This Week in Troop 508

 

News

BSA Medical Form for All Scouting Events – Required for ALL participants in basic Scouting activities such as weekend campouts. Please fill out and bring to the next troop event or meeting.   Link to Form

 

 

First Year Patrol Campout @ Camp Wisdom 5/10-12

Saturday meet at Woodhaven at 10AM

Sunday return back to Woodhaven about 10AM

 

 

Summer Camp 2019! @ Trevor Rees Jones Scout Camp

June 23 – 29; Cost is $285 per scout includes $10 for fuel, plus any merit badge fees; $175 per adult includes $10 for fuel.  Money is due by May 7.

Sign-up by emailing Mr. Murphy or at the next troop meeting!

Please send your 5 merit badge choices and 3 alternates asap to Mrs. Cleveland

Merit badges are found in the TRJ leaders guideon pages 16 &17

*New scouts* choose 2 merit badges (see page 13 for suggested merit badges)

 

 

BSA Medical Form and pre-participation physical is required.  Link to Form

For those of you going to Alaska, since that summer camp is not merit badge heavy, you can certainly attend both summer camps.

 

 

Summer Camp Swim Check for TRJ and Alaska – 5/11 9:30am @ Camp Wisdom pool

Please practice beforehand

Please arrive about 9:00am to give yourself time to get ready as the troop must be ready to enter the water at 9:30.

Contact: Mrs Bolton 469-844-5425

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

4/27-28            First Year Patrol Campout @ Camp Wisdom 10AM

4/28                 Troop Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7PM

4/30                 Troop Meeting

5/7                   PLC / Troop Meeting

5/10-12            Swim Check & Wisdom Service Campout

5/27                 Flags at Oak Grove Cemetery 9am

6/23-29            Summer Camp @ TRJ

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration required*  Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your signed Blue Card!

 

 

Cavanaugh Flight Museum:$6 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800; 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 75001  Flyer with more details

(2^ndSaturday of each month) Aviation

Limited to 12 scouts age 12+; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, Blue card, and Aviation MB workbook, completion of the workbook is required for sign off by the MB counselor; the material to complete the workbook will be covered in class with the exception of item 3b(build a model FPG-9)

 

 

 

Perot Museum:$20 per scout; register online at PerotMuseum.org;

contact or 214-756-5763 with any questions

These classes are all on Sundays and they fill up fast

(Jul 28 at 12pm) Environmental Science

(Jul 28 at 3pm) Communication

 

 

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

 

2019 Conservation Day at Camp James Ray:  9:00am – 4:00pm; $20/scout lunch provided

Register on Circle Ten CampMaster

(May 18) Forestry, Weather, Soil & Water Conservation, Geology

 

 

 

 

Advancement Report

Colby C – Camping MB, Personal Fitness MB

Ian G – Personal Fitness

John W – Family Life

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

BSA Medical Form for All Scouting Events – Required for ALL participants in basic Scouting activities such as weekend campouts.  Please fill out and bring to the next troop event or meeting.   Link to Form

 

 

Service Opportunity! Come out and help hide Easter eggs and run a game at Woodhaven this Saturday from 9am to noon.  Please be in uniform

 

 

Below is the link to the sign up genius for camp card booth sign ups. Tom Thumb is open only in April (except sat/sun Easter) M-F 4pm-8pm and all day Saturday and Sunday. If there is a particular date you want to try and sign up for at Tom Thumb please let me know and I will do my best to get the date, most days during the week are still open.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0549A9AE2BA57-camp

Contact: Mrs. Cleveland

 

 

 

 

Summer Camp 2019! @ Trevor Rees Jones Scout Camp

June 23 – 29; Cost is $275 per scout plus fuel and any merit badge fees

Sign-up by emailing Mr. Murphy or at the next troop meeting!

BSA Medical Form and pre-participation physical is required.  Link to Form

For those of you going to Alaska, since that summer camp is not merit badge heavy, you can certainly attend both summer camps.

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

4/16                 Troop Meeting

4/20                 Easter Egg Hunt/Game @ Woodhaven 9AM

4/23                 Troop Meeting

4/27-28            First Year Patrol Campout @ Camp Wisdom 9AM

4/28                 Troop Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7PM

4/30                 Troop Meeting

5/7                   PLC / Troop Meeting

5/11                 Swim Check @ Camp Wisdom Pool for Summer Camp (TRJ and Alaska)

5/27                 Flags at Oak Grove Cemetery 9am

6/23-29            Summer Camp @ TRJ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration required*  Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your signed Blue Card!

