Troop 166 – Bexley, Ohio

We’ve got a great month of activities in June! See below for details.

Monday, June 5, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church

Monday, June 12, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ Jeffrey Mansion
(note different location for this week’s meeting!)

Saturday, June 17 – Sunday, June 18: Rafting Outing in Ohiopyle

Sign up for this outing is already locked in. Continue to talk to Mr. Czaja if you are attending and have any questions. For those who are not attending, there are other great activities happening this weekend as listed below.

Sunday, June 18, 2 – 3 pm. Beehive Check-up @ hives by the Bexley police station

Service Hours opportunity: Troop 166 is responsible for checking on the Bexley bee hives every two weeks, on Sunday. We have a Bee Committee set up to lead this initiative. All Scouts and Adult Leaders are invited to participate throughout the summer.

The bee hives are located across the street from the Bexley Police dept. on Delmar.

Scouts will inspect the hives and ensure the health of the bee colony.

Location: Delmar Rd near Bexley Police Dept., 559 N. Cassingham Rd.

Sign up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4cada62eab9-beekeepers

Monday, June 19, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church and Troop Committee meeting

Sunday, June 24, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm. Pollinator Palooza @ Franklin Park Conservatory

Service Hours opportunity: Troop 166 is invited to help host a table with Stratford Ecological Center at Pollinator Palooza at Franklin Park Conservatory.

We will help set up, host and tear down the table with Mr. Noble.

We have (2) 2-1/2 hour slots for service hours to be earned.

Date: 06/24/2017 (Sat.)
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory

Sign up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4cada62eab9-pollinator

Monday, June 26, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church and Board of Review
The Board of Review takes place every month, and it allows those Scouts who have completed all their other rank requirements to complete a final review with uniformed adults to earn their rank.

For those planning ahead, here are the outings planned for the rest of the year:

July 9-15: Summer Camp
August 18-20: Family Campout
September 29 – October 1: Canoeing
October 20-23: Backpacking
November 17-19: Pumpkin Chuckin’
December 8-9: Planning Overnight

We’ve got a great month of activities in April! See below for details.

Monday, April 3, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church and Elections

All Scouts should join us tomorrow night to vote for the Senior Patrol Leader and other Scout leaders for the next 6 months.

Sunday, April 9, 4 – 6 pm. Friends of Bexley Public Library — Service Hours Opportunity
Scouts earn service hours helping to tear down the Friends of Bexley Public Library Book Sale, and all volunteers are welcome to take two books for every hour they work. Please wear your “Class B” Scout tee shirt.
Sign up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4cada62eab9-20178

Monday, April 10, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church

Saturday, April 15. Easter Egg Hunt @ Jeffrey Mansion
Another opportunity to earn service hours. On the Saturday before Easter we assist the Bexley Recreation and Parks Department to conduct the annual Easter Egg Hunt. We gather (in uniform) at 9:30 AM to set up the field and hide the eggs. We assist with marshaling the crowds and then do cleanup after the event. We’ll also need adults (parents and uniformed leaders) to supervise.

Details to follow in a separate e-mail.

Monday, April 17, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church and Troop Committee Meeting

Friday, April 21, 6 pm – Sunday, April 23, Noon. Scout Games Camp Out!

April is the Scout Games camp out. Scouts will enjoy various games and activities that test Scout skills and let the younger Scouts learn new skills from the older Scouts!

Meet at church 6 pm on Friday for departure. Outing is at the Lakota campsite at Chief Logan Scout Reservation. Return to church around noon on Sunday.

Parents are always welcome on every camp out. Because the size of our troop as swelled, we will definitely need 6 adults to either stay or drive.

Cost: $15/person

Meet Friday at 6 pm at Church parking lot

Return on Sunday around noon

Location: Chief Logan Reservation — see sign up for location details.

As usual, travel in Class A uniforms and plan appropriate clothing for the weather.

This will be our first tent camping outing for the year, so pay attention to the weather leading up to the weekend!

