Hey Troop! We are off to a fast start, but don’t miss out on this one. This trip has something for everyone.

Calling all TFC Scouts! Who wants to be First Class? Well, to get that you need to be a grub master and this Campout is the first opportunity to do that this scouting year. Don’t miss out.

Calling all scouts! Who has the Geology Merit Badge? Well, if you come to this Campout you’ll have it.

On top of all that, we will get to mine for gems, pan for gold, etc. For information on the activities offered at the mine you can check it out at www.hiddenitegems.com. It’s going to be a blast!

Ok, here’s the who, what, when, and how’s:

WHO- Hopefully a bunch of us Troop 250 people.

WHEN – leaving Grace on Friday Oct 4th at 5pm. Bring money for dinner on the road. We will be returning on Sunday and should be back between 10a and 11a

WHAT to bring – we will be tent camping. Please buddy up and bring a tent per two scouts. Must brings are: sleeping bag, change of clothes, toiletry kit, flashlight, light jacket, rain gear, mess kit. Also bring a extra set of shoes and pants that you don’t mind getting wet. We will be searching for gems in a creek near the mine. Also, bring the Geology Merit Badge work sheet and a pencil with you. You can find the worksheet online and print it out. We will be filling it out during the Campout.

HOW much does it cost – $35 per scout. This includes the grub master fee, and gas money for the drivers. Don’t forget, please bring money for dinner on the road. Also, if anyone wants to pan more than the 1 bucket of dirt that is included in the $35 fee bring an extra $10.

Any questions, ask away.

Sign ups will start next troop meeting, but if you know you are going now, reply to the email ASAP so I can make the final arrangements with the mine.

Thanks

Mine On!

Mr. Mahoney