Marin Sierra Summer Camp-2010!

What are the 2010 DATES for Camp Marin Sierra?

Sunday July 11, 2010, to Saturday July 17, 2010

What are the 2010 camp FEES for Marin Sierra?

Fee Structure:	Scouts:	New Scouts or Bridged Webelos:	Adult Leaders:
Early Bird: (April 1)*	$280	$280	$100
Regular (by June 1)	$300	$280	$110
Late (by June 25)	$320	$300	$120
On Arrival:	$340	$320	$130

* Scouts and leaders paying by April 1 each receive a free camp T-shirt. (Pls indicate size: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL.

All dates are for payment from the Troop to the camp. The Troop must receive your payment about a week before these dates in order to send a group payment.

Make out checks to "Troop 11" and send or deliver to our treasurer, J. Jacobs, 75 Nova Dr., P, 94610.

How much room will T11 have? We expect to have approximately 25 scout spots.

What is Camp Marin Sierra like? Check out the pictures from past trips (see link at left under "Past Summer Trips".

What is the ADVANCEMENT program at Camp Marin Sierra?

Merit Badges: Camp MS offered 45 different merit badges in 2009. The selection is likely to be very similar in 2010. See the list at right for details.

Marin Sierra Merit Badge List 2009
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TTFC: "Trail to First Class". Camp MS offers a comprehensive coverage of the various scout skill requirements from Tenderfoot to First Class. The schedule is shown at right. One suggestion is that scouts and parents plan for the week by: (i) printing out this schedule, (ii) crossing out the requirements that the scout already has completed and then (iii) circling the requirements to be obtained at camp (AND especially noting the days and times those particular topics are being offered at TTFC).

TTFC Schedule pdf

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A scout can do both TTFC and merit badges at camp, as time permits.

What FORMS do we need to fill out for camp?

BSA Medical Form	The new BSA medical form is for both youth and adults. Going to scout camp requires a doctor's medical exam and signature within the previous 12 months. Download the medical form and have your doctor fill out and sign. REQUIRED!
Parent/Guardian Activity Release Form	Use this form to authorize, or withold authorization for, special activities (archery, rifle range, shotgun, etc.). (Note: Requires BOTH parents to sign).
T11 Camper Questionaire and Behavior Agreement	Two page to be filled out, signed and returned to T11. Topics: (i) tent partner preferences, (ii) scout behavior agreement, (iii) carpool availability, (iv) alternative contact information.
Special Dietary Needs Form	(OPTIONAL) Use this form to notify the Camp and the Troop of any special dietary needs. (due 2 weeks before camp starts).
Forms Packet	Forms Packet: All of the above forms in one PDF file, so you can print them all out at once. (9 pages)

What other INFORMATION is available about Camp?

Map of Camp Marin Sierra	Directions to Camp Marin Sierra
Information for Families A one page letter from Camp Marin Sierra with some key information for families (including mailing address).	Packing List / Checklist what to pack and what to prepare for camp.
Schedule for the Week	Marin Sierra FAQ Frequently Asked Questions (and answers); from the Marin Council website.
Info Packet all of this section's info pages combined into one PDF so you can print them all out at once.

Scoutmaster Checklist pdf

- reminder list of Troop gear, paperwork and miscellaneous things for SM/ ASM adult leader(s) to bring to Camp Marin Sierra for the Troop. (updated 7/21/09)

Are you ready? Camp Marin Sierra is going to be a another fantastic time for both scouts and the lucky parents who get to go along.

We need scouts.
We need chaperones.
We need drivers.
We need YOU.

It’s a great experience for scouts of all ranks and it’s not too shabby for their parents. Camp Marin Sierra is 320 acres nestled in the Tahoe National Forest at an elevation of 5,300 feet. The 13-acre Chubb Lake provides the camp with a wide variety of aquatic activities, including sailing, kayaking, canoing, rowing, swimming, and snorkeling. Chubb Lake is one of the warmest lakes in the Sierras. Large granite hills provide fantastic views and exciting climbing and rappelling opportunities.

The camp has thirteen centrally-located campsites with tents on platforms, new vault toilet facilities, running water, and shared shower facilities. No campsite is far away. Many campsites and most program areas are situated along the lake’s shore line. Program areas, like Trail to First Class, Shooting Sports, and Project COPE, offer excitement for Scouts of all ages.

Adults have fun, too, learning new skills in an offering of BSA basic trainings and auxiliary trainings. From Youth Protection and New Leader Essentials, to Safe Swim Defense and Leave No Trace and everything in between, Marin Sierra offers fun and useful trainings.

Camp Marin Sierra offers camp programs for Scouts and adult leaders:

1) The Trail to First Class Program ("TTFC")

Young Scouts can work on Tenderfoot, Second-Class and First-Class requirements.

2)The Merit Badge Program

Scouts have the opportunity to work toward a wide variety of over 40 merit badges. This is focused towards 2nd and 3rd Year campers but open to all levels of Scouts.

3) Older Scout Programs

Includes COPE, The Trail to Eagle merit badges, Rock Climbing, and BSA Lifeguard.

What is COPE? (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience). Project COPE is a BSA program designed to develop self-confidence and teamwork skills in adults and older Scouts by using teams. The COPE program strengthens the patrol and troop by challenging youth and adults to problem solve, work together, build team-esteem, and empower themselves and others. During project COPE, individuals are encouraged to make positive choices based on emotional and physical safety, personal limitations and boundaries, and readiness to try new things. An important aspect in the COPE philosophy is to empower one’s self by choosing how and in what challenges one will participate. The COPE challenges include games, trust building activities, low elements and high elements. Project COPE is 90% mental and 10% physical.

4) Campwide Activities

Assemblies, campwide games, and other activities for all in camp.

5) Adult Leader Training Opportunities

Here are some of the possible trainings in which adult leaders can participate: Climb on Safely, Safety Afloat, Safe Swim Defense, Leave No Trace, Youth Protection, First Aid and CPR, New Leader Essentials and Fast Start.

REMINDERS:

Space is limited so families should sign up early both to secure a spot and to take advantage of the cheaper registration fees.

Parents, please consider spending at least a few days at camp or driving to or from. Even if you are not sure, let us know if you might be able to drive or attend some or all of the week.

Questions? Give us a shout. When you’re ready send in a check to our T11 treasurer. Remember, if you snooze, you might lose a spot, last year we were completely full.