The council shooting sports committee is asking for the help of OA members with the York Dist Cub Scout Day camp. Helpers are needed for the Archery and BB gun ranges.
16 scouts are needed to assist on the ranges. The dates are June 17-20 with range “set up” on Saturday, June 15 at Bethelwoods Camp.
For any that can help one or more days, contact me at this email jhill@comporium.net or call 803 372 7284. Remember per Youth Protection, have your parent contact meon your behalf.
We really need your support to make the shooting sports part of day camp a safe and exciting experience.
Also, if any have canopies or pop-ups that can be used to cover the ranges, let me know.
Because of the recent events at Unity Presbyterian Church we are changing the drop-off/pick-up site for the Shrine Bowl to the US Post Office parking lot directly across the street.
Those attending should still arrive by 7am and bring money to purchase breakfast at the Peach Blossom on the way to the game and supper at the Beacon after the game. Lunch will be provided by the Shriners in appreciation of our help. We are typically back in Fort Mill around 7pm and the scouts will call when we are about 30 minutes away.
The current forecast includes a chance of rain with temps in the mid to high 30’s to start the day and getting up the low to mid 50’s by mid-day, so dress accordingly.
Graham W. will be working on his Eagle Scout service project on Saturday, October 13 at Fort Mill Elementary School (192 Springfield Pkwy, Fort Mill, SC 29715) from 9am to 4pm.
Lunch will be provided and scouts are strongly encouraged to bring gloves, safety glasses, and water. If they can also bring rakes, shovels, and a wheelbarrow that would be great as we will be moving a large amount of dirt for this project.
Scouts needing service hours can use this opportunity to help meet that requirement.
Our Annual Beach Sweep event is right around the corner so please take time to register soon as registration closes on September 3rd.. Please register/pay on Troopmaster as soon as possible so we can finalize the transportation.
We won’t be meeting on September 3rd because of the Labor Day holiday so be sure to get registered before it closes that day. The Beach Sweep event is on September 7-9, 2018.
The Troop will be camping again at Lakewood Campground in Myrtle Beach. We will camp Friday night, clean the beach Saturday morning and play in the sun Saturday afternoon.
The cost of Beach Sweep is $45.00. This includes camp fees, travel, Saturday Breakfast, Lunch and the Saturday Evening Dinner. Boys WILL need to bring money for supper on the road going down (Friday) and breakfast coming back (Sunday) and for other drinks and goodies they may want to purchase while at the campground.
Departure will be at 5:00pm on Friday, September 7th at Unity Church. We will return to the Scout Hut around 2pm (Scouts will call you when we get close to the Church) Sunday, September 9th, 2016
Scouts needing to earn service hours toward rank or who just want to help out may assist with an indoor, air-conditioned service project at Fort Mill Elementary School (192 Springfield Parkway, Fort Mill, SC) at 11AM on Monday, August 6th.
The project involves distributing new textbooks throughout the school to the various classrooms.
Troop Committee Chairman, Steve Finch will furnish lunch and drinks for those that are available to help.
We look forward to seeing you on August 6th at 11AM in the rotunda at Fort Mill Elementary.
What – Rebuild tree beds and build a pathway though these beds to create a river looking effect. We will be removing the old mulch and spreading new mulch as well as planting new flowers.
When – Friday, August 3rd from 1pm to 6pm
Saturday, August 4th from 9am to 4pm (lunch will be provided)
What to bring – Please bring closed-toed shoes, gloves, sunscreen, rakes. Water will be provided, but you may bring your own if you would like. If possible, bring a wheel barrow for moving soil and mulch.
Thanks in advance for helping. Scouts who need service hours can use this opportunity to earn needed hours for rank.
Russell M. will be leading volunteers working on his Eagle Scout project from 6PM to 8:30pm on Friday July 20th and from 9AM to 1PM on Saturday, July 21st at 2721 Old Nation Road, Fort Mill, SC 29715
The project involves installing a new sign and reworking some planting beds at this daycare center just north of Springfield Middle School.
Volunteers are encouraged to wear old clothes and bring gloves. Russell is providing water and snacks for those that are able help.
This is another great service hour opportunity for those needing hours for rank advancement. Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Geoff Clark needs your help with his Eagle Project, on July 7 and July 8 at the ACS Greenway.
What – We will be building a Kayak Rack for public use on Lake Haigler
When – Sat., July 7th and Sun., July 8th, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where – ACS Greenway, Lake Haigler Entrance (2573 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715 – near the intersection of Hwy 21 and Colthorp Road). We’ll meet at the Rush Pavillion then walk down to the Kayak Shed.
What to bring – water, work gloves, safety glasses, sunscreen, close-toed shoes
Additional water and lunch will be provided. Scouts will earn much needed service hours for their assistance.
The shooting sports area of the York District day camp is in need of some Boy Scouts to help out during the week NEXT WEEK at Bethelwoods Camp in Rock Hill. This is a great and fun service hour earning opportunity.
Scouts wishing to help out need to arrive prior to the 8am start time each day of the week. Bring a canteen, sunscreen, camp chair and insect repellant with you. Contact and camp information is shown below:
Day Camp Information
Date: June 18 – 22, 2018
Camp Hours: 8:ooam – 4:oo pm
Location: Bethelwoods Camp and Conference Center
922 W Mt Gallant Road
York, SC 29745
What – building a deck, building a picnic table, spreading mulch, placing timbers, sanding, finishing touches on the project
When – Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (lunch will be provided)
Where – Nation Ford High School (1400 AO Jones Blvd, Fort Mill, SC 29715)
– will take place across from the main entrance of the school at the grass soccer field next to Springfield Pkwy
– parking will be available
What to bring – water (water will be provided, but feel free to bring your own), work gloves, safety glasses (some will be provided), sunscreen, clothes toed shoes, wear work clothes/long pants
