Scoutmaster Minute: In response to the recommendation of the canoe outfitter we postponed the Annual Canoe trip until July. While parts of yesterday and today would have been beautiful, the flash flood advisory I received yesterday confirmed that we made the right decision. The good news is that we had ~70 folks planning to attend, and I am hopeful they will be able to join us in July. We will move the Horsemanship Campout into August and will plan to make another run to get on the river the weekend of July 27-29. This will following the same format, just different date, so please plan accordingly.
Reflection – Tomorrow, we honor the soldiers and sailors who have died in wars of the past. We honor their willingness to risk their own lives to preserve the ideals of this great nation. This Memorial Day, all Americans should have no trouble finding time, or reason, to honor those that have and continue to afford us…life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
- ALL adults and youth attending summer camp, will be held at the Manorgate Pool, 14300 Green Trails Blvd, Centreville, VA 20121.
- Scouts should begin talking with each other about being tentmate/bus partners with objective of finalizing on June 5.
- Rain date will be June 5.
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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.
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Another email with additional details regarding the June 5 meeting will be forth coming
Great opportunity for conservation service hours by supporting Ryan Mendez’s construction of a pollinator garden at Bull Run Park. (see attached)
4. Key Dates
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 – Annual Canoe Trip (NEW DATE)
Aug 17-19 – Horsemanship Campout
Sept 21-23 – Outing (TBD)