The Annual Deep Creek Tubing / Native American Educational trip will be Friday, August 4 through Sunday, August 6. We will leave Mt. Tabor Methodist Friday at Noon so we can get to Bryson City in time to set up camp and attend the Cherokee Campfire Friday evening.
After breakfast in camp, we will tube Deep Creek all day and attend the Unto the Hills Outdoor Drama Saturday evening in Cherokee. Those who wish to may go to the Cherokee Museum Saturday afternoon as well.
This campout is always a fun one and a great way to kick off the new Scouting year. We are in need of adult leaders so if you have ever thought about coming on a 934 campout, this would be a good one to get your feet wet.
I hope you are getting ready for Scout Summer Camp at Camp Raven Knob! Thank you to everyone that turned in their money and paperwork. If you are still getting everything together, please remember that you need to send health forms and insurance card pictures/copies to Tonya Scott at t934leaderadm@gmail.com .
Raven Parents – All the Raven Scouts have the same summer camp schedule developed by our Raven Leaders. This is a fun schedule that will move them along in rank and merit badges as well as prepare them to participate in more trips with the troop next fall by having them work on their swimming merit badge. Since some Ravens may be new to scouting, Camp Raven Knob and/or our troop, we thought it was best to keep them together during their first year at summer camp.
Packing List — There is a packing list on our troop website – click here. For adults and scouts (no Ravens, please – they can help next year), there will be a Troop Equipment (no personal gear) packing party on Saturday, July 14th at 10.00am (note time change AWAY from Friday, July 13th 6:30 pm) in the Boy Scout Room at Mt Tabor UMC (3543 Robinhood Rd. Winston Salem).
Trunks and Locks — We always get questions about the trunks and locks. Pictures of a trunk and a lock are below. The trunk needs to fit under the bunk in the tent. The trunk in the picture is 12 inches high.
Departure — On Sunday, July 16th we will meet at Mt Tabor High School (342 Petree Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27106) at 10:00 am. We meet in the Bus Parking Lot. Please note – we are not leaving from MTUMC because the church services are in progress during our departure time. High schools have lots of different parking lots and entrances, to get into the bus lot, turn into the entrance that is close to 215 Petree Road and you will see our vehicles and drive straight back.
What to Wear: For departure, the boys should wear their Class A uniform. Merit badge sashes are not needed. However, those in the OA should bring their OA sash.
What to Bring: The boys should bring a bag lunch – fast food is fine. The first camp meal is not until dinner.
What Not To Bring: Scouts should leave their electronics, especially their phones, at home. Please note the leaders will be confiscating any electronics if they see them. The scouts can “unplug” for a week.
On Sunday, we have several stations that scout families will work through before the scouts board the bus.
Check in – Verify contact information and paperwork drop off.
Medication Drop – Please be sure medication is in a ziplock bag, labeled with instructions and your scout’s name
Troop “Class B” T-shirt Sale – Troop T-shirts will be for Sale or you can pick up one you have already ordered
Trunk Extra Lock Keys & Combination Drop Off – Please be sure to bring an extra trunk lock key (labeled with your scout’s name) or a copy of your scout’s lock combination. The leaders keep the keys and combinations in case your scout loses his key or forgets his combination.
Camp Phone Numbers — The boys will be staying at the Deer Valley Campsite. The camp phone number is 336-352-4307. It is manned from 8:30 am – 8:00 pm every day. You can also reach Mr. Danhauer at 336-414-5045.
Wednesday Family Dinner — On Wednesday, July 19th , there will be a potluck dinner with your scout. Please plan to be there at 5:30 pm and this year the troop will be providing BBQ (pulled pork), beans, and slaw. So please bring complimentary side dishes. The scouts really look forward to this. We will eat at the Chapel area and after dinner parents can attend the evening campfire around 8:15 pm.
Directions to Camp Raven Knob (It takes about an hour.)
From Winston-Salem, take US-52 N.
Veer onto 74 West heading towards I77. Just before I77, take exit for Hwy 89 and head west (L).
Travel 89 for about 5 miles. When you see the farm silo on your left, slow down.
Turn L on Ladonia Church Rd (big CRK sign at intersection).
Go to the end of Ladonia Church and turn left. Go 150 yards and veer right. This road will take you straight into camp.
As you enter, go straight past several buildings. You will go down a steep hill with a curve and come out facing a log cabin and a small lake.
Go straight across past the cabin and park in the grass.
You will see the covered bridge that takes you to the chapel.
Return — The boys will return to the Mt Tabor UMC (3543 Robinhood Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27106) on Saturday July 22st around 11:30 am. The boys are expected to unpack the troop equipment before leaving the church parking lot.
Early Pick-Up — Early pickup of scouts by parents on Friday evening is highly discouraged and MUST be cleared directly with the Scoutmaster (and no one else) well in advance.
You can send mail to your scout during camp by using the address below:
Scout Name Unit Number (Troop 934) Camp Raven Knob 266 Raven Knob Road Mount Airy, NC 27030
Please watch our troop website, your email and your phones for more information and updates.
