Activity: Summer Camp 2026
Location: Camp Powhatan @ Hiwassee, VA
Depart: Saturday 07/11/26 9:00am @ Bethel Baptist Church (arrive by 7:30am at the latest)
Return: Sunday 07/18/26 3:00pm @ Bethel Baptist Church

Trip Information:

• ACTIVITY
  • Summer Camp
  • PICKUP & DROPOFF are both at Bethel Baptist Church
  • We'll be camping at Camp Powhatan @ Hiwassee, VA.
• FOOD
  • All scouts should eat breakfast before arriving, pack a bag lunch and bring snacks to eat on the trip down to camp -- it's about four hours.  The Troop will provide snacks and drinks at lunchtime.
  • The troop will provide all food while at Summer Camp, but scouts are welcome to bring additional money if they want for the snack bar at the trading post.  The have great root beer floats.
  • Scouts are responsible for Saturday breakfast and lunch.
• UNIFORM/CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS
  • Full Class A uniform for traveling to/from camp site (Scout pants or shorts, Class A uniform shirt, Scout socks and Scout belt, but no neckerchiefs or merit badge sashes)
  • If you do not already have a Red Class B Troop 800 T-shirt, they are available for purchase on the Troop website
  • If you need asisstance obtaining a uniform, please check the swap drawer in the Scout Office or ask Mr. Newman or Mr. Bright and we can help you
  • Click here for the Summer Camp Recommended Packing List
• REGISTRATION
  • Please register as soon as possible.  We need an accurate headcount by February 15th, 2026.
• PAYMENTS
  • In order to give parents the option to spread out payments for Summer Camp, payments are handled separately from this registration
• CONTACTS -- If you have any questions please contact:
  • Kevin Bright (Sr. Asst. Scoutmaster) - 804-305-1099

I understand that participation in Scouting activities involves a certain degree of risk. I have carefully considered the risk involved and by submitting this electronic registration, I have given consent for myself or my child to participate in these activities. I understand that participation in these activities is entirely voluntary and requires participants to abide by applicable rules and standards of conduct. I release Scouting America, the Heart of Virginia Council, Bethel Baptist Church, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated with the activity from any and all claims or liability arising out of this participation. I understand that participation in Scouting activities involves a certain degree of risk. I have carefully considered the risk involved and by submitting this electronic registration, I have given consent for myself or my child to participate in these activities. I understand that participation in these activities is entirely voluntary and requires participants to abide by applicable rules and standards of conduct. I release Scouting America, the Heart of Virginia Council, Bethel Baptist Church, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated with the activity from any and all claims or liability arising out of this participation.

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In case of an emergency involving me or my child, I understand that every effort will be made to contact the individual listed as the emergency contact person. In the event that this person cannot be reached, permission is hereby given to the medical provider selected by the adult leader in charge to secure proper treatment, including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, or injections of medication for me or my child. Medical providers are authorized to disclose to the adult in charge examination findings, test results, and treatment provided for purposes of medical evaluation of the participant, follow-up and communication with the participant's parents or guardian, and/or determination of the participant's ability to continue in the program activities.