 

 

Cavanaugh Flight Museum: $6 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800; 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 75001  Flyer with more details

(2^nd Saturday of each month) Aviation

Limited to 12 scouts age 12+; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, Blue card, and Aviation MB workbook , completion of the workbook is required for sign off by the MB counselor; the material to complete the workbook will be covered in class with the exception of item 3b(build a model FPG-9)

 

 

 

 

Perot Museum: $20 per scout; register online at PerotMuseum.org;

contact or 214-756-5763 with any questions

These classes are all on Sundays and they fill up fast

(Jul 28 at 12pm) Environmental Science

(Jul 28 at 3pm) Communication

 

 

 

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

 

 

2019 Conservation Day at Camp James Ray:  9:00am – 4:00pm; $20/scout lunch provided

Register on Circle Ten CampMaster

(May 18) Forestry, Weather, Soil & Water Conservation, Geology

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

BSA Medical Form for All Scouting Events – Required for ALL participants in basic Scouting activities such as weekend campouts.  Please fill out and bring to the next troop event or meeting.   Link to Form

 

 

 

Below is the link to the sign up genius for camp card booth sign ups. Tom Thumb is open only in April (except sat/sun Easter) M-F 4pm-8pm and all day Saturday and Sunday. If there is a particular date you want to try and sign up for at Tom Thumb please let me know and I will do my best to get the date, most days during the week are still open.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0549A9AE2BA57-camp

Contact: Mrs. Cleveland

 

 

 

 

Summer Camp 2019! @ Trevor Rees Jones Scout Camp

June 23 – 29; Cost is $275 per scout plus fuel and any merit badge fees

Sign-up by emailing Mr. Murphy or at the next troop meeting!

BSA Medical Form and pre-participation physical is required.  Link to Form

For those of you going to Alaska, since that summer camp is not merit badge heavy, you can certainly attend both summer camps.

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

4/16                 Troop Meeting

4/23                 Troop Meeting

4/27-28            First Year Patrol Campout @ Camp Wisdom 9AM

4/28                 Troop Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7PM

4/30                 Troop Meeting

5/7                   PLC / Troop Meeting

5/11                 Swim Check @ Camp Wisdom Pool for Summer Camp (TRJ and Alaska)

5/27                 Flags at Oak Grove Cemetery 9am

6/23-29            Summer Camp @ TRJ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration required*  Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your signed Blue Card!

 

 

Cavanaugh Flight Museum: $6 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800; 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 75001  Flyer with more details

(2^nd Saturday of each month) Aviation

Limited to 12 scouts age 12+; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, Blue card, and Aviation MB workbook , completion of the workbook is required for sign off by the MB counselor; the material to complete the workbook will be covered in class with the exception of item 3b(build a model FPG-9)

 

 

 

 

Perot Museum: $20 per scout; register online at PerotMuseum.org;

contact or 214-756-5763 with any questions

These classes are all on Sundays and they fill up fast

(Jul 28 at 12pm) Environmental Science

(Jul 28 at 3pm) Communication

 

 

 

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

 

 

2019 Conservation Day at Camp James Ray:  9:00am – 4:00pm; $20/scout lunch provided

Register on Circle Ten CampMaster

(May 18) Forestry, Weather, Soil & Water Conservation, Geology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This Week in Troop 508

 

News

BSA Medical Form for All Scouting Events – Required for ALL participants in basic Scouting activities such as weekend campouts.  Please fill out and bring to the next troop event or meeting.   Link to Form

 

Below is the link to the sign up genius for camp card booth sign ups. Tom Thumb is open only in April (except sat/sun Easter) M-F 4pm-8pm and all day Saturday and Sunday. If there is a particular date you want to try and sign up for at Tom Thumb please let me know and I will do my best to get the date, most days during the week are still open.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0549A9AE2BA57-camp

Contact: Mrs. Cleveland

 

Canoe Campout 4/5-7 @ Worth Ranch; Cost $35/person

We are keeping an eye on the weather for safety reasons.  We will email Thursday evening either way.

Friday please arrive at Woodhaven at 6:00pm so we can depart by 7:00pm

Sunday arrive back at Woodhaven around noon

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

Summer Camp 2019! @ Trevor Rees Jones Scout Camp

June 23 – 29; Cost is $275 per scout plus fuel and any merit badge fees

Sign-up by emailing Mr. Murphy or at the next troop meeting!

BSA Medical Form and pre-participation physical is required.  Link to Form

For those of you going to Alaska, since that summer camp is not merit badge heavy, you can certainly attend both summer camps.

