7/1 2012 Summer Camp

Trp_Admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:46:44 +0000

Summer is fast approaching and camp preparation activities are underway. This year the Troop is planning on attending Heritage Reservation in Farmington PA. All scouts wishing to attend must have their Troop 349 dues paid in full, have a completed health form, and have submitted their BSA enrollment form. Older Scout Activities – Merit Badges: …

6/17-23 James River Canoe Trip

Trp_Admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:42:49 +0000

Things are starting to come together: - Bill McAllister will join our group on the canoe trip. Thanks, Bill. - For a variety of reasons, I have changed the reservation to a guided trip with meals provided by the outfitter. The primary reason was safety; I feel more comfortable with a professional accompanying the group. The outfitter …

5/11 Beach Campout!

Trp_Admin — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:25:02 +0000

The next troop campout is planned for May 11-13 on the Chesapeake Bay at Point Look Out, Maryland. This will be a great trip and everyone will have a lot of fun. The package will be online by Thursday. Deadline for submitting the forms is May 1. HISTORY: Point Lookout began as part of St. …

4/20 Marriott Ranch and New Scout Campout

Trp_Admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:45:43 +0000

Click here for the campout packet In 1951, the founder of Marriott International, J. Willard Marriott Sr., discovered a beautiful piece of the Blue Ridge foothills that reminded him of his boyhood days on the family farm in Utah. After buying the property, he meticulously began to restore the primary historic buildings, their surrounding …

4/14 Mulch – Troop 349 fundraiser!

Trp_Admin — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:42:22 +0000

3 cubic foot bags of Merrifield hardwood mulch will be delivered, and placed where you want them. $4.55 a bag is well below retail and if you include delivery and placement that is a major savings over retail outlets. Payment must be received by April 9th (please make checks out to Troop 349) We will …

3/16 Pioneering Merit Badge

Trp_Admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:12:28 +0000

We will be going to the Northern Neck of Virginia to work on our lashing merit badge. When: March 16-18 2012 Where: Westmoreland VA, Westmoreland State Park Campout Packet: click here General info: Westmoreland State Park lies within Westmoreland County, from which it takes its name. The park extends about one and a half miles …

2/17 Snow Sports Merit Badge

Trp_Admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:08:48 +0000

This year just like years past, we’ll be going to Timberline Ski Resort in Davis West Virginia Here is a link to their web site: click here Here is a link to the trail map PDF: Timberline Here is the link to the outing packet PDF: 2012 Description and Schedule Here is the permission slip PDF: Permission …

2/14 Spring Fundraiser

Trp_Admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:10:44 +0000

Troop 349 has adopted mulch as its main revenue source. 3 sq yd bags of Merrifield hardwood mulch will be delivered, and placed for the home owner. Each scout will sell a share of the mulch and help with its delivery. Scouts receive a portion of the sales in the form of scout bucks that …

1/28 Wilderness Survival Merit Badge

Trp_Admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:09:38 +0000

January’s Winter Campout will be for scouts wishing to obtain their Wilderness Survival merit badge. [box type="info"] Please sign-up for this campout at the January 10th Troop Meeting[/box] When: Jan 28 – 29, 2012 Where: Catoctin Mountain Park Description: Wilderness Survival and Snow Shoeing (if possible)Additional information for the trip: - Please bring one rake …

12/10 Holiday Fundraiser

Trp_Admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:47:36 +0000

Every year Troop 349 sells mistletoe to bring a little holiday cheer into your home! This garland comes de-berried, decorated, and bagged with a short story of the garlands history and what it means when you hang it in your house during the holidays. It’s proven to be quite popular with people in the community …