DETAILS: Attend and participate in the 58 th Annual West Point Camporee. We are registered as Lightfighters, which means that we will backpack in to the campsite carrying all of our gear. We will meet at the Municipal Parking lot across from the Elks at 1:30pm, Friday, April 22 nd and drive to West Point together and return on Sunday. No partial attendance for this trip.

Destination: West Point Camporee, West Point, NY

REQUIREMENTS:

Medical Form, parts A & B only. Completed Activity Consent form.

West Point Liability Release (all participants)

West Point Medical History (Scouts)

GEAR/PACKING:

All Scouts’ gear must travel in backpacks including sleeping bags, change of clothes, mess kits, etc. As always, pack and dress for the weather. See the Troop Parent Handbook or the BSA Handbook for a list of what to pack. The Troop meeting on Monday, April 11 th will be focused on what to pack/and not pack for the trip. The Troop has purchased new backpacking tents and stoves which were demonstrated at last week’s meeting and will be used on the trip.

Scouts should especially remember to pack their outdoor essentials: Reusable water bottle, flashlight, first aid kit, pocket knife (after Totin’ Chip is earned), sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses), compass, and rain gear.

Special Note:

- Class B uniform with scout pants all weekend

- Class A uniform for Revellie and Retreat formations and Sunday awards ceremony.

- Gym clothes for physical training only.

- No Military items can be worn (ie camouflage)

MEALS:

You will need to bring a brown bag dinner to eat on the hike into the campsite or at the campsite depending on our progress. Saturday’s meals and Sunday’s breakfast will be backpacking meals provided by the Troop on site.

RETURN:

We will return to the Municipal parking lot across from the Elks on Sunday, April 24 th , estimated time between 12pm and 1 pm. This time is approximate. We will be hiking out on Sunday morning. You will get a call to pick up your camper(s) about 15-30 minutes ahead of time. Please be punctual and considerate of other’s time.

Please note: Any scout that partakes in behavior that breaks the Scout Law will be warned or possibly sent home and/or disqualified from attending the next campout.

Electronic Devices: The Troop will not be responsible for loss or damage to any personal equipment, including but not limited to cell phones, gaming devices and cameras. If a scout brings a cell phone on a trip, it should remain off unless being used to communicate with his parents. If a scout’s use of his mobile phone interferes with the scout’s responsibilities to the Troop or becomes a distraction from the purpose of the outing, it will be confiscated and given back to him upon return from the trip.

COST: Cost of the Trip is $25.

DETAILS:

At the Advancement Campout, older Scouts gain skill proficiency by teaching Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class skills to newer Scouts. Scouts use the Patrol Method to plan their meals & duty rosters and demonstrate each skill individually. Scouts should bring their Scout Handbook to record each skill. We will depart from the Municipal Parking lot across from the Elks at 5pm, Friday, March 18th . Scouts working on Scout, Tenderfoot, Second and First Class are especially encouraged to attend. If you can only attend a portion of the outing, please let us know so the Troop can plan accordingly. Destination: Watchung Reservation Scout Campground.

REQUIREMENTS:

Up to date medical forms part A & B. Completed Activity/Consent form. Any necessary medications. The ability to follow instructions. Scout Oath & Law at all times. Buddy System at all times on this trip!

GEAR/PACKING:

All Scouts’ gear must travel in backpacks including sleeping bags, change of clothes, mess kits, etc. As always, pack and dress for the weather. See the Troop Parent Handbook or the BSA Handbook for a list of what to pack.

Scouts should especially remember to pack their outdoor essentials: Reusable water bottle, flashlight, first aid kit, pocket knife (after Totin’ Chip is earned), sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses), compass, and rain gear.

MEALS:

The SPL will set the agenda for the trip at the March 14 th Troop meeting. Meals will be discussed and coordinated at the March 14 th troop meeting. You will need to either eat dinner before departure on Friday or bring a brown bag dinner to eat at the campsite. Saturday’s meals and Sunday’s breakfast will be provided by the Troop on site.

RETURN:

We will return to the Municipal parking lot across from the Elks on Sunday, March 20 th , estimated time between 10am and 11am. You will get a call to pick up your camper(s) about 15-30 minutes ahead of time. Please be punctual and considerate of other’s time.

COST: The Cost of the Trip is $15.

Please note: Any scout that partakes in behavior that breaks the Scout Law will be warned or possibly sent home and/or disqualified from attending the next campout.

