Troop 10 FAQ for Camp Squanto
(updated for 2008)

Camp Squanto issues a Leaders Guide for Summer Camp, from which excerpts are distributed to the Scouts each Spring.  It is quite inclusive, but some subjects are not covered quite as clearly as they could be, especially for new scouts (and their parents). 

This FAQ attempts to clarify or highlight these areas, as well as to cover information that applies specifically to Troop 10's activities at camp.

bulletPlease note that Page 9 of the 2008 Camp Squanto Guidebook states:

"[Camp Squanto] business phones may be used in emergencies to contact parents with the permission of your troop scoutmaster.  Cell phones are not allowed to be in the possession of campers while at Squanto."

bulletTroop 10 traditionally camps at the Pioneer site at Squanto.  This is one of three sites closest to the waterfront.  (However, the price we pay for this convenience, is having to climb "Heartbreak Hill" to get to the Dining Hall and most of the classes.)
 
bulletTroop 10 reserves their "Troop Swim" time from 2:00-3:00 each day.  (This is not a mandatory activity.)  Scouts desiring to participate in this daily swim should not schedule merit badge classes during this time.
 
bulletAll troops at Squanto have a troop photograph taken by the Camp Photographer on Monday.  These must be ordered in advance through the troop, before camp begins.
 
bullet"Flight to Eagle" is a program for new scouts or first year campers, focusing on scouting skills needed to advance to the Tenderfoot, Second and First Class ranks.  The FTE class is held from 9:00-11:00 each day.  Scouts may choose regular merit badges classes for the other periods.
 
bullet"Outpost Camping" is a camp-wide activity where scouts can "sleep under the stars" (ie, no tent) for one night.  This is usually done on Thursday night, weather permitting.  All participating scouts sleep as a group, in their choice of three areas of camp, outside the regular troop campsites.  The areas are Torch Point, Family Beach and the Dunes (all located on the back side of Fawn Pond, opposite from the swim area).  Signup for Outpost is done at the bulletin board outside the Dining Hall.
 
bulletAs a troop, Troop 10 spends only one week at Camp Squanto.  However, Scouts can attend an extra week of camp either individually, or with other members of Troop 10, as part of the Provisional "Provo" Troop of Camp Squanto.  (The Provo Troop camps in the Iroquois campsite.) 
 
bullet"Eagle Week" is a special week at Camp Squanto for Scouts who are First Class rank or higher, and provides a means for them to work on the merit badges required for Eagle rank.  Eagle Week is the 3rd week of August (Sunday - Friday).