If this is your first tent camping outing with the troop, be sure to pack warmer than you think (it always feels colder at night and in early mornings than you think — a winter hat, light jacket, and rain coat make sense almost year round). If you need any camping items, just ask one of the troop adult leaders — the troop has extras of almost everything on hand.

Recommended packing checklist link, trip permission slip link, and other handy links are at the bottom of this e-mail.

Recipe for Success = FUN!!!

Signup at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4cada62eab9-20177

Monday, April 24, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church and Board of Review
The Board of Review takes place every month, and it allows those Scouts who have completed all their other rank requirements to complete a final review with uniformed adults to earn their rank.

For those planning ahead, here are the outings planned for the rest of the year — with some dates still being finalized:

May 19-21: Iron Chef
June (date being finalized): White Water
July 9-15: Summer Camp
August (date TBD): Family Campout
September (date TBD): Canoeing
October (date TBD): Backpacking
November 17-19: Pumpkin Chuckin’
December 8-9: Planning Overnight

See the troop calendar for additional details.

Welcome new Scouts and Scout Parents! Here’s looking ahead to another great month in Scouting!

We’ve already enjoyed welcoming new parents and Scouts to their first meeting. Here’s what else is planned for the rest of the month.

Monday, March 13, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church and Court of Honor

We invite you to come to our Court of Honor on Monday, March 13th, at 7:30 pm, in the fellowship hall (our usual meeting place) at the Bexley United Methodist Church. We will be celebrating many achievements for individual scouts and the troop. Scouts are required to wear their class A uniforms, and if they are members of the Order of the Arrow, we ask them to please wear their OA sash. Family and extended family are invited too. For those attending, please bring a dessert to be shared with other scouts and their families.

Monday, March 20 — no meeting. Bexley schools spring break

Monday, March 27, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church and Board of Review

Friday, March 31, 6 pm – Sunday, April 2, Noon. Cat and Mouse Camp Out!

Meet at church 6 pm on Friday for departure. Outing is at the ScoutMaster Cabin, Camp Falling Rock. Return to church around noon on Sunday.

Welcome our new incoming Scouts and their parents to their first official camp out! Cabin camp overnight on Friday and Saturday. Scouts spend Saturday playing Cat & Mouse — a version of hide and go seek that includes elements of map reading, orienteering and radio communications.

Parents are always welcome on every camp out.

Cost: $20/person

Meet Friday at 6 pm at Church parking lot

Return on Sunday around noon

PACKING INFO

Travel in Class A uniforms. Bring warm clothes appropriate to the weather — always bring more layers than you think you might need including hat, gloves, etc. We will sleep in a cabin but you will want a sleeping bag and warm, dry clothes, socks, etc. to sleep in. The troop has extra gear for any scouts or adults who need to borrow something.

Recommended packing checklist link, trip permission slip link, and other handy links are at the bottom of this e-mail.

Recipe for Success = FUN!!!

Signup at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4cada62eab9-20175

For those planning ahead, here are the outings planned for the rest of the year — with some dates still being finalized:

April (date being finalized): Scout Games
May 19-21: Iron Chef
June (date being finalized): White Water
July 9-15: Summer Camp
August (date TBD): Family Campout
September (date TBD): Canoeing
October (date TBD): Backpacking
November 17-19: Pumpkin Chuckin’
December 8-9: Planning Overnight

See the troop calendar for additional details.

As reminders:

• All campouts are open to Troop 166 Boy Scouts, parents, and uniformed adults
• Travel to and from the campout in uniform
• All adults (parents as well as uniformed adults) need to have an up to date Youth Protection http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx
• Siblings can join the August family campout
• All attendees need to complete a permission form for every campout. Electronic copies can be downloaded and saved with your information for easy printing: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/19-673.pdf
• A handy checklist for packing can be downloaded as well. It’s a great habit for every scout and adult: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e54ef67b3c3d8e41341c3a63f/images/69755a69-b3bc-4714-b24e-04612bc3c8e4.jpg
• If you need to borrow a backpack, sleeping bag, pad, etc. for any outing, just ask Mr. or Mrs. Czaja.

Thank you,

Ian Czaja

Outdoor Activities

Troop 166
ian.czaja@troop166.org

Here’s looking ahead to another great month!

