Summer Camp Checklist - (Sunday June 18 - Saturday 24, 2017)

We will meet at the Church Parking Lot at 2:00PM Sunday, June 18th, Wear your Class A uniform for travel.

Things you're going to need.

(   ) Medical Form and any Medication(s)

(   ) Full Uniform (travel/breakfast/evening meal/chapel/closing campfire)

(   ) Foot Locker/Trunk/Large Duffel Bag

(   ) Day Pack/Book Bag

(   ) Clothing for a week at Camp (Class B's, Summer Cloths)
(   ) Cap/Hat ++

(   ) Swim Suite

(   ) 2-Towles

(   ) Bedding-Twin Sheets, Blanket/Light Quilt

(   ) Pillow

(   ) Toiletries-Toothbrush, Soap/Body wash, Shampoo

(   ) Sunscreen

(   ) Rain gear

(   ) Extra shoes (no open toe shoes)

(   ) Insect Repellent

(   ) Battery Operated Fan and Batteries ++

(   ) Headlamp/Flashlight and Batteries

(   ) Battery operated lantern ++

(   ) Water Bottle

(   ) Scout Handbook

(   ) Reading Materials/Games ++

(   ) Camp Chair ++

(   ) Watch ++

(   ) Snacks

(   ) Bicycle and Helmet ++

(   ) Light Jacket

(   ) Extra Money for Trading Post
(   ) Hammock/Straps +

(   ) OA Sash (if a member)

*Label Everything-Many things will look alike.

Parents may join their Scout for evening meal Friday, June 23 (requires meal ticket(s), purchase at Trading Post). Closing Campfire will be Friday Night at Dusk. Campers may leave with parents Friday after campfire (around 9:30PM).

++ Optional, but recommended
+ Optional

**Be aware: Cell service is very limited at Camp.

DeSoto Area Council - 5th Annual BSA 5K - 8:00AM April 29, 2017

** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED **

** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED **
BSA 5K Run/Walk
8:00 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017

El Dorado Lions Club & Fairgrounds Track, El Dorado, AR

Chip timed by Apex Endurance 

desotoareacouncil.org

$20 per entrant

Early Bird Registration Deadline: April 14th

$5 Late Fee after April 14th

Shirts not guaranteed to late registrants after April 14th

Trophy for top male and top female

Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded for runners

and 1st place walkers Day of Race 

Registration 6:30 a.m.—7:30 a.m. 
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED **

Register Online

Registration Form

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Winter Events

Upcoming Events

NOV 14 - Thanksgiving Potluck / Can Food Drive - 6:30PM, FUMC
NOV 17 - Popcorn Order Pick Ups, FUMC Fellowship Hall - 4:00PM
NOV 21 - No Meeting/Thanksgiving Holiday
NOV 28 - Troop Meeting / Balance due on Popcorn Orders
DEC 2-4 - OA Lodge Fall Fellowship
DEC 5 - Troop Meeting
DEC 12 - Troop Meeting
DEC 18 - Community Service Hours - Salvation Army Bell at Wal-Mart 1-5PM
DEC 19 - Troop Christmas Party/Potluck, Dirty Santa Game - $10 Gift for game (No Knives)
DEC 19 - Winter Camp Signup (Winter Camp January 13-15, $55)
DEC 26 - JAN 2 - No Meetings/Winter Holiday
JAN 9 - Troop Meeting
JAN 13-15 - Winter Camp, Camp De Soto
JAN 16 -
JAN 20-22 - Cub Scout Klondike Derby, OA Workers Needed
JAN 23 - Troop Meeting
JAN 30 - Troop Meeting
FEB 6 - Troop Meeting
FEB 13 - Troop Meeting
FEB 18 - Council Eagle Banquet, TBA
FEB 20 - Troop Meeting
FEB 27 - Troop Meeting
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Summer Camp 2016 - Update

BSA Troop 67: Are you ready for Summer Camp? It's almost here...  Campers meet at the church parking lot a 1PM, Sunday, June 12th in Uniform. Make sure to eat lunch before, if you bring a bike you'll need a bike helmet. Physicals are required for camp, get them to Mr. Crook as soon as  you can or upon departure.

De Soto Area Council Summer Camp - June 12 - June 18, 2016 (Registration Open)

 

DeSoto Boys Scout Summer Camp 2016, Registration is open.

DeSoto Summer Camp 2016 is June 12-June 18, 2016: Camp Fee is $225 per Scout *(Some programs require additional materials and supplies at additional cost, Basketry +$12, Leatherwork +$10, Wood Carving +$8, Archery Arrow Kit +$5 ea., Indian Lore Kit +$15 ea.). Camp Fee is payable starting now (Contact Mr. Crook or Ms. Renee to make payment arrangements and to signup). Scouts with a balance in their personal Popcorn account may use all or part of their balance to offset the cost of camp, see Ms. Renee to check your balances. A current Medical Form is required for Summer Camp, forms are available online and may be downloaded by following the sidebar menu link "Medical Form (Link)".  

**Hardship Scholarships may be available from the Council if you qualify, which will reduce the standard camp fee.  See Ms. Rene for an application form and to see if you qualify.  

MAY 24, 2016 - UPDATE::::

Troop 67 Summer Camp - UPDATE

We will leave from the FUMC parking lot on Sunday, June 12th. All scouts need to be at the church no later than 1 p.m. to load up. If you have your physical form completed, you may turn it in at any time to Mr. Crook. **ALL PHYSICAL MUST BE TURNED IN BY SUNDAY JUNE 12th**. If you haven't paid for summer camp, please get it to Mr. Crook at Bones Auto Parts ASAP. You must wear full uniform for travel to Camp on Sunday, June 12th, and at all evening meals during the week at Camp.

You may bring a bike to summer camp but your must wear a helmet. We will not meet next Monday, May 30th (Memorial Day). Our next meeting is Monday, June 6th. This is the Monday before we leave for camp. Any final discussions, money, or physicals need to be brought on the June 6th meeting date.

4 State Scout-o-Rama - Saturday, April 2, 2016

Update: Cost for Scout-O-Rama for Saturday will be $45, that includes commemorative hex patch, pocket patch, Caddo strip, and 5 council strips for trade. Picnic lunch, evening meal and travel cost. T-Shirts will be $15 extra. You may bring money for on-your-own concessions and souvenirs if you chose.

Scouts and Scouters please confirm if you are going to Scout-o-Rama this Saturday by 8pm Tuesday, March 29 by calling Mr. Crook. The van will leave the parking lot at 7AM Saturday, Scouts dress in full class A uniform. Eat breakfast before the trip, Picnic lunch at the park. We will advise on final cost soon.

Sylamore Creek 23 Mile Spring Trek (March 18-21, 2016)

BSA Troop 67 - Sylamore Creek 23 Mile Spring Trek - Friday, March 18 - Monday, March 21. Scouts meet at the church at 4PM Friday afternoon dressed for travel in Class A's, bring a bag meal for the trip up, Backpacks and gear packed for 3 'cool' nights on the trail, water bottles, extra socks, save room in the pack for trail meals and tent share. There is a slight chance of rain Friday, be prepared. Don't forget that extra bag for items not going on the trail, w/extra dry outfit. Cash for incidentals and an on the road meal Monday. #bsatroop67 #bsamonticelloar

Learn more at http://www.ouachitamaps.com/Sylamore%20Trail.html