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Taylor's Eagle Project Workday information posted ---------- Evan's Eagle Project Workday information posted ---------- Spring Scout Skills Trip Report posted ---------- Camp Daniel Boone Summer Camp information posted ---------- New Pictures in Gallery

Where: Clover Community Park, 256 Community Park Drive (meet at the picnic shelter)

What to bring: Gloves, rakes, shovels, post hole diggers, battery operated drills and levels.

Transportation: Parents are responsible for their Scout’s transportation to and from camp. Carpooling is encouraged.

Directions: (One method): Take I-26 to Asheville. Merge onto I-40 W via Exit 32B towards Canton/Knoxville. Take Exit 37 towards East Canton. Turn left on Wiggins Road and right onto US 19/23 South. Go approximately 5 miles and turn left onto Sorrels Street/US 110. US 110 becomes NC 215. Turn left onto Little East Fork Road.

Camp Details and General Info: www.danielboonecouncil.org (Camp Daniel Boone-download Leader’s guide)

Check In: All Scouts must be at camp by 1:00pm July 1^st in Class A uniform!

Weather expected – warm to hot days, cool to warm nights. Always be prepared for rain.

Our campsite will contain platform tents and camp cots. Bring appropriate sleeping gear.

Because of Mr. Pugh not being able to lend his land to the troop this weekend, Troop 333 looked for other options. Luckily with connections inside the troop we were able to camp on a peninsula that Duke Power owns near the Duke Power-Lincoln CT Station. This was a new location for this particular campout so we got to pack a little differently than we usually do, for example we could bring fishing poles. This weekend had its pros and cons in many ways. The fishing was great for most people but some people had no luck. Mr. Kelly had the best luck and caught about a 10 pound bass. The rain was off and on so you could never plan on something that lasted more than an hour. Because of the rain we had to camp under the pavilion provided on site. There was a big field for ultimate Frisbee but again you could only play for an hour before it started raining. Near this field was a goose protecting its eggs. This provided an hour of entertainment for the younger scouts. To sum it up the older scouts spent most of their time either fishing or playing cards while the younger scouts were getting requirements signed off. After we packed up Mr. Moss came down to our campsite and told us that he was going to give us a tour of the plant. During the tour we found out that the plant could power the power plant near Lake Wylie. All in all the weekend was fun for the whole troop.

After packing up at the church, Troop 333 headed out to the annual Polar Bear campout. When we arrived at the campsite it was raining enough to make entering the camp challenging because the dirt road was now slippery and muddy. We had to set up our tents in the rain. After setting up our tents and the cooking shelter we had some extra time to set up sleeping gear and relax before going to bed. The next morning we woke up to sprinkling rain during breakfast. At around 9 o’clock the word was spread that thunderstorms were approaching and that we were to pack up and get ready to leave. While we waited for the time to leave a couple of boys went back and explored a gorge behind our campsite and another group of boys made hot chocolate. Getting out of the camp site took longer because of the lack of off road/towing vehicles. Even our cars and trailer had to get pulled out. Polar Bear was no as cold as we anticipated but a lot more wet.

Last year’s camping trip on Caper’s Island brought the return of us to the island because of a great time. To get to the island we had to drive our cars four hours without stopping to get to the landing point called Garris Landing. Once we got to the landing point we took a ferry over to the island. Upon arrival Troop 333 was not done yet. We had to hike a mile in soft sand to set up camp. This year we were prepared more so than last year. We made sure that we would have enough water so the troop invested in a cart that could be pulled on sand better than a normal wagon. We also brought a huge pot made for cooking an excessive amount of crabs. When we woke up on Saturday morning, it was forty degrees with the wind blowing around ten miles an hour, a bit chillier than we expected. After eating our breakfast a group of middle aged scouts went crabbing on the other side of the island and caught about seventy crabs. This is where the only injuries during the trip occurred; Steven and Kenny got bit by a crab. A bunch of exotic sea creatures were caught including crabs, sharks, sea trout, flounder, oysters and even an octopus. Those were caught in tidal pools, tidal creeks, and surf fishing. When we woke up on Sunday morning there were two young bald eagles fighting over a fish. This was one of the best campouts the troop has had.

