Pennsylvania Dutch Council, Boy Scouts of America
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News from Camp Mack
March 2018
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in this issue
2018 Adult Guide
Important Dates
Required Background Checks
Camperships
Camp Staff
Camp Promotions

It may be chilly outside but summer is right around the corner.  The staff of Camp Mack would like you to join us for a Pirates Life at Camp Mack 2018!

This email includes some important information and reminders to help you help your Cubs have an awesome summer experience at Camp Mack.
 
2018 Adult Guide and Registration Information Available
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The 2018 Camp Mack Adult Guide and all registration is now available at Mack Summer Camp.  
Our camp schedule has been extended provide more Summer Camp opportunities for our Cub Scouts. We will be offering five weeks of camp with each week offering a Weekend Resident Camp, Week-long Resident Camp, and Day Camp session. We will also be be offering one session of STEM Camp with the option of participating as a Day Camp program or resident camp program.
For 2018, Camp Mack registration will be done online. To help our packs with Tentaroo we have created some simple instructions for you to use. You can find those by clicking here. We have also put together a worksheet for packs to use to collect information needed for Tentaroo. That form can be found here.  This form will not be accepted at the Council Service Center to register for Camp Mack.  All Camp Mack registration will be done using Tentaroo.
Important Dates Not to Miss
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Planning Logo Here are some important camp dates not to miss;
  • March 15: $25 per Scout deposits due on Tentaroo to hold your space at camp.
  • March 15: Campership Applications Due-Applications available at Campership Application.
  • May 15: Payments due to receive regular price.  Payments must be received by this date to receive your FREE camp t-shirt.
  • May 19:  Attend one of the Pre-Camp Adult meetings to meet the camp staff, receive updates, and get your questions answered. We will be meeting at 10 AM in the Training Center.
PA Act 15 Background Checks and Summer Camp
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PA Act 15 requires background checks for any adult working with children or who will be having care, supervision, guidance, or control of children as part of their volunteer responsibilities.  Even parents who are "just attending camp with their child" will be interacting with other Scouts in their campsites and programs and also with camp staff members under 18.  Considering this, 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 background checks as part of their camp registration. All background checks must be uploaded online 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/. 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!
 
Campership Deadline is March 15
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  The deadline for submitting Campership applications, March 15, 2018, is quickly approaching. Camperships exist to help Scouts with a financial need attend a Pennsylvania Dutch Council summer camp. Don't let a lack of funds keep your Scouts from attending camp this summer. Camperships are given based upon need and funds available. To apply, fill out and submit the Pennsylvania Dutch Council Campership Form found on our website or contact the Council Service Center to have one sent to you.
Camp Staff
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Serving as a member of the Summer Camp Staff at Camp Mack 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 Camp Mack Staff.  For more information or to apply click here .

Needs for 2018
Aquatics Director: Age 21 or older, must attend National Camping School for Aquatics. We will cover costs for National Camping School.
Nature Director: Age 18 or older, prefer to have someone with a science degree or will need to attend National Camping School for Nature. We will cover costs for National Camping School.
Aquatics Staff: Age 16 or older
Program Staff: Age 15 or older
Counselor in Training: Age 14
If you are interested in working at Camp Mack please contact Ben Wohlberg at [email protected].
Schedule a Camp Promotion Presentation
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Have a Camp representative come to one of your meetings to promote camp participation to your Scouts and Families.  To schedule a promotion presentation contact Camp Director Ben "Barney" Wohlberg at [email protected].

Remember!: Any Pack that hosts a Camp Promotion Presentation no later than March 31, 2018 will receive $50 off their total camp costs.

A brochure about camp has been mailed directly to all new Cub Scout families from the fall of 2017.
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