Attention Troop 205 Scouts, Father’s, and Leaders, along with

incoming Scouts and Father’s from Packs 205 and 38……….

 

Sign up for our Troop 205 BRAND NEW McMorris Lodge Camping Weekend

March 24-26, 2023

At Baiting Hollow Scout Camp 1774 Sound Ave, Calverton, NY 11933

 

At Suffolk County Council’s own Baiting Hollow Scout Camp, with sleeping accommodations in the McMorris Lodge or tent camping – New Troop Scouts, and Father’s then /Leaders, please come and join us for a great and wonderful Campout! We will be signing up to use the rifle range on Saturday for Scouts who are 12+ years old – subject to availabilities at the camp. Our new Scouts will be working on their "Scout" Rank Advancement and also earning their Totin’Chip and Fir’m Chit Awards. Scout Connor Charron will be leading the Saturday evening campfire.

Leaving

 Great River Fire Department, River Road, Great River – rear Parking Lot at 6:30pm, Friday, March 24, 2023. Please be at the Firehouse at 6:00pm, for the 6:30pm departure.

Returning

Around 10am on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Cost

$25. per person for the Cracker Barrel Friday night, dessert on Saturday night, and camp cost, plus $25. for the food for the weekend = $50. Scouts please bring $25 in cash for Patrol Cooking to the March 21st Troop Meeting.

Dress/Packing

Class "A" Uniform for the Trip out to camp on Friday and return on Sunday and warm street clothes the remainder of the weekend.

 

Sleeping bag, warm clothes, warm winter & lighter jacket, hat, gloves, boots, hiking shoes/boots and extra pair of shoes. Backpacks preferred since we will need to hike in all your personal gear to the Cabin and lean-to site. Camp chair also suggested. Please also bring Mess kit (washable plate, eating utensils, and cup).

Accommodations

Our newest Scouts and fathers are in the McMorris Lodge on a first come, first

served basis until the trip deadline date or when the total of 40 Scouts/Father’s

sign up then the rest of those signing up will be in tents. Please sign up early to

enhance getting your preferred selection!

Cell Phones

Troop policy no Scouts bring Cell Phones.

Sign me up!

Sign-up deadline is Tuesday, March 14th with signed permission slip and full payment (no cancellation refunds after this date). Please submit cash or check made out to “Troop 205” along with signed permission slip and give or mail to

our Troop Activity Captain and Asst. Scoutmaster Dave Ferreby

dvferreby@qaol.com,

28 Judith Place, East Islip, NY 11730

Questions?

Contact ASM’’s Joe Rezza dinosaurjoe1972@aol.com 631-774-6108 or Dave

Ferreby dvferreby@aol.com 516-983-6443.

Sign-up Deadline

Troop Meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 or received in the mail to ASM Ferreby by this date.

Printable Permission Form, Schedule & Flyer Here