Download Parent Guide Camp LaNoChe 2021 and Read it before we leave!
- La-No-Che Camp Leadership Team consists of Bryan Greenly, Brent Garrison, Jeramy Gatza, Greg Kennedy, Aiyden Kirby and myself (Eric Orndorff).
- We are excited to have Noah B. shadowing the Leadership Team, serving as a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (JASM).
Do not hesitate contacting me, Eric ([email protected]) with any questions.
Yours in Scouting,
Eric Orndorff
Updates from Jeramy on June 4th
It’s almost time for CAMP!!! Sunday, arrive by 10:30 am sharp at Keeth Elementary (425 Tuskawilla Rd, Winter Springs, FL 32708).
Note, LNC updated their COVID forms, please see the link below and make sure you have the most updated one printed out.
Please review this final checklist:
- Parent Guide – Review this with your scout. The packing list is on the last page.
- NEW COVID Forms – printed copy (not online) required for check-in, bring this filled out.
- Medication Log – required for all campers who need medication, regular or as needed, bring this filled out.
- Final Class Schedule – Print just your scouts and make sure they have that in their day pack. It is in my email today.
- Scouts should wear their class B uniform. Class A top should be the last thing added to the footlocker so it is accessible for camp pictures.
Check-In Procedures
- Adult and Scout Leaders (SPL, ASPL) arrive ve at Keeth Elementary at 10:00 am for the departure process set up
- SCOUT AND PARENT arrive at Keeth Elementary by 10:30 a.m. sharp.
- SCOUT AND PARENT Health Prescreening with Mr. Kennedy – Temperature check & COVID Waiver
- SCOUT AND PARENT check with Mr. Garrison for final medical and permission forms check. Check-in medications on log. Check-in here even if you do not have any medication to turn in. This will serve as the official “check in” for the trip.
- SCOUT AND PARENT check with Mr. Gatza to turn in bank funds and lock combination in an envelope with scout’s name on it.
- SCOUT takes their footlocker to the SPL (Tommy McFadden) at curbside for a water bottle, uniform, and combination check.
- SCOUT checks with Mr. Orndorff for driver assignment.
- Mr. Greenly and ASPLs organize scouts to load trailers.
- Troop assembly for announcements,
- Prayer/reflection, roll call, and departure at 11:10
- Arrive at La-No-Che for tailgate lunch at approximately 12:15
- Tailgate lunch before check in to camp. (troop provided)
Updates from Jeramy on May 31st
We are 6 days away from departure for our first summer camp since 2019! This is an exciting time and the boys are going to have loads of fun. Please review the following in preparation for our week at La No Che.
- Parent Guide – Review this with your scout. The packing list is on the last page.
- COVID Forms – required for check-in, bring this filled out.
- Medication Log – required for all campers who need medication, regular or needed, bring this filled out.
- Scouts should wear their class B uniform. Class A top should be last thing added to footlocker so it is accessible for camp picture.
Check-In Procedures
- Adult and Scout Leaders (SPL, ASPL) arrive at Keeth Elementary at 10:00am for departure process set up
- SCOUT AND PARENT arrive at Keeth Elementary by 10:30 a.m. sharp.
- SCOUT AND PARENT Health Prescreening with Mr. Kennedy – Temperature check & COVID Waiver
- SCOUT AND PARENT check with Mr. Garrison for final medical and permission forms check. Check-in medications on log. Do this even if you do not have any medication to turn in. This will serve as the official “check in” for the trip.
- SCOUT AND PARENT check with Mr. Gatza to turn in bank funds and lock combination in an envelope.
- SCOUT takes footlocker to the SPL (Tommy McFadden) at curbside for uniform and combination check. The combination should already be written on the Envelope holding scout’s money.
- SCOUT checks with Mr. Orndorff for driver assignment.
- Mr. Greenly and ASPLs organize scouts to load trailer and vans
- Troop assembly for announcements,
- Prayer/reflection, roll call, and departure at 11:10
- Arrive at La-No-Che for tailgate lunch approximately 12:15
- Tailgate lunch before check in to camp. (troop provided)
Updates from Eric on May 24th
I took Jackson out to La No Che this weekend for his Counselor In Training (CIT) weekend. They worked on final preparations for summer camp and the camp is in great shape, ready to receive us in two weeks!
I have revised the balances owed as well as identified who needs to complete a PERMISSION SLIP. Mr. Fogg will email blank forms to the group and you may hand in to Jeramy Gatza tomorrow night. ALL MONEY IS DUE TOMORROW SO WE CAN ISSUE FINAL PAYMENT THIS WEEK TO LA NO CHE.
Updated on May 21st
Please review the timely information just published from Camp La No Che. You can read it from my email today (May 21st).
