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Troop 761 Car Wash Fund-Raiser

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Calling All Scouts! You are all invited to the fund-raising car wash hosted for Troop 761. We currently need more help with our afternoon shift. This will be a very FUN event and the weather will be great! Bring your parents!

What: We are raising money to support our troop’s activities, such as camping trips, community service projects, and merit badge workshops. We hope all of you will join us for a fun day of washing cars and supporting a great cause.

Date: Saturday, June 3rd

Location: 540 E Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176

Poster Designing Time: 9AM – 1PM

Car Washing Time: 12:30PM – 4PM

Sign Up Link: Car Wash SignupGenius

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Aaron’s Eagle Project Volunteer Opportunity

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This Eagle Project will consist of two parts.

Part 1 Procedure: In part one (construction) of the House Wren Nesting Box project, we will be building 5 House Wren nesting boxes. There will be a limited amount of spots for scouts volunteering (due to the size of our workspace), but adults are welcome to attend.

Part 1 Location: Aaron’s House – 42867 Oak Post Court

Part 1 Date: Sunday, May 28th

Part 1 Time: 9AM to 12PM

Part 2 Procedure: In part two, we will be hanging the boxes at Rust Nature Sanctuary. There will also be snacks available! There will be a smaller group for this part of the project because of a wedding at Rust at the same time as the installation. If there is bad weather on this day, our backup day will be Saturday, June 17th, also from 10-12.

Part 2 Location: Rust Nature Sanctuary – 802 Childrens Center Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175

Part 2 Date: Saturday, June 10th

Part 2 Time: 10AM to 12PM

Sign Up Link: Aaron’s Eagle Project SignupGenius

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Goshen Bus Transportation

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Goshen has a bus service that runs routes between Fairfax County Government Center and Goshen. To drive to Goshen, it’s roughly 3 hours, and parents are responsible for getting their scout to camp. This option is $83.50 and registration closes on June 18th at midnight. To learn more about this option, go here: https://www.gotogoshen.org/information/transportation/

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2023 New Scout Hike

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Come one, come all, to the great outdoors, where the sun shines bright and the wind roars, where the trees are tall and the rivers flow, and the mountains stand high with a majestic glow.

We’ll hike and climb and explore the land, with out backpacks full of the ten essentials, a small trash bag, and a notepad and pen, we’ll go exploring!

So come on scouts, don’t hesitate. Join us on March 26th on Sunday morning at 10 AM at Hanson Park Nature Center at 

Nature Overlook Drive, Ashburn, Virginia.

Wear Class A and weather appropriate clothing. Looking forward to seeing you all!

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March Trail Cleanup

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Date & Time: We have our quarterly trail cleanup on March 4th from 10 AM – 11:30 AM.
Address: We will be meeting at the W&OD Parking Lot

Necessary Items: You will need your work gloves. We have some grabbers and trash bags but supply is limited so if you have one please bring it. You should also be wearing your Class B Uniform.

Once we have finished the cleanup, donuts will be served as a reward. If you have any questions about the trail cleanup contact @Connor Windust via Slack.

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May Campout – Canoe Adventure on the Shenandoah River

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Event Date: May 12-14

Sign up by: by Apr 7th

Where? Front Royal, Virginia

*** REGISTRATION IS CLOSED ***

Description:

“Almost Heaven, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River” sound familiar? Are you ready for an exciting and adventurous canoe trip down the Shenandoah River? Join us for a two-day outing where you will learn paddling skills, river safety, camping techniques, and more. You will also enjoy the scenic beauty and wildlife of one of America’s most historic rivers.

We will depart on Friday evening at 6 PM from Rosa Lee Carter and drive to Front Royal and camp at Low Water Bridge Campground. We will rent canoes from Front Royal River Company where they will provide us with all the necessary equipment, transportation up river, and provide instruction. We will have 2 adventures to choose from!

Scout Crew #1: “Burners Ford to Bentonville”

The younger scouts will launch canoes 7 miles upstream and paddle 3-4 hours down the Shenandoah River starting at Burners Ford to Bentonville. Along the way, we will encounter some small rapids, eddies, and bends that will test our skills and teamwork. This adventure will cost $63.47 for scouts and $47.21 for adults.

Map (MUST HAVE): https://frontroyal.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ShenandoahRiverMaps_Bentonville-to-Luray.pdf

Scout Crew #2: “Seekford Landing to Front Royal Outdoors”

The older scouts will launch canoes 23 miles upstream and paddle from Seekford landing to Low River Bridge Campground. On Sunday morning, the crew will wake up and complete the rest of the journey to Front Royal Outdoors. This adventure will cost $84.40 for scouts and $68.14 for adults.

