Updates, News, FAQs – COVID-19

UPDATED 15 APR @ 11:45 AM

Due to the rapidly changing status of events and impacting decisions of organizations involved in the Scouting Program this post will be maintained to keep the Troop informed of changes to activities and schedules. Please check back often for updates. FAQs below to help address questions. If you have a question not covered email questions@troop964.org.

FAQs

Q: Are troop meetings still occurring?
A: Troop meetings will be held Monthly via Zoom. Patrol meetings will be held virtually. Please check the calendars on Scoutbook for details

Q: I have signed up for summer camp, what is the plan?
A: At this time the NCAC has NOT cancelled any summer camp programs. Merit Badge sign-ups, as well as the Early Bird pricing deadline, has been pushed out to May 1st.

Q: My scout is signed up for a merit badge course with Mr. Ferenzc or Mr. Butler. Are these still happening?
A: Nuclear Science merit badge is currently on hold until meetings can resume. The Personal Management merit badge is underway and details are available here.

Q: My scout is close to a specific rank or achievement and if we do not hold meetings or events they may not earn it by the next court of honor. What should I do?
A: The troop will do everything possible to assist scouts in completing requirements outside of meetings or campouts. Please submit specific needs to scoutmaster@troop964.org.

Q: Will we be holding our April or May Campouts?
A: The troop has cancelled the April and May campouts. The June campout is still under consideration.