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What are the uniform requirements for Many Point? |
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Class A Uniforms (traditional boy scout uniform shirt, scarf, etc.) is required for the bus trip up
and back (for insurance reasons), at the opening and closing campfires, and at the Wednesday evening
Vespers. Class B uniforms (the blue troop T-Shirt) is required anytime the scouts are out of the
campsite (about 75% of the time). This is a Many Point requirement to help identify which troop kids
are with, but it also helps instill troop pride. Most kids (and adults) just wear these T-Shirts all
the time, instead of changing back and forth. |
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What stuff (and how much) should I bring to Many Point? |
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We have posted a CHECKLIST that can be
used for packing for Many Point. Each scout is allowed two (2) 10 gallon Rubbermaid totes in addition to their
daypack for the bus, sleeping bag, and pillow. We use the 10 gallon totes because they keep everything dry,
everyone gets the same space, and they stack well in the trailer. The totes are available from the Troop at
the Many Point Prep Meeting or from Lowes and they look like this.
If you have any questions after you've read the checklist, please ask.
One of the most important pieces of advise for Many Point (or any Boy Scout event) is: If you ever
want to make sure you bring back what you took up MARK YOUR NAME ON EVERYTHING. Everyone's T-Shirt
looks the same. Many sleeping bags look the same. Cookware, books, knives, pants, shoes, bins, etc., etc..
It's not that we have a problem with theft, but everyone's stuff looks the same, so mark EVERYTHING.
Engrave your name on anything solid and mark it with a Sharpie on anything else. It can be someplace
inconspicuous (like inside clothing on a tag), but it helps lost things get back to their owners. |
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What’s the deal with food at Many Point? Who’s planning the menu and who’s buying the food? |
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With the weeklong camp campout, in primitive conditions, we get all our food from Many Point.
The price of food is included in the camp fee.
The camp gives us a menu at the beginning of the week that lays out the week’s meals.
Each meal is broken out by ingredients, portions, and
includes preparation instructions. The camp meals are all well planned, balanced meals that are
well within the boys’ capability to prepare.
Most food is either packaged items to be prepared or pre-cooked items to be heated (i.e. meat).
The food is delivered to the campsite just
before each meal in milk crates for each patrol. |
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Who prepares the meals? |
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Under supervision, the boys prepare the meals within their patrols, using the implements in their
patrol box (portable kitchen). A duty roster is made up at the beginning of the week, which makes
sure that everyone takes a turn at cooking, cleaning, and fetching water.
Most new scouts will be able to use this experience to help meet rank advancement and merit badge
requirements (i.e. Cooking Merit badge). |
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What if my child doesn’t like what is being served? |
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No one goes hungry at Many Point. There are always the “staples” in the trailer. The staples usually
include bread, peanut butter, jelly, Ramon noodles, oatmeal, etc. The boys are always welcome to make
themselves an alternate meal from these items if they don’t like the planned menu, or if they are
hungry between meals. However, if your child has any special dietary restrictions or allergies,
be sure to let the Scout Masters know |
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What will the Scouts be doing all week at Many Point? |
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For the all the scouts attending the first week at Many Point, the typical daily schedule looks like
this. The second week (for Second year scouts and higher) is
much more laid back. The scouts will continue to take merit badges classes, but they will also be
allowed to bring bikes up the second week for mountain biking and riding around the camp. In order
to attend the second week of camp, scouts MUST attend the first week.
This year, all the first and second year scouts will be working on the Environment Science Merit Badge
(Eagle required). The second year scouts will also be working on their First Aid and Swimming Merit Badges
(also Eagle required). Scouts that are third year and above and scouts staying the second week
will be contacted by the Advancement Chair to sign up for additional merit badges. |
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Where will the scouts be sleeping? |
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When Troop 346 camps at Many Point we use Many Point provided wall tents and cots. The wall tents are
old fashioned "army style" tents that hold two scouts. The cots are traditional canvas and wood cots.
The tents do not have floors and they have canvas tie flaps (not zippered screening), this is why scouts
must bring a ground cloth and a mosquito net to hang over their cot. The totes with all their worldly
possessions (mentioned above) fit neatly below their cots.
When we arrive at Many Point on Sunday the patrols will be assigned a patrol area (scattered around the
central leadership area). The patrols will set up their tents, cots, and dining fly to create their
patrol campsite. Each area has a picnic table and a fire pit. |
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