Camping at Assateague Moved to Rodney
Because of Bad Weather, 22-24 September
We have moved this weekend's camping trip to Rodney Scout
Reservations because of expected high winds, dangerous surf, and lots
of rain at the beach. Tropical storm warnings were posted for Ocean
City early Thursday afternoon just before this announcement was
posted. These conditions would not only be unpleasant camping in the
dunes but potentially dangerous and could result in the State closing
the camping area.
General Information
- This is a tent camping trip with troop cooking. Cabins will be
available for the program activities and sleeping in the event of
severe weather.
- We are sleeping in tents this weekend.
- ALL SCOUTS must use a Troop Alps Mountaineering tent. There
are written instructions in the PASS Skills Instruction Manual and a
video on how to set up and take down a troop tent at http://troop497.org/html/information/ScoutSkills-PASS.html
- Adults may camp in a troop tent or their own tent.
- Scouts may sleep with one other scout within two years of age in
the same tent or alone in a tent near a buddy tent. It is the
Scout's responsibility to implement their parent's tenting
preference. Ask the quartermaster for a tent for yourself if you
want to tent alone.
- The
cost for the trip is $30 for Scouts and $10 for Adults - pay the
troop treasurer at a Troop meeting.
- Adults may camp in a troop tent or their own tent. Make arrangements
for a troop tent while at the shed on Friday.
- Scouts and Adults should bring board games and other games that
can be played indoors.
Food
- Special dietary restrictions: IF YOU OR YOUR SON REQUIRE ANY
SPECIAL DIET ITEMS, PLEASE BRING THEM FROM HOME
- Menu
- BRING SPENDING MONEY FOR LUNCH STOP ON SUNDAY
- Fri. Crackerbarrel: Misc. snacks, coolade, water.
- Sat. Breakfast: Assorted cold cereal with milk, misc. pastries,
muffins, and sweet rolls, juice (Coffee &
tea for adults)
- Sat. Lunch: All beef hot dogs, condiments, chips, applesauce,
cookies, coolade.
- Sat. supper: To be determined.
Sat. Crackerbarrel:
Steamed crabs
still planned, misc.
sweet items, drinks.
- Sun. breakfast: Assorted cold cereal with milk, misc. pastries,
muffins, and sweet rolls, juice (coffee &
tea for adults).
Transportation
Carpooling:
- All parents are highly encouraged to volunteer to drive on at least
one of the trips this fall.
- All adults attending the trip, and parents willing to drive scouts
but not camping, should confirm whether they will be driving scouts at
least one week before the trip when they register for the camping
trip. You should still complete the online registration process
if you are volunteering to drive but don't plan to camp.
- The Troop's transportation coordinator may actively recruit parents
to drive to/from the camping location if we don't have sufficient
adult volunteers to drive. You may be asked to drive one or both ways.
- Parents may choose to drive their own sons and not take other
Scouts. They should still meet at the shed on Friday and return to the
shed on Sunday with the Troop.
- Drivers have the right to require their passengers to wear masks
while in their vehicles and whether they will fill the middle seats in
their vehicles. Parents who don't want their sons wearing a mask
should have their son assigned to a driver who does not require
masking.
Patrol Leaders Council (PLC), Sunday, 8 October, 5:00 PM
PLCs will generally be scheduled for the second Sunday of each month.
Check the announcements for any changes. All patrols should be
represented by their Patrol Leader or a designated substitute. All
Seniors are expected to participate. Adult Leaders are welcome to join
the meetings.
The PLC will once again be in person. Please arrive at Mr.
Boutilier's home shortly before 5 PM so the meeting can start on time.
Check a troop roster, which have been emailed periodically to all
parents, for the address. Parents should return at 6:00 PM to pick
up their sons.
SPECIAL NOTICE YOUTH PROTECTION UPDATE
Effective September 1st, 2023 the BSA is now requiring all
adults staying overnight in connection with a Scouting activity to
be currently registered as an adult volunteer.
In order to camp with Troop 497 at
any upcoming trips (including
Assateague) adults not
currently registered with BSA must complete the following steps: (Please
note full registration approval may take up to three weeks once
submitted)
- Complete a BSA Adult Application
- Complete BSA Medical Forms part
A, B1, and B2 (doctor visit not required)
- Complete BSA Youth Protection
Training for Adults
- Complete Archdiocese Youth
Protection Registration: Virtus Online
- Complete Fingerprinting and
Criminal Background Check
- Submit all Completed Forms to
Troop 497
Additional information can be found at the following link http://troop497.org/html/information/registration.html
Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting and Ordeal Weekends
OA Chapter meeting
- Location: American Legion Hall, 8666 Silver Lake Drive, Perry
Hall, MD 21128, beginning at 7:00pm
OA Ordeal Weekends
- Upcoming Ordeal dates:
- Ordeal 3 – Aug 25-27 – Camp Saffran
- Ordeal 4/5 – Sept 29-Oct 1 – Camp Saffran
More information can be found at www.nentico.org and you can also
pay your 2023 Lodge dues here.
High Adventure Trips 2024 – Payment Schedule
Those Scouts and adults who have expressed interest in Sea Base or
Northern Tier in 2024 must make a deposit and remain current with the
payment schedule to remain on the attendee list.
We anticipate that the demand will exceed the capacity. Note that all
participants who make a deposit must also obtain approval to
participate from the High Adventure Committee, which includes the
Scoutmaster and Mr. Strueber.
2024 High Adventure Payment Schedules- Deposits
Due NOW
Date
|
Sea Base 2024
|
Philmont 2024 |
April 2023 |
$400 |
$400 |
September 2023 |
$300 |
$400 |
January 2024 |
$300 |
$400 |
February 2024 |
$300 |
$400 |
March 2024 |
$300 |
$400 |
April 2024 |
$300 |
$400 |
May 2024 |
$300 |
$300 |
Total (Estimated)
|
$2,200
|
$2,700
|
Additional Resources for Scouts, Parents, and Adults
Please visit the Resources page under the Information menu
above for additional information about Troop 497 programs and
activities.