Program Planning August 27, /1/ Troop 125 Vision Troop 125

Agenda Goals Monthly Themes Outdoor Activities Summer Camp High Adventure Ceremonies and other Troop Functions Training Advancement Opportunities Pack Relations Community Service Religious Activities Fund Raising 3/2/2016 2

Goals for the Year Better new scout participation Better participation on trips Add a few day trips Stick to themes/prepare for trips Make New Scout campout better for older scouts, but keep effective for new scouts Combine Beach Campout with Spring COH Have a Summer High Adventure Trip Help struggling Packs get back on track

Monthly Themes Sept: Climbing/Backpacking Oct: Science Nov: Hobbies Dec: Shooting Jan: Winter Camping Feb: Cooking March: New Scout Skills April: Nature May: Water Safety June: Sports

Outdoor Activities Sept: Orienteering at Caumsett State Park Sept 16 th Climbing/Backpacking at Harriman State Park Sept th Oct : Bike Day Trip at TBD, Oct 13 th Webelos Woods at Cathedral Pines Park, Oct 19-21th Nov: Holiday in the Woods at West Hills Park, Nov st Orienteering at Muttontown Preserve, Sept 16 th Dec: NYC Day Hike, Dec 8 th Troop Day Shoot at TBD Dec 22nd Jan: Winter Camporee, Jan th Feb: Cabin Campout at Schiff, Feb 8-10 th March: Freedom Trail Hike in Boston, March th April: New Scout Campout/Uncle G’s Hike at Blydenburg, April 5-6 nd Council Camporee at South Haven County Park, April th May: Whitewater Rafting Upstate NY May 10-12th June: Beach Campout/Court of Honor, June th July: Summer Camp at TBD, July Aug: High Adventure Trip TBD

Summer Camp Summer Camp Selection Plan –Short List TrexlerTrexler Ressica FallsRessica Falls BayshoreBayshore TMRTMR OnteoraOnteora –Presentation of short list by Patrols –Decision by Oct Summer Camp Dates, July TBD.

High Adventure Troop High Adventure –Climbing/ Backpacking Trip at Harriman in Sept –More Challenging Whitewater Rafting Upstate in May Summer High Adventure –Matt McCarthy will come up with a plan for a one week high adventure trip over the summer by end of November. –Limited to First Class and 14 years and older

Ceremonies and other Troop Functions PLC Day and Time, –First Sunday of month, 5:00 pm at CUMC Fellowship hall Annual dues Oct 1 st Courts of Honor. Oct. 2 nd, Feb 12 th,June 15 th Halloween Party, Oct, 30 th Holiday Party, Dec 18 th OA Elections, March 5 th SPL Elections, Feb 5 th FOS Presentation, April 2 nd

Training Troop Leadership Training - Feb 16 th National Youth Leadership Training – March 15 th - 17 th & April 5 th -7 th. Den Leader Training – Nov 3 rd Youth Protection Training – April 2 nd

Advancement Opportunities Merit Badges Desires – Poll Troop Special Awards – Poll Troop Goals for Patrol Members

Pack Relations Targeted Packs – 323,329,403,125 Holiday in the Woods Den Chiefs Webelos Woods Plans Pack Meeting Assistance Pinewood Derby Assistance Blue and Gold Attendance

Community Service Fall Clean up – TBD Harvest Fair Oct 20 rd – set up ~Oct 18 th Thanksgiving Baskets, Due on Nov 13 th Harvest Dinner – Nov 10 th Angel Tree at CUMC – Due on Dec 18 th Spring Clean up -TBD Flag Placement – May 25 th Retrieval – June 1 th Memorial Day Parade May 27 th PB&J – Collection Drive Oct 27 th, PB&J Gang Aug 3 rd

Religious Activities Scout Sunday – Feb 3 rd Scout Sabbath - TBD Jewish Conclave –TBD, Not Troop Activity, Individual Activity Memorial Day Services – May 26 th

Fund Raising Wreath Sale – Will do- Pre-Sales Only Swap Meet – Will do - Need to finalize date Script – Will do - Concentrate near Holidays Pancake Breakfast – Will do –At Church

Questions?