project C.O.P.E., River Rafting, Rock Climbing, Snorkeling,
Swimming, Trading Post, Triathlon, Water Polo, Water Volleyball,
Whitsett Challenge (for older Scouts and leaders) |
| Program |
40 merit badges |
| First Year Program |
Trail to 1st Class (any time, Scoutcraft) |
| High Adventure |
Mountain Man Program
Mountain Bikes
Project C.O.P.E. (over 14)
Rock Climbing
Whitewater rafting
Sentinel Peak Morning Hike |
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| Tents |
Tents on platforms |
| Cots |
Cots provided |
| Food |
All meals served cafeteria style in the dining hall |
| Showers |
Several shower facilities located throughout camp |
| Other |
Camp is relatively small which is great because everything is
accessible.
No pool, all aquatics take place in the lake. |
| Medical |
A fully equipped camp health lodge is provided. A doctor or
trained first aid person is available at al times. |
| Travel Logistics |
Air / Bus (1519 miles, 6 hours / 4 hours) |
KEY CAMP INFORMATION
Camp Map [pdf
20kb]
MERIT BADGE AND ADVANCEMENT CLASSES
SUMMER CAMP GUIDES AND
INFORMATION
IMPORTANT! Complete and return
required forms below to Mike Delaney
by Monday,
May 22, 2006 |
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For more information about summer camp 2006, contact
Paul Ventura
(713-410-4497) or Charles Messina
281-395-9922
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