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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.
Who's coming?
18 people are attending March Trail Cleanup
Event Date: May 12-14
Sign up by: by Apr 7th
Where? Front Royal, Virginia
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
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- 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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- Canoeing Merit Badge Opportunity – ONLY if decided as a group to earn it. – http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb033.aspÂ
Event Date: Apr 21-23, 2023
Sign-up by:Â 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)
Who's coming?
89 people are attending April Campout – Scout Skills
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.
Who's coming?
29 people are attending 2023 March Ropes and Zipline
*** 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.Â
- 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
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.
- Coral Reef Sailing around the Florida Keys
- Snorkeling Adventures near Sea Base and near Key West
- Camping and snorkeling from a deserted island
- Sailing in and around the Bahamas
- Sailing in and around St. Thomas and hiking on St. John
- SCUBA Diving adventures from Sea Base or on a live-aboard boat
- In order to participate, you will need to be at least 13 years old and a First Class Scout by July of 2024. In addition, you will need to be physically, mentally, and emotionally mature enough for a High Adventure outing. There are maximum weight limits for each height, and the maximum weight of any participant allowed is 295 pounds.
- You (Scout and Adult) should be a strong swimmer and comfortable in open water. As you can see, all adventures involve significant exposure to the ocean environment, but you will have plenty of time between now and then to improve your swimming skills.
- If you (Scout and Adult) are interested in any of the SCUBA Adventures, you should be a certified diver before the trip. Don’t worry, there’s plenty of time to become certified before July 2024. In fact, the BSA National Capital Area Council organizes a certification program for Scouts at a greatly discounted price, usually in late summer / early Fall. We will try to leverage that opportunity to get scouts who are interested in a SCUBA adventure at Sea Base certified.
- The fee to participate is approximately $1,200 to $1,250 per Scout or Adult, depending on the adventure. This fee does not include transportation to and from the Sea Base location.
- If you decide you would like to participate, we will ask that you make a commitment in the form of a $50 deposit no later than January 18th, 2023; 10% of the remaining balance is due no later than March 1st, 2023; 50% of the remaining balance is due no later than November 1, 2023; and the final payment Is due 90 days before the adventure begins.
Troop 761 will be going to Camp Olmsted at Goshen Scout Reservation from 6/25 – 7/1, 2023. Dozens of Merit Badges, campfires, special programs, and the Olmsted Olympics are all on offering, not to mention some of the best Camp food in the eastern US. Please join us for the Troop 761 Event of the Year! Please fill out all fields in the registration and pay the fees of: Youth: $500 and Adults: $140. There may be extra fees if we utilize bus transportation (TBD), participate in ATV Program, and a couple of merit badges. If you are a vegetarian or don’t eat specific foods, you MUST tell us now, while registering. If you are a first year Scout camper, we’ll sign you up for the Trailshead Program.
Merit Badge and Program List is here: https://www.gotogoshen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2023-Olmsted-Program-Schedule.pdf
Schedule: https://www.gotogoshen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2023-Olmsted-Program-Schedule.pdf
Registration for this event will close on March 15th, 2023 for existing scout patrols. On April 7th, registration closes for new scout patrols.
Scout - Paid via Zelle
Adult - Paid via Zelle
Who's coming?
45 people are attending Summer Camp 2023
GET READY TO GAME!
Scouts have been through a filled-up year of scouting. It’s now time to chill.
SIGN UP FOR THE VIDEO GAME LOCK-IN
We will be playing videogames all night with snacks and drinks
Games will have to be E for everyone but you can send a message to Mr. Gerling for any games you want to bring that are above the E rating
It will be on January 13 at 6 PM until January 14 at 8 AM at the Brambleton Community Pool Center!
REMINDERS:
THE SIGNUP DEADLINE IS 1/9/23.
YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR CYBER CHIP CERTIFICATE BY 1/9/23 IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND.