Posted July 23rd, 2010

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Posted July 9th, 2010

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Trip Destination: Izaak Walton League Camp, Poolesville, MD
Trip Dates: July 10 – 11 2010

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Posted May 3rd, 2010

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Trip Agenda: Izaak Walton League
Range Sports

Trip Dates/Times: Depart: St. Patrick’s, Friday, May 14, 2010, 5:00 PM
Return: Sunday, May 16, 2010 about noon

Uniform: Trip up and Back–Class B uniform with daypack/rain gear/water.
Bring Personal Gear: Hat; if available, hearing protection capable of protecting ears from gunshots
Day pack: Canteen/water bottle(s)–(at least 1 quart), sturdy footwear, Sun block
Sleeping bag, hat, sturdy shoes, long shirt and pants, socks, underwear, rain gear, sleeping pad, mess kit, chair and flashlight

Posted April 6th, 2010

For Scouts going on this week’s caving trip:

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Upper Caving Release Form

Lower Caving Release Form

Please bring TWO signed permissions forms to the April 8th Troop meeting

1. Troop actvity permissions form and bring it with you to the April 8thTroop meeting (also available at www.t457.org web site).

2. CAVING PERMISSIONS FORM for either upper or lower caving, and bring it to the April 8th Troop meeting (also available at http://www.laurelcaverns.com/spelunking.htm ).

Scouts aged 12 or older (born on or before 4/10/98) will participate in the guided lower cave tour.

Scouts under 12 years of age will participate in the guided upper cave tour.

All Scouts signed up for the trip (except those Scouts who have already earned it) will also attend a Geology Merit Badge Class on Saturday morning.

For more information about the Laurel Caverns Geological Park visit http://www.laurelcaverns.com/

Posted March 15th, 2010

A few new photos are now available on our photo page. Just a reminder you can upload photos here or email them to webmaster [at] t457.org. If you need the password please email webmaster [at] t457.org, and make sure to include your full name.

Posted February 28th, 2010

WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIP – SAT., MAY 1 – SUN, MAY 2, 2010
Rafting Permission Form

2010 Rafting Trip TAPI

Driving Directions to Ohiopyle

Rafting Youth Release

Open to Scouts age 12 and older who’ve passed the BSA Swimmer Test
Trip Cost – $98 in check to troop plus $10 cash for gas & Sat. breakfast
SIGN UP NOW!

Spend Saturday whitewater rafting Class III and IV rapids on the Lower Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle, PA. Trip is suitable for beginners and adventurers – expect to get wet! Camp at Ohiopyle State Park (with showers & bathrooms). Rafting trip cost is $98 – includes rafting, wetsuit rental & camping costs. Also, bring $5 for gas plus money for Sat. breakfast on the road.

TRAVEL – Be at St. Patrick’s on Saturday, May 1, 6:30 am (depart 6:45 am)
- Return to St. Patrick’s on Sunday, May 2, about 1 pm

Sign ups and 1st Payment ($48) Due to Troop Treasurer by Thurs., March 11
Remainder of payment ($48) due by Thurs., April 8

Posted February 17th, 2010

troop 457 merit badge counselors

Posted February 8th, 2010

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Trip Destination: Norfolk, Va
Camping at Naval Air Station-Oceana, Viriginia Beach,

Trip Dates: February 12 – 15, 2010 (President’s Day Weekend)

Departure: Leave from St. Patrick’s at 5pm, 2/12

Estimated Return: Pick up at St. Patrick’s at 5:00pm, on MONDAY 2/15

Special Notes:
Bring bag dinner on Friday
Be prepared for any weather conditions
Camping in tents
Adults – bring picture ID
Class A uniform needed for Saturday
Bring lunch money for Monday
Showers available – bring towel

Itinerary:
Friday evening – drive to NAS Oceana, 230 miles, 4.5 hours
Small electronics OK on this trip
Saturday – tour Naval Base, Class A uniform
Dinner at mess hall at NAS Oceana
Sunday – tour Nauticus in AM
Tour Vintage aircraft in PM
Dinner at mess hall at NAS Oceana
Monday – tour Virginia Air and Space Museum
Breakfast at mess hall at NAS Oceana
Lunch at McDonalds – bring $

Posted January 8th, 2010

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Trip Destination: National Museum of the Marine Corps
Trip Date: Saturday, January 9, 2010

Fees: Admission to Museum is Free

Bring $10 to purchase lunch at the museum café.

Departure: Meet at St. Patrick’s, Saturday, 8:00 a.m., departure at 8:15
Estimated Return: Saturday between 2-3 p.m.

What to Bring:
Wear class A uniform
$10 to purchase lunch

Optional: $10-$20 for purchase of souvenirs at the museum gift shop.
Directions:

National Museum of the Marine Corps
18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Triangle, VA 22172
1.877.635.1775
info@usmcmuseum.org

The National Museum of the Marine Corps is located in the town of Triangle, VA just off I-95, 36 miles south of Washington, D.C.

From I-95 heading south, take Exit 150A to Route 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway); turn right (south) onto Route 1; travel approximately ¼ mile; the Museum’s entrance is on the right.

Posted November 16th, 2009

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Camping trip to Antietam National Battle eld in Sharpesburg, Maryland. Spend a weekend touring the Civil War battle field and learn all about the battle and the men who fought there in the fall of 1862.

DESTINATION:
Rohrbach Campground, Antietam National Battle eld,
Sharpsburg, MD.
WHEN:
Friday, November 20th to Sunday, November 22nd.
Leave from St. Patrick’s church parking lot Friday 5pm sharp, ruturn Sunday
11am. Bring bag dinner for Friday evening.
EQUIPMENT:
Warm sleeping bag, ground pad, ashlight, mess gear,
water bottle, towel & personal hygiene gear, extra warm
clothes, warm coat, gloves & hat, rain gear, camp chair and
hiking shoes or sneakers (2 pairs).
PRICE:
$25 per scout and per adult.
(price includes park entrance fee, camp site fee, propane and food)
DIRECTIONS:
- North on MD97, exit 32 on right to…
- i70 West (towards hagerstown), exit 29 to…
- MD65 South to Sharpesburg.
- Drive straight to Burnside Bridge Rd. (cross over Main St.)
- LEFT into Rohrbach Campground parking lot.