All participants in Scouting activities must have on record with the Troop a General Information and Health History form, parts A and B.  This is a form that must be completed annually, in January.  See attachments below

Day Trips

A permission slip is always required to assist the leader in preparing tour permits.  At the bottom of the permission slip is an information section for the parent to cut off and keep.  It will list the day, times for dropping off and picking up, along with the cost and special information.  Because of the nature of some trips, a call from the driver will be needed to you for the exact time to pick up.  A Scout is expected to present himself, on time, properly outfitted and equipped for the planned activity. Remember to be on time, our Scouts leave promptly at their stated departure time.  When dropping off your scout, please do not leave until you are sure an adult leader from the Troop is present.  Please be prompt picking up your scout.  The Troop plans an active outdoor activity at least once a month.  Patrols also have separate activities.

Troop Overnight Activities

A permission slip is always required to assist the leader in preparing tour permits.  A Scout is expected to present himself on time, properly outfitted and equipped for the trip.  Proper

precautions for weather conditions will always be discussed with the boys beforehand, it is also helpful to consult the Boy Scout Handbook.

The responsibility for food shopping for each trip will rotate from boy to boy within a patrol.  (Everyone must take a turn.)  Because this can sometimes be costly, all food money must be paid no later than three days before departure.  (For example, if departure is Friday, the money must be in on Tuesday.) 

Food Refunds

Food money can’t be refunded unless the Scout contacts the food buyer at least three days prior to the departure date for a trip.  Once the food has been purchased, no refunds will be made.

Summer Camp

Summer Camp is a time-honored tradition in Scouting.  It is a time when the Troop, patrols, and individual Scouts can grow together and practice the ideals of Scouting in a concentrated way. Our Troop participates in long-term summer camp, (7 days and nights); most often at Camp Bowman, part of the Goshen Scout Camps.  This is a council facility near Staunton, Virginia.  We generally attend summer camp during the week after the 4th July. 

Summer Camp is an excellent opportunity for the Scouts to earn Merit Badges, work on skills they would like to improve, and have a great time with other Scouts from other Boy Scout Troops.   More information will be given for camp planning during the year and will be provided prior to the boy going to camp.

Scouts and Adults attending summer camp must have on file with the troop a Pre-Participation Physical form, part C