Troop 759 Activities Coordinator’s Report
June, 2008
Upcoming Events:
June 23-27 – Cub Scout Day Camp – Volunteers need to sign up as soon as possible and training is required for the archery and the BB range. In the past, scouts have had to be at least 14 to run the BB range. Other activities also need staff.
June 27-29 Bike/Camp Trip – Nobody has stepped forward to lead this event at this time. We can either (1) table this event and see if we can fit it into our schedule later this year or (2) drop it from the calendar.
July 4 – Annual Columbia Fireworks Clean-Up – We are again cleaning up after the fireworks. Come watch the show and be prepared for all sorts of icky surprises. Be sure to bring waterproof work gloves.
July 12 – Fishing Derby – This event will be held at Wilde Lake. This is a "catch and release"- from the shoreline - tournament with all Maryland State and Local fishing laws in effect. Anyone 16 years old or older must have a valid 2008 Maryland State fishing license. No licenses or bait will be for sale at the tournament.
You must be registered National Pike District scout or scouter to participate in this event. Registration starts at 8:30 AM and the rules review and event starts at 9:00 AM. The cost is $5.00 per person.
July 20-26 - Summer Camp Hawk Mountain
July 23-30 – Seabase SCUBA Crew Trip
August - Possible tubing or water park event. I recommend a day trip to Milford Mill swim club. It’s nearby – just outside the beltway off the Liberty Road exit. The official name is "Milford Mill Park and Swim Club". This is a commercial swim club with some unique natural (and man-made) features. A filled quarry surrounded by sheer cliffs, with a pier, diving board, 2 high rope swings, 2 zip lines, 2 sliding boards (must pass swim test to use deep parts of quarry, including rope swings and zip lines.) Also has a large outdoor swimming pool and a sandy beachfront. The water may be a bit murky with some debris floating at times.
(410) 655-4818. Cost is about $12 per adult and $6 per child, but I don’t know where the cut-off is.
August 23 - Court of Honor. Details TBD.
Can we set up our archery targets and obtain permission from the church so we can schedule some target practice at meetings through August?