2018 Spring Camporee & Merit Badge College Update
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Scouts BSA Troop 108, Fort Mill, SC
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Scouts BSA Troop 108, Fort Mill, SC
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The Spring Camporee will take place April 13-15, 2018 at Worthy Boys Camp in Rock Hill. We will plan to leave the Church at 4:30pm on April 13th and return to the Fort Mill Post Office parking lot at noon on April 15th. Cost is $20 plus paypal fee if paid online.
Scouts can register via TroopMaster in the right-hand column of this website
Congratulations to Steve Finch who was selected as one of three recipients of the District Award of Merit (aka The Palmetto Award) winners at last night’s York District Banquet.
Steve has been instrumental in working with Eagle Scout candidates from Troop 108 on their leadership projects for Eagle as well as with preparations for the final Eagle Board of Review itself.
This award looks beyond what the recipient has done on the local unit level. Steve has served on the York District Eagle Board of Review for a number of years, most recently as it’s chairman. He also has served on the Palmetto Council Shooting Sports Committee for several years. Many of the council’s youth leaders will remember Steve’s guidance and leadership from when he help staff both SEALS and NYLT courses in the Palmetto Council.
Again, congratulations to Steve on his selection for this much deserved recognition.
Scouts wishing to attend the medieval-themed Polar Bear camporee on January 19th – 21st need to be registered and paid in full using TroopMaster no later than Monday, December 4th.
Cost for the trip will be $25 (plus Paypal fee if paid online) which will cover registration for the event, transportation and food.
We will plan to meet on January 19th at 4:30pm and carpool out to Camp Conley Clark. We should return to the Post Office parking lot opposite the church parking lot at about noon or before on the 21st (scouts will call/text when we are 30 minutes out)
As an added bonus, scouts can complete a list of knight-like action items while at the camporee in order to be “knighted” and presented with the patch below.
Troop 108 moms are invited to click on the RSVP button below to reserve their spot at the upcoming Women for Scouting Dessert Fundraising Event to benefit Scouting programs in York County!
Join us for a fun and educational evening at Events At Manchester in Rock Hill where you can learn how your support helps the Scouting program that enhances the young men of this community and helps make sure every Scout can participate in activities that foster character and lifelong values. There is no cost for this event. We hope, however, that you will be inspired to partner with us through your generous donations to help benefit Scouting programs right here in York County. Company matches welcome.
Please RSVP by as soon as possible. If you cannot attend, we hope that you will still consider making a contribution using the button below.
Those who have signed up to attend Beach Sweep need to know the following:
We will be meeting at Unity Presbyterian Church this Friday at 4:30PM and leaving out by 5PM.
Scouts should pack light (be sure to bring swimming trunks and a towel in addition to normal camping items).
Scouts need to set aside money for a fast food dinner on the way down and money for a fast food breakfast Sunday morning on the way home. Scouts can also bring money for the snack bar and arcade located in the campground.
We are sending a crack team of adults with years of tent-pitching experience to set up camp for us so our tents will be setup and ready for us when we arrive in the dark.
Hurricane Irma doesn’t appear to be a factor in our event this year except for possibly some rain on the way home. We will certainly keep an eye out on the storm this week and will adjust our plans accordingly.
The annual Beach Sweep event is right around the corner and for many it is “the best campout of the year”. Could this be because it is so laid-back and relaxed, we eat out almost all weekend, we have putt-putt, paddle-boats, arcades, ice cream bar, snack bar, pool, water park and so much more? Maybe….
Scouts will need to bring money for a fast food supper on the way down and quick breakfast on the way back and any pocket money for the aforementioned arcades and snack bars. Breakfast on Saturday will be at what used to be Springmaid Beach and following breakfast we will clean the beach at that location before returning to the campground. The boys will then essentially have free time until about 4:30 or 5pm to enjoy all that the campground has to offer. We will have the makings for sandwiches along with drinks and chips available for the scouts to swing by camp and make their lunch during the day. We will then head out to a Golden Corral style buffet for supper. Saturday’s supper is sometimes followed by more activities like watching college football, watching a movie and more putt-putt and such.
Cost for the trip is $65.00.
Click on the Troopmaster link in the sidebar on the right or in the weekly Troop 108 email message to get signed up.
The holidays are a busy time and we want to make sure that our scouts don’t let the deadline for signing up for the Polar Bear Campout pass them by. Click here to go to get registered today!
The 2017 York District Polar Bear will be a fantastic event filled with fun and adventure. The event will be held the weekend of January 13-15, 2016 @ Camp Conley Clark (1192 Hickory Grove Road, Gaffney, SC) and is sure to be a fun time.
The troop will gather at Unity Presbyterian Church at 5pm on January 13th to load the trailer and leave for the event shortly afterward. Scouts should have eaten supper prior to arrival as we will not be stopping on the way to the camporee. We will plan to return to Fort Mill around noon on January 15th in the Post Office parking lot. Scouts will call when we are on the way home. This is a cold weather camping event, so plan and pack accordingly. You can Click Here for a past post about cold weather camping.
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Did you have a chance to participate in the Webelos Woods as a Webelo Scout about to transition into A Boy Scout Troop? If so, you remember what a great time of learning and fun it was. Tjere is about to be another Webelos Woods weekend coming up on October 21-23 at Westminster Park, Rock Hill and they are in need of scout-aged leaders to help staff the event.
Troop 108 is blessed by scouts with leadership potential and ability and this is a great chance to put it to use in a fun environment and earn service hours in the process. There is a $15 staff fee which covers your meals while at the course and staff t-shirt.
If you’re interested in helping out, please open, read, complete and return the staff application found on the link below:
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