What: It’s time to get together to update everyone on the planning so far for the Gettysburg summer camp trip, and to finalize more details. My apologies to those who cannot make the meeting; we will have another such meeting (or rather, meetings) down the road, but I hope all of you can make it. We’ll have some snacks, a video, other visual aids, and lots of information to share and lots of questions to ask and answer. One of the big issues to discuss will be which merit badges do you boys wish to do that week, and which adults can serve as counselors for those badges.

When: Tuesday, January 29, at 7pm

Where: The Browning Lounge has been reserved at the church — the room on the north end of the church, first floor, past the old chapel (where we hold our Eagle Courts of Honor).

When: Be at the church Saturday, January 19, at Noon to load up the bus and leave soon thereafter. We return to the church Sunday, January 20 by 1:00pm.

Where: At Fort Rapids (off I-270 at Hamilton Road, Columbus).

What: Swimming, arcading, eating, video-gaming, electronicking, eating, behaving, eating, having fun, eating.

Bring: Class A uniform on the bus (as always) and for breakfast on Sunday; swim suit and towel; change of clothing; spending money; your best behavior.

Cost: $45.00 — covers transportation, food, lodging.

What: Shooting sports range master training. For Day Camp Staff, volunteers who work with the Shoot-O-Ree or volunteer with other District / Council events where BB and Archery Shooting Sports is a part of the program.

Where: Camp Lazarus

When: March 3, 2013 / March 10, 2013, 1pm – 5pm

Cost: $10.00

Please register on-line at www.skcbsa.org.

Shooting Sports Ranger Master Training Flyer

We will be having a combined Troop 365/Troop 268 Gettysburg planning meeting/get together Thursday, December 20th from 7PM to 8:30PM at the Worthington United Methodist Church. We will be going over what has already been planned; making decisions on what still needs planned; watching a little video of Gettysburg; answering questions; and having snacks.

For those who have signed on, this is for you! (Sorry, those who had not signed on as of October 15th, we have no more room). Hope to see you then!

What: Hiking 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 cool patch for this trail! Those that 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.

When: Be at the Church Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 7am; hikers return about 5:30pm. Campers will return Sunday, December 2, 2012 at approximately 12:30pm.

Where: Scenic Hocking Hills for the hiking, the Bailey Farm for those camping.

Cost: $$ FREE $$ for the hike; $15.00 lets you camp (you will eat well!).

Webelos Welcome Hike 2012 Handout

What: Shooting rifles, shotguns, your “pre-approved” gun; archery, tomahawks, atlatl-throw; first aid;
pioneering activities; eating awesome food including turkeys; ceremonies and stories around the
campfire; the Frontier(*) Trading Post will be open for business.
* Not to be confused with the Camp’s trading post, which will be closed

When: Be at the Church Friday, November 16, at 5:30PM to load up the bus, and leave soon thereafter. We return to the Church Sunday, November 18 by 12:30PM. (Troop gear will be loaded Thursday evening into the trailer- your help is appreciated!)

Where: At our NEW rendezvous point ~~~ Shawnee Campsite, Camp Chief Logan. 3 latrines, fully
functional; spectacular wilderness view; quiet neighborhood (no cows); NRA-certified rifle range.

Bring: Class A uniform on the bus (as always); clothing for the weather; see Handout for other stuff.

DO NOT BRING: Your own ammo; Your own weapon if it has not been “pre-approved”.

Cost: $35.00 — covers transportation, food, lodging, and all of the ammo and arrows we bring.

Turkey Shoot 2012 Handout

2013 SUMMER CAMP AT GETTYSBURG 150
******June 29 to July 8, 2013*******
Calling All Volunteers — ENLIST NOW! !!

All able-bodied Scouts of all Ranks! Adults, Leaders, and Parents of all ages! Sign-on NOW to be part of the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. This will be our “out of state” summer camp, complete with merit badge offerings and skills, designed for those who have attended a week-long away-from-home summer camp before (or bring your parent with you). BUT-in addition to the advancements, we will take part in the living history demonstrations, the 5-part hiking patch, the battlefield tours, and most exciting of all- the battle re-enactments- including the guns, cannons, horses, smoke, smells, sounds, and atmosphere of what it was like to be there 150 years ago!

SO- check your calendars; kiss your sweethearts goodbye— AND ENLIST NOW for a summer camp experience of a lifetime!

Again, that’s actually June 29 to July 8, 2013 (the dates have been firmed up)
***Reservations will be necessary for many things on this trip- please sign up soon***

$$$$$ WE ARE ASKING FOR YOUR DEPOSIT HOLDER BY OCTOBER 1ST $$$$$
IDEALLY $100.00 BY THEN. BATTLE RE-ENACTMENT TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE, AND WE PLAN TO PURCHASE THEM IN EARLY OCTOBER BEFORE THEY SELL OUT.

SEE MR. RODERICK FOR MORE DETAILS. OUR PLANNING COMMITTEE IS NOW WORKING OUT MORE DETAILS TO COME, INCLUDING CONFIRMING TACTICAL HIKE ROUTES, IDEAL BIVOUAC LOCATIONS, AND OF COURSE DELICIOUS RATIONS FIT FOR A SOLDIER!!!

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS UNIQUE EXPERIENCE!!!

Gettysburg 2013 Volunteers Handout

What: Rappelling at Conkles Hollow in the Hocking Hills State Park with our BSA certified Rappel Masters. Come spend the day with us hanging over a cliff on a rope– it doesn’t get any better than that! Complete 13 rappels (6 for the adults) and you earn your Rappel Knot.

Who: Scouts, Leaders, Parents (and even Grandmothers). BSA rules require a parent be present if you are under 14 years old. Parents are welcome to rappel but not required.

When: Saturday, October 27, 2012 – leave the Church at 7AM and return approximately 4PM.

Bring: Leather work gloves, long pants, boots, water bottle. You will also need to pack your own lunch. Eat breakfast before you come. Dress in layers and appropriately for the weather.

Cost: $15.00

Rappelling Fall 2012 Handout