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Re-charter Fees due January 10th ---------- Camp Daniel Boone Summer Camp information posted ---------- Gunpowder Weekend information posted ---------- Class A (Field) uniform season ---------- New Troop Calendar posted ---------- New Medical Forms in Resources section

New Date - Sunday, February 12 is Scout Sunday and High Adventure BBQ Sale

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.

Make checks payable to BSA Troop 333....Due January 10th but can be paid anytime before that also.

Please include an updated medical form (due yearly) with insurance information.

Scouts will sign up at the end of January first part of February.... Talk to a leader for questions.

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

** Scout shirt with correct patches (Council, Troop #, Patrol, Rank, Position of Responsibility (if applicable), Quality Unit Award (if applicable)

Water Fun Weekend Report

Due to the cancellation of the District Wateree on May 21, Troop 333 decided to organize a Water Fun Weekend at the wonderful Pugh Riverside Estates. The scouts started arriving at 7 p.m. Friday evening. Everyone immediately started working at the camp entrance to clear a tree that had fallen, due to storms earlier in the week. With everyone’s help the tree was cleaned up in thirty minutes. We set up camp and prepared for Saturdays activities. On Saturday morning the scouts were up and about without the help of our leaders. We ate breakfast and then headed down to the lake. Scouts could complete the merit badge of their choice: canoeing, water sports and/or motor boating. After the morning sessions, we stopped for lunch and rested. We had a cookout that evening and parents were invited to attend. Everyone who attended had a great time. Sunday morning we enjoyed some free time on the lake before we packed up camp and departed for home.

Dale Johnston

Troop 333 Historian