Upcoming Events
UPDATE
Troop Message regarding Coronavirus
All Troop 1249 Scouts, Scouters and Families – We have started to resume meetings at the church.
St Matthew has approved meeting again in Fellowship Hall with some restrictions. So, on Tuesday July 6 we will be meeting in the Hall at 6:30.
Church COVID restrictions. All person entering the building or moving outside their assigned meeting room must wear a face covering.
Troop COVID safety requirements. Consistent with State and County regulations, fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear a face coving when in Fellowship Hall. Fully vaccinated individual can still opt to wear a face covering. Non-vaccinated individuals are encouraged to wear a face covering.
On July 6 we will be preparing and planning for the July 16 campout at Cedarville State Park. If you are going on the campout please let us know (as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly) and come to the July 6th Troop meeting.
Future meetings – on July 13, our meeting will start with final preparations for the campout and then continue with am Eagle Recognition ceremony for our scouts who did not get an opportunity to have a Court of Honor because of the pandemic. This will be a Class A uniform event for Scouts and Scouters.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, July 6. On July 6 we will be preparing and planning for the July 16 campout at Cedarville State Park. If you are going on the campout please let us know (as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly) and come to the July 6th Troop meeting.
Tuesday, July 13th. On July 13, our meeting will start at 6:30pm with final preparations for the campout and then continue with an Eagle Recognition Ceremony for our scouts who did not get an opportunity to have a Court of Honor because of the pandemic. This will be a Class A uniform event for Scouts and Scouters.
Tuesday, July 16th. Camp out – Cedarville State Forrest - July 16 – July 19
We need to know if you are going to join the troop campout. As previously announced – this outing would be the end of the virtual summer camp week. (Note: you do not have to participate in virtual summer camp to attend the in-person camp out.) If you need more info on virtual summer camp please let us know.
Please let us know if you are interested in camping so we can start planning. We believe this will be a great opportunity for the troop to camp safely. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Troop Message regarding Coronavirus
All Troop 1249 Scouts, Scouters and Families – We have started to resume meetings at the church.
St Matthew has approved meeting again in Fellowship Hall with some restrictions. So, on Tuesday July 6 we will be meeting in the Hall at 6:30.
Church COVID restrictions. All person entering the building or moving outside their assigned meeting room must wear a face covering.
Troop COVID safety requirements. Consistent with State and County regulations, fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear a face coving when in Fellowship Hall. Fully vaccinated individual can still opt to wear a face covering. Non-vaccinated individuals are encouraged to wear a face covering.
On July 6 we will be preparing and planning for the July 16 campout at Cedarville State Park. If you are going on the campout please let us know (as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly) and come to the July 6th Troop meeting.
Future meetings – on July 13, our meeting will start with final preparations for the campout and then continue with am Eagle Recognition ceremony for our scouts who did not get an opportunity to have a Court of Honor because of the pandemic. This will be a Class A uniform event for Scouts and Scouters.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, July 6. On July 6 we will be preparing and planning for the July 16 campout at Cedarville State Park. If you are going on the campout please let us know (as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly) and come to the July 6th Troop meeting.
Tuesday, July 13th. On July 13, our meeting will start at 6:30pm with final preparations for the campout and then continue with an Eagle Recognition Ceremony for our scouts who did not get an opportunity to have a Court of Honor because of the pandemic. This will be a Class A uniform event for Scouts and Scouters.
Tuesday, July 16th. Camp out – Cedarville State Forrest - July 16 – July 19
We need to know if you are going to join the troop campout. As previously announced – this outing would be the end of the virtual summer camp week. (Note: you do not have to participate in virtual summer camp to attend the in-person camp out.) If you need more info on virtual summer camp please let us know.
- DETAILS: We have the group camp site from Fri (July 16) at 3:00 pm until Mon (July 19) 11:00 am. Scouts do not have stay entire time of campout but are encouraged to camp from Fri night through Sunday afternoon. Parents can also join this outing. We will pack the trailer on Tuesday (July 13) meeting.
- COVID SAFETY: If you are fully vaccinated – face masks will not be required when outside and not within 6 feet of others. When grouped closely together (like when cooking) – face masks should be used. A hand washing station/hand sanitizer station will be available. Scouts will sleep in separate tents.
- TROOP LEADERS cannot provide transportation to and from Cedarville. Parents should plan to bring Scouts to the campsite (Cedarville Group Site C – more info will follow later) and pick up after the outing. It is about a 45 minute – 1 hour drive from Bowie. A troop leader will be on site Friday afternoon.
- COST: There will be no cost for camping or food for scouts. Troop will cover all costs. But we need an accurate list of attendance so the proper amount of food can be purchased.
- ACTIVITIES: Scout will plan the activities for the outing on Tuesday June 6th.. Scouts can also work on merit badges with leaders.
Please let us know if you are interested in camping so we can start planning. We believe this will be a great opportunity for the troop to camp safely. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
What we did these past couple of months!
In January 2020, our troop did our favorite winter cabin camping at the Yurt at Camp Henson. A Webelos and dad joined us for the weekend. On Saturday, the scouts went on a 5 mile hike around the camp. The highlight was game playing into the wee hours of the nights. Jim T. brought his propane smoker. The adults enjoyed smoked ribs, while the scouts made double-smoked ham. What a delicious dinner!. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we were unable to go back to the Yurt this year. We have already booked it for next year! Check out these pictures!
We also helped with Warm Nights on December 26th, 2019. Thank you to all who contributed food and time for this very special event. You can check out pictures here!
We also helped with Warm Nights on December 26th, 2019. Thank you to all who contributed food and time for this very special event. You can check out pictures here!
If you would like to add our Troop Calendar to your own family calendar, add Troop1249Bowie@gmail.com
Latest Eagle Scouts
Congratulations to our latest Eagle Scouts ---> Leo Bangura, John Bridgers, Wesley Shoemaker, Henry Brown and Matthew Walsh! This past year was a very busy time for these scouts. Who will be our next Eagle?
If anyone knows of other Troop Eagle Scouts not listed or has information of our Troop History, please forward to Asst. Scoutmaster Snider. We would like to add a Troop History page to our website. We have a remarkable history.
Troop 1249 has now produced 84 Eagle Scouts. Who are our other Eagle Scouts?
Congratulations to our latest Eagle Scouts ---> Leo Bangura, John Bridgers, Wesley Shoemaker, Henry Brown and Matthew Walsh! This past year was a very busy time for these scouts. Who will be our next Eagle?
If anyone knows of other Troop Eagle Scouts not listed or has information of our Troop History, please forward to Asst. Scoutmaster Snider. We would like to add a Troop History page to our website. We have a remarkable history.
Troop 1249 has now produced 84 Eagle Scouts. Who are our other Eagle Scouts?