Troop 49T7 Annual Parent Meeting
All Troop 497 parents are invited to attend our Annual Parent Meeting
on Monday, September 21, from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM via Zoom. This
important meeting will provide an overview of the upcoming scouting year,
including:
• Annual program plan and major events
• Camping and outdoor activities
• Advancement and merit badge opportunities
• Leadership development and youth-led troop operations
• Volunteer opportunities and committee support
• Communication methods and important troop resources
• Questions and answers with troop leadership
Whether your Scout is new to the troop or has been with us for years, this
meeting is an excellent opportunity to learn how Troop 497 operates,
understand upcoming plans, and discover ways to support a successful
scouting experience.
Date: Monday, September 21
Time: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Zoom Meeting
ID: 883
1455 5884
We encourage at least one parent or guardian from each family to attend.
We look forward to seeing you online and kicking off another great year of
Scouting in Troop 497!
Patrol Leaders Council (PLC), Sunday, 13 September, 6:00-7:00 PM,
Joe's Cafe
PLCs will generally be scheduled for the first 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.
Please arrive at Joe's Cafe shortly before 6 PM so the meeting can
start on time. Parents should return at 7:00 PM to pick up
their sons.
Cape Henlopen, 25-27 September, Sign Up Online and Pay at a Troop
Meeting by 11 September
Please register to participate using the Online Event Registration
Form and pay the Treasurer at a Troop
meeting.
Our next camping trip is to Cape Henlopen State park in Lewes Delaware.
We last camped here in September 2025 - photos are available to view by
clicking the Photographs menu item above.
Actions required by participants before the trip:
- Complete
the Event Registration Form and pay the
Troop Treasurer at a Troop Meeting. We need a good
count of participants to purchase enough food for the Scouts and
adults.
- All Adults should have a current BSA certification for Safe Swim
Defense.
- All Adults using any watercraft must have a current
BSA certification for Safety Afloat.
- Re-register if you need to make updates or cancel your participation
after you submit your initial registration.
- The
cost for the trip is $35 for Scouts and $20 Adults - the
extra cost offsets the great menu. Pay the troop treasurer at a
Troop meeting.
General Information
- The main activity for the
weekend is Beach Fun!
- Check this
link for a Weekend Personal Clothing and Gear List.
Be sure to pack sun screen and insect repellent.
- Carry a flashlight in your pocket for when you arrive.
- We will return to the shed on Sunday at 2 PM and take care of
the gear used on the trip. Parents should arrive at 1:45 to pick up
their sons who had carpooled with another adult.
- Things to do at Cape Henlopen SP
- Topographic Map of Cape Henlopen
Shelter
- We will be tenting this weekend. There is a pavilion, which we may
have access to use, but no enclosed buildings. Scouts must sleep in
troop tents and adhere to normal BSA guidelines for tenting with other
scouts as we do on any other camping trip. Adults may tent in their
personal tents or a troop tent.
Food
- This is a Troop cooking trip with the food selection exceeded that
of a normal camping trip.
- Special dietary restrictions: If your son has special
dietary restrictions you would like the troop to attempt to
accommodate on this trip, please contact Mr. Ken Krach at
kf62krach@gmail.com as soon as possible. PLEASE BRING SPECIAL FOOD
AS NEEDED.
- Bring money for lunch on Sunday
Menu Check
back for details
Transportation
WE NEED DRIVERS – please register to drive using the Online Event Registration
Form.
- Please register to drive using the online registration process.
- You should still complete the online registration process if you are
a Virtus approved driver and you are volunteering to drive but don't
plan to camp.
- These are the suggested driving
directions. The route is 137 miles and should take
about 3 hours depending on traffic.
- A short distance after entrance to park
there is a small shack. The attendant will ask you to pay $10.
Do not pay. Inform attendant that you are headed to the
PRIMITIVE YOUTH CAMP. Ask for directions if needed. If
shack is unattended, go directly to the PRIMITIVE YOUTH CAMP on
right just past Biden Center on the left (see map on-line).
Parking is tight. We have parking passes for 15
vehicles. Extra vehicles may need to be moved to nearby lots
at Biden Center or Herring Point after we obtain extra parking
passes.
- 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.
