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St. Mary's Georgia Camping Trip December 27, 2018
Description: Camping by the Saltwater Marsh in St. Mary's Ga.
December 27 - December 31, 2018
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BSA Winter Camp December 27, 2018
Greetings All! Looking for something more interesting to do on your winter break than watching endless reruns of holiday movies? If you are interested, please let us know and I can assist with registration. The Atlanta Area Council is proud to offer Winter Camp at Bert Adams Scout Camp for Boy Scout Troops and Venturing Crews. For 5 days and 4 nights in December, Boy Scouts and Venturers will have the opportunity to camp and play at one of America's premier camps. Our winter camp will introduce unique programs and merit badges that are not available at either of our summer camps. We've pulled together the best of our summer camp staffs for an all-star leadership team. Scouts can attend as a Troop or Crew, patrol, or as an individual provisional Scout. Scouts and Venturers can attend Winter Camp with their Troop or as individuals. Registration fees are $190 for youth and $90 for adults. The basic Camp fee includes Campsite with platform tents and cots, toilet and shower facilities, eleven meals, and basic program supplies. Troops of five or more Scouts will be discounted two adult registrations. All Campsites have water, electricity availability, and toilet facilities. No extension cords are allowed due to the hazard of tripping or shock. Camping will be conducted in the Adventure Camp, unless participation exceeds the capacity. |
Holiday Party - December 17
Our annual holiday party is on Monday December 17, 2018. We will have a White Elephant gift exchange that anyone attending the party can participate in. All gifts should be approximately $10 in value, and be wrapped. Please bring food to share. All scouts should bring at least one snack item to the party. The SPL is responsible for securing plates/forks/cups/napkins from the shed. Remember: Everyone who wants to participate in the holiday party needs to bring a wrapped present with a $10 value and a snack item. |
National Infantry Museum - December 1, 2018
Uchee Creek/National Infantry Museum Trip Saturday, December 1, 2018: 0645 - Meet at Holy Family Catholic Church 0700 - Caravan Departs 0915 - Arrive Uchee Creek Campground 0915-1100 - Campground Setup NLT 1115 - Depart for NIM *Class A Uniform* 1200-1700 - National Infantry Museum 1730-1900 - Dinner @ Country’s BBQ 1930 - Return to Uchee Creek Campground 2030 - Campfire, skits Sunday, December 2, 2018: 0730 -Sunrise/wake-up/break camp 0800 -Scout’s own service NLT 0830 -Caravan Departs for Waffle House, 2717 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 0900-1000 - Breakfast @ Waffle House 1130-1230 - Estimated return to Holy Family Catholic Church Notes: · Boys should eat breakfast prior to arrival Saturday morning. · Boys should arrive Saturday morning wearing Class-A uniform with neckerchief. · Boy will be eating lunch at the museum location. They are to bring a sack lunch with them Saturday morning. At the request of the museum please use either brown paper bags or lunchboxes. · Camping fee $4 · NIM Tour Fee $22 · Boys need to bring funds for Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast. Dinner menu link: http://c11268451.r51.cf2.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/BARBECUE-COB-MENU-062218.pdf |
Parker Mills Eagle Ceremony - Oct 14, 2018
Eagle Ceremony: The Eagle ceremony for Parker Mills in on Saturday October 14th at 1:00 PM in the parish hall of the Holy Family Catholic Church. Please come support your newest Eagle recipient. All scouts should attend this celebration. Please RSVP through the Troopmaster software. |
Popcorn Fundraiser 2018
Hello! Our popcorn fundraiser is still popping. The orders are due on October 15, 2018. Remember out of town family and friends can order online by setting up an account at www.trails-end.com. We have a few extra order forms if anyone needs one. Please let me know if you need any additional information. Thank you, Jane Stricklin 770-401-1939 |
Merit Badge University -- October 13, 2018
Merit Badge University is a quality Merit Badge program that helps Scouts learn about different fields of knowledge. By recruiting experienced professional counselors, Scouts receive an unparalleled experience. It’s hosted on the beautiful Kennesaw State University Marietta campus, giving Scouts a great opportunity to experience a college atmosphere. The $15 registration fee includes breakfast as well as program materials for most classes with only a few exceptions. Classes will include Emergency Preparedness, Citizenship in the Nation, Communication and much more! Space in some classes is limited, so sign up today! |
Summer Camp 2018
It’s time to register for summer camp. Below are To Do’s and some information to kick off summer camp preparations. Our summer camp coordinator this year is Kim Freed. She is new to this position, and there is a LOT to cover, so please be patient and give her your support. There is a lot of information to take in especially for the new scouts. Please feel free to ask questions e.g. using email or in person during the meetings. We will also provide updates through emails and during scout meetings.
