Upcoming Events:
Environmental Science MB
November 15 @ Academy of Natural Sciences
Under the direction of the Academy's merit badge counselors, Scouts will be guided through a series of experiments and hands-on activities. This intensive workshop will provide Scouts with the majority of the requirements for completion of this Eagle-required badge. The field study (Requirement 4) must be done on your own prior to the event (use this worksheet). Cost is $16.50 per Scout. Please sign up with Mrs. Morris.
Camping: Ockanickon Scout Reservation (COPE / Hiking)
November 21-23, 2008
Younger Scouts will spent the weekend camping and day hiking and working on advancement. Experienced Scouts will participate in COPE. $15.00 due November 6. Another $30 due for those participating in COPE. Directions to Ockanickon Scout Reservation.
Troop Lock-In @ Silverside Church
December 12-13, 2008
Scouts will spend the night playing games and watching movies. Dinner and breakfast will be served. $10.00 due December 11.
Camping: Hawk Mt. Scout Reservation (Indoor Rockclimbing)
December 19-21, 2008
Scouts will sleep in a cabin and spend the day Saturday climbing at a nearby rock gym. Saturday night will feature a holiday feast and the annual Greedy Gift Exchange, for which each participant should bring a wrapped gift costing $10.00. $15.00 for food and additional climbing fees will be due on December 4. Directions to HMSR.
Camping: Horseshoe Scout Reservation (Frostbite)
January 23-25, 2009
Scouts will brave the cold at Horseshoe while camping in lean-tos. Activities will include firebuilding, cooking and hiking. $15.00 due January 8. Directions to Horseshoe Scout Reservation.
Merit Badge College 2009
January 10 & February 28, 2009 @ George Reed Middle School.
A great opportunity to complete merit badges that you don’t get to do at summer camp or during the troop year. Eagle-required badges are open to Scouts who will be 14-years or older. Please refer to the attachments, including the badges offered and the registration form. Turn in registration by November 20 with your check payable to BSA Troop #70 in the amount of $10.00. Also, if there’s a parent who’s willing to coordinate this it would be extremely helpful. Badges Offered | Information | Scout Registration
Nentego Lodge 20 Lodge Banquet
February 2009 @ Del-Tech
Lodge members will gather for annual recognition and fellowship.
Register online.
Scout Sunday
Sunday, February 2009 @ Silverside Church
Troop members and their families will participate in Silverside Church's morning service.
Scouting for Food
Saturday, February 2009 @ Super G
Scouts will collect canned goods in front of Super G on Concord PIke. Scouts will work in pairs for one hour shifts from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Collected goods will be given to Jewish Family Services.
Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Tickets will be sold over a period of four months. All proceeds go toward the purchase of a troop trailer in support of our camping program.
Camping: Rodney Scout Reservation (Gold Rush Derby)
February 20-22, 2009
Scouts will sleep in Minsi cabin and compete against other local troops. $20.00 due on February 5. Directions to Rodney Scout Reservation.
Scout Ski Day
Sunday, March 1, 2009 @ Jack Frost.
Scouts and family members will spend the day skiing and snowboarding the slopes at Jack Frost.
Camping: Lums Pond (TBD) Tentative
March 13-15, 2009.
Directions to Lums Pond.
Camping: Broad Creek Scout Reservation (Survivor) Tentative
April 3-5, 2009
Scouts will camp in Adirondack shelters in Camp Saffran and compete as patrols and individuals for the title of Survivor, earning a monetary prize that will be awarded at the June Court of Honor. $20 due on March 19. Directions to Broad Creek.
Nentego Lodge 20 Spring Inductions Weekend
April 2009 @ Rodney Scout Reservation
Come share in service and fellowship. Ordeal candidates may complete their inductions; Brotherhood candidates may complete their conversion. Register online. Directions to Rodney Scout Reservation.
Camping: French Creek State Park (Orienteering)
May 1-3, 2009
Scouts from area troops will complete in the Delaware Valleyl Orienteering Association's (DVOA) Mid-Atlantic Scouting Orienteering Championship (MASOC). $20.00 due on April 16. Directions to French Creek State Park.
OA Section NE-6A Conclave
May 15-17, 2009 @ Camp Snyder
Scouts from area Lodges will meet for fun and fellowship. Directions to Camp Snyder (about 3 hours).
Wilmington Flower Market Volunteer Day
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Scouts will help run concessions and direct parking.
Nentego Lodge 20 Summer Fellowship Weekend
June 2009
OA members will gather at Rodney Scout Reservation for fellowship and to camp and help out in cheerful service. Register online. Directions to Rodney Scout Reservation.
Florida Sea Base 2009
June 14-22, 2009
Please see the Florida Sea Base 2009 page.
National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)
August 1-6, 2009
Brothers from across the country will gather at Indiana University.
Summer Camp 2009
August 9-15, 2009
Please see the Summer Camp 2009 page.
2010 National Scout Jamboree
July 26-August 4, 2010.
Read more information here.
Concluded Events:
Troop Planning Session
August 28, 2008 @ 6:00 PM at Silverside Church
Troop leadership set goals and laid out plans for the new Scouting year and had the PLC for September. Those in attendance were: Zachary Zinner, Matt Coyle, Joel Rice, Morgan Crowder, Andrew Mason, Jason Crowder, Lucas Leone, Matt Morris, Joaquin Martinez, Will King, Sam Bailey, Peter Lauser, Matt Bib, Bob Coyle.
Trail to Eagle Meeting
September 17, 2008 @ 7:00 PM at Limestone Presbyterian Church
Frequently asked questions were addressed concerning Eagle Scout Leadership Service Projects, the Eagle Scout application, the Eagle Scout Board of Review, etc.
Camping: Cape Henlopen State Park
September 19-21, 2008
Scouts camp in tents in the primitive youth group area and enjoyed the sun and surf while conducting a safe swim activity on Saturday. We also completed a service project in the park, hiked, and plalyed disc golf. Those in attendance were: Matt Andreas, Steven Andreas, Bryan Bailey, Sam Bailey, Matt Coyle, Jason Crowder, Morgan Crowder, Adam Desch, Lucas Leone, Andrew Mason, Matt Morris, Nikhil Rao, Joel Rice, Zachary Zinner, Mark Andreas, Scott Bailey, Matt Bib (1 night), Bob Coyle, Mike Desch and Steve Purdy.
Camping: Granogue (Freedom Trail Disctrict Camporee)
October 10-12, 2008
Scouts camped in tents and completed requirements for the Emergency Preparedness BSA award, as well as Emergency Preparedness merit badge. Those in attendance were: Matt Andreas, Steven Andreas, Bryan Bailey, Sam Bailey, Jason Crowder, Morgan Crowder, Michael Kennedy, Michael Krueger, Peter Lauser, Lucas Leone, Joaquin Martinez, Matt Morris, Nikhil Rao, Brandon Reed, Zachary Zinner, Mark Andreas, Matt Bib, and Paul Gray.
Nentego Lodge 20 Fall Inductions Weekend
October 24-26, 2008 @ Henson Scout Reservation
Ordeal candidates completed their inductions; Brotherhood candidates complete their conversion. All enjoyed fellowship and performed cheerful service. Those in attendance were: Matt Bib, Bob Coyle, Matt Coyle, Joaquin Martinez, ?Martin Martinez, and Zachary Zinner.
Silverside Church Craft Fair & Flea Market
November 1, 2008 @ Silverside Church
Scouts will help to set up on Friday and to clean and pack up at 3:00 PM on Saturday.
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