October 2021

Weblos Woodsmoke, October 15th-17th, Boys & Girls

We will be operating in two patrols for Webelos Woodsmoke at Downs Park. Both patrols are camping for the weekend. Those not helping with registration will meet at PUMC at 6pm to head over to Downs Park, POC Josh. Those helping with registration will report directly to Downs Park, pitch your tent in our campsite & get to work, POC CarrieAnn.

The first patrol will be responsible for the station. Our theme is the state of Mississippi and we will be teaching the Webelos Walkabout Adventure requirements 2,3,& 5. POC for this Patrol will be Josh.

The second patrol will be focusing on event support and called the service patrol. Service patrol will be helping with check in, checking stations to make sure they have water throughout the day, starting and putting out the fire for the flag retirement, and last trash walk through on Sun morning. POC for this patrol will be Jamie.

October 23rd - Orienteering Day, Boys & Girls

We are meeting at 6:30 am at PUMC. We need to be on site by 7:30-8 for check in at Patuxent River Park’s Jug Bay Natural Area in Prince George’s County. Scouts will need to pack their lunch for the event. There will be no lunch available for purchase the day of the event.

Scouts will be going over the basics of orienteering in the morning and participating in a competition in the afternoon. We will also be testing and signing off rank requirements between courses or at lunch.

Dress for the weather in your class A uniform, wear your hiking/walking shoes. Make sure your day bag has what you need including your rain jacket (check the weather the night before), water bottle, & BSA handbook. Most importantly, it doesn't have anything you don't need, as you will be carrying it around all day.

This is an opportunity for several rank requirements to be accomplished. We will also try to sign off rank requirements for those who bring their books.