- ALL: Please print and bring CFC Health Pre-Screening and Participant Agreement forms (this has also been referenced and attached in previous emails from Jeramy and I)
- Print and bring Program-Specific Forms if you are participating in ATV or Horsemanship (I think we only have ATV participants)
- ATV Forms, For Scouts participating in ATV programs: https://scoutingevent.com/
Download/08373813/OR/ATV_ Complete_Set_31321.pdf - Horsemanship Forms, for Scouts participating in Horsemanship: https://scoutingevent.com/
Download/08356213/OR/ Horsemanship_Forms__Complete_ set_.pdf
- ATV Forms, For Scouts participating in ATV programs: https://scoutingevent.com/
- Pay attention to specific participation and clothing requirements listed below. Jeramy recently sent a revise class list. Please review what you are taking.
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- ATV Adventure Experience: Participants must be at least 14 years old or older to participate. Participants must meet age, height and weight requirements for appropriately sized ATV. Age 14 to 15 years old will be riding 90cc ATVs with the max weight limit of 187 lbs and 5’7”, 16 years and up will be riding 250cc ATVs with the maximum weight of 231lbs. to 386 lbs. depending on manufacture. REQUIRED: ALL participants must have long sleeve shirts, long pants and over the ankle boots. Participants must have valid proof of age either a copy of birth certificate or state issued ID card. ATV hold harmless form and rider rules form (found in ‘required forms’ section of this guide) must be completed by parents prior to attending camp. No exceptions.
- Climbing Merit Badge: As part of the class, participants will be rappelling on Thursday at the Adventure Tower. Participants must be in good physical condition due to this activity being strenuous. REQUIRED CLOTHING: Pants or shorts made of cotton type material, hard sole shoes.
- Horsemanship Merit Badge: Participants must have a completed hold harmless form completed by parents. REQUIRED CLOTHING: Long pants (blue jeans), hard sole shoes, socks. Recommended Personal Gear: Horsemanship Merit Badge book and worksheet, water bottle or Hydration pack, sun block, sunglasses, and bug spray.
- Welding Class: ALL participants must have long sleeve shirts, long pants and closed toed shoes.
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Updated on May 19th
Thank you all for attending the summer camp discussion last night.
UPDATE TO DEPARTURE TIME: We will be meeting for departure at 10:30am at Keeth Elementary instead of the originally scheduled 9:00am. Adult leaders and Scout leaders (SPL,ASPLs) arrive at 10:00am please.
Please check the updated tour guide for LNC 2021 with an updated packing list. I have also attached the latest Class Schedule assignments in my email on May 19th. Print just your scout’s page and include it in their gear for camp. Please review both of these in detail with your scout. Pay close attention to the required items and departure procedures. Also, the COVID waiver is attached, this must be brought with each scout to departure meeting. Finally, please review the merit badge prerequisites listed and prepare accordingly. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Jeramy Gatza or Eric.
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Updated on May 16th
WE ARE ONLY 3 WEEKS AWAY FROM SUMMER CAMP!
- Our La No Che Camp Leadership Team consists of Bryan Greenly, Brent Garrison, Jeramy Gatza, Greg Kennedy, Aiyden Kirby and myself (Eric Orndorff). We are excited to have Noah Berman shadowing the Leadership Team, serving as a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (JASM).
- To date, we have 34 scouts attending and 6 leaders. 5 leaders can drive, accommodating 28 seats. WE NEED DRIVERS TO ACCOUNT FOR 12 ADDITIONAL SEATS TO AND FROM CAMP. (Mr. Hoisington has already volunteered. THANK YOU!). Please let me know if you are available to drive AND how many seats you have for scouts.
- Please review the roster that attached from my email to review what you have paid to date toward camp, according to recent Finance Committee records. Also note your swim test status. For those camping in tents, we will be setting up dining flies to allow for removal of individual tent rain flies for increased air circulation, yet maintain protection from rain events.
I have confirmed Keeth Elementary School as our point of departure. Please arrive at 9:00 am as we will check in and depart at 9:30 am
Check in will consist of loading contico boxes in trailer, turning in medicines and temperature checks, turning in money and getting driver assignments. The following leaders will be assisting with check in as follows:
- Trailer: Bryan Greenly/Aiyden Kirby/Noah Berman
- “Medicine Man” / Temperature checks: Brent Garrison/Greg Kennedy
- “Banker”: Jeramy Gatza
- Driver Assignments: Eric Orndorff
Upon arrival on departure day, please check in, in the above order, then muster with your patrol before troop assembly and departure.
Please review the attached packing list AND BRING A REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE AND BATTERY POWERED FANS.
ALL LEADERS, CAMPERS AND DRIVERS MUST REVIEW AND COMPLETE THE ATTACHED PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT AND SCREENING FORM AND TURN IN TO GREG KENNEDY DURING DEPARTING TEMPERATURE CHECKS.
