Join the troop as we return to East Greenville for the weekend.  We will be camping in Adirondaks and tents.  the big event will be the troop cook off.  Both patrols will compete for the tastiest meals.  The winner is awarded the silver spoon trophy!.  There will be plenty of time to work on personal development for rank advancement as well as tomahawk throwing and cooking.  We will finish the evening with a prepared desert and an evening campfire.

This is a laid back weekend and perfect for first time campers.

This Tuesday is the troop Court of Honor.  Please join us in the gym to celebrate all of our scouts as they are cognized for their achievements.  The event starts at 730, scouts arrive at 700 for setup.  Refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony.

Join the troop for a fun weekend with ample opportunities for fun and personal development.  Patrols will prepare their own meals and we will be tent camping.  In the event that their is a Phillies playoff game it will be broadcasted on a large screen at the parade field.  This is a great primer event for camping as it is nice and close to home!

Join the troop on our next adventure!  We travel to the Donohue Estate near Eckville and will depart on our journey to the Pinnacle. 

The Pinnacle stands at an elevation of 1600' above sea level and our camp lies at an Elevation of 600' above sea level.  This is a 10 mile day hike. 

Scouts will carry a day pack with food and water but we will leave the tents back at camp.  This is a perfect hike to discover the Appalachian Trail that

all youth can complete.  Start stretching those legs now and dont forget your camera as we will see some incredible views to the east of the Blue Mountains.

• prepare a meal on the trail
• go on a hike with a 1000' elevation change

Are you ready!  This Tuesday September 3 at 725 is our first meeting of the Fall.  Hard to believe summer is over and everyone is back in school.

An action packed fall scouting season awaits you!

During this meeting we would like some feedback on planning the spring trips.  As a couple of reminders - meetings start at 730 sharp.  Typically the Tuesday after a camping trip we hold a Patrol Leaders council meeting instead of a troop meeting.  During the PLC youth leaders plan next months activities. 

Highlights:

• Sunday September 8 at 9:00 am we will meet to build a rope bridge at the school.  The rope bridge will be used to help the cub scouts with their recruiting event. The Cub Scout event starts at 12 noon.  We will need a few volunteers to help supervise our station.
• September 20-22 is our first camping trip of the fall.  We will be doing a day hike of the Appalachian Trail where will see "The Pinnacle".
• October 15 is our next Court of Honor, you have about 5 weeks to complete the requirements for your next rank advancement.
• October 25-27 id our next camping trip, it will be the District Camporee, work on merit badges and compete in games.
• November 1-3 is our last fall camping trip.  This will be held in East Greenville where we can work on personal development and cooking skills.
• November 9 and 16 are scouting for food events.
• December 7 is our annual Christmas Tree and Wreathe sale.

Wow, the summer is zipping by!  It seems like we just returned from summer camp.  Its time to get back to scouting! 

Our next trip will be camping Friday night in Valley Forge and then canoeing in Phoenixville.  This is an introductory level canoe trip covering 2 miles on still waters for practice and 4 miles on the Schuylkill River.  We are paddling down stream and the water level is typically less than 2 feet.  Scouts will see birds, fish, turtles and possibly Eagles.  We will be sleeping in tents and will be leaving the campsite around 9:00 am Sunday and return to Visitation by 10:00am.  All youth and adults are required to wear life jackets. 

Test your skills	Work on a merit badge	Enjoy a day on the water