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SUMMER CAMP: Important message for CROSSOVER SCOUTS

posted May 24, 2019, 6:16 AM by Alex Karn

This year, Ockanickon is cutting off the CROSSOVER RATE of $415.00 on MAY 31st. So....any CROSSOVER SCOUTS who are going to Summer Camp need to have their money in BY NEXT TROOP MEETING, May 30th, to get the discounted rate. After that, it will be the full fee of $475.00. Please make the check to Troop 150. Any questions, contact Mr. Greg Karn

Rafting Trip - June 14 - 16

posted May 20, 2019, 12:43 PM by Jim Stringer

The next camping trip will be held at Whitewater Challengers in Weatherly PA. We will be rafting down the Lehigh river. We will be spending about 3 hours on the river with a stop for lunch. Things to know about this trip.
  • We planned this for a non dam-release weekend, meaning the water will be calmer - this is in consideration of the younger scouts
  • The plan is to conduct the swim tests for Summer Camp prior to this trip - only scouts classified as swimmers will be allowed to attend.
  • I understand that Sunday the 14th is Fathers Day - we should be back by 1PM at the latest.
  • The cost of the trip will be about $100 (which includes rafting, camping and meals) - won't know for sure until we book.
  • Availability may be limited - As of right now, there are only two trips available for 6/15 10:15 (16 slots) and 10:35 (18 slots)
  • I would like to book this weekend, so we will need a headcount for this Thursday's meeting. With the limited number of slots, there's a good possibility that if you do not commit this Thursday, there may not be any slots available.
  • Permission slips and waivers will be available shortly.
Thanks!

Jim Stringer

Class B Shirts

posted May 18, 2019, 5:32 PM by Alex Karn

This Thursday 5/23 will be the last chance to order Class B shirts. Order at Shirt Shack

Ockanickon Camping Trip - 5/3/2019 - 5/5/2019

posted Apr 24, 2019, 6:43 PM by Jim Stringer

Our next camping trip will be at Ockanickon Scout Reservation in Pipersville, PA. 

The cost for Scouts is $20 for camping and meals. No cost for adults on this trip. We will be camping in tents and will need to bring sleeping bags and personal gear.

The Troop will be meeting at the Adelphia Firehouse at 5:30 PM for departure. All scouts attending must be accounted for at that time. For any other arrangements or changes, you must notify the scoutmaster in advance.

***Deadline for permission slips & fees is Thursday, May 2, 2019

***  Also, dues must be paid up to date in order to participate.

Please click on link below to download and print permission slips

| Attachments: troop150-permission-Ock.pdf

Class B shirts

posted Apr 24, 2019, 5:58 AM by Alex Karn

Mr. Karn has only gotten one order form for Class B shirts. Because there is no meeting this Thursday (no school, no Scouts) we will push the order deadline back a week or two, but if you want your shirts in time for Summer Camp, you should order up.Order form is on Shirt Shack.

Camping Update

posted Apr 12, 2019, 1:35 PM by Jim Stringer

I just received a waiver from that needs to be filled out. If you can fill out before dropping your son off, great, otherwise I will have blamk copies

Jim Stringer

| Attachments: 4EEE Waiver.pdf

Survival Skills Camping Trip (Waretown NJ) 4/12 - 4/14

posted Apr 4, 2019, 1:42 PM by Jim Stringer

Our next camping trip will be a survival skills camping trip at Tom Brown Jr's Tracking School in Waretown NJ. Tom Brown Jr. is an  naturalist, tracker, and survivalist who was trained in wilderness and tracking skills by his best friend's grandfather -  a Native American named Stalking Wolf. The 4 Elements Earth Education is a group affiliatted with Tom Brown who teaches these skills to youth groups. 

In my previous troop we have had programs with this organization and we have always had a great program. Both the scouts and adults will learn a lot and have a blast doing it.

The cost for Scouts is $78 for camping, program activity, and meals. The cost for adults is $58. We will be camping in tents and will need to bring sleeping bags and personal gear.

The Troop will be meeting at the Adelphia Firehouse at 5:30 PM for departure. All scouts attending must be accounted for at that time. For any other arrangements or changes, you must notify the scoutmaster in advance.

***Deadline for permission slips & fees is Thursday, April 11, 2019

***  Also, dues must be paid up to date in order to participate.

If you have any questions please contact Mr. Stringer at (732) 995-6858.

Please click on link below to download and print permission slips

| Attachments: troop150-permission-4EEE.pdf

Class B shirts

posted Mar 28, 2019, 3:22 PM by Alex Karn

We will be taking the annual orders for class B shirts. See "shirt shack" on the menu.

All new Scouts (crossovers and transfer) receive one free T-shirt.

Any new Committee members receive one free polo.

Any questions, see Mr. Greg Karn

Cranberry Road clean-up

posted Mar 28, 2019, 3:18 PM by Alex Karn

Our first Cranberry Road Clean-up will be held on Saturday April 6, 2019 starting at 9AM. Meeting place TBD due to construction activity.

Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and class B shirts. Gloves, bags, and required safety vests will be provided.

Lunch will be served at Howell Town Hall.

This counts as service time, and also earns money for our Troop, so please attend.

American Sportsmen Club Hunting Lodge, Whiting NJ 3/22 - 3/24

posted Feb 25, 2019, 6:56 PM by Jim Stringer

We are planning a camping trip to the American Sportsmen Club hunting lodge (200 Hwy 539, Whiting, NJ 08759) for the weekend of March 22 – 24, 2019. The scouts will have the opportunity to safely use a .22 rifle or a 12/20 shotgun at various targets.  We will have an NRA/BSA trained adult camping with us. The cost for Scouts is $41 for camping, rifle/shotgun activity, and meals, OR $35 for camping and meals only. The cost for adults that are driving will be waived.  Scouts will be camping in a lodge and will need to bring sleeping bags and personal gear.

The Troop will be meeting at the Adelphia Firehouse at 5:30 PM for departure. All scouts attending must be accounted for at that time. For any other arrangements or changes, you must notify the scoutmaster in advance.

***Deadline for permission slips & fees is Thursday, March 14, 2019***  Also, dues must be paid up to date in order to participate.

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Goldberg at (732) 618-1900.

Please click on link below to download and print permission slips.

| Attachments: ASC_Trip_0319.pdf

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