For more on Central Florida Council COVID-19 protocols, please review https://www.
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Updated on May 10th
There will be a mandatory summer camp prep discussion Tuesday, May 18th at 7:00pm during the Troop Meeting. All scouts attending La-No-Che Summer Camp June 6-12 are required to attend. Parents are asked to attend as well, especially for all first and second year scouts.
This group will break off from the main troop activity to cover camp logistics, schedule, expectations, and packing list.
Direct questions to Jeramy Gatza or Eric Orndorff
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Updated on May 2nd
Here are a few things to be aware of, and be prepared for, as we approach summer camp from June 6 – June 12.
PREPARING FOR CAMP
There are 5 “Adirondack Style” cabins in campsite 19, where we will be staying during summer camp. These typically hold 10 Scouts, but due to COVID-19 protocols, we will assign 5 scouts to each cabin based on their patrols and ask older scouts to solo camp in their own tents. If you prefer that your son solo camp in their own tent in lieu of staying in a cabin, we are glad to make that accommodation. Please communicate this to me and prepare to provide them with their own tent to set up. I will send out a roster later this month identifying cabin campers and tent campers.
Effective June 1st, 2021, there will be no more mattresses in any campsite. This includes the Scoutmaster rooms. Please bring your own sleeping pad.
- Scouts should refer to their Boy Scout Handbook page 268 for the Personal Camping Gear Checklist, as they prepare for summer camp. All meals will be served in the dining hall, so “mess kits” are NOT required. Pack in a contico box with combination lock. BRING BATTERY POWERED FAN(S)!
- FOR HYDRATION, EVERY SCOUT MUST HAVE A WATER BOTTLE WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES DURING CAMP. LEADERS WILL BE MONITORING THIS CLOSELY.
- REQUIRED CLOTHING FOR CLIMBING MERIT BADGE: Pants or shorts made of cotton type material, hard sole shoes. Also, PERSONAL GEAR REQUIRED: Merit Badge book and worksheet http://usscouts.org/mb/
worksheets/Climbing.pdf , water bottle or hydration pack, bug spray and sun block. - Please review the your class schedule from my previous email on May 2nd to see what merit badges you are signed up for and review the following program guide to see which requirements are not completed at summer camp. https://scoutingevent.com/
Download/08372707/OR/2021_ Program_Guide_v13.pdf - Please also review specific requirements for each merit badges here: https://www.scouting.org/
programs/scouts-bsa/ advancement-and-awards/merit- badges/ - ALL PAYMENTS FOR CAMP MUST BE PAID IN FULL ($350) TO FINANCE NO LATER THAN TUESDAY MAY 25, 2021. As you make payments, please bring me your “yellow receipt slips”.
DEPARTURE
- We will meet at Keeth Elementary School beginning at 9am to check in, load conticos, turn in medicines and spending money and get vehicle assignments. PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NEED SOME DRIVERS TO AND FROM CAMP. I will determine how many seats are in the vehicles of the leaders who will be attending camp, then I will communicate how many remaining seats we need.
- No Scout cell phones at camp. They will turn them in upon arrival, if they bring them. If you need to reach your Scout while he is at camp, please reach out to me (Eric) or Jeramy Gatza – Refer to the phone numbers sent to the email on May 2nd from Eric.
In the meantime, I hope everyone has a strong finish to their school year!
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Updated on April 11th
As we prepare for summer camp, we realize that the FYE scouts have been very active and will have completed most or all of the requirements for their Scout and Tenderfoot ranks.
Most of them are enrolled in the Pathfinder program at summer camp, which will review many of these same requirements. If you are the parent of an FYE scout enrolled in the Pathfinder program (see Rank: Scout, Rank: Tenderfoot (Pathfinder) on attached Class Schedule in my email sent out on April 11th), please choose from one of the two options below and convey to me (Eric) by April 30th.
1. stay in Pathfinder (Scout/Tenderfoot) program to reinforce the material
OR
2. choose from available merit badges with the following availability as of 4/11/21:
a. Climbing (7 slots open)
b. Chemistry (14 slots open)
c. Programming (11 slots open)
d. Robotics (4 slots open)
e. Game Design (4 slots open)
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Updated on March 3rd
Camp La-No-Che campers and parents:
BE PREPARED: Please review the Camp Catalog (Download here) for prerequisites required prior to taking merit badge OR requirements not completed at camp. Review requirements for details about your merit badges of choice here: https://www.scouting.
Jeremy Gatza and Brent Garrison will be joining Aidan Kirby and I in leading the troop to La-No-Che. THANK YOU!
Continue to make payments to Joci. Total Camp Cost is $350.
More details to follow…
Do not hesitate contacting me ([email protected]) with any questions.
Eric Orndorff