Monday, January 30, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church

Monday, February 6, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church

Sunday, February 12 – optional Mad River Mountain Ski Day

Note: this is not a Troop outing, but as part of Simon Kenton Council, scouts and their families can take advantage of special pricing. $45/person for lift ticket, ski or snowboard rental, one hour group lesson, plus snow tubing. Or $20/person for snow tubing only. Choose from 9 am – 4pm or 4pm – 9:30 pm slots.

Must individually register by February 8 to get special pricing. Go to: http://www.SkiMadRiver.com/signup.html, select the “Club Login” link, then enter club name “skc” and password “skiday17”.

Monday, February 13, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church and Troop Committee Meeting

Friday, February 17, 6 pm – Sunday, February 19, noon. Winter Survival Campout! Depart and arrive from church

Scouts will spend the weekend at Camp Falling Rock, constructing Winter Survival shelters (using tarps, wood, leaves, or snow depending on the weather). Scouts can choose to sleep outside in their shelters, tents, or optionally in a nearby cabin.

Cost: $20/person.

Location: Camp Falling Rock, Scoutmaster’s Lodge

Schedule

Meet Friday at 6 pm at Church parking lot

Return on Sunday around noon

PACKING INFO

Travel in Class A uniforms. Bring warm clothes appropriate to the weather. Those planning to sleep outside should consider bringing a second pad and a second sleeping bag or heavy blanket to drape over your main sleeping bag if the forecast is below 30 degrees overnight.

Recipe for Success = FUN!!!

Signup at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4cada62eab9-20171

Monday, February 20 — no meeting. President’s Day (no classes, Bexley Schools)

Saturday, February 25 — potential Bexley Maple Syrup Tapping service hours

Weather dependent. A separate e-mail will come out closer to the date.

Monday, February 27, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church and Board of Review

Saturday, March 4 — potential Bexley Maple Syrup Production and Jeffrey Woods Festival service hours

Weather dependent. A separate e-mail will come out closer to the date.

For those planning ahead, here are the outings planned for the rest of the year — with some dates still being finalized:

March 31 – April 2: Cat and Mouse
April (date TBD): Scout Games
May 19-21: Iron Chef
June (date TBD): White Water
July 9-15: Summer Camp
August (date TBD): Family Campout
September (date TBD): Canoeing
October (date TBD): Backpacking
November 17 – 19: Pumpkin Chuckin’
December 8-9: Planning Overnight

See the troop calendar for additional details.

As reminders:

• All campouts are open to Troop 166 Boy Scouts, parents, and uniformed adults
• Travel to and from the campout in uniform
• All adults (parents as well as uniformed adults) need to have an up to date Youth Protection http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx
• Siblings can join the September family campout
• All attendees need to complete a permission form for every campout. Electronic copies can be downloaded and saved with your information for easy printing: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/19-673.pdf
• A handy checklist for packing can be downloaded as well. It’s a great habit for every scout and adult: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e54ef67b3c3d8e41341c3a63f/images/69755a69-b3bc-4714-b24e-04612bc3c8e4.jpg
• If you need to borrow a backpack, sleeping bag, pad, etc. for any outing, just ask Mr. or Mrs. Czaja.

Thank you,

Ian Czaja

Outdoor Activities

Troop 166
ian.czaja@troop166.org

Welcome back and Happy New Year! We have an exciting month planned.

Remember, our first meeting is Next Monday, January 9 — see you then! (No meeting tonight due to Bexley Schools observing New Year). And we have a rock climbing outing planned for end of month so be sure to sign up!

Monday, January 9, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church and Troop Committee Meeting

Monday, January 16 — no meeting due to Martin Luther King day

Monday, January 23, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church and Board of Review

Saturday, January 28, 9 pm – Sunday, January 29, 8:30 am. Rock Climbing Camp In at Vertical Adventures!

(Note this is Saturday 9 pm – Sunday 8:30 am only)
Scouts will spend Saturday night at Vertical Adventures — rock climbing from 10 pm – 1 am, then sleeping overnight in the gym.

