This year's Desoto Area Council fall camporee will be held at Arkansas Post. Some of the events include the following:
Potluck dinner - Scouts will vote on their favorite dish, and the winning troop will get an award
Arkansas Post National Memorial Scout Trek - those who complete the hike and fulfill the other requirements set by the park, will receive a special Arkansas Post Patch.
Small Service project
Other events may include and archaeological dig and/or battle reenactment
Lunch will be provided by the council
T shirts will be available for pre-order.
Troop 67's Cost is $30 per camper, Plus $10 for T-Shirt (Pre-order only).
We will be meeting at the Church parking lot Friday, October 13 at 4:00PM. Wear your Class A uniform for travel. We will be eating the evening meal at the campground.
See Mr. Crook or Ms. Renee for more information or to pre-order T-Shirt.
( ) 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).
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
