February 2024 – Cabin Camping Campout

What: Cabin Camping at Camp Snyder

When:  2/16/2024 4:30PM to 2/18/2024 11:00AM

Where:  Camp Snyder: 6100 Antioch Rd, Haymarket, VA 20169

Departure Details: Please arrive Friday at FUPCDC at 4:30pm. We will conduct check-in, and begin packing Troop and personal gear into the trailer. We anticipate leaving by 5:30pm.

Return Details: Anticipate scouts returning between 10:00 am and 11:00 AM on Sunday. *Note: Return time is estimated based on reasonable travel time and timeliness of departure from the event location.

Event Details: Prepare for many fun activities and meals at this campout. The planned agenda is to play field games (including ultimate frisbee and cross-country golf), challenge activities and hiking, movie night, card games and more.

Uniform: Class B uniform is required for Friday departure and Sunday return. 

What to bring: This event will be held indoors and outdoors in February. The cabin is heated and there are bunk beds with mattresses to sleep on. There are (36) beds in the cabin, so any participants over that limit can choose to sleep in a tent outside. Scouts should bring clothing appropriate for the weather and activities outside, dressing in layers (check the forecast). Closed-toe shoes are required (no open toed shoes, sandals, or crocks). Scouts should bring their scout handbook, mess kit with utensils and cup, flashlight, and first aid kit. They should also pack an appropriate sleeping bag (and ground mat if tenting).

Be Prepared
Scouts should bring a jacket, pants, hat, and gloves. While it is up to the Scout to dress appropriately, having warm clothing with them is a requirement. We will be verifying these items before departing the church.

Event Open to: Scouts and Registered Adults

Registration Deadline: 2/13/2024 before midnight

Registration options: $35 scouts, $35 adults.

Cost Basis: Cost breakdown is as follows: $14 cabin fee, $21 food. Payment can be by Scout account (with positive balance) or check, made out to BSA Troop 964. Payments and registration are due by February 13th. Please indicate on your slip your method of payment.

Registration Link: https://events.troop964.org/index.php/events/scouting/campouts/cabin-camping/2024-02-cabin-camping
Password: See Troop Emails for password

Health & COVID Safety: Much of scouting brings individuals closer than 6 feet. The troop will follow local health department ordinances. Scouts will be asked general health questions and have a touchless temperature taken at arrival. Scouts may tent with a parent if necessary for COVID accommodations.

Cellphone Policy: Cell phones are a prohibited item as per troop policy.  Per troop policy, the troop will allow cell phones to be used during the car ride to the event and the car ride home.  Troop 964 will not be responsible for lost, stolen, or broken cell phones.  Cell Phones will be collected upon arrival at camp and locked in a lockbox in the troop trailer for the duration of the event.  Scouts will not have access to their cell phones for the duration of the event unless granted permission from the Scoutmaster, or an Assistant Scoutmaster for use in completing a scouting related activity.  Parents and scouts not in agreement with this policy should refrain from attending this troop event.

Scout Behavior: Please discuss with your scout that living up to the Scout Oath and Law is expected at all Troop 964 Events or event attended with Troop 964. Troop 964 will not tolerate harassment of any kind.  Unit Leaders will have a (1) strike policy.  Parents will be contacted to pick up their scout if any behavior issues are encountered.  This is non-negotiable.