2010
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SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE
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Troop 451 tooop meetings
occur on these days this summer.
June 8, June 22, July 20, August 10, August 24, August 31
July 6 - Troop Committee Meeting
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EVENTS
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June 14-18
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Cumberland Island, Georgia
Backpacking on a sandy sea island.
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June 18-20
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Father's
Day
Weekend
Advancement
Campout
at
Vista
Point
This campout will focus on
advancement toward Tenderfoot, Second Class, & 1st Class rank.
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June 27 - July 3
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Summer Camp Tuscarora
Dates have been confirmed. This is a very popular
camp just 50 miles east of Raleigh. Check out the camp
here.
Click
here for Troop 451 Tuscarora Info
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July 25 - July 31
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Summer Camp Raven Knob
The best camp ever.
This camp is set in the Blue Ridge Mountains just
west of Mount Airy. Check out the camp here.
Click
here for Troop 451 Camp Raven Knob Info
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July 26 -
August 4 |
2010 National Scout Jamboree
Troop 451 is going to the 2010 National Scout Jamboree! Eight
international scouts will join our 28 scouts from our troop.
Space is limited so contact Brendan or Steve asap if you want to
go. Additional scouts may still join other Occoneechee patrols
and be near their brothers from 451.
Once every four years Scouts and adults from across the
country and visitors from other countries meet for a week of
activities, action centers, challenges, shows and Scouting
fun and spirit. Live Scouting at its BEST!
Fort A.P. Hill, VA near the town of Bowling Green in
Caroline County, Virginia
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August 12-17
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Adirondaks Canoe and Camping
We return to upstate New York for a canoe and
camping trip through the mountainess wilderness of the Adirondaks State
Park. Check out last year's
trip.
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August 17
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Summer Pool Party
Hope Valley Farms Clubhouse. All are welcome.
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August 27-29
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Water Park and Camping
This event will draw over 100 scouts, cubs, and adults to the shores of
Kerr Lake for zip lines, rope bridges, canoes, sailboats, water slides,
and maybe some power boat tubing.
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| Sept. 11-12 |
Devil's Gut Canoe Campout
Return to the lowland rivers for a combination of canoeing and
camping. Who can find the biggest snake? Check
out
last
year's
trip.
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September 17-19
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Fall Order of the Arrow service weekend
Current members and new inductees will give service
to Scouting at Camp Durant.
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September 28
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Fall Troop Elections
Time to choose a new Senior Patrol Leader.
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October 8-10
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Fall
Occoneechee Council Jamboree
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October 12
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Fall Court of Honor
In the WPC fellowship hall.
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October 15-17
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Dale Field Invitational Advancement Camp
Basic skills training needed for advancment for new and not so new
scouts.
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October 22-23
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Virginia Creeper Trail Bicycle Event
Camp in the Mt. Rogers National Recreational Area
and then ride bikes down Whitetop Mountain on the old railroad bed of
the Virginia Creeper line.
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November 13
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Merit Badge College at Duke University
This Mawatt District event will help scouts earn badges needed for
advancement.
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November 19-21
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Uwharrie Backpacking
Earn more credit for the hiking and camping merit
badges. And make sure Jim doesn't get lost.... again.
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December 3-5
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Yorktown Naval Aircraft Carrier Trip
The most popular late year event. Scouts,
cubs, and adults will travel to Charleston, South Carolina to sleep on
the ship and learn about naval life and history. Troop 451 invites Cub Scouts
from Bear level up.
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2011
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Jan 8-9
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Vertical Edge Indoor Climbing and Sleepover
Spend the night and learn the ropes!
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Jan 14-16
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Winter Backpack Freezeree
Camp in the mountains and help fulfill the requirements for camping
merit badge needed for Eagle Scout. Check out the 2010 trip.
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February 4-6
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Winter Ski Trip
Ski and Snowboard at Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia. We can
guarantee this will be the best deal for snow skiing you will find
anywhere.
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February 13
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Scout Sunday
Troop 451 will take over Westminster Presbyterian Church and show our
sponsors how cool scouting can be.
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March 11-13
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Raven Knob Camp and Shooting Sports
This event has become one of our most popular. Troop 451 and
friends will camp at Raven Knob and work on merit badges in Rifle,
Shotgun, and Archery while Webelos I and II can work on their BB and
Archery belt
loops.
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June 12 - July 8
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Philmont Scout Ranch
The Philmont dates are roughly 06/12/2011 thru 07/08/2011. Hiking
at Philmont will actually be 06/24 thru 07/06. The cost will be
$1200 to $1400 (adult costs will vary). Scouts must be either 14
by date of arrival or 13 and have finished the 8th grade by
the date of arrival. There is a special Philmont Physical form
that must be filled out by every hiker. Start planning now for
this pinnacle of scouting trips. Click
here
for
more
info.
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| 27 July - 7 August 2011 |
World Jamboree in Sweeden
Troop 451 scouts will have the opportunity to visit
the biggest scouting event on the calendar. Scouts from all over
the world will visit Sweeden for fun, games, and fellowship. Click here for more info.
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