Troop 53
Summer Camp Information
2002 Fall Camporee — hosted by Troop 53!
FAQ
| Q: | What are the dates of camp this year? |
| A: | See either this or this. |
| Q: | How do I get to Camp Joy? |
| A: | See the map. |
| Q: | What does my son need to take? |
| A: | See the checklist of equipment to bring to camp. |
| Q: | How much money should my son take to camp? |
| A: | This is really a family issue between you and your son. But, when figuring how much he needs (not wants), don't forget to budget for program materials that may be needed. See the Merit Badge & Program Schedule for costs associated with certain programs. There is a Trading Post at Camp Joy where it is possible to "blow" $20.00 before you even realize what you've bought or where the money went.
Invariably, every year there are 2-3 Scouts who spend everything in their pocket (sometimes as much as $50!) by Monday morning of camp. They spend the rest of the week either begging off other Scouts or adults, or complaining that they don't have any money. The 9th Point of the Scout Law, "A Scout is Thrifty", is especially important at Summer Camp. You should counsel your son before camp on the importance of budgeting whatever amount of money you decide to give him; maybe even work with him on a written budget. Please stress the difference between "needs" and "wants". A Scout needs to buy program materials. A Scout wants to buy GobstoppersTM. But since you asked, I personally believe that a Scout should be able to survive on about $25-30 of "discretionary funds", or "wants"-money if you will, plus money for program materials. This gives him about $5-6/day to use as he and his budget see fit. |