Bashore eBugle
March 1, 2018
Stay up to date on what's happening at Bashore Scout Reservation
Thank you for choosing Bashore Scout Reservation 2018 Summer Camp!
We are excited for our upcoming summer at Bashore Scout reservation and are happy that you are part of it! Use the link below to find information about 2018 Summer Camp at Bashore Scout Reservation.

Adding more Scouts and paying Scout Deposits
Your troops can add new Scouts at anytime up to May 15 without any penalty. When you add a Scout you will need to pay the $50 deposit. Also once we reach our capacity we will not be able to add more Scouts.
Merit Badge Class Sign up
Merit badge class registration will open on April 2. In order to sign up Scouts for Merit Badge classes they will need to have their $50 Scout deposit paid. Classes fill up quickly, so I would encourage you to add your Scouts registrations early, so you just have to add their classes on April 2.
Camperships Deadline is March 15
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 to Pennsylvania Dutch Council Scouts, 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.
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!
Pre-Camp Leaders Meeting
The pre-camp leader orientation meeting will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Many of our staff members will be here to answer all of your questions and to tell you all about the programs we have in store for you this summer. We will talk about forms, pre-camp preparation, and the pre-camp arrival packet. We also plan to have campsite assignments ready at this meeting. The meeting starts at 9AM with registration and breakfast available starting at 8AM.
Blue Mountain Men Pocket Guide
The Blue Mountain Men Pocket Guide has been updated for 2018 on our website.
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. Scouts must be 14 years old and at least First Class rank to participate. Space is limited to the first 25 applicants.
New for 2018 STEM Program

We are excited about offering our new STEM programs for older Scouts! The morning program is called Build It! and the afternoon program is called Film It! Scouts can choose one or the other, and we really think they will enjoy what we have planned. Scouts must be 14 years old to participate. Space will be limited for each program. Read more about them in the  leaders guide  . 
Cycling Weeks

Week 1 (June 17-23) and Week 4 (July 8-14) we are offering a full-week program for cycling. If you are not signed up for one of these weeks, but you have a Scout who is interested in taking part, they can come as a provisional camper. They even get a discount if they are camping with Pennsylvania Dutch for multiple weeks!
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
Health Officer:  Age 21 or older, must have medical certification. At least an MFR or EMT.
COPE/Climbing Director:  Age 21 or older, must attend National Camping School for COPE. We will cover the costs for National Camping School.
Archery Director: Age 18 or older, training will be provided, if not USAA certified.
Trading Post Manager:  Age 18 or older, retail experience preferred
Assistant Ranger: Age 18 or older, able to do physical labor and work with hands
You have received this email as your troop has signed up to attend Bashore Scout Reservation in 2017. If you do not wish to receive the Bashore eBugle please contact daniel.hanson@scouting to be removed from the email list. If you use the unsubscribe below it will removed you from all Pennsylvania Dutch Council email lists.