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Frequently Asked Questions

This page contains questions that are asked about Camp Henderson and going to Boy Scout Camp.

Top Questions.

  1. How will my son get his medications?
  2. How do I fill out the Class 1 Personal Health and Medical Record?
  3. What are the most common problems with medical forms that hold up medical recheck?
  4. What is a good time to pick up my son on Friday?
  5. What makes Henderson Scout Reservation different from other camps?
  6. How are we supposed to do everything at camp with so many programs going on at once?
  7. Can parents visit their son while at camp?
  8. Can I change a Merit Badge Class that I have signed up for?
  9. Can I still buy Bar-B-Q tickets after the deadline of Sunday when the Troop arrives?
  10. What is the Friday Bar-B-Q?
  11. What is the camp Fax Number?
  12. What kind cots do you have in the tents at camp?
  13. Do you have Internet at Camp?
  14. Is it too late to register my son at camp?
  15. What about area Churches?

Other: Parents

Q: How will my son get his medications?

A: All medications come to camp with a camp medication permission form.  At Medical check in upon arrival, your son meets the nurse to review his medication. Medication is logged in and secured at the Health Lodge.  The Scoutmaster is given a time schedule for all his scouts.  If the scout does not get to the health lodge at the time of administration the Troop is notified to send him.  Scouts with inhalers and epi pens can carry them after a review with the nurse at check in.

Q: How do I fill out the Class 1 Personal Health and Medical Record?

A: Every line must be filled in. If a line does not apply, write in N/A or None. The Class 1 must be filled out every year, with an attached physical within the last 3 years.

Q: What are the most common problems with medical forms that hold up medical recheck?

A:

  • lines on the Personal Health and Medical Record left blank.
  • Medications listed as being taken not brought to camp.
  • Outdated epi-pens and inhalers.
  • Medications not in their original container

Q: What is a good time to pick up my son on Friday?

A: The camp merit badge program concludes Friday at 4 PM.  Anytime after that is the usual departure. The BBQ  starts at 5:30 PM, Closing campfire at 7:30 PM and OA Ceremony at dark. Check with your Scoutmaster about when the Troop departure time might be. A Scout needs to check out with his leader before leaving camp at any time. Troops may elect to  stay over till Saturday morning and have a light breakfast 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM. 

Q: What makes Henderson Scout Reservation different from other camps?

A: The Culture. Many of the staff have served at camp for decades.  Along with members of the staff that are college and high school  students we have developed a culture that is the Scouting spirit, practices good teaching methods, and is fun. From the 11 year old Boy Scout to our 45 season Waterfront director. For 30 years we have accumulated good ideas from camps we see or hear about, and have retained them all.

Q: How are we supposed to do everything at camp with so many programs going on at once?

A: This is a frequent question.  4th period (3:30-5pm) and evenings are filled with hikes, fishing, sports, outpost, open areas, COPE and conservation projects.  Boys will choose among all of these and often a Troop has scouts and leaders in many directions at once.
It does take both youth and adult organization.  We view having too much to do as a good “problem” to have.

Q: Can parents visit their son while at camp?

A: A parent can visit a child at any time at any Scouting activity.  When it comes to camp it often is best to ask the Scout Leader when is the best time for their Troop.  Often Troops invite parents to supper on cookout day, the Order of the Arrow Ceremony, or other time when the Troop may be gathered  together.

Q: Can I change a Merit Badge Class that I have signed up for?

A: Yes, if there is still room in the class. It is best to do it through your leader at the Leaders meeting one week before you arrive.  If not, on arrival is possible and during the week if you determine the badge does not fit your needs.

Q: Can I still buy Bar-B-Q tickets after the deadline of Sunday when the Troop arrives?

A: Yes, let us know you are coming; tickets will be sold at the meal.

Q: What is the Friday Bar-B-Q?

A: The Friday Pork Bar-B-Q is a 5:30 pm campwide  dinner with parents and guests. Tickets are sold when Troops arrive on Sunday to family members and guests.  A limited number of tickets may be available on site at the dinner. Children  under 12 would purchase a childs ticket.

Q: What is the camp Fax Number?

A: Same as the phone number.

Q: What kind cots do you have in the tents at camp?

A: 84 inch steel Army Surplus (WWII and Korea),made in America and loaned out as period stage props

Q: Do you have Internet at Camp?

A: Not at this time (2008)

Q: Is it too late to register my son at camp?

A: A scout may register at any time for camp.

Q: What about area Churches?

A: Google “Oneonta New York churches”