Homesickness is an issue every year at summer camp. Usually it affects first-year campers. It need not be a problem if you properly prepare your Scout, and you observe certain precautions yourself. Here are a few articles that discuss the issue: Continue reading “Homesickness shouldn’t spoil summer camp”
Getting ready for summer camp, part 3
In the first two parts of this series, we talked about the troop committee’s function in helping the troop and its scouts get ready for the annual trip to summer camp. Now it’s time to put it all together for the actual summer camp week. Continue reading “Getting ready for summer camp, part 3”
Getting ready for summer camp, part 2
In the first part of this topic, we talked about steps the troop committee can take to help the troop prepare for summer camp. Â Let’s continue with a few more things the committee needs to make sure happen prior to camp. Continue reading “Getting ready for summer camp, part 2”
Getting ready for summer camp, part 1
Summer camp is coming soon and your Scouts are getting registered, your troop meetings should be centered around preparations, and your Scoutmaster and assistants should be helping Scouts choose which merit badges they will work on while at camp. Â How does your troop committee help the troop get ready for camp? Continue reading “Getting ready for summer camp, part 1”