Equipment, instruction, and food (cracker barrel / breakfast) included.
Cost: $30/person.

Location: Vertical Adventures

6513 Kingsmill Ct, Columbus, OH 43229

Schedule

Meet Saturday at 9 pm at Church parking lot

Return on Sunday around 8:30 am

PACKING INFO

Travel in Class A uniforms. Bring athletic clothes for climbing (shirt and athletic shorts or sweat pants, socks). Bring sleeping bag and mat, plus mess kit.

Recipe for Success = FUN!!!

Signup at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4cada62eab9-2017

See the troop calendar for additional details.

As reminders:

• All campouts are open to Troop 166 Boy Scouts, parents, and uniformed adults
• Travel to and from the campout in uniform
• All adults (parents as well as uniformed adults) need to have an up to date Youth Protection http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx
• Siblings can join the September family campout
• All attendees need to complete a permission form for every campout. Electronic copies can be downloaded and saved with your information for easy printing: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/19-673.pdf
• A handy checklist for packing can be downloaded as well. It’s a great habit for every scout and adult: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e54ef67b3c3d8e41341c3a63f/images/69755a69-b3bc-4714-b24e-04612bc3c8e4.jpg
• If you need to borrow a backpack, sleeping bag, pad, etc. for any outing, just ask Mr. or Mrs. Czaja.

Thank you,

Ian Czaja

Outdoor Activities

Troop 166
ian.czaja@troop166.org

Thanks to everybody who made November a great month in Scouting. We have a few short weeks together in December before holiday break, but they are action packed! See below for important details.

Monday, November 28, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church and Board of Review (for Scout rank advancement)

Monday, December 5, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church

Friday, December 9, 6 pm – Saturday 8 am. December planning overnight @ Jeffrey Mansion

We’ll be at the Jeffrey Mansion overnight on Friday for planning for the 2017 Scouting year, plus enjoying movies and board games. Up and out early on Saturday. Many Scouts will take part in the Pancake Breakfast (separate signup) on Saturday morning. Dinner and snacks provided. No cost.

Signup here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4cada62eab9-201624

Saturday, December 10, 8:30 am – 11:30 am: Pancake Breakfast service hours at Jeffrey Mansion

The Bexley Historical Society’s primary fundraiser for the year is an annual Pancake Breakfast held at Jeffrey Mansion. At this year’s event, as in the past, the Scouts will clear and reset tables as a service project. The Pancake Breakfast is on Saturday, December 10 starting at 8:30 am. This event will follow our overnight planning meeting at Jeffrey Mansion. Adults are also needed to help supervise. Two slots are available: 8:30 – 10:00 and 10:00 – 11:30.

Signup here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4cada62eab9-201622

Monday, December 12, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church and special December Board of Review

Final chance to complete rank requirements for 2016 at this meeting.

Friday, December 19, 7:30 – 9 pm. Holiday party @ church

Families and siblings are encouraged to attend our end of year party! Bring a dessert item to share (nut free, please). Scouts should bring a wrapped gift for white elephant gift exchange. Final budget will be set by the scouts prior to the event but it is generally a very nominal value (e.g., $5-10 or less).

Note: this is the last meeting of the year! Meetings resume January 9.

See the troop calendar for additional details.

As reminders:

• All campouts are open to Troop 166 Boy Scouts, parents, and uniformed adults
• Travel to and from the campout in uniform
• All adults (parents as well as uniformed adults) need to have an up to date Youth Protection http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx
• Siblings can join the September family campout
• All attendees need to complete a permission form for every campout. Electronic copies can be downloaded and saved with your information for easy printing: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/19-673.pdf
• A handy checklist for packing can be downloaded as well. It’s a great habit for every scout and adult: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e54ef67b3c3d8e41341c3a63f/images/69755a69-b3bc-4714-b24e-04612bc3c8e4.jpg
• If you need to borrow a backpack, sleeping bag, pad, etc. for any outing, just ask Mr. or Mrs. Czaja.

