WHEN: Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 6:30AM at the church; hikers return about 5:30PM. Campers will return Sunday, November 2, 2014 at approximately 1:00PM.

ACTIVITIES: The Hike will be the Granny Gatewood Trail from Old Man’s Cave to Ash Cave, in scenic Hocking Hills, with a lunch break that includes Bean Soup and Cornbread at the pavilion near Cedar Falls. Hikers will receive a patch for this trail. ~~~~~ Those who wish to camp will be transported to Mr. Bailey’s farm nearby. If you camp, be sure to bring your camping gear, prepared for cold weather! Campers will fine-tune their outdoor winter camping skills, and participate in pioneering activities.

COST: $FREE for the hike; $15.00 let’s you camp (you will eat well!).

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Webelos Welcome Hike/Campout Handout

WHEN: We meet at the Church Saturday, November 1, at 6:30AM to load up, and leave soon thereafter. We return to the Church Saturday, November 1 by around 5:30PM.

WHERE: Conkle’s Hollow in beautiful Hocking Hills.

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.

BRING: Heavy duty work gloves (leather) and sturdy boots/shoes. Your own sack lunch and drink.

WHY: Because it’s there.

COST: $5.00 — covers transportation and supplies.

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Rappelling Handout

WHEN: We meet at the Church Friday, Oct. 24, at 5:30PM to load up, and leave soon thereafter. We return to the Church Sunday, Oct. 26 by 12:30PM.

WHERE: Camping in the Pine woods at Camp Falling Rock.

WHAT: Meet the Cub Scouts and Webelos of Pack 357! We will help them earn requirements for their activity pins and belt loops, including a hike. We will show them what Boy Scouts do. So we need guys who “can do” – they can do the skills needed to assist the Cub Scouts and Webelos.

WHY: This is a great opportunity to present ourselves as true Boy Scouts in order to provide service to our fellow scouts and show them waht is ahead of them in the exciting world of Boy Scouting.

COST: $15 – covers transportation, food, lodging.

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Camping with Pack 357 Handout

What: Be an actual Staff Member on this campout! You will assist at various stations helping Cub Scouts with shooting and other activities. This is what true Boy Scouts do — Service to others. So we need guys who 1) want to earn service hours, 2) want to camp and eat FOR FREE, and 3) want a FREE campout patch! Not to mention, who want to be BMOC – Big Man on Campout in front of the Cub Scouts!

Where: Camp Lazarus

When: We meet at the Church Friday, Sept. 26 at 6:00pm to load up, and leave soon thereafter. We return to the Church Sunday, Sept. 28 by 4:30pm.

Why: OK, I understand the need to ask? It’s because we pledge an oath every week that includes “help other people at all times”, remember that? Here is that time.

Cost: FREE — $0.00 — Covers transportation, food, lodging and a campout patch. WAIT! Did he say $0.00? YES! That means FREE!! We can’t even TRY to make this cheaper!

Worthington Cub Scout Shoot-O-Ree Permission Form

This year we will be camping on the island! Check your calendars and see if biking, fishing, sight-seeing and camping skills-learning are for you. If you are an adult with a vehicle with a hitch and can haul a trailer, please contact Gary Meyer.

When: September 5-7

Cost: $40 includes all food, campground fee, ferry ride and transportation costs.

Ready to sign-up?  A sign-up sheet is on-line through TroopWebHost and a paper sign-up sheet will be at the August 11th meeting and August 24th Court of Honor. Let us know if you are going to bring your bike!

Backpack trip training hike – Saturday May 31, 8:00 -9:00 AM, Highbanks. Turn left inside park, first big shelter on the left. Be on time, we hike at 8!

Backpack Planning Meeting and Shakedown Hike
This is a planning meeting for the backpacking trip June 19-22. Anyone planning on going on the backpacking trip needs to attend. Scouts must be 14 or older, Adults must be in good physical condition and prepared to backpack up to 10 miles per day on rugged trail with significant climbs.

When: May 28, 6:30 – 8pm

Where: Highbanks, first left turn inside park, first shelter.

Be on time we hike first, bring a pack with at least 20 lbs of weight, wear your hiking boots and socks.

High Adventure Backpack Trip – June 19-22

What: 4 day backpack trip to either Smoky Mountains, Red River Gorge, Big South Fork

When: June 19-22, Thursday early AM – Sunday late PM

Requirements: Scouts must be 14 or older, Adults must be in good physical condition and prepared to backpack up to 10 miles per day on rugged trail with significant climbs

Backpack Planning Meeting and Shakedown Hike: May 28, 6:30 – 8PM at Highbanks, first left turn inside park, first shelter. Be on time we hike first, bring a pack with at least 20 lbs of weight, wear your hiking boots and socks.

Skills Camp Out – Lake Vesuvius Wayne National Forest

When: May 16-18, 2014, meet at the church at 5:15pm on Friday, return on Sunday at 1pm.

Where: Lake Vesuvius Wayne National Forest, 6 miles north of Ironton off SR 93

Bring: A generic permission slip from the troop web site.

Cost: $25.00

The leadership training campout this weekend will be meeting at the church on Friday, April 11, at 6pm. The bus will leave sometime between 6-6:30pm on Friday.