Details TBD

What: Holiday Party

When:  12/9/2023

Where:  TBD

Adult Lead for Planning: TBD

Meeting Place Details: 6:00 PM, TBD

Event Details: End of the Year Troop Party

Uniform: Comfortable clothing

What to bring/Notes: Food Contributions, gift for White Elephant exchange

Event Open to: Scouts and their families

Registration Deadline: 11/15/2023 before midnight

Cost Basis: $TBD scouts, $TBD adults (excluding first two Female Adult Leaders). 

Payments can be made online by credit card, by check or debited from the scout account with a positive balance.  Checks can be made to BSA Troop 964. Please indicate on your registration your method of payment.

What: Joint Webelos Campout

When:  11/10/2023 – 11/12/2023

Where:  Camp Big Mac, 12647 Moss Hollow Rd, Markham, VA 22643 

Adult Lead for Campout Planning: Scott Henry

Departure Point: Friday, November 10th at 3:00pm, Old Bridge UMC, 3966 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge, VA. We will meet and load necessary gear for the trip, assign scouts to cars, and coordinate caravan. Generally, it takes between 30 minutes and an hour to load gear. Travel time to Camp is about an hour.

Return Details: Sunday, November 12th between 10:00-11:00am, Old Bridge UMC . Return time is estimated based on departure and travel time from the event location. Scouts are expected to assist in returning troop gear to storage at Old Bridge UMC. Generally, this takes about 30 to 45 minutes.

Event Details: Webelos and Troop annual joint campout

Uniform: Class A uniform for traveling to/from, Class B attire at the event.

What to bring/Notes: Dinner at Camp. Check the weather forecast.  Having a water bottle or two is needed.

Event Open to: Scouts, Scouters, Webelos and their parents

Registration Deadline: 11/01/2023 before midnight

Cost Basis: $30 scouts, $30 adults.

Payments can be made online by credit card, by check or debited from the scout account with a positive balance.  Checks can be made to BSA Troop 219G. Please indicate on your registration your method of payment.

Cellphone Policy: In Troop 219, cell phone use at campouts is a privilege earned through effort in rank advancement. Scouts who have earned the rank of First Class and above may have their phones and are asked to focus their use on scout-related activities. Scouts who have not yet reached the First-Class rank turn in their phones to the Scoutmaster for the duration of the event.  Troop 219 is not responsible for lost, stolen, or broken cell phones.

Scout Behavior: Living up to the Scout Oath and Law is expected at all Troop 219 events. It is understood that mistakes will be made, no one is perfect, but doing our best is the first phrase. Any issues that arise will be addressed per Scouts BSA guidelines and Joint Troop 219G/295 rules.

What: Hiking in Shenandoah National Park

When:  10/13/2023 – 10/15/2023

Where:  Dundo Group Campsite, Shenandoah National Park

Adult Lead for Campout Planning: Mr. Scott Henry

Departure Details: Friday Oct 13, 5:00 PM, Old Bridge UMC, 3966 Old Bridge Rd, Woodbridge. We will meet and load necessary gear for the trip, assign scouts to cars, and coordinate caravan. Generally, it takes between 30 minutes and an hour to load gear. Travel time to Camp is about two hours.

Return Details: Sunday, November 12th between 10:00-11:00am, Old Bridge UMC . Return time is estimated based on departure and travel time from the event location. Scouts are expected to assist in returning troop gear to storage at Old Bridge UMC. Generally, this takes about 30 to 45 minutes.

Event Details: Hiking and Camping in Shenandoah National Park

Uniform: Class A uniform for traveling to/from, Class B attire at the event.

Special items to bring for this campout / Notes: Good pair of hiking boots or shoes. Moleskin for blisters.

Event Open to: Scouts and Scouters only

Registration Deadline: 10/03/2023 before midnight

Cost Basis: $30 scouts, $30 adults (excluding first two Female Adult Leaders). 

Payments can be made online by credit card, by check or debited from the scout account with a positive balance.  Checks can be made to BSA Troop 219G. Please indicate on your registration your method of payment.

Cellphone Policy: In Troop 219, cell phone use at campouts is a privilege earned through effort in rank advancement. Scouts who have earned the rank of First Class and above may have their phones and are asked to focus their use on scout-related activities. Scouts who have not yet reached the First-Class rank turn in their phones to the Scoutmaster for the duration of the event.  Troop 219 is not responsible for lost, stolen, or broken cell phones.