Thank you,

Ian Czaja

Outdoor Activities

Troop 166
ian.czaja@troop166.org

We have an exciting month ahead in November! Note that our first meeting this month is November 14, but we still have plenty going on! See below for important details.

Dues are Due:

It’s that time of year! Dues are due. Please make checks payable to Troop 166. Dues for Scouts are $70.00 and dues for adult leaders are $24.00. Please turn in dues no later than November 14th to Mr. Dupler.

Sunday, November 6, 11 am – 1 pm at Bexley Library: Scout Service Hours Opportunity

The Friends of the Bexley Library are looking for assistance to help with setting up this Sunday and then tearing down the spring library book sale next Sunday. We are looking for Boy Scout and Adult volunteers. All volunteers are welcome to take two books for each hour they work.

Scouts, please wear this year’s Class “B” Scout tee shirt.

Sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4cada62eab9-201621
Monday, November 7: No Troop Meeting (no classes, Bexley Schools)

Sunday, November 13, 4 pm – 6 pm at Bexley Library: Scout Service Hours Opportunity

Help to tear down the Friends of Library Book Sale. See above for more info and link to sign up.

Monday, November 14, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church

Important meeting! D.A.R.E meeting (only time in the next 12 months to meet this 2nd class requirement!) plus preparing for the Pumpkin Chuckin’ outing — including designing our pumpkin chuckin’ devices!

Lt. Vermaaten, of the Bexley Police Department, will be our special guest speaker regarding the dangers of using drugs, alcohol, and tobacco and other practices that can be harmful to your health.

For those Scouts who need to complete (old book) 2nd Class, #9a or (new book) #7c, please plan to attend. We only offer this meeting once per year. If a Scout is planning to achieve 2nd Class rank in the next 12 months, please plan to attend this meeting.

Also, parents: please send your Boy Scout with your Scout and Adult leader dues. See above for details.

Friday, November 18, 6 pm – Sunday, November 20, noon: Pumpkin Chuckin’ outing (Boy Scouts meet at Church Friday night; Webelos meet at Falling Rock on Saturday at 10 — see details below)

You don’t want to miss this one! Our annual Pumpkin Chuckin’ outing is scheduled at Falling Rock, November 18-20. Boy Scouts will meet in the church parking lot at 6:00PM and return on Sunday at Noon.

Webelos and their parents are welcome to join this outing starting Saturday morning around 10 am at Falling Rock (use the winter entrance, we’ll be down at the lower field). You are welcome to stay through dinner or camp with us overnight Saturday (parents must stay as well). Just note your attendance below and remember Webelos and new potential parents are free guests.

We will be cabin camping in the ScoutMaster Lodge for this outing but outside during the day at lower field. Dress for the weather including good gloves for carrying wood and building Pumpkin Chuckin devices!

Take a moment and review your Scout Handbook and use this camp out to complete a few requirements! Cost for Boy Scouts and Troop 166 Adults will be $25 each.

Can’t wait to see you there!

Sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4cada62eab9-201623

Monday, November 21, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church, and Troop Committee Meeting

Monday, November 28, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church and Board of Review (for Scout rank advancement)

Note: this is the last Board of Review scheduled for 2016. If you are seeking to wrap up requirements for a scout rank in 2016, plan to attend this meeting.

Looking ahead to December? Here are the key dates:

December 5: Troop Meeting
December 9: Planning Overnight
December 10: Pancake Breakfast volunteer hours
December 12: Troop Meeting and Troop Committee Meeting
December 19: Troop Meeting and end of year Holiday Party
Meetings resume January 9

See the troop calendar for additional details.

As reminders:

• All campouts are open to Troop 166 Boy Scouts, parents, and uniformed adults
• Travel to and from the campout in uniform
• All adults (parents as well as uniformed adults) need to have an up to date Youth Protection http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx
• Siblings can join the September family campout
• All attendees need to complete a permission form for every campout. Electronic copies can be downloaded and saved with your information for easy printing: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/19-673.pdf
• A handy checklist for packing can be downloaded as well. It’s a great habit for every scout and adult: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e54ef67b3c3d8e41341c3a63f/images/69755a69-b3bc-4714-b24e-04612bc3c8e4.jpg
• If you need to borrow a backpack, sleeping bag, pad, etc. for any outing, just ask Mr. or Mrs. Czaja.