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

4/5-7                Canoe Campout @ Worth Ranch

4/9                   Troop Meeting

4/13-14            Backpacking Trip @ Cross Timbers Trail

5/11                 Swim Check @ Camp Wisdom Pool for Summer Camp (TRJ and Alaska)

6/23-29            Summer Camp @ TRJ

  

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration required*  Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your signed Blue Card!

 

 

Cavanaugh Flight Museum: $6 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800; 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 75001  Flyer with more details

(2^nd Saturday of each month) Aviation

Limited to 12 scouts age 12+; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, Blue card, and Aviation MB workbook , completion of the workbook is required for sign off by the MB counselor; the material to complete the workbook will be covered in class with the exception of item 3b(build a model FPG-9)

 

 

  

Perot Museum: $20 per scout; register online at PerotMuseum.org;

contact or 214-756-5763 with any questions

These classes are all on Sundays and they fill up fast

(Jul 28 at 12pm) Environmental Science

(Jul 28 at 3pm) Communication

 

 

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

2019 Conservation Day at Camp James Ray:  9:00am – 4:00pm; $20/scout lunch provided

Register on Circle Ten CampMaster

(May 18) Forestry, Weather, Soil & Water Conservation, Geology 

This Week in Troop 508

 

News

Below is the link to the sign up genius for camp card booth sign ups. Tom Thumb is open only in April (except sat/sun Easter) M-F 4pm-8pm and all day Saturday and Sunday. If there is a particular date you want to try and sign up for at Tom Thumb please let me know and I will do my best to get the date, most days during the week are still open.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0549A9AE2BA57-camp

Contact: Mrs. Cleveland

 

 

Fishing Campout This Weekend 3/22-24 @ Lake Whitney State Park; Cost $35/person

Friday please arrive at Woodhaven at 6:00pm so we can depart by 7:00pm

Sunday arrive back at Woodhaven around noon

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

 

Troop Court of Honor is 3/26.  Bi-annual formal event where family and friends are encouraged to attend and support the scouts. Scouts should be in full uniform (mb sash, neckerchief)

 

 

Canoe Campout 4/5-7 @ Worth Ranch; Cost $35/person

Friday please arrive at Woodhaven at 6:00pm so we can depart by 7:00pm

Sunday arrive back at Woodhaven around noon

Contact: Mr. Bolton 214-444-8503

 

 

Summer Camp 2019! The troop’s summer camp is at Trevor Rees Jones

June 23 – 29; Cost is $275 per scout plus fuel and any merit badge fees

Sign-up by emailing Mr. Murphy or at the next troop meeting!

For those of you going to Alaska, since that summer camp is not merit badge heavy, you can certainly attend both summer camps.

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  

3/22-24            Fishing Campout @ Lake Whitney State Park

3/26                 Troop Court of Honor

3/31                 Troop Committee Meeting @ Woodhaven 7PM

4/2                   PLC / Troop Meeting

4/5-7                Canoe Campout @ Worth Ranch

4/9                   Troop Meeting

4/13-14            Backpacking Trip @ Cross Timbers Trail

5/11                 Swim Check @ Camp Wisdom Pool for Summer Camp (TRJ and Alaska)

6/23-29            Summer Camp @ TRJ

 

 

Merit Badge Opportunities

*Registration required*  Most require pre-work. Don’t forget your signed Blue Card!

 

 

Texas Fins Feathers & Conservation Merit Badge University & Trail to First Class Day

3/23 8:30am – 5:00pm @ Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center 5550 FM2495 Athens

Cost $20/scout, $5/adult scout leader (lunch and a patch included)

more info can be found on the event flyer .  Register on Circle Ten CampMaster

 

 

 

Cavanaugh Flight Museum: $6 per scout; to register call 972-380-8800; 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 75001  Flyer with more details

(2^nd Saturday of each month) Aviation

Limited to 12 scouts age 12+; bring sack lunch & water, MB book, Blue card, and Aviation MB workbook , completion of the workbook is required for sign off by the MB counselor; the material to complete the workbook will be covered in class with the exception of item 3b(build a model FPG-9)

 

 

 

 

Perot Museum: $20 per scout; register online at PerotMuseum.org;

contact or 214-756-5763 with any questions

These classes are all on Sundays and they fill up fast

(May 26 at 12pm) Citizenship in the Nation

(Jul 28 at 12pm) Environmental Science

(Jul 28 at 3pm) Communication

 

 

 

Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center in Plano: check out their regularly scheduled courses

Oceanography, Scuba Diving, First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving

 

 

 

 

 

2019 Conservation Day at Camp James Ray:  9:00am – 4:00pm; $20/scout lunch provided

Register on Circle Ten CampMaster

(May 18) Forestry, Weather, Soil & Water Conservation, Geology