Unless the elected Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) of the Troop is attending a Merit Badge camp, the Scoutmaster ordinarily will appoint a Scout to serve as SPL for that camp, and with his and Patrol Leaders. assistance, select ASPL’s For virtually all High Adventure Camps, the Scouts attending their SPL and/or crew must elect leaders, preferably long before they depart for the camp. Quartermaster Responsible for the Troop-supplied gear for a camp. – Historian/Scribe Responsible for assisting adult in preparing promotional materials, – accumulating photographs, preparing a report to the Troop after the camp is completed. Successful summer camps, especially High Adventure Programs, always Chaplain’s Aide – have an active and engaged to organize prayers, services, and thorns and roses. Chaplain’s Aide There are many other roles that may need to be filled, depending on the nature of the program, including wilderness first aid, instructors, and the like. Adult Duty Roster The following are typical roles for adults at summer camp programs. The adult in charge of the Scouts and the adults. If the Troop 55 Scoutmaster Scoutmaster – will not be in attendance, he or the Troop Committee Chair will appoint an acting Scoutmaster for the particular summer camp. Campmaster The adult in charge of logistics and registration, assisted by many others. – Patrol Assistant Scoutmasters Where there are two or more patrols or crews organized for – the summer camp program, at least one PASM per patrol. More may be necessary to maintain two-deep leadership. Medical Officer In charge of the medical records for all participants – Merit Badge Registrar/Advisor/Fixer At merit badge camps, particularly where there are a – large number of Troop 55 Scouts attending, it is essential to have an adult in charge of assisting Scouts in getting registered for merit badge classes, following up on the completion of tasks for those merit badges, and working with the camp staff to get an accurate record of completions and partials. This person should not be the Scoutmaster or Campmaster at any camp attended by more than 15 Troop 55 Scouts. Quartermaster Assisted by Scout Quartermaster(s), tending to the Troop-supplied gear for a – camp. Transportation Coordinator(s) An adult must be in charge of executing the travel – arrangements, which vary a lot depending on the distance and mode of travel.
Unless the elected Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) of the Troop is attending a Merit Badge camp, the Scoutmaster ordinarily will appoint a Scout to serve as SPL for that camp, and with his assistance, select ASPL’s and Patrol Leaders. For virtually all High Adventure Camps, the Scouts attending must elect their SPL and/or crew leaders, preferably long before they depart for the camp. Quartermaster – Responsible for the Troop-supplied gear for a camp. Historian/Scribe – Responsible for assisting adult in preparing promotional materials, accumulating photographs, preparing a report to the Troop after the camp is completed. Chaplain’s Aide – Successful summer camps, especially High Adventure Programs, always have an active and engaged Chaplain’s Aide to organize prayers, services, and thorns and roses. There are many other roles that may need to be filled, depending on the nature of the program, including wilderness first aid, instructors, and the like. Adult Duty Roster The following are typical roles for adults at summer camp programs. Scoutmaster – The adult in charge of the Scouts and the adults. If the Troop 55 Scoutmaster will not be in attendance, he or the Troop Committee Chair will appoint an acting Scoutmaster for the particular summer camp. Campmaster – The adult in charge of logistics and registration, assisted by many others. Patrol Assistant Scoutmasters – Where there are two or more patrols or crews organized for the summer camp program, at least one PASM per patrol. More may be necessary to maintain two-deep leadership. Medical Officer – In charge of the medical records for all participants Merit Badge Registrar/Advisor/Fixer – At merit badge camps, particularly where there are a large number of Troop 55 Scouts attending, it is essential to have an adult in charge of assisting Scouts in getting registered for merit badge classes, following up on the completion of tasks for those merit badges, and working with the camp staff to get an accurate record of completions and partials. This person should not be the Scoutmaster or Campmaster at any camp attended by more than 15 Troop 55 Scouts. Quartermaster – Assisted by Scout Quartermaster(s), tending to the Troop-supplied gear for a camp. Transportation Coordinator(s) – An adult must be in charge of executing the travel arrangements, which vary a lot depending on the distance and mode of travel.
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