Register for Summer Camp 2024 – James C. Justice National Scout Camp (WV)

Summer Camp at James C. Justice National Scout Camp
 C3 Access Rd, Mt Hope, WV 25880
June 16-22, 2024 (Depart at Great Falls Library on Sunday morning on 6/16, return afternoon on 6/22 at St. Francis Church)

Please register each scout separately since each scout may take different MB class selection.

The Justice National Scout Camp offers week-long resident camp sessions for Scout troops and Venturing crews looking for challenging advancement opportunities, activity exploration, and Scouting traditions. The Justice Scout Camp program is built to support unit efforts throughout the year and to enhance the experiences available at local council camps. Justice Scout Camp offers merit badge sessions, elective activities, high-adventure experiences, trainings, and camp-wide fun set within the Walter Scott Scouting Valley at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.

When it comes to advancement at the Justice National Scout Camp, there is a major emphasis on quality and quality. Each course is instructed by a qualified adult instructor, trained in merit badge counseling. More than forty merit badge programs, including numerous Eagle-required ones, have been selected to offer engaging and experiential advancement and enrichment opportunities to Scouts. Some merit badge sessions and programs have prerequisites or additional fees. For detailed information about the program offerings, visit the Program Details and Prerequisites Web page.

• Scout: $650- Early bird ( before Monday, April 1, 2024)
• Scout: $700 – Regular Registration and Payment rate (April 1 to May 1)
• Scout: $800- Late Registration and Payment rate (May 2 to June 7)
• Adult leader ( Free, thank you for helping out! We will take fulltime and part-time adult help)

You are encouraged to pay the summer camp fee by cash/check since PayPal charges 2.9% transaction fee to troop 55 for each transaction. If you prefer to pay by PayPal, please find the PayPal link in the upper right corner of this web page.

• Withdraw before May 15 –> $150 non-refundable deposit
• May 15 and beyond –> No refund  

HEALTH FORMS – Due June 1. All scouts and leaders must submit TWO copies of the Medical Form found on the bsa55.com website.  The medical form (no school or sport medical form, must be BSA Medical form)must be signed by a doctor within 12 months of the last day of camp(6/16/2024).

Blank BSA Health form – print, complete carefully, make copies and bring to a Wednesday meeting.  Remember to make copies of both sides of your insurance card.

UPDATED SAMPLE BSA Health form highlighting important fields and with adult leader info necessary for camp.

Forms can be deposited in the Summer Camp box at all scout meetings. See Summer camp chair Mrs. Liang (Anabelle’s mom)  if you have questions about summer camp.

Swimming test – Troop will conduct troop-wide swimming test in early May. Please check troop weekly email for date announcement.

Check here for Program Guide and Merit Badge Guide, Extra Cost MB Program (Buy-up program, troop will collect extra fee from scout family)and Merit Badge Pre-work. Scouts should use this to identify which merit badges they would like to work on at camp, paying particular attention to the prerequisite information and the map for planning your day.

The James C. Justice National Scout Camp uses a block schedule, in which merit badge(s) and other program sessions are instructed in (approximately) three-hour blocks in the mornings and afternoons. Many merit badges and other programs are conducted fully in a single morning or afternoon session.  Several merit badges, including all target sports merit badges, occupy full, single-day sessions. There are several merit badges, including First Aid and Cooking, that are conducted in the mornings or afternoons over two days; the purpose of this structure is to ensure that Scouts receive the best experience in these badges (for example, in the Cooking merit badge, food is purchased between one session and the next based on menus that Scouts create during the first session).

Multi-day Merit Badges When registering for merit badges that meet on more than one day, leaders or parents/guardians only need to register for one session of the badge. After registering, the second session, which will always be held on the following day, will automatically be added. The ability to double-book merit badge sessions will be disabled. Merit Badge and Program Session Expectations Engaged attendance and active participation, throughout the session(s), are required in order to fully complete the merit badge or award for which a Scout is registered. Scouts who do not meet the basic behavioral and participation expectations set by instructors may not complete all the requirements or finish a badge. The Justice National Scout Camp staff will make a concerted effort to discuss any situations like this with the unit leader(s) or parent(s)/guardian(s), if attending, as quickly as possible. Merit Badge Sessions and Prerequisites The following pages outline the programs, primarily merit badges, that have requirements that must be met for completion. Unit leaders, Scouts, and parents/guardians are encouraged to review this list thoroughly to ensure awareness of merit badges that have requirements that cannot be completed at camp (indicated in this guide as prerequisites, under each merit badge description). Scouts should plan to complete any requirements listed for any badges in which they are participating outside of camp. Scouts can complete prerequisites prior to camp and bring with them proof of completion; counselors will approve work for requirements that meets the spirit and standard of the requirement. If a prerequisite is not completed prior to camp, the Scout will need to complete the requirement(s) after camp, with a merit badge counselor in the local council.

