Camping with Troop 49
Going to Camp
There are several camps available to the scouts throughout the year. The Troop schedules one or two week-long summer camps, as well as a weekend campout just about every month. Registration is done through the Troop adult who is coordinating the campout or event. Payment is due before camp. Fees, registration, food, and transportation costs are paid through the scout's 'Individual Scout Account'. Sometimes an estimated fee is proposed during registration for the event, and you will be notified of the final cost about a week after the event.
Transportation To & From Camp
The Troop will arrange for transportation to camp. Scouts will meet at a scheduled time, and the adults who volunteered to drive will transport the scouts to camp. Scouts must wear their Class A uniform while traveling to any Troop activity, including camp. After the conclusion of camp the volunteer drivers will return scouts to a pick up location. It is important that scouts stay until the end of camp to help with clean up, check out, etc. The Troop's Event Coordinator must be notified well in advance if special arrangements are needed.
Merit Badges at Camp
Usually camps will offer a variety of Merit Badges that the scout can earn while at camp. They are earned in a clinic or group setting and run by a Merit Badge Counselor. The registration materials will show the Merit Badges offered. The scout will choose from the list of available badges, making note of the times the Merit Badge sessions are held, and give this information to the Event Coordinator. Most Merit Badges offered at camp will note the recommended years in scouting or rank needed to earn the Merit Badge. Also, most Merit Badges will have prerequisites that must be completed before camp. It is best for a scout to read the Merit Badge book before camp starts, become familiar with the subject and fulfill any prereqs. If a scout does not fulfill all Merit Badge requirements during camp, a 'partial' will be given. This is not a problem. Many scouts will go home with their requirements only partially completed. They can work on the rest of the requirements at a later date or another camp. Worksheets for Merit Badges may be found on http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/list.asp.
The Blue Card
After the scout is registered for the merit badges, a 'Blue Card' will be needed. The Blue Card is the official Merit Badge record and shows what requirements were completed; it is an important document. Usually, during each phase of earring the Merit Badge, the Merit Badge Counselor will initial the Blue Card. Once a merit badge is completed, the Merit Badge Counselor will sign the Blue Card. Sometimes the Troop’s Event Coordinator holds onto the Blue Cards. Otherwise, the scout will be given it and should hold onto the entire Blue Card. The scout should seek out their Scoutmaster to discuss how earning the MB went and to obtain the SM signature. The Blue Card will then be given to the Troop's Advancement Coordinator. Once documented, the scout will be given one portion of the Blue Card to keep as a record of earning the merit badge. The actual Merit Badge will be awarded at the next Court of Honor. Keep your Blue Card safe, it is an important record of your Merit Badge work.
Gear for Camp
Scouts will camp in the Troop’s three-person tents. Scouts need to bring a sleeping bag, camp pillow, and a sleeping mat. Cots are not allowed. Scouts should bring their Handbook, a camp chair, flashlight, towel, and toiletries. A water bottle for walking around camp is also needed. Scouts should pack items in a backpack. Garbage bags are not appropriate camping gear. Please label all personal items.
Paying for Camp
Each scout will have an 'Individual Scout Account'. All transactions will be logged by the Troop Treasurer in the Payment Log on Scoutbook. It will hold money earned through product fundraisers and fundraising events, plus any money the scout or family puts in to the account. Funds should be given to the Troop Treasurer; checks should be made out to Troop 49. These funds are held by the Troop for the individual scout's use. Due to IRS rules, funds in the Individual Scout Account may only be used for camp fees and not for personal camping gear. Camp is an important part of scouting. Scholarships and camperships through both Troop 49 and the PAC are available to help scouts pay for camp. Talk to a Committee member for more information. Campership applications are also on the troop website.
The "Lone Scout" Opportunities
There are many camps available through our Council or other Councils. Scouts may attend these as a Lone Scout or find another scout who wants to go, but often an adult will need to attend with the scouts. The registration for these camps is not done through Troop 49. If you find a camp that you think will be of interest to the Troop, a scout can gather the details together and talk to our Activities Director. If feasible, the scouts will talk about making the camp a Troop event.