Scout Behavior: Living up to the Scout Oath and Law is expected at all Troop 219 events. It is understood that mistakes will be made, no one is perfect, but doing our best is the first phrase. Any issues that arise will be addressed per Scouts BSA guidelines and Joint Troop 219G/295 rules.

What: C&O Canal Hiking and/or Bicycling Campout

When:  09/15/2023 – 09/17/2023

Where:  C&O Canal National Historical Park, Great Falls MD

Adult Leader for Planning: Tom Martin

Drivers: Tom Martin (with small trailer) 3 Seats; Scott Henry (with bike trailer) 3 seats;

Departure Details: 6:00 Old Bridge UMC

Return Details: ~10:00 Old Bridge UMC,
*Note: Return time is estimated based on reasonable travel time and timeliness of departure from the event location. Scouts will be expected to stay about 30 – 45 minutes after arrival back at church to clear out trailer and stow Troop gear.

Event Details: Subject to the decisions of the Scouts/PLC, this activity may include bicycling. If we
choose that option, every participant must have a functional bicycle, a suitable cycling helmet, and a bell
or horn on the bicycle. There is plenty to do at this site/park without bicycles, including hiking the Billy
Goat Trail. To help the scouts make the decisions and plans, Mr. Martin will show photos and maps at a
troop meeting and PLC meeting in June/July 2023.

Campsite limitations: The campsite is in excellent condition, but it includes limited features, so this
event requires a minimum-essential approach to the packing list. The campsite has room for plenty of
tents on flat ground. There are picnic tables; a post for hanging a lantern; an upright charcoal grill; an in-
ground fire pit; and portable latrines. However, it is not possible for vehicles to get right up to this
campsite. There is an offloading point about ¼ mile from the campsite, and then everything must go on
foot. There are no trash receptacles in the campground: we must pack everything in and carry all trash
out. There is a water spigot about halfway between the offloading point and the campsite. There are no
showers/sinks/faucets in the campsite. We must bring water jugs, and be prepared to fill them and carry
them to the camp.

Additional information: These Web links have more details about the campsite and the park.
https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/marsden-tract-campground.htm
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251544?tab=campsites
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251544?tab=info#need-to-know
https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/greatfallstavernvisitorcenter.htm
https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/billy-goat-trail.htm

Uniform: Class A uniform for traveling to/from

What to bring/Notes: Please eat a meal on Friday evening prior to coming to Camp.

Event Open to: Scouts and scouters only

Registration Deadline: [TBD] before midnight
Cost Basis: $30 scouts, $40 adults (excluding Female Adult Leaders). Payments can be made online by credit card, by check or debited from the scout account with a positive balance.  Checks can be made to BSA Troop 219.

Food Planning: Grubmasters should plan four meals at $4.50 per meal.  Meals will be Cracker Barrel
Friday evening, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Saturday and Breakfast on Sunday. The lunch on Saturday must
be suitable to prepare in the campsite and carry for several hours (hiking or biking).

Cellphone Policy: Cell phones are a prohibited item as per troop policy.  Per troop policy, the troop will allow cell phones to be used during the car ride to the event and the car ride home.  Troop 219 will not be responsible for lost, stolen, or broken cell phones.  Cell Phones can be collected upon arrival at camp and locked in a lockbox in the troop trailer for the duration of the event.  Scouts will not have access to their cell phones for the duration of the event unless granted permission from the Scoutmaster, or an Assistant Scoutmaster for use in completing a scouting related activity.  Parents and scouts not in agreement with this policy should refrain from attending this troop event.

Scout Behavior: Please discuss with your scout that living up to the Scout Oath and Law is expected at all Troop 219 Events or event attended with Troop 219. Parents will be contacted to pick up their scout if any behavior issues not consistent with the Scout Oath or Law are encountered.  This is non-negotiable.

What: August Campout

When:  06/16/2023 – 06/18/2023

Where: TBD

Meeting Place Details: TBD, Old Bridge UMC

Return Details: TBD, Old Bridge UMC *Note: Return time is estimated based on reasonable travel time and timeliness of departure from the event location. Scouts will be expected to stay about 30 – 45 minutes after arrival back at church to clear out trailer and stow Troop gear.

