August 2026 Camping - Busch Gardens Fun Trip

Activity: Busch Gardens Fun Trip
Location: Camp Parsons @ Cumberland, VA
Registration Cutoff: 08/18/26 @ 9:00pm <<< Please note, this is a HARD cutoff. We have to pre-plan our ticket purchase with Busch Gardens. If you are not registered by this time, we will do our best to accomodate you, but you may have to purchase your own ticket.
Depart: Friday 08/21/26 5:30pm @ Bethel Baptist Church 
Return: Sunday 08/23/26 2:30pm @ Bethel Baptist Church

Food Cost: $25.00
Activity Cost: $60.00 (w/ Mulch Sale Participation or New Scouts) 
Total Cost: $25.00 (Scouts w/ BG Season Pass) / $85.00 (Scouts w/o BG Season Pass) / $0.00 Advisors / $85.00 (Parents/Guests)

Trip Information:

• ACTIVITY
  • We will be doing a fun trip to Busch Gardens Amusement Park in Williamsburg, VA
  • PICKUP & DROPOFF are both at Bethel Baptist Church
  • We will be camping at Camp Parsons in Cumberland, VA
• FOOD
  • All scouts should eat dinner before arrival or bring food with them for Friday night -- the Troop DOES NOT provide a meal for Friday night
  • The Troop will provide food on Saturday at Busch Gardens out in the parking lot
• UNIFORM/CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS
  • Full Class A uniform for traveling to/from camp site (Scout pants or shorts, Class A uniform shirt, Scout socks and Scout belt, but no neckerchiefs or merit badge sashes)
  • All Scouts MUST wear a RED Class B t-shirt for Busch Gardens
  • BRING and WEAR appropriate clothing and accessories -- PAY ATTENTION TO THE WEATHER
    • Shorts or Swim Trunks
    • Hat
    • Sunscreen
    • Sunglasses
  • If you do not already have a Red Class B Troop 800 T-shirt, they are available for purchase on the Troop website
  • If you need asisstance obtaining a uniform, please check the swap drawer in the Scout Office or ask Mr. Newman or Mr. Bright and we can help you
  • You MUST wear close-toed shoes -- Remember, Crocs are no longer allowed to be worn on our camping trips EXCEPT as shower shoes
• REGISTRATION
  • Registrations are due online by  08/18/2026 @ 9:00pm <<< Please note the time. This is a HARD cutoff. 
• CONTACTS -- If you have any questions please contact
  • Kevin Newman (Scoutmaster) - 304-533-6372 
  • Mr. Bright (Sr. Asst. Scoutmaster) - 804-305-1099

I understand that participation in Scouting activities involves a certain degree of risk. I have carefully considered the risk involved and by submitting this electronic registration, I have given consent for myself or my child to participate in these activities. I understand that participation in these activities is entirely voluntary and requires participants to abide by applicable rules and standards of conduct. I release Scouting America, the Heart of Virginia Council, Bethel Baptist Church, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated with the activity from any and all claims or liability arising out of this participation. I understand that participation in Scouting activities involves a certain degree of risk. I have carefully considered the risk involved and by submitting this electronic registration, I have given consent for myself or my child to participate in these activities. I understand that participation in these activities is entirely voluntary and requires participants to abide by applicable rules and standards of conduct. I release Scouting America, the Heart of Virginia Council, Bethel Baptist Church, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated with the activity from any and all claims or liability arising out of this participation.

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