We will be starting our summer Merit Badge sessions tonight, Monday June 12th at 7:00pm in the Scout room. We will be offering the following Merit Badges and will go for the number of Mondays listed.
Geocaching | 3 weeks | Mary Walker
Coin Collecting | 3 weeks | Lee Danhauer
Law | 4 weeks | Dan Anthony
Personal Fitness | 4 weeks | Z. Wozniak
We will be offering other Merit Badges throughout the summer as well. We hope to see everyone Monday night! Come prepared for whichever class you plan on taking.
Just a reminder to head over to the troop website and order this year’s Troop 934 T-shirt. Reserved orders are due by 15th May; we will only order a limited number of unreserved shirts. Troop 934 has a new design this year (thank you Kate Galyon!) which can be seen by clicking here.
Ricky Smith’s Eagle Rank will be awarded on Sunday, 23rd April at 1pm in the Fellowship Hall of MTUMC. Refreshments will be provided. Please join us in honoring Ricky and his family for this achievement!
Happy Friday! Please read this … apologies in advance for the length.
Regular scout meetings resume Monday 17th April at 7pm. This meeting will include the annual Order of the Arrow elections. We need EVERY scout to attend this Monday as a majority of the troop must be present for the vote to count! If you would like to join OA (must already be at least First Class) please contact Mr. Danhauer ASAP.
We are taking orders for the 23/24 Class B T-shirt. This is required for all Scouts and Leaders attending Summer Camp and/or Philmont or Seabase this year and is encouraged for everyone else (parents too). Orders are needed by 15th May but please do not wait!
The April campout at Raven Point is next weekend, 21st-23rd April. This is always a fun trip, with good food and cool activities down on High Rock Lake. Raven Point is a required shakedown for Scouts attending SeaBase. Please sign up ASAP so we know how much food to buy!
The Wachovia Merit Badge College is Saturday, 6th May. Great opportunity for all scouts (including first- and second-year Ravens) to pickup some Eagle-required merit badges.
The Memorial Day backpacking trip in GSMNP, which is a required shakedown for the Philmont trek, is also active. We are going back to Smokemont this year and will be doing some downhill hiking, including a lighter trek for first- and second-year Ravens.
All Scouts who are attending Summer Camp (except first-year Ravens) should have already submitted a MB sign-up sheet. If not, please see the link on the website. We still have room for Scouts and Adult Leaders– please raise your hand.
Everyone – Remember to pack your rain jacket and water bottles and review the information below. It is always 10* colder at CRK than Winston-Salem. A personal mess kit is required — we do not supply paper plates.
Friday Departure – We will be leaving MTUMC at 5.30pm sharp – you must arrive no later than 5.00pm. Wear your Class A and bring a bag dinner to eat on the bus as no food will be provided on Friday.
Sunday Return – The expected return to MTUMC is 12.30pm but Scouts will not be released until the bus is unpacked and gear is put away; parents plan on 1.00pm pick-up.
T934’s EB Signup for the May 6th Wachovia MB College is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/594099245837 The link is also posted on troop934.org/calendar. All T934 scouts should register directly with T934 using the EB and NOT with the Council. The EB includes MB course selection, so please discuss it with your scout before starting. The cost is $12 before 10th April and $25 after.
The MB college runs 8am-4pm at Forsyth Tech (West Campus) on Bolton. This is a Class A event. Lunch is provided by Sheltowee OA Chapter (however, if your scout has dietary restrictions please send him with a bag lunch). Scouts should bring a full water bottle, pen, paper, hardcopies of merit badge pamphlets and printouts of prework as listed below. We have not yet made a decision if we will be providing transportation; for now assume no and we will let you know if that changes.
There is a morning session and an afternoon session. First Aid takes the entire day. Scouts not taking First Aid will select a first and second choice for each morning and afternoon session from the list below. Note that almost all the MB have pre-work and to complete the MB at the College your scout must physically bring the completed-pre work.
Any questions please email t934leaderadm@gmail.com
First Aid – Bring workbook do #5
Automotive Maintenance – Read & bring book, work pages, dress for outside.
Chess – Read & Bring Workbook.
Citizenship in the Nation – 2, 3, and 8.
Citizenship in the World – Bring #3A, 4B & two of 7A, 7B, 7C OR 7E.
Citizenship in Society – Bring workbook from internet printout – do #1, #6, #7, #8 and #9.
Communications – Bring workbook do #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7.
Electricity – Read & Bring Workbook do #2, #8, and #11.
Forestry – Read and bring workbook, do #2, #5, #6 and #8
Troop 934 will meet as normal tonight at 7.00pm. Outdoor Committee is at 6.00pm. Camp Cards will be available; please see Ms. Scott. Also please remember CRK MB/Activity Sign-up sheets are due ASAP. Finally, this Sunday 19th March is Scout Sunday at MTUMC.