Troop 55 General Risk and Liability Acknowledgement

By signing this registration, the participant(s) and the parents agree to the general risk and liability acknowledgement and agreement (Link here).

Troop 55 COVID19 Risk and Liability Acknowledgement
Due to COVID-19 safety consideration, we require all scouts and adults wearing masks during car ride,  do not share food and drink, and do their best for social distance. By signing this registration, the participant(s) and the parents agree to the COVID19 risk and liability acknowledgement and agreement (Link here).

To register for camp, please use the form below.

2024 Summer Camp at BSA Summit Scout Camp

Registration for Adult Volunteer or scout? *

Scout

Adult

Do you plan to drive your own car to BSA Camp or ride bus?

Drive Car

Ride Bus

You car maker, model, year

Your Car capacity (total car seats including driver)

Participant Name (submitter) (required), please fill out one form for each scout or adult due to merit badge selection *

Your Email (required) *

Your Home Phone (required) *

Emergency Contact Name *

Emergency Phone (required) *

Scout Age or Adult Age *

Does your participant take medication? *

Yes

No

If Yes, Please specify Medication, dosage, and times. *

Allergies ? (Type None if not applicable) *

Diet Restriction? (Type None if not applicable) *

I hereby give permission for my kid(s), - type name of scout below, and myself and/or other family member(s) as adult volunteer(s): *

to attend the BSA Troop 55 Summer Camp at James C. Justice National Scout Camp 2024, accept Troop 55 General risk and liability policy and COVID-19 risk and liability policy and grant authority to the adult leadership of the troop. Authorizing the provision of medical care for my kids(s) as may be necessary. Note: Entering your name in the below signature box constitutes an electronic signature. SIGNATURE BELOW *

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Date

Registration for Adult Volunteer or scout? *

Scout (Price will be displayed)

Adult ($0)

Today's date is: *

Before April 1 ( Registration and Payment rate: $650)

April 2 to May 1 (Registration and Payment rate: $700)

After May 2 ($800)

Please enter number of scout or adult attending: *

Please check that you answered the above questions correctly, as you might be paying the incorrect amount *

Yes I did, thanks for checking!

One Scout Fee For 2023 Summer Camp Are:

One Adult Fee For 2023 Summer Camp Are:

Amount I am Paying ( please retype amount from box above) *

I will pay by: *

Paypal Online (link in upper right corner of this page)

Check

Passbook (Troop balance account)

New scouts(NSP Patrol scouts): please just enter "Trailer Blazers" for your MB selection; other scout enter like this: Canoeing, Geology, Nature, etc. Scoutmaster may adjust the selection based on MB availability and scout maturity. Merit Badge Slots and pre-requirement can be found here , please use the guide to decide the 4 slots for your MB selections . Scouts can potentially select between 4 to 8 merit badges.

Swimming MB is not available for Block #4 currently (slot is full for block #4).

Merit Badge Selection - Block 1 (Monday Morning), please enter up to three Merit Badges *

Merit Badge Selection - Block 2 (Monday Afternoon), please enter up to three Merit Badges *

Merit Badge Selection - Block 3 (Tuesday Morning), please enter up to three Merit Badges *

Merit Badge Selection - Block 4 (Tuesday afternoon), please enter up to three Merit Badge *

Merit Badge Selection - Block 5 (Wednesday morning), please enter up to three Merit Badge *

Merit Badge Selection - Block 6 (Wednesday afternoon), please enter up to three Merit Badge *

Merit Badge Selection - Block 7 (Thursday Morning), please enter up to three Merit Badge *

Merit Badge Selection - Block 8 (Thursday afternoon), please enter up to three Merit Badge *

Merit Badge Selection - Block 9 (Friday Morning), please enter up to three Merit Badge *

Merit Badge Selection - Block 10 (Friday afternoon), please enter up to three Merit Badge *

Comments or Notes you'd like to make about the summer camp (early departure, late arrival, adult volunteer note, etc):

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