Court of Honor
Order of the Arrow
Order of the Arrow
Spring Dates Coming Soon
Order of the Arrow
Order of the Arrow
Order of the Arrow
OA Spring Conference 2025 (Dates & Registration Link Coming Soon)
OA Fall Conference 2025
(Dates & Registration Link Coming Soon)
Camps
Order of the Arrow
Service
Service
Order of the Arrow
Service
Eagle Projects
Merit Badge Clinics
Eagle Projects
Training
Merit Badge Clinics
Eagle Projects
Merit Badge Clinics
Merit Badge Clinics
Merit Badge Clinics
Council Activities
Merit Badge Clinics
Merit Badge Clinics
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Permission Forms are REQUIRED for every Troop Activity and Event.
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This Troop is Scout-led....What adventures do you want to do???
Contact your SPL with your ideas.Find more information CLICK THE LINK. To RSVP for Camps and Events go to the Scoutbook Calendar.
Turn in Permission form & Medicals to the Camp Coordinator.
COURTS OF HONOR
WINTER COH- TBD
ORDER OF THE ARROW
OA SPRING CONFERENCE 2024
OA FALL CONFERENCE 2024
COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
POSSIBLE FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Fort McCoy Cadet Experience
Eagle Cave
UPCOMING CAMPS
KLONDIKE- JANUARY 10-11
CLL WEEK 2- JUNE 29-JULY 5
UPCOMING SERVICE
WINTER BLAST 1/18
RACOON FEED 1/25
LEGION CLEAN UP- 1/26
UPCOMING MERIT BADGE CLINICS
Engineering Merit Badge at Harley Davidson- (Must sign up as a Troop)
TECH MERIT BADGE CLINICS @ WCTC
(Individual Signup)
Retzer Summer Merit Badge Clinics
Snowshoeing at Retzer
Check Potawatomi Area Council website calendar for Merit Badge Clinics here.
Check Milwaukee Three Harbors Council for Merit Badge Clinics here.
FUNDRAISING RAISE RIGHT helps you raise funds for your Scouting Adventures!
UPCOMING EVENTS TRAINING
Scouts and Scouters
Leave No Trace Training
OKPIK Winter Camping Training
Wood Badge Training
Wood Badge Breakfast for next class
Oak Leaf Training
National Youth Leadership Training
Wilderness First Aid Courses
EAGLE PROJECTS
Annual Camps-
January/February- Winter Camp
March- Eagle Cave
April- Opening Day Camporee
May- Ice Age Trail Campout
May- Home Improvement Camp
May/June- New Scout Campout
June- Camp Long Lake Summer Camp
July- Canoe Trip
July- High Adventure Camp
September- Webelos Camp
October- Devils Lake Camporee
November- CLL Creeporee
Deadlines, Sign-up, and Payment
All camps have sign-up deadlines and payment deadlines.
Signup sheets at Troop meetings show scout interest but do not guarantee your registration.
Register with the Adult Event Coordinator for the activity and make payments to your scout account via the Troop Treasurer before the deadlines- so there's no question that you want to attend the activity.
Complete the Troop 49 Permission Form -- you will need one for every activity, camp, or event.
The Permission Form locks in your registration.
Need some help paying for camp???
Scouts going to Camp Long Lake Summer Camp have access to the PAC Campership Fund to help pay for camp. Troop 49 scouts have access to the Troop 49 Valentine Fund to help pay for any camp- weekend camp, summer camp, and High Adventure camp too. Check out the Campership tab for more information.
Medical Forms-
Troop Camp Coordinators will require that copies of medicals be turned in along with the Permission Forms.
A hard copy must be handed in, not a digital copy. Please hand in copies and keep the original. Copies will be returned to the parent after camp. A copy of the insurance card, front and back, is also required.
- Summer Camps require two copies, with one copy of the medical form being sent to camp one month in advance of camp.
- BSA Medical Forms are required of scouts and adults attending an overnight activity. PDF forms are on the Forms tab.
- Current BSA Medical Forms A and B are required for every overnight that is less than 72 hours.
- Current BSA Medical Forms A, B, and C (which requires a doctor's signature) are required for every overnight 72 hours or longer. This includes Summer Camps.
- BSA Medical Forms remain current for ONE YEAR, or less if health changes occur.
