Join Troop 20 for our January campout on the USS Yorktown “The Fighting Lady”. We will be spending 1 night on board the Yorktown and exploring all of the ships. A lunch, dinner, and breakfast is included in the overnight camping package. As part of the overnight package, all attendees will be participating in a group program called “Flight Academy” which is a flight combat simulator. More info: [url=https://www.patriotspoint.org/flight-academy/flight-academy/ ]Flight Academy[/url] The cost for the package (camping, meals, and group program) is $76.00. Adult leaders to supervise this event are needed. Please use this online sign-up to reserve your spot: [url=https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e44afae2b0-troop2 ]SignUpGenius Yorktown Campout[/url] We only have 18 scout spots for the camp-out along with 2 spots for adult leaders. We may be able to add some spots, but additional spots are not guaranteed. ***Absolute Deadline to sign-up for the campout is Monday, January 20. Permission forms must be turned in at the troop meeting by that Monday. This will enable us to plan accordingly. For more information please visit: HTTP://www.scoutbook.com/mobile/dashboard/calendar/event.asp?EventID=2777489

ASM Brooks is leading a two part class for this Eagle required merit badge with the first class to be held on Monday, Jan. 13 from 5:45 to 7:00 at the Scout Hut. The second class will be Jan 27 same time and place. With both classes ,75% of the requirements can be completed in class with the Scouts completing the remainder on their own and submitting their work to ASM Brooks for approval. A number of scouts have signed up. He can accommodate more if you need this merit badge. To sign up please email him and provide name and contact info for either the scout or parent. For Monday please print and bring a copy of the BSA requirements for the badge. Chris Brooks Merit Badge Counselor 843-377-9013 For more information please visit: HTTP://www.scoutbook.com/mobile/dashboard/calendar/event.asp?EventID=2823712

SOS sessions are for Scouts to get signed off on any requirements for all ranks thru First Class. The primary objective of these sign ups are for you to show/demonstrate rank requirements to a Scoutmaster, not for the Scoutmaster to teach them to you. Please be respectful of your fellow Scouts and Scoutmasters by coming prepared. If you have any questions, please contact ASM Joye or SM Rae. For more information please visit: HTTP://www.scoutbook.com/mobile/dashboard/calendar/event.asp?EventID=2777480

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ASM Chad Neal & Peter Holmi will Lead another fun challenging Mountain Bike Ride. SIGNED PERMISSION SLIPS REQUIRED FOR ANY “SOLO” SCOUT RIDER WHOSE PARENT IS NOT ATTENDING. I can email Permission Slip to “Solo” Scouts who RSVP or email chadn@dwotc.com Meet @ Scout Hut 8:30AM, load/strap bikes on trailer & drive (1) hour to Biggin Creek Trail, Moncks Corner, SC (adjacent to Santee Cooper HQ. Cut & Paste web link for more info/Map/photos. https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7029168/biggin-creek-bike-trail). Trail is a 4.7 mile single track rated INTERMEDIATE…..no good “Bail Outs” or Turnarounds for those that get tired/can’t make it; therefore, this is for Scouts that are fit enough to bike for 1.5-2 hours (with plenty of Breaks/rests). Trail not “difficult” but not suitable for Beginner Bike Rider who could/will get frustrated or worse, injured/hurt. Proper Mountain bike required (with Gears – no “Beach Cruisers”) + helmet. Leader Chad will tow large trailer capable of hauling all the Bikes but, depending on how many Riders we have, we need Adult Drivers. BRING PACKED LUNCH After Ride, we’ll eat Snack or “Lunch” in Parking Lot/Field before Loading & Returning to the Scout Hut @ approx. 1PM. This will count as (1) completed 5 mile Ride towards Cycling Merit Badge. Additional rides will be scheduled for Scouts interested. RIDE IS WEATHER DEPENDENT. If rain 1-2 days before Ride close Biggin Creek Trail we may select Alternate Trail/Location, push ride to Sunday AM, Feb. 2 OR have to Cancel……BE PREPARED & BE FLEXIBLE. For more information please visit: HTTP://www.scoutbook.com/mobile/dashboard/calendar/event.asp?EventID=2806111