Some merit badges have pre-work that must be completed prior to attending camp. The list of merit badges and pre-work has been added to the Summer camp page.
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Reminder: Summer Camp Payment #3 Due
The third and final payment for summer camp is due no later than Apr 21. Please use the provided voucher when submitting your payment.
For full details and voucher please see the Summer camp page.
Last Call for Mulch Orders
All mulch orders (and payments) are due back tomorrow, 3/24, at the Troop Meeting. If your Scout is unable to attend the meeting, please make arrangements to drop off the orders at the meeting.
Reminder: Summer Camp Payment #2 due
The second payment for summer camp is due no later than Mar 24. Please use the provided voucher when submitting your payment.
For full details and voucher please see the Summer camp page.
Important Update: Merit Badge Challenge postponed
We have just been informed that due to inclement weather expected overnight , the 2015 Sycamore HS Merit Badge Challenge is cancelled for tomorrow Saturday, February 21 2015. As a result, the second session will be held on Saturday, February 28 2015. The third session will be held on Saturday, March 21 2015.
Reminder: Merit Badge Challenge
Many of the Merit badge classes assigned homework during class that is due at the next class. Over thi long weekend would be an excellent time to knock the homework out.
Scout Sunday Reminder
This is a reminder that this Sunday (2/1) is Scout Sunday. We will be participating in services (9:00 or 11:00) at MSPC as well as service a pancake breakfast to the congregation from 9:45 – 11:00. This is a Troop 209 tradition and a very easy/nice way for us to show our appreciation for over 95 years of support from Madeira Silverwood Presbyterian Church.
The entire activity will run from 8:45am – noon
Please respond to Mr. Fitzgerald’s email ASAP if your son will be in attendance. We will also need 3 boys to step up and read at either the 9:00 or 11:00 service, please let Mr. Fitzgerald know if your son is willing to do this. You do not need to be Presbyterian to attend. Boys should be in full class A uniforms.
Contact Mr. Fitzgerald if you have questions.
UPDATE: Marengo Cave Campout — January 23-25
This is for those attending the campout this weekend. This was all discussed tonight in the meeting.
Boys will need for cave:
- 1 pair of old closed toe shoes that can get wet/muddy & another pair of shoes to wear in the shelter/car.
- Light gloves for crawling through the cave – gardening tight gloves work great
- Old sweatshirt
- Long sleeve shirt
- Cotton type pants, they will be wet/muddy. Jeans are heavy when wet.
- Knee pads if available. There is some crawling.
- Old Towel – there will be some limited shower opportunity
- Garbage bag for wet/muddy clothes
- Change of clothes for after the cave
Select older clothes for use in the cave. They will get wet and muddy, and possibly stained or ruined.
There is a field that the boys may be using to play some outdoor games. Boys should be prepared for cold/chilly weather (hat/gloves/coat). Bring board games or cards.
FYI – Mr. Fitzgerald has multiple conflicts this weekend and thus will not be attending. Mr. Zubelik will be stepping into his role for the weekend. We will also have 12 other adults in attendance including our most seasoned adult volunteers.
Reminder: Summer Camp Payment #1 Due
The first payment for summer camp is due no later than Jan 20. If you choose, you may pay the entire amount in the first payment or you may pay in 3 installments. Please use the provided voucher when submitting your payment.
For full details and voucher please see the Summer camp page.
Summer Camp 2015
I know that Summer Camp 2015 is in July (7/12-7/18) but it is never too early to start planning. Boy Scouts of America require that each boy have an updated Medical form EVERY year. Attached is the form for this year. If you haven’t already, please begin to make your doctor appointments. There are no exceptions, boys cannot go to Summer Camp without a valid, physician signed, medical form AND proof of insurance. Please make sure when turning in the medical form you also attach a copy of your insurance card. All three parts must be completed. Please retain a copy for your records.
Also attached is an item that we are using again this year to help manage the payment of summer camp fees. Total cost for summer camp 2015 is $250 excluding extra fees for some merit badges. These extra fees will be communicated at a later point after the boys select their merit badges. Please use the attached voucher when submitting the payments. First payment is due by the January 20th.
Notes regarding payments — if you choose, you may pay the entire amount in the first payment. All payments must be turned in no later than the date on the voucher. Payments are sometimes non-refundable if your son decides that he doesn’t want to or can’t go to summer camp after signing up. Depending upon when we are notified, we may be able to refund all or a portion of the amount that has already been paid. If we know before the final payment is made to council, we can adjust some things and you would likely get a full refund. After the final payment to council, you would get back all but $85. If we receive notice within 30 days of camp, no refund is available. This is the Dan Beard Council policy.
We want all boys to attend summer camp, if the cost of summer camp is deterring your son from attending, please contact Mr. Fitzgerald privately to discuss options.