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FAQ - Pico Blanco Summer Camp
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Troop 90 attends Summer Resident Camp at Pico Blanco Scout Reservation during the first week in August. For the year 2008, camp week will begin Sunday, July 27, 2008 and ends on Saturday, August 2, 2008. As in past years, Troop 90 has again reserved Campsite #3 (named "Cayuse").
Be sure to make your reservation no later than Memorial Day to take
advantage of the early-pay discount!!! This fact sheet provides general data relating camp, and provides a guide for
the gear each Scout needs pack for that week.
Read this carefully. Be sure
to bring all the equipment you need, and leave at home all the "stuff"
that should not come to camp.
Parents must complete and submit a full
health history and physical exam (Form #4414).
This form must be signed by a licensed physician.
Each Scout must also have a Parental Consent form signed by his parents
or legal guardian. No Scout is
allowed to stay in camp without these forms.
Option: Hike in One
Scouts wanting more of a challenge have the option to hike into Camp Pico Blanco a day early... be warned, however, that this path includes hiking on two days (Saturday & Sunday) but the journey is planned so that Scouts will arrive on time in Pico Blanco, before noon on Day One.
Arrive at Camp - Day One
Scouts arrive at 11:00 a.m. on
Sunday. Plan to car pool with your tent-mate. Troop 90 will camp at Camp Site #3, "Cayuse".
Scouts will set up camp as soon as they arrive.
Scouts will arrange tents by Patrol.
When the last tent is set, the Troop takes a guided group tour of camp,
including a medical exam and swim test. Do
NOT plan to arrive later than 12 noon as late arriving Scouts will delay
the check-in process. Be sure to bring a sack lunch to eat at camp. The first camp meal is dinner! After
dinner we will attend a group campfire program for Scouts and adults.
"Lights Out" is at 10 p.m. every night at camp.
Daily Camp Routine - Monday & Tuesday (...but not Wednesday) and Thursday & Friday
All Scouts are invited to join the
optional Polar Bear swim at 6:30 each morning.
Participate in 3 Polar Bear Swims and get a patch... do all 5 and get a
special award! Breakfast is at 7:30
a.m. Each morning is divided into 3
separate merit badge sessions before lunch.
The 4th merit badge session begins after
lunch. "Open
program" time runs from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. during which Scouts can choose
free play such as archery, rifle shooting, boating and swimming, or can choose
to work on additional merit badges which are offered during this period.
Scouts return to their campsite by 5:00
p.m. Dinner is at 6:00 p.m.
followed by a variety of Troop or camp-wide events depending during the week.
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Special Sessions - Wednesday only
At mid-week, for the first time ever, Scouts will be provided an opportunity to participate in out-of-camp activities and merit badge opportunities. These include kayaking, golf and other single event choices.
Departure - Saturday Morning
Scouts will be ready to be picked up shortly after breakfast on Saturday. Parents can avoid the one-lane traffic by planning to car pool. Scouts will be located in Camp Site #3, "Cayuse". Scouts will not be dismissed until all Troop gear is stowed, and the closing circle is held. Scouts will likely be ready to leave by 9:30 a.m. Please plan to arrive at camp for pick-up NO LATER than 10:00 a.m.
Special Events
Scouts have the option to participate in short overnight
hikes and to "sleep under the stars" at a remote camp site during the
week.
The overnight events are optional, meaning Troop 90 leaders will also
stay at camp for those who don't want to sleep "under the stars".
Scouts who choose to participate will need suitable hiking gear,
including a warm sleeping bag and sturdy backpack.
Uniforms
The Class A uniform is the standard dress.
It is required at breakfast, at each evening meal, and at each group
campfire events. At their option
Scouts may choose to wear Class B or Class C uniforms during the day. Click
to view Class A, B and C Uniforms,
Summer Camp Gear
Click here to see "The Packing List".
Mail Delivery at Camp
Parents - mail from home is great... some
parents even send packaged treats! Your
Scout's address is c/o Troop 90, Campsite 3, Pico Blanco, Palo Colorado Canyon
Road, Carmel, CA 93923.
Trading Post
The Camp Trading Post is open each evening
and offers supplies, handi-craft, books, snacks, candy and drinks.