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Summer Camp 2012

Summer Camp 2012 will be at Camp Ockanickon, July 8-14.

Visit the Summer Camp page for more information.

Early bird payment of $363 is due by Feb 23, 2012. Cost goes up after this. Download the Registration Form.

Medical Forms: all scouts and adults attending summer camp will need a Part C medical form completed by your doctor within the past 12 months. Take this with you for your annual checkup.

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

Bucks County Council is offering NYLT at Camp Ockanickon over two weekends (March 16-18 and March 23-25).

This is the premier youth leadership training course offered by BSA. Participant fee for the two-weekend course is $250.

Click here for more information or registration. Registration required by February 16.

2013 National Scout Jamboree

Get ready! The 2013 National Scout Jamboree is coming and it ain't your father's jamboree. We're talking seriously high adventure, people! Whitewater rafting, zip-lining, rappelling, mountain biking, hiking, and more - with 50,000 of your closest friends at the brand new Summit Bechtel Reserve in the wilds of West Virginia.

Cost is $1400/scout with $480 deposit due to council by Feb 15.

Click here for more information and registration form.

Upcoming Outings

Forestburgh Scout Reservation

February 10-12

The ultimate winter camping trip...sledding, ice fishing, ice hockey, and frozen waterfalls. Rifle range will be open on Saturday evening.

Packing: It is a 1/3 mile walk from the parking lot to the sites. Bring a sled to help carry your gear. Also, we will need to bring firewood for Friday night and Saturday morning.

Download Directions

Shawnee Ski Trip

February 25

One day ski trip to Shawnee Mountain. Open to families and friends.

Note, all participants need to coordinate car pooling on their own.

Costs: Lift: $36, Ski/Board Rental: $24, Lift/Rental/Lesson: $63, Helmet: $9, Lunch: $7.50 (Includes a medium drink, fries and a choice of a cheeseburger, garden salad or chicken sandwich). All money is due by February 23rd.

Note, BSA requires all scouts to wear ski helmets.

Boys working on the Snow Sports Merit Badge will be able to complete their ski/snow board requirements.

Backpacking in the Pine Barrens

March 17-18

This backpacking trip will be along the scenic 9.5 mile Mullica River Trail in Wharton State Forest. We will learn wilderness camping and backpacking skills.

Scouts will need to have a frame backpack for this trip. A gear list will be distributed before the trip.

We will meet at the church at 7:00am on Saturday morning (eat breakfast first) and should be back in Yardley by early afternoon on Sunday.

Directions

We meet at the church for all camping trips on Friday at 5:30pm unless otherwise noted. Scouts should bring dinner or money for a fast food stop. Boys are dropped off at their homes on Sunday morning.

Packing lists can be found on the Downloads page.

Troop Calendar

Troop Meetings are every Thursday from 7:30-9:00pm at Yardley United Methodist Church, 300 Langhorne-Yardley Road. No meetings on days when Pennsbury schools are not in session.

Troop committee meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 7:30-8:30pm.

Patrol Leader's Council (PLC) meetings are the second Wednesday of each month, from 7:30-8:30pm. All Assistant SPL's and Patrol Leaders (or an assistant) should attend.

Calendar Highlights

Tue Feb 7: PLC Meeting, YUMC, 7:30pm
Feb 10-12: Camping Trip, Forestburgh Scout Reservation.
Thu, Feb 16 Troop Meeting: CPR Instruction.
Thu, Feb 23 Troop Meeting: Money due for Shawnee Ski Trip and discounted Summer Camp. Personal Management MB, CPR Instruction.
Sat, Feb 25: Ski Trip to Shawnee Mountain.
Sun, Feb 26: Scout Sunday at Yardley UMC, 9:00am. All scouts are invited to attend the 9:00am church service.
Thu, Mar 1 Troop Meeting: Astronomy MB
Sat, Mar 3: Scout Day at National Constitution Center. This is an opportunity for scouts to work on requirements for the Citizenship in the Nation, Law, and American Heritage merit badges. Cost is $14/scout, $12/adult. Please contact Chris Janzen (cjanzen1@gmail.com) by Feb 9 if interested.
Sat, Mar 3: University of Scouting, Bucks County Community College, 8am-3pm. Lots of interesting topics for adult scout leaders. Download the flyer and class list for more information.
Wed Mar 7: Troop Committee Meeting, YUMC, 7:30pm
Thu, Mar 8 Troop Meeting: Woodworking MB
Wed Mar 14: PLC Meeting, YUMC, 7:30pm
Mar 17-18: Overnight backpacking trip in NJ PIne Barrens (Saturday to Sunday only)
Thu, Mar 22: Dodge Ball at William Penn MS Gym (7:30-9:00pm). No troop meeting.
Sat, Mar 24: Genealogy Merit Badge, offered by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1204 Pine Grove Road, Yardley. 1:00pm. Click here for more info.
Thu, Mar 29 Troop Meeting: Woodworking MB, Citizenship in the World MB.

Longer Term

April 20-22: Camping Trip to US Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, NJ. First trip for new scouts crossing over to Troop 10. Note, this trip is limited to 50 people.
Sat., Apr 28: Community Service - Troop 10 scouts have been asked to help with the 2nd annual Yardley Recycling Day in Buttonwood Park.
Sun, May 6: Eagle Court of Honor for Carey Johnston and Oliver Pelosi.
May 18-20: Camping Trip to NYC (Visit to 9/11 Memorial and other sites). Note, this was previously listed as the April camping trip.
June 8-10: Camping Trip for Newbie Scouts and Guides. Camping at Ft. Washington SP and biking the Wissihickon Trail.
June 21-24: Upper Delaware River Canoe Trip. Scouts must have (or be working on) Canoeing Merit Badge to participate (not for first year scouts).
July 8-14: Summer Camp at Camp Ockanickon
Aug 3-5: Mountain biking/whitewater rafting on Lehigh Gorge
Aug 12-18: Maine Canoe Trip. Older scouts only - group size is limited.
Sep 14-16: Camping Trip to Annapolis, MD. Tour of US Naval Academy.
Oct 12-14: Camping (Destination TBD)
Nov 9-11: Camping Trip (Wharton State Forest, NJ Pine Barrens)
Dec 7-9: Camping Trip and Family Pig Roast (Washington Crossing SP)

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