Info: Spring Council Camporee '06
“THE GREAT OUTDOORS"
Spring Council Camporee
Photos - April 28-30
What a GREAT weekend we had at the Spring Camporee at Bodine Field!! Super
weather (a bit frosty at night), great company, and lots of fun!
We
participated in many activities: 5 mile Hike, Orienteering, Mountain Biking,
Fly Fishing, Football, Pie Eating Contest (Mark M.). Check out the
photos!
Bodine Field, Wharton State Forest, NJ
Contacts: Dave Costello 609-760-9692, Paul O’Connor 856-296-5738
DEPARTING FROM METHODIST CHURCH (Hartford & Taunton)
§ BE AT CHURCH AT 3:30PM on Friday
§ LEAVING AT 4PM; Returning on Sunday by Noon
§ NEED (on Monday, 4/24)
§
PERMISSION SLIPS
FOR ALL SCOUTS
§
$10 PAYMENT
to Phil Gruender
§
Sign-up for special Classes to be given at the Camporee
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Mountain Biking (must bring own helmet), Fly Fishing,
5-mile Hike (2nd class rqmt.), and Orienteering (2nd class
rqmt.)
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§ BRING ON TRIP:
§ Normal Weekend Camping Items:
· Sleeping bag & pad, clothes/shoes, personal items, raingear, jacket, flashlight, scout book, water bottle, helmet, …
·
No
electronics (radio, TVs, MP3 players, games, …)
§
Class A uniforms
§ PATROL COOKING
§
Patrols for this trip will be formed by Mr. O’Connor.
§
Several TroopGuides will be in the new scout’s patrol.
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Each patrol to make menu and review with Mr. O’Connor.
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Each patrol will be issued one cooler for their food.
§
Each patrol to buy own food and split costs among the patrol.
§
Each patrol will prepared food together (with TroopGuides).
§ Troop (adults) will buy all food for dinner on Friday night.
§ ADDITIONAL ADULTS AND/OR DRIVERS STILL NEEDED
Date: April 28-30,
2006
FLYER (.pdf file)
Cost: $10/scout plus cost of food
Location:
Bodine Camp in the Wharton State Forest
GPS = N-39.65377 /
W-74.51929
Emergency Cell#s: Paul
O’Connor’s cell# (856-296-5738) and Dave Costello cell# (609-760-9692)
Leaving: Meet
Friday at
tbd pm @ Methodist Church
Returning: Sunday afternoon (will call)
Preparation: Bring Class A, and
clothes appropriate for the weather, you will be outdoors all weekend! (if
it looks like rain... BE PREPARED!)
Directions:
Fees:
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW FOR THIS GREAT EVENT!
Mr. Costello has details. Checks to "Troop 26 BSA"
Lodging: Tents of course, silly!
Details: This council camporees are AWSOME events. You will have a great time sleeping under the stars and competing with other troops for awards. To participate the canoeing and kayaking, you will need to have “current swimmer” credentials.
Calling all Scouts and leaders - young and old - join us for a fun filled weekend to enjoy the “Great Outdoors.” Here is a sneak preview of some of the activities we will be introducing to Scouts:
Canoeing – Kayaking – Fly Fishing – Mountain Biking – Hiking – Pie Cooking Contest – Pie Eating Contest – And much more...
Activities will include something for all ages. You bring ‘em, we’ll keep ‘em busy as a bee all day Saturday. Canoeing and Kayaking will be conducted in accordance with the Guide to Safe Scouting.
Scoutmasters will be required to complete a form confirming the scout is a current “swimmer” and that the scout meets the Guide to Safe Scouting requirements. This will be done upon arrival, at the latest, before receiving instruction. Younger scouts (Second Class and below), who will not participate in kayaking and canoeing, will be able to participate in fishing and will also be exposed to some earlier requirements dealing with nature and hiking.
Because of the unique location of this Camporee, we are offering the following:
1. Your Troop/Crew may hike in on Saturday via the Batona Trail
2. Your Troop/Crew may canoe/kayak in on Saturday via the Oswego River
3. Your Troop/Crew may arrive on Friday via 4 wheeled vehicle
4. No arriving by Jet-Boat please, we’ll be fishing
You plan the arrival, execute it and we’ll provide the sleeping location, fun on Saturday and entertainment on Saturday Night.
Speaking of Saturday Night, enjoy our campfire program featuring:
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“Ben” = The Littlest Scout – This Guy is a Real Mess!!!• Scouts and Adult Leaders
o
Skitso Songs
o Stories
“That’ll be funny right there – I don’t care who you are. If you can’t laugh at that you need to get outta here…” - Larry the Cable Guy
Adult Coordinator: Mr. Dave Costello