posted Jan 20, 2014, 8:07 PM by Pack 345
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updated Feb 15, 2014, 4:17 AM
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Want to know how much fun summer camp is, just ask one of our scouts, or parents, who attended last year. The Pack has reserved camp sites for 2014 summer resident camp at Camp Munhacke and D-bar-A. Cub Scout Summer Resident Camp at Camp Munhacke (Dens 1 and 8 and Next Years Tigers).Cub Scout camp is for all scouts entering 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade next
fall. The camp dates are July 24-26 (Session 5, Thu-Sat). Camp takes place at Camp Munhacke, 120 acres of land north of Chelsea in
the Pinckney Recreation Area. It is on the shores of Bruin Lake. Tents, cots, all your meals and all activities are included. Activities include: swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking, BB-guns,
archery, bonfires, woodworking, ultimate Frisbee, and many other
activities. Additional information about camp can be found on the Michigan
Crossroads Council site - click here. Fees:- Youth Fee - when paid in full by May 1st = $130
- Youth Regular Fee – after May 1st = $145
- Adult Fee = $100
- Adult BSA application fee = $16
Webelo Adventure
Camp at D-bar-A (Dens 5 and 10).Webelos Adventure
Camp, for scouts entering the 4th and 5th grades will be at D-Bar-A. Camp is 4 Day - 3 Night. Dates are June 18-21 (Session 1, Wed-Sat). D-bar-A is located in Metamora, MI. Lodging will be in cabins and all meals are included. Those who wish to bring a tent for the true camping experience are welcome to do so. Information can be found on the Council website - click here. Fees:- Youth Fee - when paid in full by May 1st = $160
- Youth Regular Fee – after May 1st = $175
- Adult Fee = $85
- Adult BSA application fee = $16
Payments and DetailsIf interested in attending camp, please add your name to the sign up
sheet at a Pack Meeting or contact your committee chair. - The deposit ($50 payable to Pack 345) and confirmation (names of youth and adults attending) will be required at the
Jan 28 Pack Meeting.
- Final payment must be made at the April
29 Pack meeting in order to get the lower rate.
- The $50 deposit is not refundable, but is transferable to another scout up to the May 1.
- After May 1, the deposit is not transferable.
FormsYouth are required to submit:- BSA Annual Health Form A&B (for youth and adults)
 Fill this out, attach a copy of your health insurance card and bring it to camp.
Adults attending camp will be required to complete and/or submit the following items: - Youth Protection Training (YPT)
It
is a 20 minute online course. Very easy and very good. It is now required for all adults attending camp. Even if you are only attending for part of a day. For
details on YPT -- http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx For
instructions on taking the course -- http://www.scouting.org/training/adult.aspx
At the end of the course, print out the certificate of completion and attach it to your Adult application. This is due when you submit your final payment on April 29. Note: Current Leaders whose YPT is up-to-date do not have complete the training. YPT must be renewed every 2 years.
- Adult Application
 Adults, If you are not registered
with BSA, you will need to fill out an Adult application (524-501.pdf).
You must fill out page 4
and 5 completely. This includes the signature page and all of the right hand column
(background, addresses and references) on the app page. Return it, along with proof that you have taken Youth Protection
Training (see above), and a registration fee of $16.00 (payable to Pack 345). Return these items with your final camp payment
(payable to Pack 345) at the April Pack Meeting. Note: Current registered Leaders do not have complete the application.
Some notes regarding the application:
We are a Pack Our unit # is: 3345 Expire date can be 12/31/14. You can leave the unit position and position title fields (at bottom) blank. Make sure that you sign both pages 4 and 5. This form must be signed by the Pack Charter Organization rep. So you can not bring it to camp. It must be submitted with proof of YPT at the time of your camp payment.
- BSA Annual Health Form A&B (for youth and adults)
 Fill this out, attach a copy of your health insurance card and bring it to camp.
- MI Registry Clearance Form DHS 1929
 This
form must be completed and submitted (along with a copy of a picture ID) to the
Michigan Department of Human Services office. They will process the request and
send the clearance letter back to you. You will then need to make a copy of the
letter and bring that copy with you to camp. You must fill the form out for all
adults who will be attending with your scout. If you are not sure yet which
parent is going, or you are sharing the duties, fill out a form out for each of
you.
Some
instructions for the form.
- Fill
in Section 1 with your information.
- Fill
in section 2 with your information and check the box labeled ‘Individual’ (you
are requesting this clearance for yourself).
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In
section 2, name of employer…, Name of CPS… and Title fields can be left blank.
- Fill
in page 2 with the address you want the clearance letter(s) mailed to. Note: Individual
requests will only be mailed to the address on the picture ID provided.
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Attach
a copy of your picture ID to the form.
- Mail
the form to the DHS office.
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When
you receive the letter back from DHS, make a copy of the letter keeping the
original at home.
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Bring
copy with you to camp for each adult.
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(This
is a 10 day process for them to turn around the request so do not wait.)
Send
the completed form to: Kim Graza Organizational Support Manager, BCAL 7109 W. Saginaw Hwy Lansing, MI. 48917
You
can also drop the form off at the Livingston DHS office (2300 E. Grand River, Ste. 1, Howell, MI 48843, 517-548-0200, FAX: 517-548-0298). With a copy of your
picture ID attached. They will mail the clearance letter
back to you.
More information regarding specific details of each camp will be distributed as the summer approaches. |
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