The Big Chill

Posted July 3rd, 2009

CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK (REHOBOTH BEACH)
THURS., JULY 9 – SUN., JULY 12

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What: Our annual “kick back and do nothing like work” trip! Two full days playing in the surf and sand on the guarded beach at Cape Henlopen just north of Rehoboth Beach. Trip includes Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk time on Friday night and visit to Jungle Jim’s Water Park in Rehoboth from 4-8 pm on Saturday.

Where: Cape Henlopen State Park Primitive Camping Area – showers available at beach bath house.

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The Big Chill is ON!

Posted July 1st, 2009

The TAPI form will be out soon, but here are some details:
Leave St. Pat’s on Thursday, July 9 at 5PM and return on Sunday, July 12 around 1-2PM.Camp at Henlopen State Park with plans to go to the Boardwalk in Rehoboth on Friday night and Jungle Jim’s Water Park on Saturday night. This should be a really fun trip for all.  Sign ups still available this Thursday.


2009 C&O Canal Bike Trip

Posted June 17th, 2009

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Departure: Meet at St. Patrick’s Church parking lot at 7:00 AM, Sunday, June 21

Return Arrangements: Pick up your scout and bike at the FDR Memorial, Washington, DC on Friday, June 26, 4:00PM. (Near Haines Point)
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New Useful Info: How to keep your Merit Badges Organized

Posted June 16th, 2009

It’s so exciting coming home from a Court of Honor with all of those earned merit badges tucked neatly inside their envelope. However, it is not too uncommon for them to quickly find new hiding places before you get the chance to sew them on to your sash. Here are some tips to keep everything organized.
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Thank You to Troop 457

Posted June 8th, 2009

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June 6, 2009

Dear Parents, Leaders, Families and Friends of Troop 457,

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for allowing me to attend your Troop Meeting last week. I really enjoyed myself and had a wonderful time watching the boys participate in learning skills that will stay with them for a lifetime.

I know the dedication that it takes to have a healthy vibrant Boy Scout Troop. It takes strong leaders who want to better their communities. It takes engaged boys who enjoy learning and having constructive fun with a purpose. And it takes committed parents who know that Scouting is the best youth development program around. Read the rest of this entry »


Wilderness Survival Weekend

Posted June 8th, 2009

Date: June 12-14, 2009

Location: Gathland State Park, MD

Departure: Friday, June 12 – 4:45pm from St. Pat’s

Return: Sunday, June 14 1:00pm at St. Pat’s
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Triathalon, Tot N Chip Weekend at Camp Rodney

Posted May 7th, 2009

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Trip Destination: Camp Rodney

Trip Dates: May 15 – 17, 2009

Departure: Friday May 15, gather at 4:45, wheels move at 5:00pm
From St. Patrick’s Church

Estimated Return: Sunday, May 17, 2:00 pm at St. Patrick’s Church

Itinerary: The Troop will carpool to Camp Rodney on Friday night. Saturday will include Triathalon for 2nd year Scouts and above: Canoeing, Running, Mountain Biking. Newly joined Scouts will complete Tot N Chip requirements.
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Rock Climbing Trip

Posted April 29th, 2009

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Trip Destination:  Sugarloaf Mountain, parking lot.

Trip date:   Saturday, May 2nd, 8:00-5:00

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Cold Weather Camping Photos Added

Posted April 27th, 2009

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C & O Canal Shakedown Trip

Posted April 22nd, 2009

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Trip Info:

Date: Friday April 24th through Sunday April 26th

Arrive at St. Patrick’s at 4:30pm!      Leave at 5:00pm sharp!

Return to St Patrick’s at 2:00pm approximately on April 26th

This trip is required for all scouts that have not done the week long trip before!

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