Upcoming Events
We have an exciting couple of months ahead of us!
We have a lot of exciting things coming up over the next few months!
On May 17-19, Troop 1249 will be going White Water Rafting at Whitewater Challengers in Lehigh PA. This is one of our most popular outings. There is a dam release on the weekend we are going, meaning that we'll have an exciting time rafting. You don't have to have gone rafting before to enjoy this. A guide from the outfitter will lead the groups.
On June 14-16, we will be going to Assateague Island. Another popular outing, we will be setting up camp on the sand, get wet in the water, and maybe get visited by horses! Sign up will be at troop meetings.
Troop 1249 will be going to Camp Somers for summer camp from July 14-20. Camp Somers is located about 3-1/2 hours away in northern New Jersey. Camp Somers is located in beautiful and historic Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation, in Stanhope, N.J. The land on which Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation is situated was once inhabited by the Leni-Lenape Tribe. The camp is named after one of its great chiefs, Allamuchy. Legend has it that somewhere near the north end of camp is an Indian ceremonial ground known as Wolf Den. Part of the ceremonial is built around the practice of collecting bits of silver metal found by the Native Americans in their campfires. These bits appear to have been caused by zinc in the rocks being melted by the fire, causing silver nuggets. The Wolf Den was last seen in 1938 when it was photographed. Since that time no one has rediscovered the site.
The form for merit badges available at summer camp will be given and should be returned by Tuesday May 14th. You can also download the Merit Badge signup form here! You can return the form on the 14th OR you can email it to Mr. Snider. Scouts should be also scheduling their doctor visits. Med Forms can be download here!
We have a lot of exciting things coming up over the next few months!
On May 17-19, Troop 1249 will be going White Water Rafting at Whitewater Challengers in Lehigh PA. This is one of our most popular outings. There is a dam release on the weekend we are going, meaning that we'll have an exciting time rafting. You don't have to have gone rafting before to enjoy this. A guide from the outfitter will lead the groups.
On June 14-16, we will be going to Assateague Island. Another popular outing, we will be setting up camp on the sand, get wet in the water, and maybe get visited by horses! Sign up will be at troop meetings.
Troop 1249 will be going to Camp Somers for summer camp from July 14-20. Camp Somers is located about 3-1/2 hours away in northern New Jersey. Camp Somers is located in beautiful and historic Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation, in Stanhope, N.J. The land on which Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation is situated was once inhabited by the Leni-Lenape Tribe. The camp is named after one of its great chiefs, Allamuchy. Legend has it that somewhere near the north end of camp is an Indian ceremonial ground known as Wolf Den. Part of the ceremonial is built around the practice of collecting bits of silver metal found by the Native Americans in their campfires. These bits appear to have been caused by zinc in the rocks being melted by the fire, causing silver nuggets. The Wolf Den was last seen in 1938 when it was photographed. Since that time no one has rediscovered the site.
The form for merit badges available at summer camp will be given and should be returned by Tuesday May 14th. You can also download the Merit Badge signup form here! You can return the form on the 14th OR you can email it to Mr. Snider. Scouts should be also scheduling their doctor visits. Med Forms can be download here!
What we did these past couple of months!
Our Annual Yard Sale was a huge success! It turned out to be a wonderful day. The weather was perfect, no rain, and cloudy. We had wonderful donations of lots of furniture, a kayak, a riding lawn mower, a lot of sporting goods and bikes, house and yard tools, clothing and so much more. Thank you to all who supported our annual fundraiser, either by donating or helping with pickups, setup, and deliveries. Check out these pictures!
If you would like to add our Troop Calendar to your own family calendar, add Troop1249Bowie@gmail.com
Latest Eagle Scouts
Congratulations to our last Eagle Scouts -> Miles Stewart, Timothy Hrabinski and Christopher Comer. 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 77 Eagle Scouts. Who are our other Eagle Scouts?
Congratulations to our last Eagle Scouts -> Miles Stewart, Timothy Hrabinski and Christopher Comer. 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 77 Eagle Scouts. Who are our other Eagle Scouts?