Category Archives: Parent Information

February Weather? Cold and Scouty

Posted on January 30, 2012 by John.Fulton

“The cruelest month” is a busy one for Scouting. Please mark your calendars:  Sunday, Feb. 12th – Scout Sunday at Bexley United Methodist Church Help thank BUMC for proving a home and and organizational sponsorship of our Troop (9AM and 11AM)  Friday … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, General, Parent Information, Troop News | Comments Off

The “teenage brain”

Posted on December 28, 2011 by John.Fulton

Last October’s National Geographic contained a very interesting article on recent research concerning the “teenage brain.” Since it’s a topic that many of us are interested in, I’ve provided a link: http://goo.gl/hgB7z Thanks, Mr. Bardwell. Mr. Fulton

Posted in Parent Information | Comments Off

Program planning guide for 2012

Posted on October 31, 2011 by John.Fulton

We’re a few weeks way (and we need to do Pumpkin Chucking first – Woo Hoo!) but it’s almost time to plan for 2012. Simon Kenton Council has issued a guide and Program Planning Calendar, which will be one of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Parent Information | Comments Off

October Outing – Clifton Gorge

Posted on October 3, 2011 by John.Fulton

The weekend of October 14 – 16 will be a busy one. We’re breaking with tradition and spending the evening of Friday, October 14 in Bexley so that we can participate in the annual Harvest Festival. Sign-up sheets will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Outings, Parent Information | Comments Off

September Outing – Put In Bay

Posted on August 31, 2011 by John.Fulton

For our September outing, we’ll be traveling to lovely Lake Erie and visiting South Bass Island and Put-in-Bay. We’ll be leaving on Friday, September 9th at 6:00 PM and traveling to East Harbor State Park where we will be camping … Continue reading →

Posted in Outings, Parent Information | Comments Off

August Outing – Whitewater Rafting

Posted on July 18, 2011 by John.Fulton

For our August outing, we’ll be traveling to the Lower New River in West Virginia for an afternoon of whitewater rafting. On Friday, August 19, 2011 we’ll be leaving BUMC (meeting at 5 PM, departing as soon as we’re packed … Continue reading →

Posted in Outings, Parent Information | Comments Off

July Outing

Posted on July 11, 2011 by John.Fulton

For our July outing for the Troop outing (Friday July . 15 – Sunday July 17) we’ll be traveling to John Bryan State Park near Springfield and tent camping. We’ll meet at the Church on Friday (time to be determined) … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Outings, Parent Information | Comments Off

Summer Camp

Posted on June 21, 2011 by John.Fulton

Summer camp is fast approaching.  I wanted to remind all scouts and their parents of a few things: 1 – We will be meeting at the church on Sunday at 12:30 pm. 2 – Scouts can check their handbook for … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Outings, Parent Information | Comments Off

Backpacking Outing Participants

Posted on May 10, 2011 by John.Fulton

Here is a list of who I believe is taking part in the May Backpacking Outing (May 20 – 22). If this list is not correct, please let me know as soon as possible. Scouts: Chris B. Elija B. ?? Noah D. Nick E. … Continue reading →

Posted in Outings, Parent Information | Comments Off

May Troop Outing

Posted on May 3, 2011 by John.Fulton

Our next Troop 166 outing will be BACKPACKING the weekend of May 20-22. Although there are a hardy group of Scouts (and adults) preparing for Philmont this summer, the Troop backpacking trip is suitable for Scouts of all ages and experience!  … Continue reading →

Posted in Outings, Parent Information | Comments Off