1. This Week – Scouting Simon Says: May 22 (Titans)
     Uniform – Class A
Patrols will be led by the Titans in a competitive version of the infamous Simon Says game with a Scouting twist.  It is recommended that everyone come prepared with their 10 Essentials among other skills and knowledge.
2. 45th Annual Memorial Day Family Canoe Trip, May 25-27, 2018
     Uniform – Class B
ATTN: Given the rain this past week, rivers levels are currently running high so there is a possibility that we could postpone this event to July or August. We are coordinating closely will the outfitter to make sure conditions a safe and will make decision by Wednesday. If you are attending please complete and submit all paperwork this Tuesday.
 
This is an awesome tradition and everyone on the Troop 893 and Venturing Crew is encouraged to attend. The details for this event were sent via email on April 12 to provide folks with details for planning purposes. Please register at https://troop893.com/summer-camp/45th-annual-family-canoe-trip/.
3. Eagle Service Project Rescheduled – June 2
Great opportunity for conservation service hours by supporting Ryan Mendez’s construction of a pollinator garden at Bull Run Park. (see attached)
4. Next Week – Mandatory Swim Test: May 29 (All)
     Uniform – Swimsuit & Towel
  1. ALL adults and youth attending summer camp, will be held at the Manorgate Pool, 14300 Green Trails Blvd, Centreville, VA 20121. Rain date will be June 5. Scouts should begin talking with each other about being tentmate/bus partners with objective of finalizing on June 5.
5. Summer Camp Reminder – all paperwork in on June 5
  • ALL adults and youth attending summer camp must have a full BSA medical form (ABC). The difference between the one we use for normal campouts and summer camp is Part C: Pre-Participation Physical, which must be completed by certified and licensed physician (MD, DO), nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
  • Another email with additional details regarding the June 5 meeting will be forth coming
6.  Key Dates

May 25-27 – Annual Canoe Trip

May 29 – Troop Summer Camp Swim Test

June 5 – Summer Camp Paperwork Night

June 24-30 – Summer Camp @ Camp T Brady Saunders

 July 27-29 – Horsemanship Campout
 Aug 17-19 – Camp Rock Enon/Climbing
 Sept 21-23 – Outing (TBD)
IT’S ALL FOR THE SCOUTS!