Event Details: TBD

Uniform: Class A uniform for traveling to/from

What to bring/Notes: TBD

Event Open to: Scouts and Scouters only

Registration Deadline: 07/31/2023 before midnight

Cost Basis: $TBD scouts, $TBD adults (excluding first two Female Adult Leaders).  Payments can be made online by credit card, by check or debited from the scout account with a positive balance.  Checks can be made to BSA Troop 964. Please indicate on your registration your method of payment.

Food Planning: Grubmasters should plan four meals at $4.50 per meal.  Meals will be Cracker Barrel Friday evening, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Saturday and Breakfast on Sunday. Saturday lunches should be packable to be taken on the trip.

Aquatics Safety: All Scouts will need to have completed the Swim Test on 1 June 2023 to attend.

Adults participating are encouraged to complete BSA Safe Swim Defense and BSA Safety Afloat courses online (about 30 minutes each).  The courses can be found online in your my.scouting.org account.

Additional Registration Details: Registrants must complete the waiver

Registration Link: 

Cellphone Policy: Cell phones are a prohibited item as per troop policy.  Per troop policy, the troop will allow cell phones to be used during the car ride to the event and the car ride home.  Troop 219 will not be responsible for lost, stolen, or broken cell phones.  Cell Phones can be collected upon arrival at camp and locked in a lockbox in the troop trailer for the duration of the event.  Scouts will not have access to their cell phones for the duration of the event unless granted permission from the Scoutmaster, or an Assistant Scoutmaster for use in completing a scouting related activity.  Parents and scouts not in agreement with this policy should refrain from attending this troop event.

Scout Behavior: Please discuss with your scout that living up to the Scout Oath and Law is expected at all Troop 219 Events or event attended with Troop 219. Parents will be contacted to pick up their scout if any behavior issues not consistent with the Scout Oath or Law are encountered.  This is non-negotiable.

What: Annual Summer Camp Week

When:  July 16 – 22nd, 2023

Where: Hidden Valley Scout Camp,

Adult Points of Contact: Mrs. Trina Caudle

Drivers: Scott Henry (with Trailer) 3 Seats, Trina Caudle 5 Seats, Tom Martin (with Trailer, if needed) 3 seats

Departure Details: TBD Old Bridge UMC

Return Details: ~TBD Old Bridge UMC, *Note: Return time is estimated based on reasonable travel time and timeliness of departure from the event location. Scouts will be expected to stay about 30 – 45 minutes after arrival back at church to clear out trailer and stow Troop gear.

Event Details: Weeklong Summer Camp

Uniform: Class A uniform for traveling to/from Summer Camp, for Flags and Dinner at camp. Class B for other times

What to bring/Notes: Camp list

Event Open to: Registered Scouts and scouters only

Registration Deadline: Closed

Cost Basis: $480 scouts, $195 adults (excluding Female Adult Leaders). Payments can be made online by credit card, by check or debited from the scout account with a positive balance.  Checks can be made to BSA Troop 219.

Food Planning: Camp provides

Policies and Forms:

https://www.bsatroop219g.org/snowless-limeade3-john/Troop Policies.docx

https://www.bsatroop219g.org/snowless-limeade3-john/Summer Camp Rules.docx

Scout Behavior: Please discuss with your scout that living up to the Scout Oath and Law is expected at all Troop 219 Events or event attended with Troop 219. Parents will be contacted to pick up their scout if any issues of not conforming to the Scout Oath and Law encountered.  This is non-negotiable.

What: Annual Canoe/Kayak trip

When:  06/16/2023 – 06/18/2023

Where:  Harper’s Ferry

Planning POC: Scott Henry.

Adults for Event: Kevin Weaver, Tabitha Stacy

Meeting Place Details: 3:00 PM, Old Bridge UMC

Return Details: ~12:00-1:00, Old Bridge UMC *Note: Return time is estimated based on reasonable travel time and timeliness of departure from the event location. Scouts will be expected to stay about 30 – 45 minutes after arrival back at church to clear out trailer and stow Troop gear.

Event Details: Camping at Brunswick Family Campground in Brunswick, MD. Whitewater rafting or inflatable kayaks on the Potomac or Shendoah River, Harpers Ferry WV. Need 10 people up to 15 maximum.

Uniform: Class A uniform for traveling to/from

What to bring/Notes: Please pack a sandwich / meal for the trip down on Friday evening. Cracker Barrel will be served at camp, but you should plan to eat on the way down. Check the weather forecast. Since the highlight of the event will be held on the river, river appropriate clothing is essential.  That includes swimsuit, water shoes and sunscreen. Bring a small knapsack, recommend a water-proof contain to take your lunch (no glass), and sunscreen with you on the river. Optional items include swim trunks, short/long sleeve shirt and wide-brimmed hat.  Having a water bottle or two that can be tied to the watercraft is recommended.  This will be a fun paddle where all should plan to get wet.