Thank you,

Ian Czaja

Outdoor Activities

Troop 166
ian.czaja@troop166.org
cell: 860.803.1918

We have an exciting month ahead in October! Note that Rosh Hashanah and Halloween are going to impact our weekly meeting schedule. See below for important details.

Monday, October 3: No Troop Meeting due to Rosh Hashanah (no classes, Bexley Schools)

Friday, October 7 – Saturday, October 8: Scout Service Hours opportunity at Bexley Community Campout (note new date due to weather last weekend)
This is the fifth year of the Community Campout in the meadow behind Jeffrey Mansion. It is one of the Recreation Department’s most popular events.  Scouts and Adults help families set up their tents and provide directions and assistance. We supervise the evening campfires and assist in serving meals. Everyone sleeps in tents overnight and we help cleanup up in the morning.

We are asking for additional Scouts and Adults to sign up for this popular event. Service Hours for Scouts.

Sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4cada62eab9-201616

Monday, October 10, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church

Friday, October 14: Scout Service opportunity at Bexley Harvest Festival
On Friday, October 14, we will sell Hot Chocolate, Soda Pop and perhaps a few other things at Bexley’s Annual Harvest Festival. Details and a sign up link will follow closer to the event.

Monday, October 17, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church, and Troop Committee Meeting

Friday, October 21, 6 pm – Sunday, October 23, noon. Backpacking Campout, leaves from Church
Our classic annual backpacking campout, and one of the most rewarding! There are multiple hiking lengths to provide a fun experience for backpackers of varying experience. Participants should be prepared to carry all equipment and should dress appropriately for the weather. The Troop has plenty of extra gear for both Scouts and Adults (just stop by a meeting or contact Mr. Czaja at the bottom of the e-mail).

A note will follow closer to the event with additional details and final cost.

Sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4cada62eab9-201619

Monday, October 24, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church and Board of Review (for Scout rank advancement)

Monday, October 31: No Troop Meeting due to Halloween

Outings for the rest of the year and other helpful information listed below:

October 21 – 23: Backpacking Campout
November 18 – 20: Pumpkin Chuckin’ Campout
December 9: Planning Overnight

See the troop calendar for additional details.

As reminders:

• All campouts are open to Troop 166 Boy Scouts, parents, and uniformed adults
• Travel to and from the campout in uniform
• All adults (parents as well as uniformed adults) need to have an up to date Youth Protection http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx
• Siblings can join the September family campout
• All attendees need to complete a permission form for every campout. Electronic copies can be downloaded and saved with your information for easy printing: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/19-673.pdf
• A handy checklist for packing can be downloaded as well. It’s a great habit for every scout and adult: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e54ef67b3c3d8e41341c3a63f/images/69755a69-b3bc-4714-b24e-04612bc3c8e4.jpg
• If you need to borrow a backpack, sleeping bag, pad, etc. for any outing, just ask Mr. or Mrs. Czaja.

Thank you,

Ian Czaja

Outdoor Activities

Troop 166
ian.czaja@troop166.org
cell: 860.803.1918

We have schedule changes for September and October now that Bexley’s school and community fall schedules are out. Read below because activities and dates have changed. Be sure to adjust your calendar to take advantage of the great events ahead!

Monday, August 29, 7:30 – 9 pm. Court of Honor (Families are encouraged to join our celebration. We celebrate Scouts who have advanced their rank, show pictures of our activities from the past months, and enjoy some sweet treats at the end. Please bring a dessert to share)

Sunday, September 4: Labor Day Community Cookout and Soda Sales
Troop 166 has been asked to sell pop at the Bexley Labor Day Event.  The event runs from 3 to 7 pm on Sunday, September 4 and is held at Jeffrey Mansion. The rain date is Monday, September 5. We need boys to sell and parents to supervise. Scouts can choose to earn money for their Scout Account or to earn service hours. There are three shifts available. Sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4cada62eab9-201617?1472089905682

Monday, September 5: No Troop Meeting due to Labor Day (no classes, Bexley schools)
Saturday, September 10, 8:30 am – Sunday September 11, noon. Family Campout, leaves from church. *** Note new date ***

Our SEPTEMBER outing will be action packed with a ROPES course that finishes with a ZIPLINE, a pool, and other fun outdoor activities for the whole family including a CAMPFIRE!!!

