Webelos Day 2017

Sponsored by BSA Troop 800 in Midlothian, VA

October 21, 2017 -- 8am-3pm (Check-in begins at 7am)

All Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts, parents and their leaders are welcome and encouraged to come out and join BSA Troop 800 for a day of fun-filled activities designed to help transition boys from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts.  

Meet and greet prospective Boy Scout Troops and see what Boy Scouts is all about.

This event is free of charge including lunch.

The History and Purpose of Webelos Day

The transition from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts is when Scouting loses a large percentage of our cub scouts.  One of the primary reasons is that boys and parents are not familiar with how different boy scouts is from cub scouts and the wonderful opportunities awaiting.  Recognizing this issue, in the mid 1990’s, Scoutmaster Rodney Parsons of BSA Troop 800 initiated a Webelos to Scout Transition Day to demonstrate the fun and opportunities of Boy Scouts.  This event has steadily grown over the years from a troop to district event with leaders from other troops also participating.  This event was even featured in the August 2013 issue of Boy’s Life Magazine and has been covered numerous times by local newspapers.

FAQs

Q: Are scouts attending this event expected to join one of the troops running it?

A: No, although this is a great opportunity to meet with troops and talk with them, it is not a recruiting event. The vast majority of scouts will in fact join other troops close to their residence.

Q: I have a sporting event in the morning/afternoon. Can I come for part of the day.

A: Yes, scouts are encouraged to join this event even if they cannot join all of it.

Q: I have a younger cub scout who will attending with his older brother. Can he participate in any of the events?

A: It depends. If space is available, younger scouts may participate in some of the events which are age appropriate. Space will not be known until the day of the   event.

Camp Rules

• All attendees (parents and scouts) must register. Paper registration is also available at check-in.
• Closed-toe Shoes are required in Camp -- no exceptions (this is a safety issue).
• Running, horseplay, rock throwing, etc... is not allowed in camp.
• Class B uniforms are encouraged, but not required.
• Don’t forget your sunscreen!

Directions to Camp Justis 

(3825 Little Fighting Creek Road, Powhatan, VA. 23139):

Camp Justis is located ~15 miles West of Midlothian

1. Take Route 60 West.
2. Just past the second Food Lion Store in Powhatan turn left on Route 13 and proceed 2 miles to a group of mailboxes on your left.
3. Turn left on Little Fighting Creek Road. Go straight on this road and you will see a flagpole with cars parked around it. Park here and the check-in station will be located in this area.