Bashore eBugle
December 4, 2017
Stay up to date on what's happening at Bashore Scout Reservation
Thank you for attending Bashore Scout Reservation!
I would like to thank you for being part of our summer at Bashore Scout Reservation. I am sure your troop is working on their plans for 2018 summer camp and wanted to make sure they know registration for 2018 at Bashore Scout Reservation is open, and filling fast.

For 2018 we have a lot of great programs planned. We are working to add more STEM related activities to our program. We also plan to add more programming in our Shooting Sports area. Be prepared for our April pre-camp meeting where will announce the theme for our camp-wide games along with other updates for 2018.

To prepare for 2018, we want to remind you about a few things for our registration process. First, the site deposit has $50 and will be paid towards your overall registration balance. The per Scout deposit deadline is February 15, 2017. The deposit is $50 per Scout. On February 16, we will be adjusting the participant numbers to match the number of deposits paid. You can add participants at any time after February 16 by paying the $50 deposit. Final registration fees will be due by May 15, 2017. Any Scout added after May 15 will have a $20 late fee.
The 2018 camp fees are $360, $380 if paid after May 15, 2018, for Scouts. Adults will be $150 for the week. Our free leader ratio is the following:
               5-10 Scouts, 2 free leaders
               11-20 Scouts, 3 free leaders
               21-30 Scouts, 4 free leaders
               31-20 Scouts, 5 free leaders

As your troop makes plans for 2018 I hope that you consider attending Bashore Scout

Reservation. Registration is open online here http://padutchbsa.org/camping/bashore/summercamp/ . We already have two weeks that that are full. It is important to get your reservation in before the summer is full!
Camp Staff
Serving as a member of the Summer Camp Staff at Bashore Scout Reservation is one of the most rewarding experiences a Scout or Scouter can have. Camp Staff members impact hundreds of lives each summer and serve as living examples of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

We are looking for people to be on our camp staff. Anyone 14 or older can become part of our Bashore Scout Reservation Staff. For more information or to apply click here .

Needs for 2018:
Trading Post Manager: Age 18 or older, retail experience preferred
Aquatics Staff: Age 16 or older
Program Staff: Age 15 or older
Counselor in Training: Age 14
If you are interested in working at Bashore Scout Reservation this summer please contact Ryan Stewart at ryangibsonstewart@gmail.com.
PA Act 15 Clearances
PA Act 15 requires clearances for any adult, that is a Pennsylvania resident, working with children or who will be having care, supervision, guidance, or control of children as part of their volunteer responsibilities. The Pennsylvania Dutch Council Executive Board adopted a  Summer Camp Act 15 Compliance Policy  requiring all adults that attend camp to meet the requirements of the law and provide proof that they have completed the required clearances before arriving at camp. All clearances must be uploaded on the Pennsylvania Dutch Council website and be approved before attending camp. While this is an added step for adult camp attendees, it is the law and we must follow it. Full information on how to obtain the required background checks and how to submit them can be found at  http://padutchbsa.org/act15/ .
Pennsylvania Residents that are not part of the  Pennsylvania Dutch Council  may have submitted their clearances to their home council. The Pennsylvania Dutch Council will also need those clearances submitted and approved by us in order to attend camp. Each Council is a different legal entity and PA Act 15 requires us to have copies as well.
Non-Pennsylvania residents  are also affected by PA Act 15, as they must complete a non-resident disclosure statement. That can be found here.  We ask that non-Pennsylvania residents to either mail their disclosure forms to camp with their health forms, or bring them to camp when they arrive.
Any adult that has not submitted their clearances online to the Pennsylvania Dutch Council will not be able to attend camp.
Please make sure to share this with any adults from your Packs that will be attending camp so they can get these checks taken care of early!
Eagle Academy
Don’t let your Scouts miss out on Bashore’s Eagle Academy! Held July 29-August 4, 2018. Eagle Academy is a great way for Star and Life Scouts to get a jump on a few Eagle required merit badges and enjoy another week at camp. Space is limited to the first 25 applicants. For more information click here
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