Why should I join Scouts?
Scouting is a great way to have fun and meet new friends, and do really cool things, like camping, bicycle hikes, canoe trips, weekend backpacking, caving and even going to summer camps when school is out. You learn new things and you get to feel proud of your accomplishments. There are a lot of different new activities to explore and we learn about our world and new skills by earning merit badges such as Canoeing, First Aid, Computers, Space Exploration, and Citizenship in the World. We also learn how to be a leader.
Why should I join Troop 222?
The Boy Scouts in Troop 222 are the leaders of the troop. They make decisions in the Patrol Leadership Council and the adult leaders support them in what they want to accomplish. We keep very busy all year long.
What sort of time commitment is this going to be?
All of our Scouts are very involved in sports, as well as school, community, church, and synagogue activities. As with any activity, you need to demonstrate a commitment in order to be successful and to enjoy it. The adult leaders recommend that the boys attend at least 75% of weekly meetings and monthly outings. Most boys find it possible to achieve this even with their other commitments.
How much does it cost to join Scouting?
Only $28 to join scouting, this includes their registration and subscription to Boy's Life Magazine, the official publication of the Boy Scouts of America.
How much does it cost on a monthly bases?
Troop 222 collects dues of $6 monthly. The troop is involved in an annual fundraiser . Most of the proceeds are returned directly to the Scouts in the form of equipment, Troop camping gear, camp fees, some of the outing costs and far to many other ways to list. Monthly camp-outs usually cost between $25-$35 which cover fees, food and miscellaneous cost. Annual week long summer camp fee's vary depending on in state verses out of state mainly due to transportation cost.
What do we do at our weekly Troop meetings?
We meet almost every week. At the troop meetings, we prepare for (and clean up!) from outings, learn new scout skills, work on rank advancements, and of course play patrol games.
What kind of outings does Troop 222 go on?
This past few years, we have gone on campouts featuring orienteering, caving, canoeing, camping, hiking, first aid, wilderness survival, cooking in dutch ovens, staffing the Halloween Haunt at La No Che, and backpacking just to name a few.
What about summer camp?
The highlight of our Scouting year is marked by a week at summer camp, for the summer of 2013 we will be attending Woodruff Scout Reservation in Blairsville, Georgia.
In past years, we have gone to:
2006 Sand Hill Scout Reservation in Brooksville, FL.
2007 Camp La No Che in Central Florida near Orlando
2007 Woodruff Scout Reservation near Blairsville, Ga.
2008 Woodruff Scout Reservation near Blairsville, Ga.
2009 Woodruff Scout Reservation near Blairsville, Ga.
2010 Woodruff Scout Reservation near Blairsville, Ga.
2011 Camp Rainey Mountain near Clayton, Ga.
2011 Ranger Camp at Frank D. Merrell Army Ranger Base near Delonga, Ga.
2012 Camp Thunder near Delonga, Ga.
2012 Little Tenn. River/Fontana Lake 7 day canoe trip
What other types of activities do we do?
Backpacking on the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina and Georgia a week at a time. Extended week trips canoeing and camping on the Suwanee River in North Florida.
What do my parents have to do?
Committed and interested parents stand behind successful Boy Scouts. Every parent is asked to contribute in some way. This may be by serving as a registered adult leader, or by simply participating in carpools to transport Scouts to their camps and activities. Many parents find a merit badge that fits within their vocation or avocation which they can serve as a counselor for a couple of Scouts every year.