Troop 800 Open House - 12/04/2021

Troop 800 Open House
12/04/2021

We have a morning of scouting fun planned for your sons and daughters with cooking, fire building, and erecting tents, as well as knot tying and lashing activities -- some of the activities your son can experience as a scout! We would also like to share with you as parents why Scouts BSA Troop 800 might be a good a good fit for your son and your family.

You can find more information about Troop 800 on our website at http://www.bsatroop800.net. It provides information about the troop, with stories and photos about the fun awaiting your boys.

Here are some of the reasons to choose Troop 800:

• Over 30 years of experience mentoring, building character and leading boys to be better versions of themselves. WE HELP GET YOUR BOYS OFF SCREENS FOR A LITTLE WHILE AND INTO THE OUTDOORS WHILE LEARNING VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS!
• Troop 800 has more trained assistant scout masters than most troops in Huguenot Trail District. We have a camping trip every month (except December due to the holiday and July because of summer camp) and all our trips leave on Friday evening and return on Sunday afternoon. With such a large number of dedicated leaders, each scheduled event is ensured more than adequate supervision and rides to and from the camping trips are not an issue. You can help them gain some independence and give yourself some free time, as your attendance on these trips is optional.
• Access to Camp Parsons (Sharon Parsons Foundation) in Cumberland County – The Troop 800 enjoys having open access to a camp located in Cumberland County that it uses for many weekend camping trips. This was especially convenient during COVID, where we could better control contact with others and keep the boys safe.

Being a member of Troop 800 is not a costly endeavor. Other than the initial joining of fee of $125, which includes registration, Scout book, neckerchief, slide, shoulder loops, numbers and other misc. items, there are NO ANNUAL DUES and the average camping trip cost is $20. The troop pays for all recharter and awards fees. Other area troops may charge $90 or more per year. The sole fundraiser we engage in - just one March weekend each year - covers the cost of dues for our scouts!

We welcome you to visit with us on December 4th to see what Troop 800 can offer your son. If the 4th is not convenient with you, please call Scoutmaster Rodney Parsons at 804-514-8880 and we would be happy to set up another more con-venient time.
We appreciate your consideration of Troop 800, and other troops in the area, because no matter what troop you select, you are making a good choice in Boy Scouting. We look forward to seeing you on December 4th.

Sincerely,

The Scouts and Leaders of Scouts BSA Troop 800