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This saturday, the troop went to an airfield to complete our Aviation Merit Badge. We did alot of activities including trying on gear, steering planes (on the ground, of course), andlearning about the parts of planes. The best part was that at the end, we got to ride a helicopter! We all got our badges, and we were proud to present them at the Court of Honor.
From our Summer Camp Coordinator:
Our Troops have three options for summer camp 2020- a repeat to Camp Sinoquipe; a new option of Cherokee Scout Reservation; a reminder of multiple adventures via Base Camp Ottari. Families are asked to use the hyperlinks included in the PDF below to view promo videos, look closely at merit badge options, and review additional amenities and activities offered at these camps. The paper copy scouts brought home from the 10/23 troop meeting lists 2019 or 2018 pricing. Pricing for 2020 has not been updated yet by the camps; it may increase slightly.
The scouts will choose our 2020 camp by voting at the 10/30 meeting. The next step will be to identify the week that works best for the most scouts and adult leaders using an electronic survey like last fall. Once the camp is reserved, a payment plan will be published.
Let me remind scouts that the research has been done on camps and those camps will remain in the decision pool for next year. As summer camp coordinator, it is my goal to introduce several new camps to the scouts and hope that a rotation develops such as a return every three years.
YIS,
Carrie Mokry
Here is the link to our options for Summer Camp2020 PDF
From Mr. Ben Diongzon, Training Coordinator:
November 16th-17th, 2019, 9:00 am-5:00 pm both days
Limited to mature participants ( 16 or older recommended)
For information see PDF below.
Update: Photos
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Troop 242 B & G and St. Vincent de Paul’s clothing closet lend their helping hands to Newport News families in need.
The Rank advancements, Merit Badges, and awards earned were: Scout rank, Tenderfoot rank, Second Class, First Class, Star rank, Life Scout rank, Eagle Scout, Art, Kayaking, Photography, Leather Work, Mammal Study, Swimming, Fingerprinting, Cooking, Lifesaving, Public Speaking, Shotgun Shooting, Family Life, Personal Management, Chess, Pottery, Environmental Science, Wilderness Survival, Rifle Shooting, Archery, Chemistry, Fishing, Cycling, Fish & Wilidlife Management, Snow Sports, Pioneering, Woodcarving, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Forestry, Soil and Water Conservation, Horsemanship, Crime Prevention, Electronics, Canoeing, Communications, Basketry, Indian Lore, Nature, and Cyber Chip, Tot’in Chip, Firem’n Chit,
To see and download photos of this Court of Honor, use the Scouts in Action Photo Vault link on the Resources page. You will need the username and password too.
Click here to visit the Resources page.
For more information including location, course outline, and how to order the Ham Radio License Manual download this PDF.
A Troop 242 tradition is wearing Activity uniforms to Troop meetings during the hot months of summer. As we begin a new school year, we switch back to our Field uniforms. It seems like a good time to review why Scouts wear uniforms, when to wear uniforms, and how to properly display insignia on the uniform.
The uniform makes the [Scout] troop visible as a force for good and creates a positive youth image in the community. [Scouting] is an action program, and wearing the uniform is an action that shows each [Scout’s] commitment to the aims and purposes of Scouting. The uniform gives the [Scout] identity in a world brotherhood of youth who believe in the same ideals. The uniform is practical attire for [Scout] activities and provides a way for [Scouts] to wear the badges that show what they have accomplished (Source).
“Field Uniform”.
Wear full Field uniform for all ceremonial and indoor activities, such as troop meetings (in the fall, winter, and spring), Courts of Honor, Scoutmaster Conferences, Board of Reviews, and most other indoor functions. The uniform (excluding the neckerchief) should also be worn during any travel to campouts, events, special outdoor occasions, such as Scout shows, flag ceremonies, or Summer Camp (Source).
Double check that your uniform insignia are in the correct place using the uniform checklist found here.
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Camp Sinoquipe did not disappoint! The camp staff and scouts showed lots of Scout Spirit. Speaking of Scout Spirit, on Spirit Day we won the Gaga Ball tournament! We also participated in 3 skits, Lemonade from Orlando, Infant tree, and I’ve got business to do!
Here is a list of the Merit Badges earned; Chess, Emergency Preparedness, Fire Safety, Public Speaking, First Aid, Chemistry, Canoeing, Kayaking, Lifesaving, Swimming, Environmental Science, Fishing, Insect Study, Soil & Water Conservation, Forestry, Leatherwork, Pottery, Art, Basketry, Horsemanship, Cooking, Geocaching, Pioneering, Wilderness Survival, Archery, Rifle Shooting, Shotgun Shooting, Electronics, and Photography. We also had Lakusin (First Year Camper).
Updated 9/17/19 with photos (Photo credit Mrs. Carpenter)
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A Scout is Prepared: How Will You Prepare for Devil’s Marbleyard?
A few things to gather now to help you prepare:
*Bonk= no more calories to burn
Here are a few websites to help you further prepare for the Devil’s Marbleyard adventure!
1. How to Train for Rock Climbing and Bouldering Click Here
2. Ten Tips for Safe Hiking: How to Prepare for a Day Hike Click Here
3. Are you prepared for hiking in hot weather? Click Here
Update: Our adult leaders made it through summer camp and had fun!
We have come so far with our preparations for summer camp… deciding which camp to attend, completing swim tests, making payments, signing up for merit badges, handing in health forms, and now the scouts are packing and the adult leaders are filling up the gas tanks in their cars to drive us to Camp Sinoquipe.
On behalf of Troop 242, we are grateful to all the adult leaders who have put time into the preparations for summer camp. We want to say thank you for all that you have done on the trail to summer camp! Scouters click here for some things that YOU can do during camp for fun in the sun!
Troop 242