Electronic Devices: The Troop will not be responsible for loss or damage to any personal equipment, including but not limited to cell phones, gaming devices and cameras. If a scout brings a cell phone on a trip, it should remain off unless being used to communicate with his parents. If a scouts use of his mobile phone interferes with the scout’s responsibilities to the Troop or becomes a distraction from the purpose of the outing, it will be confiscated and given back to him upon return from the trip.

Please complete the Activity Consent Form and payment.

DETAILS:

We will depart from Mount Horeb Elementary School parking lot at 4:00 pm on Friday February 25, 2022. The travel time is estimated to be roughly 4 to 5 hours. There will be the opportunity to work on the snow sports merit badge. Please ask the Scout Master or an Assistant Scout master for the blue card. We will have one full day and a half day of skiing at Bromley Ski Mountain. The house will be located at: 385 Village St. East Dorset, Vermont 05253

REQUIREMENTS:

Up to date medical forms part A & B. Completed Activity/Consent form. Any necessary medications. The ability to follow instructions. Scout Oath & Law at all times. Buddy System at all times on this trip!

GEAR/PACKING:

Sleep wear and sleeping bag.

Extra cold weather clothing.

Skiing supplies – Hat, gloves, hand warmers, ski jacket and pants, insulated underwear, ski socks.

Snowboard and Snowboard Boots, Skis, Poles, Ski Boots and Helmet must be rented before the trip. We will not have time to rent equipment at the mountain.

MEALS:

Please pack a Brown bag dinner for Friday.

Saturday morning quick breakfast.

Scouts will make their own lunch for Saturday.

Home cooked meal by the Scouts Saturday night.

Sunday morning quick breakfast.

Lunch on the way home from the half day of skiing.

RETURN:

We will return to Mount Horeb School late Sunday afternoon. Scouts will call when we are about 30 minutes away.

COST: Adult chaperones and Scouts - $208.00. This price includes a two day lift ticket, food and lodging.

Please complete the Activity Consent Form and payment.

DETAILS:

We will depart from Mt Horeb Elementary School parking lot at 4pm Friday the 10th The trip is estimated to about 3 hours. With traffic perhaps 3.5hours so please be prompt for departure.

Destination: Camp Conewago ; 450 Boy Scout Road; New Oxford, PA 17350

The website is: https://newbirthoffreedom.org/camping-2/camp-conewago. It is approximately 25 minutes from the Gettysburg Visitors Center

REQUIREMENTS:

Up to date Medical Form, parts A & B only. Completed Activity/Consentform. Don’t forget medications.

The ability to follow instruction. Scout Oath & Law at all times. Buddy System at all times

GEAR/PACKING:

We are in cabins. The Scout cabin has a full kitchen.  Bring a tent only if you wish to be outside or to have the option to do so. As always, pack for the weather. Check www.NOAA.gov now and the evening before departure. Use zip code 17350.

Saturday, 12/11

Breakfast at camp
9:15 am: 2-hour battlefield tour by bus

11:30 am: Lunch at Tommy's Pizza (3 slices of pizza and a medium drink)
12:15 pm: Begin hike of SPL’s choice (Historic Gettysburg Trail, Billy Yank Trail or Johnny Reb Trail)
Back to camp for dinner - its only 20 or so minutes away 

Return to town for Ghost Tour   

Sunday, 12/12

Pack gear – breakfast & check out of camp
9:00 am: Arrive at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum Visitor Center. (Admission to museum, film/cyclorama)

After these activities scouts will determine if we tour more Battlefields and Monuments or head home. Depending on the travel hour, we may stop at a fast food restaurant for lunch.
Pack your scout essentials – sleeping bag, hat, gloves & water bottle are important. Small day pack is suggested.

MEALS:

Brown bag Friday dinner. Other meals provided by the Troop. Please self-manage food allergies and religious restrictions.

RETURN:

We will return to Mt. Horeb School on Sunday. Scouts will call for pick up when we are about 30 minutes from Warren

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED

DETAILS:

We will be cabin camping at Camp Winnebago with the opportunity to take a trail horseback ride on Saturday morning. We will leave for Echo Lake Stables (http://www.echolakestables.com/trailrides.htm) in Newfoundland, NJ around 10:00am on Saturday morning to arrive for a 10:45am trail ride. Upon returning to camp, scouts will have the opportunity to work on rank advancement requirements. This trip is ideal for any scouts that want to start working on their camping and cooking merit badges. The SPL and ASPL are planning to work on Pioneering with the Scouts. There is a Horsemanship Merit Badge for anyone who may be interested.

Sign up deadline date - October 21, 2021 – This is a hard deadline as we need to provide the number of participants to the stables.

