Hi John and Jonathan,
I completely agree that we need to make sure that all it's are receiving
opportunities to complete what needs to be done for each rank. In addition,
if a scout attends many campout which they are encouraged to do as part of
the troop we don't want to w repeating the same requirements over and over.
I suggest possibly alternating what the scouts focus on each campout or
even breaking off at times during the campout for what is neede like at
summer camp. It's important that the boys don't loose interest as they
continue in scouts.
Kristen
On Mon, May 15, 2017 at 9:37 AM Jonathon North <jonathonrnorth@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hey, this is Jonathon. Lately camp outs have been focused on the newer
scouts. Partly because after 1st class the requirements get a lot more
independant. It's a lot less of actual skills they need to learn and more
about staying active within the troop, earning merit badges and completing
service projects. I will take some time this camp out and sit down with the
current First Class and above scouts to talk a little more about what they
need to be doing themselves to further their rank. I do want to be pushing
for more service projects this summer, to help with requirements and
introduce the newer scouts to the idea of service hours. Hope this helps
Thanks,
Jon
On Mon, May 15, 2017 at 9:24 AM, jsort01 <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Sam and I will not be at the meeting tonight....he has baseball.
Will there be focus at campouts also for items that scouts need that are
already 1st class? It seems there is much focus on getting everyone to 1st
class, I want to be sure the ones already there aren't being held back,
re-doing things already done.
Thanks,
John
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-------- Original message --------
From: Cynthia.Colby@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: 5/14/17 7:19 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: troop286@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [troop286] Chenoweth Trails Campout - Details
Everyone,
Happy Mother’s Day! This coming weekend is the Chenoweth Trails
campout. This past Saturday, Kristin Keiser and I went to check the place
out. This is the nicest camping location we have ever been to!
We *m.i.g.h.t.* need some parents to help drive to/from Meijer’s on
Friday and then on Sunday. Let’s see how it goes on Friday, but please be
prepared if we need another driver for transport! Maybe not, so let’s just
play it by ear for now.
At Monday’s Scout meeting, I will have *release forms* for everyone to
sign, we need one per Scout/Adult that is going. So please find me on
Monday night if I do not find you. Otherwise, we can have them signed on
Friday when we meet up to leave, no worries either way.
These facilities are free for us if we take care of them (plus, we want
them to keep allowing us to come back!), and we have to clean up before we
leave – small amounts of cleaning and mopping. What a nice place. Even if
it rains – the pavilion area will fit us all! And the Yurts don’t leak,
there is a shower, and flushable toilets, on and on!
I will talk with Jonathon and the Scouts at tomorrow’s meeting about the
plans while we are there – so we have time for both free-time fun AND
requirements for the Scouts that are not yet First Class.
*A few highlights/unusual things about this camping location:*
· *THEY HAVE A FLAG/FLAG POLE!* YAE! We can do all the flag
requirements now!!!!!!
· BRING RUBBER BOOTS – there is mud on the trails
· Scouts will camp in the Yurts, adults will camp either in
tents (bring a tent!) OR if all the Scouts can fit in one Yurt, some adults
could usurp the other Yurt
· No cots needed for the Scouts at least – Each Yurt has 6 bunk
beds with twin mattresses – so they sleep 12 Scouts per Yurt (2 Yurts).
Bring
a twin-bed fitted sheet and then just put the sleeping bag on top of
that.
· They have two refrigerators, two indoor-ovens, a couple of
outdoor LARGE grills, and even an outdoor pizza oven you make a fire in.
· They have all the balls needed for the Gaga Ball circle
· There is a pond – it is a bit far away, I’m not sure if we
want to fish or will get to that. We can talk Monday. If so, we need to
bring our own fishing gear
· Most of the stuff is in one area, everyone can hang out there
as normal., but if the Scouts want to go on the trails, etc, they would
prefer adults go with them. So we can work that out, no problem.
· There is an amphitheater with a fire pit – Jonathon will be
talking to the Scouts on Monday night, we would love to have a campfire
ceremony there, or even an Interfaith ceremony. Just such a nice setting!
*Summary:*
· Friday, May 19th, *4:00 pm* – Sunday Noonish, May 21st
· Meet at Meijer’s parking lot, Huber Heights (on the corner of
S.R. 201)
· Going to:
o Chenoweth Trails
o 440 Greenville-Nashville Rd.
o Greenville, OH 45331
· Map and directions, attached
o https://goo.gl/maps/qLz3WDhTJDR2
o GPS does not always get a great signal as you approach the camp area
– so if you are driving outside of the ‘caravan’ might want to print out a
copy of the map. Also, the road signs are not always on both sides of the
road, so when looking for a turn, might look on both right/left of your
current location.
· Camping Equipment List - Below
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*Total Scouts: 12 - 13*
*Scouts Signed up to Attend So Far (Please email back if your Scout wants
to attend but is not on this list):*
· Casey Cousino
· Denham Randall – Grub Master
· Eli Sherck – Grub Master
· Caleb Sherck
· Aaron Doyle
· Brenden Hopping
· Max Colby
· Adam Cartwright
· Jonathon North
· Nate Bailey
· Colby Keiser
· Zane Bailey
· Sam Sortman – IF HIS TOE has repared
*Total Adults**: 7 off and on*
· Rick Colby
· Joe Solch
· Cyndi Colby
· Holly Cousino – Saturday day
· Brett Cousino – Saturday day
· Eileen North (1 night)
· Kristin Keiser ( 1 or 2 nights?)
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*Two-Night Camping (Not Cold Weather, Not High-Adventure) Checklist for
Chenoweth Trails:*
· Try to wear a Class-B Scout shirt (T-shirt with any type of
Scout logo/info on it)
· Scout Handbook
· Sleeping Bag
· Twin mattress – fitted sheet (no big deal if not)
· Rain Poncho/Rain Jacket
· Sweatshirt, Jacket or lightweight coat – look up the weather
temperature
· Pillow
· Flashlight
· Pocket Knife, if you have one
· Camp chair – if you have one, and you do not keep yours in the
Scout Trailer. We might not need these for Chenoweth Trails, there are
plenty of picnic tables under the pavailion, up to you
· Water bottle – optional, just if you want one, we will have
water in coolers and cups there
· Rubber boots – if you have some
· Waterproof footwear – if possible
· Two sets of clothes
· One or two extra pair of socks
· Hat
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Link to Troop 286's Website: http://bethelscouts.org/wp/
It includes a calendar for the Troop's events, including campouts,
meetings, court of honors etc. etc.
