February 2026 – Orienteering Day Event

What: Orienteering Day Event

When: 28 February 2026 08:15 – around 12:30

Where: Meet at FUPCDC, but the event will be at Prince William Forest Park, Turkey Run Campground

Transportation: Will need drivers

Details:

We will meet at 0815 at FUPCDC, and plan to depart the parking lot at 0845.
Our first activity will be an Orienteering Ranger Program, lasting about one to one and a half hours.
After that, we’ll practice orienteering on the PWFP course.

Scouts working on the Orienteering Merit Badge will have the opportunity to help officiate the course (requirement #9).
We’ll sign Scout’s books at the end of the event before returning to FUPCDC.

Requirements:

Second Class: 3a-d

First Class: 4a

Uniform: Warm clothes.

Event Open: to ALL scouts

Registration Fee: $10

Registration Link: Register Here

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.