Meet at the Church at 8:30 am on Saturday, return noon on Sunday.

$25 per person includes food, activities, and a place to camp. Bring your own tent and camping equipment, sleeping bag, and mess kit. Contact Mr. Czaja at ian.czaja@troop166.org if you need to borrow any equipment.

Parents and siblings are encouraged to join their Scouts on this outing. Where else can you get a weekend of fun adventure and great food for $25 each? Let’s make this a blowout attendance event!

JCC Hoover Camp and Family Park

4290 E. Walnut Street
Westerville, Ohio 43081

Sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4cada62eab9-201618

Monday, September 12, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church

Monday, September 19, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church, and Troop Committee Meeting

Monday, September 26, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church and Board of Review (for Scout rank advancement)

Friday, September 30 – Saturday, October 1: Scout Service Hours opportunity at Bexley Community Campout
This is the fifth year of the Community Campout in the meadow behind Jeffrey Mansion. It is one of the Recreation Department’s most popular events.  Scouts and Adults help families set up their tents and provide directions and assistance. We supervise the evening campfires and assist in serving meals. Everyone sleeps in tents overnight and we help cleanup up in the morning. We need Scouts to provide assistance and Adults to supervise.  Service Hours for Scouts.

Sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4cada62eab9-201616?1472091333999

Monday, October 3: No Troop Meeting due to Rosh Hashanah (no classes, Bexley Schools)

Monday, October 10, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church

Friday, October 14: Scout Service opportunity at Bexley Harvest Festival
On Friday, October 14, we will sell Hot Chocolate, Soda Pop and perhaps a few other things at Bexley’s Annual Harvest Festival. Details and a sign up link will follow closer to the event.

Monday, October 17, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church, and Troop Committee Meeting

Friday, October 21, 6 pm – Sunday, October 23, noon. Backpacking Campout, leaves from Church
Our classic annual backpacking campout, and one of the most rewarding! There are multiple hiking lengths to provide a fun experience for backpackers of varying experience. The Troop has plenty of extra gear for both Scouts and Adults (just stop by a meeting or contact Mr. Czaja at the bottom of the e-mail). Details and a sign up link will follow closer to the event.

Monday, October 24, 7:30 – 9 pm. Scout meeting @ church and Board of Review (for Scout rank advancement)

Monday, October 31: Troop Meeting TBD (same evening as Halloween)

Outings for the rest of the year and other helpful information listed below:

September 10 – 11: Family Campout *** New Date ***
October 21 – 23: Backpacking Campout *** New Date ***
November 18 – 20: Pumpkin Chuckin’ Campout
December 9: Planning Overnight

See the troop calendar for additional details.

As reminders:

• All campouts are open to Troop 166 Boy Scouts, parents, and uniformed adults
• Travel to and from the campout in uniform
• All adults (parents as well as uniformed adults) need to have an up to date Youth Protection http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx
• Siblings can join the September family campout
• All attendees need to complete a permission form for every campout. Electronic copies can be downloaded and saved with your information for easy printing: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/19-673.pdf
• A handy checklist for packing can be downloaded as well. It’s a great habit for every scout and adult: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e54ef67b3c3d8e41341c3a63f/images/69755a69-b3bc-4714-b24e-04612bc3c8e4.jpg
• If you need to borrow a backpack, sleeping bag, pad, etc. for any outing, just ask Mr. or Mrs. Czaja.

Thank you,

Ian Czaja

Outdoor Activities

Troop 166
ian.czaja@troop166.org
cell: 860.803.1918

After a 4am start on Friday (7/29)….

the crew going to Seabase stopped off for a quick trip through the Everglades that included an airboat ride and feeding Tarpon…

Before arriving at base camp…