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Aug 20

Merit Badge Day with Troop 30 – October 27

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Looking for a great way to get exposure to careers and skills, and earn Merit Badges at the same time? Well here is your chance! This Merit Badge Day is being put on by Cardington Troop 30 and they have graciously opened this up to all scouts from BSA 365. Please contact Audrey Mesaros-Gale soon if you would like to attend as sessions are filling up fast.

When: Saturday October 27, 2012; 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Where: Cardington-Lincoln Local High School, 349 Chesterville Ave., Cardington, OH 4331

Cost: $20.00 (includes lunch) ~ NO REFUNDS!!

Contact: Audrey Mesaros-Gale ~ ajmforu@embarqmail.com (419) 946-2597

The following merit badges are being offered:

American Heritage Farm Mechanics
Cinematography First Aid
Citizenship in the Nation Genealogy
Citizenship in the World Photography
Coin Collecting Plumbing
Collections Public Speaking
Communications Safety
Computers Scholarship
Dentistry Soil and Water Conservation
Electricity Traffic Safety

 

Aug 20

Fall Canoe Clinic – September 14-16

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What: Canoe Clinic programs are designed to teach your Scouts paddling competency and tripping skills, as well as including all requirements for the Canoeing merit badge and ACA Introduction to Canoeing course. Clinics fill up quickly: sign up early! Canoeing clinic registration is limited to 32 Scouts.

Where: Camp Lazarus / Alum Creek
4422 Columbus Pike , Delaware, OH

When: Friday, September 14, 2012 – Sunday, September 16, 2012

Cost: $20.00 (which includes instructional fees, books and patch)

Contact: Steve Park, Clinic Lead, 614.578.1920
Michael Hock, Emeritus Clinic Lead, 614.888.4703

 

Aug 10

Kelley’s Island – September 21-23

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What: Our first campout this fall is back by popular demand, KELLEY’S ISLAND! If biking, fishing, sight-seeing and camping skills-learning are for you, then you need to sign up. A sign up sheet will be at the Fall Court of Honor, and we will need to know 1) are you going? and 2) with or without your bike!

Where: Kelley’s Island, camping at East Harbor State Park.

When: Friday, September 21, 2012 – Sunday, September 23, 2012

Cost: $35.00 – includes all food, campground fee, ferry ride and transportation costs.

There will be more information and a handout at the Fall Court of Honor. If you are an adult with a vehicle with a hitch and can haul a trailer, please contact Gary Meyer 885-0109.

Aug 10

Fall River Cleanup – September 15

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We start our new scouting year with the Fall River Clean up along the Olentangy River Bike path. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY.

When: Saturday, September 15 at 8:45AM at the Flats down by the river. We’ll be done at 1:00PM.

Bring: Work gloves, old clothes, boots, water bottle (filled with water), and a sack lunch.

 

Aug 10

Fall Court of Honor – August 26

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When: Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. for dinner; program to follow.

Where: Worthington Methodist Church South Fellowship Hall – (our regular meeting place in the
basement).

Bring: 2 dishes to share, tableware for yourselves, your own beverages. We will provide the hamburgers and hotdogs on the grill!

Please join us for a final celebration of summer; share the fun and fellowship; recognize the achievements of the scouts this summer; enjoy the photos and stories from summer camps; find out what activities are in store for the coming year!!!

The Patrol Leaders are calling each family to confirm a head-count of your attending family members. Please call them by August 23rd to confirm how many will be coming. Those who do not RSVP are not guaranteed a hamburger or hotdog. Thank you for your cooperation!

Troop 365 Kick Off Court of Honor 2012 Handout

Aug 10

Simon Kenton Scout Shop Move

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The Scout Shop will be closing their doors at the 1005 Mediterranean Ave location at close of business (4PM) Saturday 8/18 to pack up for the move. The Shop will remain closed from 8/19-8/26 for the install and merchandising of the new shop at their new location in the council building at 807 Kinnear Rd. Come join the Scout Shop when it open the doors at 9 AM on Monday August 27th. The new Scout Shop is thrilled to be one of the newly designed concept shops in the country!

New Phone Numbers:
614-481-4270
fax: 614-481-4268

More Information

Aug 03

Rappelling Campout – August 10-12

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What: Rappelling, of course! Or “abseiling” if you’re German~~ The art of dangling on a rope over a cliff. Our qualified Rappelmasters teach you the right way/ the safe way. If you are 13 and younger, you get to do so only in the presence of your parent or other guardian (not necessarily on the rope, just topside). Find out how many times you have to do it to earn the coveted rappelling knot– Scouts and adults. Back at camp, work on some of those outdoor skills you’ve been wanting to become proficient at, including cooking in a dutch oven.

Where: Camping at the Prosser Family Farm in Hocking Hills; Rappelling at Conkle’s Hollow.

When: Friday, August 10, 2012 – we meet at the Church at 6PM; leave soon thereafter.
Sunday, August 12, 2012 – we return to the Church by 12:30PM.

Bring: Bring long pants, heavy duty work gloves and sturdy boots. Scout essentials (see your handbook) and other overnight gear (sleeping bag, pad, mess kit, etc.).

Cost: $25.00– covers transportation, food, supplies. Camping is FREE-(Thanks, Prossers!).

Rappelling Fall Campout 2012 Handout

 

Jul 17

Sea Scout Rendezvous — August 17-19

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What: The Simon Kenton Council Sea Scout Rendezvous (COUNCIL VENTURING EVENT)

Do you enjoy sailing, kayaking, canoeing, tubing and just about any other activity that involves water? Then this is for you. Lots of fun water activities and fellowship for all. Mark your calendars now for the date. We will be doing the potluck again for the Saturday evening meal with the event supplying the meat for sandwiches.

When: August 17-19, 2012  (7:00 PM – 12:00 PM)

Where: Alum Creek State Park, Group Camping Area, 3615 S. Old State Rd, Delaware, Ohio

Cost: $20, $25 after August 3rd. Registration is available online at skcbsa.org.

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