Health and Welfare at Jamboree

Here are some items that I got from the Sub camp staff document.
Some good information to think about now so we do not have problems in Virginia.


Foot care
The jamboree can be a miserable experience for anyone with sore or injured feet. Here are some ways that leaders can help prevent the occurrence of foot problems:
1. Make sure that everyone has the proper footwear. New shoes that are not broken in; shoes that fit too tightly or have wrinkled linings; and socks that are too tight, wrinkled, have holes, or are unclean should not be worn.
2. Include a check on foot conditions during your daily inspection, and send anyone to the subcamp medical center at the first sign of a blister or scratch.
3. Regularly instruct Scouts to bathe their feet daily, dry them thoroughly between the toes, keep toenails trimmed straight across, cover tender spots with adhesive or other dressing, and use foot powder.
4. Teach your Scouts to wear shoes at all times, except when they are in their tents or in the shower. A foot injury can ruin a jamboree experience.
Sunburn
Encourage Scouts to wear headgear and to use a sunscreen lotion with a sun protection factor rating of 15 or more on the face, ears, nose, knees, and backs of knees. Apply sunscreen two or three times a day. Report cases of sunburn to the subcamp medical center, and treat mild sunburn with an appropriate lotion or cream, obtainable from any of the jamboree trading posts.

Bedding
A good camper never lets a sleeping bag get wet. In the morning, as soon as he gets up, he hangs it outside to air, weather permitting. Before leaving camp for the day's activities, the sleeping bag is rolled and placed in a waterproof bag. It stays there until the camper is ready to go to bed. Protect bedding from ground moisture by using waterproof ground cloths.
Rest
Be sure to allow for daily rest periods and undisturbed sleep at night, since the jamboree program is an active one.
Bad weather
It is not unusual in the summer to have a thunderstorm or some other weather disturbance. When you have 10 days of camping, you should expect and prepare for inclement weather. Here are some ideas to help you prepare: First, expect to have some bad weather. Put the tent up correctly. Tent pegs should be driven to the proper depth. When you leave the campsite, close all flaps. Wind and rain can enter an open flap and cause damage. Keep your sleeping bag rolled in a waterproof bag or trash bag during the
day. If it starts to rain at night, put your sleeping bag inside a waterproof bag and crawl in. This should protect you from tent leaks.
When bad weather comes, help others. Make sure other tents are secure. If another troop's tents are down, offer to help repitch them.

Just a few things to think about... Pay particular attention to the Feet!!! They will be your ticket to a great time at Jambo!!  Or not.

Have a Great Scouting Day!
Scoutmaster Jerry

90 Days!!

In 90 days we will be on our way to the greatest event of our Scouting lives!!!
90 days... time sure is flying, and we still have a few things to wrap up, but we are well on our way.
Let me give you a quick update of whats going on.

First of all, the SPL and a few other guys from the troop along with a volunteer grandpa have completed the design for the gateway and have gathered all the materials.  We will be putting it together on the May 8th camp out.
Next, we are still waiting on the rest of the patches.
As promised, here are some details regarding the camp out:
Regarding a Packing list.
All of the troop gear will be taken.  Therefore no personal camping gear need be taken.
BRING:
Sleeping bag and pad
Wet weather gear
Headlamp or flash light
Tooth brush etc..
Pack your personal gear and clothing in your own backpack or duffle bag.
All Scouts will be wearing their full uniforms during the camp out.  NO JEANS!
The uniform.. just as a reminders is;
"Official Boy Scouts of America" Shirt, Pant/shorts, Troop hat, Scout socks, green Troop jacket.
For this camp out bring some long johns for the evening to wear under your uniform.
We will meet at the Happy Valley Elementary School just down the hill from Scouters Mountain.
The Simple Directions to get there are:
Whether you come from Hillsboro or West Linn or points West of Gresham... You need to get on I 205 North or South.
Take the Sunnyside exit and head East.
At the top of the hill you will have a Safeway on the right at a major intersection.
That is 121st. Turn LEFT here.
Continue on 121st till you get to SE KING RD.
Turn RIGHT.
The School will be on your left about 7 blocks.
The Address is:  13865 Southeast King Road, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Here is a link to a map .
If you have questions, please give me a call. 503 318 8113
We will meet at the School at 8:00 AM on Saturday morning (May 8th).
Check back here for more details and information.
Have a Great Scouting Day!