February 2025 – Cabin Campout

What: Troop 964 Cabin Campout

When:  02/07/25 to 02/09/25

Where:  Horseshoe Scout Reservation – Browning Lodge, 1286 Ridge Road, Rising Sun, MD 21911

Departure Details: Meet 4:30 at First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City, Depart by 5:30. Scouts should eat prior to arrival or pack a meal to eat on the way.

Return Details: Return to the church on Sunday at 12 PM

Uniform: Class B uniforms for departure on Friday

Event Details: This is a fantastic opportunity to camp in a 120 year old cabin while the adults do all the cooking!

Some of our activities include orienteering course, competition activities, (hot isotope, knots, rescue rope throwing, fire starting).
Chess/checkers tournament and movie Saturday night with a dessert competition.

What to bring: Check Scout Handbook for Camping Packing List including clothing for the weather (cold), mess kit, and water bottle, camp chair. It is February – Scouts and Adults should anticipate that the weather will be cold (yes we are in a cabin however will be outside a lot)! Still bring a good sleeping bag and pad.

Event Open to: Scouts and Adults Registered with the troop

Registration Deadline: Wednesday 02/05 by Midnight

Registration Fee: Scouts/Adults – $40

Cost Basis: Food: $10 (cabin fee), $23 (food), $7 (incidentals).

Registration Link: Click Here to Register
Password: See Troop Emails for password

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.  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.