Summer Camp Information

Troop 83 will be attending summer camp at Camp Barnhardt from July 15th until July 21st. Arrival to camp is scheduled for 3:00PM pm Sunday. Camp ends at 9:00AM on Saturday the 15th. Campers MUST have a completed medical form to be admitted to camp. Please review guidelines below.

Packing: Tents and cots are provided for campers at Camp Barnhardt. Scouts are required to wear Class A uniforms at various times during the week. Class B uniforms are worn at other times. Please pack 7 days worth of essentials like underwear and socks. Also, make sure your scout has an adequate supply of personal hygiene items. Do not bring personal electronics or cards to Camp Barnhardt, but reading materials and board games like chess are acceptable. Be sure that items are clearly marked with the scout's name.

Uniform: The scout uniform is a big contributor to the scouting spirit. Each scout is expected to arrive at camp in full summer dress uniform. This uniform will be worn at vespers, evening meals, check-in, and at the Camp Barnhardt campfires. At other times, a scout t-shirt and shorts are accptable. Shoes are required everywhere at all times except while at the pool. No open toed shoes will be permitted (sandals, flip-flops, etc.)

Family Night: On Wednesday, families of campers are invited to visit and tour the camp. Plan on arriving around 6:00PM. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic or covered dish supper to be eaten at Camp Barnhardt. After supper, family members are invited to attend a chapel ceremony and campfire. You can remain at the camp until 8:30.

Troop Leadership: All troops must be under the leadership of two adult leaders at all times. Leaders may rotate if necessary but there must be two leaders available to the troop 24 hours a day. Parents, committee menbers and other adults who accompany a unit to camp must meet all of the qualifications for leadership. Leaders must be 18 years of age or older to qualify as an adult, but one leader must be over 21.

Leaving Camp: Scouts can leave camp ONLY under the direction of an adult and ONLY after registering in the Camper's Sign-out Log located in Montgomery Lodge. Leaders must register at Montgomery Lodge and an updated list of troop leaders must be provided to camp staff. Two leaders must be present at all times.

Campfires: All units attend the opening campfire by reporting to the Montgomery Fire Circle at 9:00PM on the daily of arrival. The Wednesday night campfire will follow the flag retreat ceremony at 8:15PM. The Friday night closing campfire will recognize campers and leaders for their hard work all week in camp.

Mail Services: Mail is delivered into camp once a day and letters generally take 2-3 days to get to camp. A mailbox is located in front of Montgomery Lodge for outgoing mail. The address for Camp Barnhardt is:

Telephone: There is a pay telephone in Montgomery Lodge. A scout must be accompanied by an adult leader in order to use this phone. In an emergency, you can contact the camp director at (704) 422-3025.

Trading Post: The John Belk Trading Post is well stocked with most of the items your scout will need for camp, including snack foods and drinks. A supply of literature, batteries, t-shirts, caps, patches, scout equipment and supplies are available. Historically, scouts will spend an average of $40.00 during their week at camp.

Health and Medical Information: Located in front of the camp parking lot, a medical office and Health Lodge is staffed with persons trained to handle minor accidents and illnesses. Special arrangements have been made with physicians nearest to camp for treatment of most severe cases. If such treatment is required, the camper's parents will be notified by telephone and their desires concerning treatment will be respected. The camp will refuse admittance to any camper who does not have a completed medical form. All first aid administered anywhere in camp must be reported to the Camp Medical Officer and entered in the Camp First Aid Log. The Health Lodge is open 24 hours a day.

Medications: Scouts requiring medication should inform their scoutmaster prior to arrival at camp. Special arrangements will be made for camp staff to administer the medicine. Times for dispensing medications and times when the Health Lodge will be open will be posted. If the scout does not show up for his medication, the camp medic will notify the camp director and unit leader to have the individual come to the Health Lodge.

Insurance: In the event of an insurance claim, the parent's insurance is primary, the unit and/or Camp Barnhardt insurance is secondary. At check-in, all units will be asked to present their unit insurance number.

Medical Forms: The National Camp Standard M24 requires that a health history, revised within the past 12 months, and a physical examination, conducted within the past 36 months, are required of each youth camper and adult leader under 40 years old. A copy of the physical form must be attached to the health history. Use Class II forms for campers under 40 years old. Campers over 40 years old should fill out the Class 3 medical form.

Any person, youth or adult staying at Camp Barnhardt and arriving without a completed health and medical record will be sent to the nearest doctor to have an examination at his or her own expense. If an exam is not available, the camper will be sent home.

Rappelling: Camp Barnhardt has an execllent 30 ft. rappelling tower with a climbing wall and newly completed COPE course. Scouts can take the beginning or intermediate classes and certificates will be awarded for all who qualify. There will also be a class for adult leaders to earn an Instructors Rappelling Certificate, which is necessary for leaders who use the rappelling facilities when camp is not in session.