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.

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

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

It's never too late to sign up for summer camp!  Camp is when most scouts fall in love with scouting.  There are planned activities from morning well into the night!  There is some free time built in for troop activities and personal time but there is something going on all the time.  Activities from scout skills to sports! Scouts will have plenty to do.  

Build a lifetime of memories!  Do not let anything stand in the way of the experience of going to camp!

Join the troop for a relaxing local camping trip.  Work on personal development and burn off some energy at the Philly Rock Climbing Gym in Oaks PA.  All this fun for only $55 for the weekend.  This includes site rental, food, and the activity fee.  This is a great opportunity to come and hang out with the troop.  Come one night or both!