Leadership

Campsites will have a minimum of two leaders at all times during their week in camp. "Two deep leadership" is not only a requirement of National BSA, it makes sense as it provides for continued campsite leadership should it become necessary for one leader to address an "emergency" situation. National requirements state that one adult must be 21 years of age or older, and additional leaders must be at least 18. Anyone planning to spend the night must have a current health form on file in the Health Lodge and have cleared a CORI background check prior to their arrival at camp.

The camp staff is an experienced group of Scouts and Scouters who choose to give back to Scouting what Scouting has given them. They provide a summer camp residential program for 5 weeks of Scout camp. An Area Director hired by the Camp Administration because of their experience and expertise directs every program area. There is an on-site health facility staffed with a health officer. All applicable staff has been trained at the National Camping School run by the Regional office of the Boy Scouts of America and all camp policies follows that of the national guidelines.

Check-In

Webelos assemble in the camp parking lot at 1:00 PM. on Sunday. The camp gate will remain closed until 1:00 to give the staff time to prepare for your arrival. Vehicles should be parked in the designated parking areas only.

Medical Forms

Every Scout and Adult staying in camp must have a completely filled out class 3 medical form on file in the Health Lodge. State law mandates that a physical exam has been completed within two years of attending camp and contain an immunization record signed by a physician. These forms must be retained by camp, so keep a copy at home for use at other activities. Please make certain that both the parent’s signatures and physician’s signature sections are filled out. Webelos who must take medication while at camp must also have their parent complete an authorization to administer medication form.

Upon arrival in camp, the Camp Health Officer will review the information on your son’s form with you and collect any medications he has brought. All medications must be in their original containers with a valid/current prescription label that bears the name of the drug, the dosages, the name of the prescribing physician, and the name of the individual for whom the drug was prescribed. This information must also be on the camp physical form. Containers with more than one drug, or which are marked, or which do not have a valid label will NOT be accepted. The Camp Health Officer will dispense medications at the prescribed times.

Visitor's Day & BBQ

We wish to invite families to join us for Wednesday’s closing activities. Wednesday evening is for parents and visitors. Parents and visitors (please leave pets at home) are invited to the camp after 4:00 p.m. to share the Wednesday evening closing activities with their sons. This is where your son gets a chance to show off some of the songs he has learned during the week and possibly receive some hard earned recognition for his, or his campsite’s, efforts. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Trading Post on Sunday during Check-In. Scouts in camp are free. All parents are encouraged to attend as your Webelos will be glad to see you and share his experiences of the week with you.

COST: $7.00 for Adults, $5.00 for children 5 to 10 years old and under 4 years old are free.

Photos

A photo of your Webelos’ Campsite is a great souvenir of camp! Color 8" x 10" photos should be ordered with your online registration. Cost: $9.00.

Uniforms

It is strongly suggested that the Official Scout Shirt be worn by all Webelos and adults during the evening meal, flag ceremonies, formal retreats, and den photographs. Scout shorts or pants are also suggested. Webelos should leave at home their colors, pins, or other items, which can easily be lost or mixed up with those of someone else. No Scout will be denied summer camp due to lack of uniform. During the day, Webelos should wear light-weight shirts and shorts and/or bathing suits as the weather dictates. Uniforms are not required for daytime activities.

Program Areas

Each Webelos is assigned to a den. During the day the Den’s tour the camp in search of adventure in the Program Areas. Each program area has activities planned with their targets on fun and some on advancement for the activity pins and belt loops. Webelos will be given an opportunity to work on the following activity pins: Readyman, Artist, Forrester, Naturalist, Outdoorsman, Aquanaut, Athlete, and Sportsman.

Mail Call

While your Webelos is at camp, you can send him mail by writing to the following address:

Camper’s Name/Campsite

Camp Resolute

75 Hudson Road

Bolton, MA 01740

Note: To ensure that your son gets his mail before he leaves, send it before Wednesday!

Trading Post

Camp Resolute maintains a well-stocked camp store to serve everyone who is staying, or just visiting, in camp. Items include Scout literature, camp T-shirts, patches, mugs, cold drinks, snacks, and toiletries.

A modest amount of spending money may be left for your Scout to use at the Trading Post during the week. The amount of money you send to camp with your webelos is an individual matter between you and your son.

Pocket Knives

Pocket knives are a part of Scouting and an important tool for use in the outdoors. However, it is very important that Scouts be taught to use and handle them safely and properly. To accomplish this objective we have implemented the following pocket knife policy and training program:

All knives will be collected at registration. Parents will be asked to remind their Webelos about the importance of using pocket knives properly and in following the rules of camp. Any pocket knife found in a Webelos possession, which was not collected during registration, will be taken from the Scout and returned per discretion of the campsite leader. A pocket knife handling and safety clinic will be held in the Scoutcraft area on Monday after which the Scout may use the knife during supervised activities only. After that, the knife will be taken away from any Scout who misuses or mishandles the knife, at the discretion of the campsite leader(s) and/or the Scout will be denied access to the knife.

WOW Plus

WOW Plus is a brand new offering for 2008! It includes the four days at Webelos Overnight Week, August 10 - 13, and two days at Cub Adventure Day Camp, August 14 & 15. A full week of programs for your Webelos for only $100 more!

If your Webelos will be participating in WOW Plus bus transportation is included for the two days at Cub Adventure Day Camp. Please click here to see available bus stops. Please note that there is no bus service on Friday afternoon because of the family bbq & campfire.