Event Open to: Scouts and Scouters only

Registration Deadline: 06/08/2023 before midnight

Cost Basis: $90 scouts, $90 adults (excluding first two Female Adult Leaders).  Payments can be made online by credit card, by check or debited from the scout account with a positive balance.  Checks can be made to BSA Troop 964. Please indicate on your registration your method of payment.

Paypal: Use email address Obumc.troop2951gmail.com to pay via Paypal.

Food Planning: Grubmasters should plan four meals at $4.50 per meal.  Meals will be Cracker Barrel Friday evening, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Saturday and Breakfast on Sunday. Saturday lunches should be packable to be taken on the trip.

Aquatics Safety: All Scouts will need to have completed the Swim Test on 1 June 2023 to attend.

Adults participating are encouraged to complete BSA Safe Swim Defense and BSA Safety Afloat courses online (about 30 minutes each).  The courses can be found online in your my.scouting.org account.

Additional Registration Details: Registrants must complete the waiver

Cellphone Policy: Cell phones are a prohibited item as per troop policy.  Per troop policy, the troop will allow cell phones to be used during the car ride to the event and the car ride home.  Troop 219 will not be responsible for lost, stolen, or broken cell phones.  Cell Phones can be collected upon arrival at camp and locked in a lockbox in the troop trailer for the duration of the event.  Scouts will not have access to their cell phones for the duration of the event unless granted permission from the Scoutmaster, or an Assistant Scoutmaster for use in completing a scouting related activity.  Parents and scouts not in agreement with this policy should refrain from attending this troop event.

Scout Behavior: Please discuss with your scout that living up to the Scout Oath and Law is expected at all Troop 219 Events or event attended with Troop 219. Parents will be contacted to pick up their scout if any behavior issues not consistent with the Scout Oath or Law are encountered.  This is non-negotiable.

What: Annual Scout Skills Campout

When:  05/19/2023 – 05/21/2023

Where:  American Legion Post 364, 3640 Friendly Post Ln, Woodbridge, VA 22192

Adult Leader for Planning: Scott Henry

Drivers: Scott Henry (with Trailer) 3 Seats, TBD

Departure Details: 6:00 Old Bridge UMC

Return Details: ~10:00 Old Bridge UMC, *Note: Return time is estimated based on reasonable travel time and timeliness of departure from the event location. Scouts will be expected to stay about 30 – 45 minutes after arrival back at church to clear out trailer and stow Troop gear.

Event Details: Working on Scout Skills training for scouts and leadership training for PLC

Uniform: Class A uniform for traveling to/from

What to bring/Notes: Please eat a meal on Friday evening prior to coming to Camp. Cracker Barrel will be served at camp, but you should plan to eat on the way down. Check the weather forecast. See our Standard Weekend Camp list

Event Open to: Scouts and scouters only

Registration Deadline: 05/16/2023 before midnight

Cost Basis: $40 scouts, $40 adults (excluding Female Adult Leaders). Payments can be made online by credit card, by check or debited from the scout account with a positive balance.  Checks can be made to BSA Troop 219.

Food Planning: Grubmasters should plan four meals at $4.50 per meal.  Meals will be Cracker Barrel Friday evening, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Saturday and Breakfast on Sunday.

Registration Link: My Calendar Recruiting & Skills Campout (scouting.org)

Cellphone Policy: Cell phones are a prohibited item as per troop policy.  This trip is sufficiently short that cell phones will be gathered at departure point.  Troop 219 will not be responsible for lost, stolen, or broken cell phones.  Cell Phones can be collected upon arrival at camp and locked in a lockbox in the troop trailer for the duration of the event.  Scouts will not have access to their cell phones for the duration of the event unless granted permission from the Scoutmaster, or an Assistant Scoutmaster for use in completing a scouting related activity.  Parents and scouts not in agreement with this policy should refrain from attending this troop event.

Scout Behavior: Please discuss with your scout that living up to the Scout Oath and Law is expected at all Troop 219 Events or event attended with Troop 219. Parents will be contacted to pick up their scout if any issues of not conforming to the Scout Oath and Law encountered.  This is non-negotiable.