Sorry this is so long BUT there is a lot going on over the next 30 days. Please read carefully.

Tuesday June 21, 7:00-8:15 – we will hold our annual swim test at the Madeira Swim & Tennis Club, $3 for non-members. For 1^st year parents, passing the swim test will allow your son full access to the pool and lake, there are several levels of the swim test which translate into full or partial access at camp. The test is typically not difficult for most but if your son is unable to swim or is deathly afraid of the water there are opportunities at camp to get lessons. We do the swim test BEFORE going to camp to avoid having to wait in line with a hundred other campers to take the test. If your son is going to be out of town next week, please let me know and we may be able to arrange an alternate date OR I will ask that you get this done at the pool on your own. If your son is NOT going to summer camp but wants to come and have fun in the pool that would be great.

Sunday June 26, — Madeira Criterium, more information coming in a separate post.

Tuesday June 28, 7:00pm- 8:15pm – I will be holding a meeting for all 1^st year parents of boys going to Summer Camp 2016. This is an informational meeting to help provide you an understanding of what does/doesn’t happen at camp, what they/you can expect, timeline, activities, your support, etc., etc. Please plan to have at least one parent for each boy attend.

Sunday July 10 Noon –  Summer Camp begins, we will meet at the church at noon to load up the trailer and head out to camp. Boys should eat lunch BEFORE coming to the church. Their first meal in camp will be dinner time.

Friday July 15 5:30pm – We will be having our annual Family Dinner at Summer camp. This is open to ALL actively affiliated with Troop 209, regardless of whether your son is attending Summer Camp (Committee Members are welcome).  Attached is a form that must be returned by July 5^th so that our cooks can plan appropriately. No boys should be leaving with parents on Friday night AND please do not take home their gear.

Saturday July 16 10:00am/10:30am – We will be returning to the church around this time. Exact time is difficult to say as we are at the liberty of the camp staff checking us out in the morning.

Miscellaneous Summer Camp Forms – all applicable forms must be return to the troop meeting by the date indicated below

1. COPE, Climbing and Rappelling form – this must be completed and returned IF your son is taking COPE, Climbing OR plans to use the climbing/rappelling tower during open time. It is better to complete the form just in case he decides on Thursday to go climbing. Without a form, he will not be able to participate. Form due by July 5^th.
2. Special Diet Request form– this must be completed and returned IF your son has a special medical diet (allergies to certain foods are the most common).  Please read the form as this does not apply to picky eaters only true dietary concerns. Form due by June 28^th.
3. Early Release form – if for some uncontrollable reason, your son MUST leave camp for an event, the attached form needs to be completed and returned. Our preference is that no boy must leave camp. Please set expectations with employers and coaches now to avoid any surprises. I would like these back by July 5^th so that these can be in the camp office and thus remove additional burden on me during camp. Form due by July 5^th.