DEPARTURE and TRAVEL:

We plan to meet and depart from Mt. Horeb Elementary School parking lot on Friday, November 12 at 5:00pm, traveling by car to the site. We will coordinate car capacity and drivers.

Location: Winnebago Scout Camp & Echo Lake Stables.

REQUIREMENTS:

Up to date Medical Form, Completed Activity/Consent form

GEAR/PACKING:

Camping Gear – Gear checklists can be found in your Scout Books.

As always, pack for the weather.

MEALS:

Have dinner before you arrive on Friday evening (or bring a brown bag dinner). The Troop will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday breakfast.

RETURN:

We will return to Mt. Horeb Elementary School parking lot on Sunday, November 14 th at roughly 11:00 am depending on any number of variables. Scouts will call for pick up about 30 minutes in advance of our return. If pick up is an issue, let us know.

COST:

The cost of the Trip is $65 ($50 for the Horseback Riding and $15 for meals)

ACTIVITY CONSENT:

Please complete the Activity Consent Form online. Completion of the form will redirect to payment.

DETAILS:

We will be cabin camping at Camp Winnebago with the opportunity to take a trail horseback ride on Saturday morning. We will leave for Echo Lake Stables (http://www.echolakestables.com/trailrides.htm) in Newfoundland, NJ around 10:00am on Saturday morning to arrive for a 10:45am trail ride. Upon returning to camp, scouts will have the opportunity to work on rank advancement requirements. This trip is ideal for any scouts that want to start working on their camping and cooking merit badges. The SPL and ASPL are planning to work on Pioneering with the Scouts. There is a Horsemanship Merit Badge for anyone who may be interested.

Sign up deadline date - October 21, 2021 – This is a hard deadline as we need to provide the number of participants to the stables.

DEPARTURE and TRAVEL:

We plan to meet and depart from Mt. Horeb Elementary School parking lot on Friday, November 12 at 5:00pm, traveling by car to the site. We will coordinate car capacity and drivers.

Location: Winnebago Scout Camp & Echo Lake Stables.

REQUIREMENTS:

Up to date Medical Form, Completed Activity/Consent form

GEAR/PACKING:

Camping Gear – Gear checklists can be found in your Scout Books.

As always, pack for the weather.

MEALS:

Have dinner before you arrive on Friday evening (or bring a brown bag dinner). The Troop will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday breakfast.

RETURN:

We will return to Mt. Horeb Elementary School parking lot on Sunday, November 14 th at roughly 11:00 am depending on any number of variables. Scouts will call for pick up about 30 minutes in advance of our return. If pick up is an issue, let us know.

COST:

The cost of the Trip is $65 ($50 for the Horseback Riding and $15 for meals)

REGISTRATION:

Please complete registration below. Complete the Activity Consent form for each scout.

To all People to Whom these Presents shall Come, Greeting:

Know ye, that we do hereby invite all who are strong of body, mind and spirit who call themselves Scouts to partake in contests of strength and skill commencing on the 22nd day of October, and continuing until the 24th day of October, in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand Twenty One at the camp known as Round Valley Youth Center located in the Town of Lebanon, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey.

The Quest for the Holy Grail patrol competitions

Merit Badge Primers - Meet with counselors and start on 'unusual' Merit Badges like: Fly Fishing, Photography, Chess....

Campfire! & Stew Cookoff

Awards and Prizes

For more information & questions:

Rick Jurgens – Camporee Chair: Rick.jurgens@comcast.net (908)285-8730 

DETAILS:

This overnight trip will be at the Island Beach State Park in Seaside, NJ.

REQUIREMENTS:

Up to date Medical Form, Completed Activity/Consent form.

The ability to follow instruction.

Buddy system at all times; at over 3000 acres, we don’t want anybody to get lost.

GEAR/PACKING:

List of Gear here….

As always, pack for the weather. As of today, Saturday looks to be mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Updates can be secured from NOAA.

DEPARTURE and TRAVEL:

We plan to depart from Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church parking lot on Saturday, October 9th 2018 at 8:00 am, traveling by car to the site.

MEALS:

Have breakfast before you arrive Saturday morning and bring a brown bag lunch.

RETURN:

We will return to Mt. Horeb Church on Sunday, October 10th at roughly 4:30 pm depending on any number of variables.

Scouts will call for pick up when we leave Round Valley so you will know about 30 minutes in advance of our return. If pick up is an issue, let us know.

COST: the cost of the Trip is $1

PLEASE complete The Activity Consent Form.

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