Nathan Boepple

Troop 333 Historian

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	Announcements: [Revised 5/15/12] Taylor's Eagle Project Workday information posted ---------- Evan's Eagle Project Workday information posted ---------- Spring Scout Skills Trip Report posted ---------- Camp Daniel Boone Summer Camp information posted ---------- New Pictures in Gallery *Taylor's Eagle Project Workday, Saturday May 19* When: Saturday, May 19 from 8:00am - 3:00?? Where: Kinard Elementary School, 201 Pressly St. Clover What to bring: Gloves, Shovels, Rakes, and a good working attitude. Drinks and lunch will be provided! *Evan's Eagle Project Workday, Saturday May 26* When: Saturday, May 26 from 8:00am - 3:00?? Where: Clover Community Park, 256 Community Park Drive (meet at the picnic shelter) What to bring: Gloves, rakes, shovels, post hole diggers, battery operated drills and levels. Drinks, snacks and lunch will be provided! *Summer Camp 2012 - Camp Daniel Boone* Camp Date: July 1 – July 7, 2012 Location: Camp Daniel Boone 3647 Little East Fork Road, Canton, NC 28716 Camp Phone (Emergency Only): (828) 648-0435 (8:30am-10:00pm) (828) 648-6770 (10:00pm-8:30am) Transportation: Parents are responsible for their Scout’s transportation to and from camp. Carpooling is encouraged. Directions: (One method): Take I-26 to Asheville. Merge onto I-40 W via Exit 32B towards Canton/Knoxville. Take Exit 37 towards East Canton. Turn left on Wiggins Road and right onto US 19/23 South. Go approximately 5 miles and turn left onto Sorrels Street/US 110. US 110 becomes NC 215. Turn left onto Little East Fork Road. Camp Details and General Info: www.danielboonecouncil.org (Camp Daniel Boone-download Leader’s guide) Check In: All Scouts must be at camp by 1:00pm July 1^st in Class A uniform! Check Out: Check out at camp entrance, 9:30am on July 7^th Be Prepared: An updated medical form is required for all scouts attending Weather expected – warm to hot days, cool to warm nights. Always be prepared for rain. Our campsite will contain platform tents and camp cots. Bring appropriate sleeping gear. *Spring Scout Skills Trip Report* Because of Mr. Pugh not being able to lend his land to the troop this weekend, Troop 333 looked for other options. Luckily with connections inside the troop we were able to camp on a peninsula that Duke Power owns near the Duke Power-Lincoln CT Station. This was a new location for this particular campout so we got to pack a little differently than we usually do, for example we could bring fishing poles. This weekend had its pros and cons in many ways. The fishing was great for most people but some people had no luck. Mr. Kelly had the best luck and caught about a 10 pound bass. The rain was off and on so you could never plan on something that lasted more than an hour. Because of the rain we had to camp under the pavilion provided on site. There was a big field for ultimate Frisbee but again you could only play for an hour before it started raining. Near this field was a goose protecting its eggs. This provided an hour of entertainment for the younger scouts. To sum it up the older scouts spent most of their time either fishing or playing cards while the younger scouts were getting requirements signed off. After we packed up Mr. Moss came down to our campsite and told us that he was going to give us a tour of the plant. During the tour we found out that the plant could power the power plant near Lake Wylie. All in all the weekend was fun for the whole troop. Nathan Boepple Troop 333 Historian *Polar Bear Camporee Trip Report* After packing up at the church, Troop 333 headed out to the annual Polar Bear campout. When we arrived at the campsite it was raining enough to make entering the camp challenging because the dirt road was now slippery and muddy. We had to set up our tents in the rain. After setting up our tents and the cooking shelter we had some extra time to set up sleeping gear and relax before going to bed. The next morning we woke up to sprinkling rain during breakfast. At around 9 o’clock the word was spread that thunderstorms were approaching and that we were to pack up and get ready to leave. While we waited for the time to leave a couple of boys went back and explored a gorge behind our campsite and another group of boys made hot chocolate. Getting out of the camp site took longer because of the lack of off road/towing vehicles. Even our cars and trailer had to get pulled out. Polar Bear was no as cold as we anticipated but a lot more wet. Nathan Boepple Troop 333 Historian *Capers Island Trip Report* Last year’s camping trip on Caper’s Island brought the return of us to the island because of a great time. To get to the island we had to drive our cars four hours without stopping to get to the landing point called Garris Landing. Once we got to the landing point we took a ferry over to the island. Upon arrival Troop 333 was not done yet. We had to hike a mile in soft sand to set up camp. This year we were prepared more so than last year. We made sure that we would have enough water so the troop invested in a cart that could be pulled on sand better than a normal wagon. We also brought a huge pot made for cooking an excessive amount of crabs. When we woke up on Saturday morning, it was forty degrees with the wind blowing around ten miles an hour, a bit chillier than we expected. After eating our breakfast a group of middle aged scouts went crabbing on the other side of the island and caught about seventy crabs. This is where the only injuries during the trip occurred; Steven and Kenny got bit by a crab. A bunch of exotic sea creatures were caught including crabs, sharks, sea trout, flounder, oysters and even an octopus. Those were caught in tidal pools, tidal creeks, and surf fishing. When we woke up on Sunday morning there were two young bald eagles fighting over a fish. This was one of the best campouts the troop has had. Nathan Boepple Troop 333 Historian *Adult Leader Application* The Adult Leader application is now posted in the Resources section.
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