Troop 804 Summer Camp 2005
Ransburg Scout Reservation

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Ransburg Questions

• What is a typical day like at Ransburg?
• Where do we eat?
• What is the camp site like? [Platform tents are provided.] Do I have to use the latrine?
• Who do share tents with?
• What happens if I get homesick? Can I go home?
• Why does check-in take so long? It is sooooo boring!
• How much money should I bring? [See Ransburg Equipment List (PDF 96K) for recommendations.] What do they sell at the Trading Post?
• Who will visit my tent if I have food in it?
• Do I have to shower and brush my teeth? Even if I swim every day!
• What is Firecrafter? Do I need to do it?
• Who else wants to come have fun?

Pre-Camp Information

1. Cell Phones - Poor signal. Leave message. In emergency, call Ransburg [number below].
   1. Phil Roberts 317-408-1279 (cell)
   2. Sue Mantel 317-431-8810 (cell)
2. Camp Fees
   1. Alex W., Eric C., Jared H., Jeff B. need to see Mr. Howenstein
3. Merit Badges
   1. Hand Out MB (Merit Badge) enrollment as off June 7, 2005
   2. Any changes need to be done ASAP
   3. If you have a note on your MB slip, see Mr. Roberts tonight
4. Health Information from Mrs. Mantel
   1. Mrs. Mantel is the Troop's Summer Camp Health Officer
   2. Physical Forms — Youth & Adults
   3. Food Allergies & Medications — need to know
5. Wednesday Night Pizza Night - Cheese & Pepperoni???
6. Personal Equipment to Bring — see hand-out (PDF 96K)
7. Visiting Adults & Families
   1. Need to know when coming and going. Pre-scheduling very helpful. Your scout will be very busy during the day. Evenings are better than day.
   2. $6.50 per meal with 2 day notice if dinning with us.
   3. Must check in and out at camp office
   4. Long walk from parking lot to camp site
   5. For those wanting to stay connected:
      1. Wi-Fi Internet available
      2. Cell phone coverage is spotty
   6. Directions from Indianapolis: take State Road 37 south to Bloomington. Turn left (east) on State Road 46 East (the by-pass around Bloomington). Follow State Road 46 East as it turns left (east) at the College Mall. Turn right (south) on State Road 446 East (approx. two miles from the College Mall) and follow it about 10 miles (one mile past the Lake Monroe causeway). On the top of the hill is Ransburg Reservation's entrance on the right (west). Follow the gravel road to the main parking lot.
8. Mail from Home is great! Mail early and often, but no later than Wednesday!
   1. Mailing Address:
      Scout's Name
      The Oaks — Troop 804
      Ransburg Scout Reservation
      7599 E Waldrip Creek Rd.
      Bloomington, IN 47401
      
   2. Emergency Phone Number for Ransburg Scout Reservation: 1-812-837-9423
9. Troop Travel Logistics
   1. Scouts need to be in uniform (tan shirts) for trip down and check-in
   2. Arrive for departure Sunday, June 19 at 11 am from the American Legion parking Lot
   3. Pack sack lunch for trip down.
   4. Returning Saturday, June 25 ~ 11 am to 12 noon to the American Legion parking Lot
10. Other???