IMPORTANT SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

The Troop will be attending JN Webster Summer Camp this summer from July 18 - 23. There are 2 separate programs to choose from:

1. Regular summer camp including all programs and activities at JN Webster in Ashford - cost: $330. Here is the link for the program guide, forms and information: http://www.jnwebster.org/
2. Cape Cod Trek open to scouts 13 years old and older - cost $420. Check this link to get more information: http://www.jnwebster.org/2010CapeCod.pdf

We will be submitting a roster to council by May 21st, indicating who will be attending each program. So...within the next few weeks (May 18th at the latest) please let Joe Weber know if you plan to attend and submit payment to the troop for the appropriate amount. The registration forms are on page 5 & 6 of this document: http://ctrivers.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.aspx?id=71739. Fill out the Specialty Camp form on page 5 if you're attending the Cape Cod Trek and fill out page 6 if you're attending regular camp.

That's all we need for now - the registration form and the payment. We'll deal with the medical forms, merit badge sign-ups and assorted other details a few weeks prior to camp. Any parents/leaders who also want to attend are welcome. If we exceed the 5 boys per leader ratio, we'll have to pay a nominal $15 per day for food. Keep in mind, however, that in order to attend, you must be a registered leader with the scouts. Here is a link to the application form: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-501A.pdf

So....LET'S GET READY FOR SUMMER CAMP. Any questions, contact:

Joe Weber

860-267-6114 (home)

860-754-4363 (cell)

joemaura@sbcglobal.net

The Hebron Scout Show

The Hebron scout show is June 4-6. The troop will be camping on site and demonstrating a craft for the scouts who visit the show. We need to know who is interested in camping June 4-6 and who is planning to attend just for a day.
If you are paid up in your dues the troop will pay the 15 dollar entrance fee. Otherwise you are responsible for the payment. If you sign up and do not attend you will also be responsible for the payment.

Please send Mrs. O'Brien dmobrien4@comcast.net an email telling whether you (scout or leader) will be going by Tuesday 27th of April or sign up at the scout meeting
Any questions email me or call me at 860 316 7436
Looking forward to seeing you there!
-Debbie O'Brien

News and Events

Here are a few of the upcoming events you should be aware of.

Erik Harper's Eagle Court of Honor is this Saturday at 1:30 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in East Hampton.

Rosse Gates is planning an eagle project work day on May 1^st, at 9:00, at the Congregational Church spreading mulch. He is looking for scouts to help out so please let him know if you are available.

troop 8s annual Mother’s Day breakfast will be held at the VFW on May 9th. There will be a sign-up for kitchen, set-up, and clean-up at the next Troop meeting.

Summer Camp is July 18-23 and payments due early May.

CT Rivers Council Scout Show Outing, June 4-6 more information will be available soon.

Mrs. O'Brien is looking into a white water rafting trip for June 18-20.