Both crews will set up our tents, cook our dinner, and have a campfire program with stories and songs. We will also practice some scout skills such as knot tying, fire building, first aid, and navigation. We will sleep in tents under the stars and listen to the sounds of nature.

Please pay by April 7th to attend the event and give the scouts time to prepare!

Merit Badge Requirements Satisfied

    • Camping Merit Badge, Requirement 9b4 – Take a non-motorized trip on the water of at least four hours or 5 miles.

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April Campout – Scout Skills

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Event Date: Apr 21-23, 2023

Sign-up by: Mar 17

Location: Camp Highroad, Frontier campsite

Address: 21164 Steptoe Hill Road Middleburg VA 20117

Description:

The Survivorman Challenge is a weekend adventure where scouts test their wilderness survival skills in a realistic scenario. The scouts are divided into three levels based on their experience and skills, and each level faces different challenges and tasks. The scouts must find or purify water, build shelter, start a fire, signal for help, apply first aid, and navigate using natural or essential tools. The campout is designed to teach scouts how to cope with unexpected situations, use their scout basic essentials, and follow the seven priorities of survival. The adults provide support and guidance from a base camp, but let the scouts take charge of their own survival.

This outing is open to everyone and costs $35.00 for scouts and $16 for adults.

References: Meeting Plans & Ideas: WILDERNESS SURVIVAL – Troop Leader Resources (scouting.org)

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March Campout – Teambuilding with Zipline & Ropes at Verdun

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Event Date: March 24-26

Sign-up by: Feb 28th.

Location: Verdun Adventure Bound

Campsite: Kestral Nest

Address: 17044 Adventure Bound Trail, Rixeyville, VA 22737

Description

Do you have what it takes to challenge yourself on a ropes and zipline course at Verdun? Join us for a thrilling and rewarding outing where you will test your physical and mental skills, overcome your fears, and have fun with your fellow scouts.

We will depart on Friday evening at 6 PM from Rosa Lee Carter and drive to Verdun Adventure Bound, a non-profit organization that offers outdoor education programs. We will participate in their COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) course, which consists of low and high elements that require teamwork, communication, problem-solving, trust, and leadership.

We will start with some warm-up activities and safety instructions. Then we will move on to the low elements, such as balance beams, spider webs, trust falls, and group challenges. These elements are close to the ground and help us develop our group dynamics and confidence.

Next, we will tackle the high elements, such as climbing walls, cargo nets, swings, platforms, bridges, and ziplines. These elements are suspended above the ground and require harnesses and helmets. They challenge us to face our fears of heights and speed while having fun.

We will end our outing with a debriefing session where we will reflect on our experience and share our feedback. We will also receive certificates of completion from Verdun Adventure Bound.

This outing is open to all scouts and the cost is $95.50 per scout which includes COPE course fee. $22 for Adult leaders (No ropes course).

References

Verdun Adventure Bound: https://www.verdunadventurebound.org

Scouts: $65 for ropes course + $12 campsite fee + $15 for grubfee = $95.50 / scout.

Adults (No ropes course): $16 + $6 campsite fee = $22.

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New Scout Orientation

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*** UPDATE ***
Venue update! We will be at Rosa Lee Carter Elementary school cafeteria.

On March 10, 2023, at Rosa Lee Carter elementary school cafeteria, we will be holding a new scout parent orientation meeting! We have a full and exciting agenda for you. 

  • Introductions
  • About the Troop / History
  • Scout Uniform
  • Equipment
  • Patrols
  • Advancement
  • Technology
  • Upcoming Events and how to get signed-up
  • Getting involved and training opportunities

Plus, get a taste of some of the desserts we might make on campouts! We hope you are just as excited as we are about next steps in your scout’s journey. Let us know you are coming and look forward to seeing you all there.

SM Stange

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Freezeoree 2023
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Freeze-O-Ree 2023

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The Freezeoree is an annual campout that we have in February in Troop 761. The weather will be very chilly, but if the scouts are prepared well, they will have a blast! We have many fun activities set up for patrols to participate in such as Recover the Antidote, Shark Tank and Defend the Campsite with the gadgets to fight off zombies!

Date: February 10-12 and the registration cutoff is January 24th.

Camp Fee: $38.50 for scout, $16 for adults

Location/Address: Camp Snyder

Map of Camp Snyder: Camp Snyder Map (Scouts MUST print out and have a map with them)

Scouts will learn and must be prepared for the Campout with cold weather camping gear to keep them warm. Leading up to the Freezeoree, we will have gear shakedowns, outside meetings, and more to make sure we are well prepared. The Freezeoree will fun collaborative and hands-on activities ranging from having to remember first aid skills to building fire and tying knots. Scouts will stay warm and have a great time at the Freezeoree.

Since this is a cold weather campout, you MUST have be a confident camper. At least 3 successful camping trips with a troop is required to attend this event.

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