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We are putting together a canoe/kayak camping trip for June 10-12, (originally planned for the Keys). NOTE: If you previously registered please do so again to ensure proper head count.
Here’s the Details - Friday Night – Camping at Lafayette Blue Springs State Park – Mayo, FL - Saturday – Canoeing 6-7mi & Camping at Royal Springs County Park – O’Brien, FL - Sunday – Return to COOS
We need to know by Monday’s meeting who can go. Use the Event Registration link on the Calendar page and give us your headcount and any details about the following…
We Need to Know the following ASAP: * Who can go or wants to go? – Adults & Scouts for Canoeing – Adults for Basecamp * Who has available canoes, kayaks and/or gear? Please supply details.
- ADULTS WANTED - - We need adults to work with scouts and then accompany them on a canoe trip - Our Scoutmaster can not go canoeing or kayaking due to medical restrictions - Please contact the Scoutmaster ASAP with your volunteerism availability for this trip - If we don’t have enough adults, we can’t go
- EVERYBODY - Please use the website event registration so we can have a correct head count for ALL our events. It is critical that we track attendance for planning our events. We must submit permits to Council 21 days prior to trips. The Event Registration link is on the Calendar page.
The next $75 payment for Summer Camp is due tonight.
Dudes… go pack your bathing suit – camping for the Springs trip is confirmed!!!
We will camp at Itchetucknee Springs Campground and get a full weekend of fun for only 24 clams…
First - We need your head counted ASAP. So hit the Event Registration link on the Calendar Page to get yourself on the list. Oh, get signed up for the other camping trips while you are there!
Then - Grab a copy of the Weekend Camping Checklist from the Downloads Page so you don’t forget important stuff… like your flashlight!!!
The 2011 Registration Packet for Camp Raven Knob is now available.
Head on over to the Downloads page to get your copy. It is listed under the Camping Resources and Event Related categories.
It is that time of year when the Troop needs your new Annual Health and Medical Record.
All new Scouts need this form and it is likely that everyone else will need one as well. These forms are valid for one year and the troop typically collects them prior to summer camp.
According to BSA rules, if we do not have a current document on file, a Scout may not participate in most non-meeting Troop activities (camping; Camporee; Eagle projects; OA events; outdoor meeting stuff; staff positions; etc.).
The Annual Health and Medical Record can be found on the Downloads page. Or, you can right-click and save the document by clicking HERE.
It is time to start planning for Summer Camp 2011 at Camp Raven Knob. Preceding this post is the sign-up form. Get your name on the list ASAP. The troop must supply a head count and deposits of $100 per camper to CRK by April 1st (no foolin’). Head on over to the Calendar page and click on the Event Registration signup link.
A few of the incredible programs offered at Camp Raven Knob are highlighted below. The complete lineup is in the Leaders Guide. Click HERE or visit the Downloads area to grab your copy.
RAVEN SCOUT – This introductory program focuses on requirements for Tenderfoot and Second Class. It is designed for Scouts new to the Troop and to summer camp.
MOUNTAIN MAN EXPERIENCE – A true mountain living adventure in the backwoods of Raven Knob. Spend the week along Cripple Creek living like frontiersmen of the mid 1800’s. Activities include animal tracking and trapping, black powder rifle shooting, blacksmithing, gem mining, knife making, leather work and more. Requirements: 14yrs or older – $30 Materials Fee
RAMPAGE – Your week of summer camp packed with a variety of high adventure activities: Backpacking the Appalachian Trail, bouldering, mountain biking, rock climbing, river boarding and whitewater kayaking. Requirements: 14yrs or older – $50 program fee
MOUNTAIN BIKING – Scouts learn and practice the skills needed for a mountain bike trip, including proper riding skills, maintenance, and trip preparations. The trails and old logging roads of Raven Knob provide excellent terrain to test Scouts of all ability levels. Requirements: 14yrs or older – $20 program fee
The Leadership Conference (originally planned for Dec. 10-12, 2010) is rescheduled to Feb. 4-6, 2011.
This is our annual THINK BIG conference where we learn teamwork, leadership skills, schedule our year and have FUN. Some new events and a few surprises are being planned to get your noggin rockin’.
Don’t miss out on this great event. Reserve this time on your calendars NOW! Your troop needs YOU with your ideas and your input to keep us moving forward.
There is a change in location for the Anastasia Island camping trip planned for Oct. 8-10.
Gold Head State Park is the new location.
Camping fee is $10 – Food is $10-$15
The dropoff and return times remain the same.
Our Cumberland Island Adventure is fast-approaching. This is a backpacking and primitive-style camping trip. It requires more preparation than most camping trips since we will not have the troop trailer and will carry all of our gear for Saturday night on Cumberland Island. Below is the schedule of events leading up to the trip:
Stay tuned to your email for more detailed information.
The troop is heading to Florida Caverns this Friday-Sunday. Be at the church between 4:45-5:00p on Friday for an on-time departure.
In addition to your normal camping supplies bring: - $10 for the Night Cavern Tour - $30 for Food & Spending - Flashlight & Fresh Batteries - Work Gloves
The planned time of return is 2:00p Sunday.
Reports from the road…
UPDATE Estimated Time of Arrival – 6pm Tonight.
They are approx 60mi from COOS
ALL IS WELL! EVERYONE IS FINE! – Mr. Walsh reports that there was bad weather Monday evening. The storm was a big one so the camp put everyone inside the Program Center Building. A few of our scouts got wet sleeping bags that were taken into town for drying. Good thing our leadership has experience (tropical storm at Woodruff four years ago) and BSA Severe Weather training.
Other than weather excitement, camp is going well. Food is the same as last year so everyone is well fed. We will give additional updates again later in the week.
You can send your scout a message by clicking here.
And keep up with weather conditions by clicking here.
SATURDAY DEPARTURE Be at COOS by 6:30a. Departure is scheduled for 7a.
WHAT YOU NEED FOR TRIP Your packed lunch and a modest amount of snack money. Save approximately $10 for your return-trip lunch.
SUMMER CAMP PACKING There were two Summer Camp Packing lists on the Downloads Page. These lists were recently updated and replaced with a single, comprehensive list. You can find the list on the Downloads Page or click here to download now.
MEDICAL FORMS & MEDICATIONS These are REQUIRED prior to departure for camp. If Mr. Walsh does not have your form or you do not give it to him on Saturday, you can not go to camp. Medications MUST be in their original pharmacy-labeled packaging.
