In this midweek camp update we will have a camp tenting requirement update, menu plan and another reason why you should come. If you have not signed up for camp on the website please do it now. We need to know how many are interested and a more solid number of those planning to attend. Also, in the notes section please list the merit badges you would like to work on.

 

If you haven't made a decision, this is another reason you should be here.

Due to the virus, Brock D was unable to complete his position of responsibility for the troop.  This is one of the last requirements he needs for his Eagle scout position of responsibility.  Our summer camp allows him to be a camp counselor which fulfills a special scoutmaster selected service project for the troop.  Not only would you be helping yourself by earning some badges and some rank requirements, you will be helping Brock get one step closer to earning his Eagle.

 

 

Troop ones' policy has always been that you must tent with one of your fellow scouts until you reach the rank of 1st class.  Because of the virus we are lifting this requirement and you can do 1 of 3 things.  Option one,  you can tent alone and if you have your own tent (four person or smaller) you can bring it with you and use it exclusively.  Option two you can still tent with a partner but you will have to sleep head to toe versus head to head this follows some of the guidelines that national and council has recommended for tenting partners for the foreseeable future.  Option three if you have a larger tent (six person or greater) there should be plenty of space for you and your partner(s).

 

I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July this past weekend.   With everything being canceled I hope that if your neighborhood had any fireworks displays you were able to enjoy them and have some fun. 

Just like at camp Freeland Leslie you can choose the merit badges you would like to work on.  Make a list with your top 5 most wanted badges from our list and prioritized them.  Rather than having to do the prerequisites before going to camp you can do the prerequisites during or after our camp.   Because we have some amazing counselors and excellent older scouts willing to serve as teachers aides we have a fantastic chance of knocking out a lot of badges during this week.  If you will be attending our camp I will need to know what badges you have chosen by no later than the 13th.  This will give us enough time to schedule our counselors and make sure all of the supplies are ready.

I would personally like to congratulate Mitchell P.  This evening he became our troops newest Eagle Scout.  He had his board of review and was awarded the honor of Eagle at 7:12 pm

Good evening everyone 

 

Sorry for this being a little late everyone I was waiting for a weather report and wanted to be as accurate as possible.  I will get into that in just a moment.

Earlier this week I sent out a major update on summer camp.   If for whatever reason you did not see it I will place the update at the bottom of this letter.  Now that Illinois is in Phase 4 we have the ability to do something fun and educational for the scouts in July.  July has always been the month for our summer camp trip and with any luck this July will hold to that tradition.  As of now everything seems to be coming together slowly but surely.   Please take a look at the details and if you are available that week please attend our Closer-To-Home Summer Camp 2020.  I know that it won't be the same as Camp Freeland Leslie but in the current circumstances it could be just as fulfilling and worthwhile.

 

This Monday was meant to be our 1st flag ceremony of the season.  The forecast is calling for isolated thunderstorms and rain during the time that we would be at the park.  At this time I am postponing the flag retirement ceremony until later on in July. I see it as counterproductive trying to retire flags when you are in the rain or dodging storms.   As of right now it is only a 30% chance but better safe than sorry.

For this meeting we will be going over summer camp merit badges and starting to look at our badge possibilities.

 

Mondays in July

Monday the 5th and Monday the 13th

(Depending on what happens in our state) we will be going over details for our summer camp.  On Monday the 5th  We will be working on our menu for the week.  On Monday the 13th  We will be finalizing the details  And scheduling merit badge counselors and teachers aides.

 

Join us this year for Troop Ones 2020 closer to home summer camp experience.  We believe because of the virus it will be more economical and logical to host our own version of summer camp rather than going to Camp Freeland Leslie.