Summer Camp Venue : Woodruff Scout Camp, Blairsville, GA Departure date : June 24 Return date : June 30
Swim test Venue : YMCA McCleskey –East Cobb (1055 E Piedmont Rd, Marietta, GA 30062) Time: 5:30pm Attire :Swim wear and Towel
Here are the to do’s leading to the summer camp 1) Register to attend summer camp by RSVPing to the invitation in Troopmaster by March 30. Registration starts early April and popular classes fill up fast.
Note i. We cannot complete registering a scout for summer camp until merit badges classes or programs are received. ii. Some Merit Badges incur additional costs which will be reflected in your scout statement iii. Final Merit Badge or program sign up is subject to Scoutmaster approval 2) Annual medical forms – For majority of scouts, this is the time to renew your annual medical forms to be used for all scouting activities besides summer camp. Please complete medical forms Part A, B and C in triplicate, and submit to Laurie Champion. Scouts are not admitted to camp if these forms do not pass the check in QA process. Boy Scouts Annual Health and Medical Record form can be found here (attached below)
3) Annual swim test – It is recommended to register to take the Troop arranged swimming test on March 25 by RSVPing to the invitation in Troopmaster. If you are unable to take the swim test on March 25, please refer to the self-arranged swim test information below for guidance.
4) Waiver for White Water OR Horseback Riding – The troop will most likely participate in an offsite activity at camp. We have not decided on White Water at Nantahala/Ocoee or Horseback Riding; however, the waivers are in a shared document. Please complete the waiver found here <waiver document attached below> and submit to Kim Freed. Without the waiver, the scout will not be able to participate in this activity. 5) Prescription Medication Dosing Form – if a scout requires medication during camp, please fill out this form <attached below Prescription Medication Dosing Form> and submit to Kim Freed. 6) Youth Protection Training – For Adult leaders/volunteers only – This is necessary for all scouting events besides volunteering or shuttling scouts to/from summer camp. Please complete your Youth Protection Training through <Youth Protection https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/ >, and provide a copy of completion certificate to Scott Lovell. The training takes about 1 hour and is valid for 2 years from the date of completion.
Swim test information – extracted from Swim Classification Procedures (attached below - Pre-Camp Swim Classification) A) Swim levels The various components of each test evaluate the several skills essential to the minimum level of swimming ability. Each step of the test is important and should be followed as listed below: SWIMMER’S TEST: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be swum continuously and include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating. BEGINNER’S TEST: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming as before, and return to starting place.
B) Self-arranged swim test If your scout does not attend the swim test scheduled for March 25, or does not pass, he will need to take the test prior to being allowed in the water at summer camp.
Additional information on Woodruff 2018 Summer Camp can be found through these links 1) General Camp Equipment List – useful for 1st time campers on what to pack can be found on our Documents Page. 2) Woodruff 2018 Scout Camp Program Guide https://atlantabsa.doubleknot.com/document/program-guide/156129 3) Woodruff 2018 Scout Camp Leader Guide http://www.atlantabsa.org/document/woodruff-leader-guide/144021
More information/to do’s to come 1) Collect footlocker lock combination numbers 2) Adult Volunteers to shuttle scouts to/from camp 3) Adult leaders volunteers at camp 4) Trailer loading – usually 1 day before departure – footlockers, cooking items, etc |
Hogan Gowder Eagle Ceremony
The Eagle Ceremony to congratulate Hogan Gowder on his reaching the highest rank in scouting will be as follows: Date: Saturday, March 24, 2018 Time: 2:00 PM Place: Holy Family Catholic Church (Parish Hall) RSVP to ressagee@gmail.com or 770-590-8724 by March 19th The invitation is attached below for you to print. |
High Adventure 2018
Troop 433 High Adventure 2018
Open to scouts 13 and older who have achieved First Class rank or above
In order for the troop to make arrangements for the trip (e.g. booking flights, reserving vehicles and campsites), we ask for scouts and adults who qualify for the trip to decide on participation by February 5, 2018 and indicate their interest by signing up on the troop Trip Registration form on the Troop 433 website.
WHEN · Depart Wed, May 23 (after school on last day) · Return Wed, May 30
WHERE · Fly in and out of Las Vegas International Airport · Zion National Park, Utah · Bryce Canyon National Parks, Utah · Grand Canyon National Park (North Rim), Arizona · Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada
ACTIVITIES · Guided Canyoneering and Backpacking – Zion National Park · Day hiking, Sightseeing – Bryce, Grand Canyon and Red Rocks · Rock Climbing (with parental supervision) – Red Rocks
MEALS · Group Cooking, except Backpacking Trip portion
ESTIMATED COST: $900 per person, payable in three installments.
PAYMENT DETAILS · 1st Payment of $300 to be added to Scout Accounts on Feb 5 · 2nd and 3rd payments to follow in March and April · Need-based Financial Assistance Available. Contact Scoutmaster. |