Camp Manatoc 2007

The week started out smoothly with the troop getting through check-in quickly and setting up camp in a timely manner. After enjoying our first camp dinner for the week, we lowered the flag and marched in retreat. Once the opening campfire was finished, the troop filled out numerous merit badge cards to prepare for the week ahead. The week went fast as merit badges took up most of our time. The weather was good except for Tuesday, the day of the camp-wide games. The theme for the week was Movie Magic. All the games were supposed to be centered around movies. However, due to the rain, everyone went to the dining hall where the patrols from all the troops did skits. The patrol skit that the camp staff liked the most was the winner. Wednesday came and so did the scouts’ families. The scouts went around camp and showed their families what they had done so far. Thursday came and went and before we knew it, it was Friday night. The camp was pretty soggy from all the rain during the week and with the threat of more rain, the closing campfire was in the dining hall. It was a different experience, but we still had fun. The next morning was Saturday. We packed up our campsite and circled up one last time before heading home to working appliances. We reviewed what we thought was good about our camping experience and what was bad. After closing prayer we all left camp. Those getting a full week of Movie Magic were Allen, Alex Da., Derek, Donald, Greg, Jacob D., Jacob W., John, Jordan, Kevin, Matt Ka., Matthew M., Nick, Peter (days), Steven, Tom, Mrs. Krymowski, Mr. Makowski, Mr. & Mrs. Mayher, Mr. Rickert, and Mr. Landoll (days).
The Gangs All Here
Participating in the Dutch Oven cook-off and taking 2nd Place!	Taking a few moments to enjoy the scenery while out hiking the White Trail
Troop 810's Gateway to Chesnut Campsite	Troops Taking Part at Evening Retreat
Looking Sharp as Troop Marches By During Retreat	Eating at the Historic Wormy Chesnut Dining Hall
Enjoying the Camp Staff's Dinner Program	Having fun at dinner
The Sweet Loon Patrol after a 5 mile hike on the Yellow Trail. We made it!!!	Working on a merit badge around the campfire. Is that an illusion? Or are they roasting camp laundry too?
Lashing a useful camp gadget	Working together to make a flag pole
Scouters of troop 810 enjoying some solitude while the scouts are out at merit badge sessions.	A few Troop 810 scouts relaxing at our campsite before dinner.
Wow! Now why don't their bedrooms look so neat?	Raising the flag pole for Chesnut Campsite
Yes...There's even time for cards!	What a great fire! Where are the Marshmellows when you need them?
The Shotgun merit badge, a favorite of many older scouts	Marching on up to the dining hall for dinner
The food is great, just need another cup of coffee to top it off	A peaceful morning at camp after breakfast
Trip Plan for Summer Camp at Camp Manatoc Date of Camp Arrival: Sunday, July22nd – Camp Manatoc Administration Building Parking Lot at 12:00 noon – Scouts need to arrange their own transportation. Please be on time. Purpose: To attend a second BSA long-term camp that provides opportunities for fun and advancement. Destination: Camp Manatoc is located at 1065 Truxell Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264, (330)657-2592 (Emergencies Only). Campsite: Chestnut. Cost: $210.00 per Scout – plus a $5.00 cot fee, Troop picture (5”X 7”) at $6.00/each, $5.00 – Motorboating Merit Badge fee, $0.50 per 10 Shots – Rifle Merit Badge fee and $1.00 – 5 Shells & Clay Pigeons for Shotgun Merit Badge fee. The $210.00 Camp fee must be turned in by the July 10th Troop meeting. A $20.00 Late fee will be accessed if a Scout makes payment after the July 10th meeting. Health Forms: BSA - Class 1 and Class 2 Personal Health & Medical Record Form for all Scouts must be completed and Class 3 Personal Health and Medical Record Form for a Adult Scouters must be turned-in by the Troop Meeting of Tuesday, July 17^th. Troop Picture: Camp Manatoc will take a Troop picture of Troop 810 at Camp Manatoc for $6.00 per picture. Please remit payment by Troop Meeting of Tuesday, July 17^th. Additional Information: http://www.gtcbsa.org/manatoc/CampProgams.html Summer Camp Coordinator: Mr. Mayher Departure from Camp: Saturday, July 28th – Scouts to be picked-up at the Chestnut Campsite at 9:30am.