Summer Camp
Camp Durant
Boy Scout Troop 9
1-7 July 2001

Description

Summer camp will be a week at the Occoneechee Councilís Camp Durant near Carthage, NC. Program includes merit badge classes in the aquatics, ecology, conservation, handicrafts, scoutcraft, shooting sports, and health groups, as well as basic scouting work in Tenderfoot through First Class. Camping is done in platform mounted wall tents. Food is provided in the camp dining hall. The camp fee is $135 for the week with the troop.

Registration

A $50 registration fee is due by 1 March. The remaining $85 of the registration fee is due by 1 May.  Some classes have a $10 to $20 materials fee; e.g., basketry, leatherwork, photography, etc.

Medical Form

A scout medical form is needed with parentís section current within twelve months and physicianís section current within thirty-six months. Please turn in the form with the 1 May fee. Please keep the original and submit a copy.

Parents at Camp

We will have three adults in camp all week from Sunday evening through Saturday morning. Parents are welcome to come and help out anytime during the week. Wednesday and Friday evenings have campfires as entertainment for the whole camp and visitors. Let the Scoutmaster know when parents may be coming so that we can coordinate our efforts.

Travel Schedule and Transportation

Departure to camp will be Sunday at 12 noon from the University Mall parking lot next to Carolina Central Bank. Departure for home will be Saturday morning between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. Check with 967-8963, for actual departure time and estimated return time. Return will be to the Chapel of the Cross.

Take US15 then NC 24 through Carthage. From 1.3 miles west of the courthouse in Carthage turn left onto Bethlehem Church Road, SR1261 with a sign for the Scout camp. Go 7.2 miles to stop sign crossing with SR1210 and begin to watch for Camp Durant 1.4 miles on left.

Personal Equipment

Contact at Camp

The scoutmaster will have his cell phone, 919-593-0290. However, cell phone coverage is spotty, so leave a message if there is no answer. The voice mail will be checked daily. For emergencies, use the camp contact number below.

Mailing Address and Camp Telephone Number

'Scout', Troop 9
Occoneechee Scout Reservation
4637 Old Carthage Road
Carthage, NC 28327
910 / 948-2382