- Camp Physicals are available at Walk In clinics, some Walgreens and Walmarts, and doctor’s offices.
- Scouts and Adults with out completed and current medicals may not attend camp- no exceptions.
- All attendees and volunteers should read and abide by the Troop Medical Information Guidelines. found on the Forms tab.
Weekend Outing Gear Checklist
If you are looking for discounted camping equipment, go to https://www.hikerdirect.com/.
You will need to register, then log in using the email with which you registered.
CLEANING AND PACKING TROOP TENTS:
packing_and_repacking_troop_patrol_tent__1_.pdfDownload File
Past Adventures
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
January - Sunburst Ski and Tube
March - Camp Goof-Off
April - Camp Long Lake Opening Day Camporee
June - Camp Long Lake Summer Camp
July - Sylvania Wilderness
October - Devils Lake Camporee
2020
January - Western Trails Klondike Rush
February - Snow Sport Merit Badge Clinic
February - Sunburst Skiing and Tubing
March - Camp Goof-Off
June - New Scout Campout
June - Camp Long Lake
June - Porkies High Adventure Trip
July - Wisconsin River Canoe Trip
August - New Scout Camp
November - Creep-o-Ree
2019
Feb- Troop 49 Ice Fisheree
Mar- Camp Goof Off at IMR
Apr- Eagle's Nest
May- New Scout Camp
Jun- Home Improvement Camp
Jun- Sea Base Florida
Jun- Camp Long Lake
Jul- National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
Jul- Bark River Canoe Trip
Oct- Webelos Campout
Oct- PAC Camporee Merit Badge Clinic
2018
Feb - USS Cobia Sleepover, Feb 16-17
Mar - Eagle Cave, March 2-4th
Apr - Eagle's Nest Camp, Apr 20 - 22
May - Outdoorsman Camp, May 11-13
Jun - New Scout Camp, June 8-10
Jun - Rock River Canoe Trip, June 16-17
Jun - Long Lake Summer Camp, June 24 - 30
July- *Philmont was canceled due to fires*
Sep - Devil's Lake Camp, Sept 28-30
Nov - Webelos Campout at the Farm
2017
Feb - Winter Camp at Phillips, WI
Mar - Camp Goof Off at IMR
Apr - Eagle's Nest Camp
May - Outdoorsman Camp
Jun - New Scout Camp
Jun - Sea Base, Florida
Jun - Boundary Waters
Jun - Long Lake Summer Camp
July- Yellowstone National Park
Aug - Wisconsin River Canoe, Tower Hill SP to Boscobel
Sep - Devil's Lake Camporee
Nov - Webelos Campout at the Farm
2016
Eagle Cave, January 29-31
Glacial Trails Hike, May 6-8 (Philmont scouts only)
Home Improvement Camp, June 3-5
Long Lake Summer Camp, July 10-16
Gardner Dam Summer Camp, July 24-30
Philmont, August 6-20
Sparta Bike Trail, September
Devils Lake Camporee, September 30- October 2
2015
Winter Camp at Camp Phillips
Camp Goof Off
Troop Leadership Training Day
Outdoorsman Camp
Home Improvement Camp
Dog Show Cleanup at Olympia
Long Lake Summer Camp
Gardner Dam Summer Camp
Boundary Waters
Glacier National Park
Devil's Lake Camporee
WEBELOS Campout
2014 & 2013
2014
Eagle Cave Weekend
Camp Goof Off
Troop Leadership Training Day
Merrimac Caverns, St Louis
Home Improvement Camp
Sea Base High Adventure Camp
High Adventure Shooting Camp
Rock River Canoe Trip
WEBELOS Camp
2013
Winter outdoor camp and Kalahari weekend
Camp Goof Off at IMR
Troop Leadership Training Day
Home Improvement Camp
Trip to Merrimac Caverns, St. Louis
Mini Golf Cantina Night
Week at Camp Long Lake
Week at Gardner Dam BSA Camp
Cycling Merit Badge bike rides
Philmont Scout Ranch
Devil's Lake Hike and Campout
Camp Half-Cub for Webelos
Costume Party Cantina Night
Engineering Merit Badge at Harley-Davidson Museum
