Activity: Washington, DC Trip
Location: Cedarville State Forest @ Brandywine, MD
Depart: Friday 09/19/25 5:00 PM @ Bethel Baptist Church 
Return: Sunday 09/21/25 3:00pm @ Bethel Baptist Church

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Food Cost: $25.00
Activity Cost: $0.00 (w/ Mulch Sale Participation or New Scouts)
Total Cost: $25.00 (Scouts) / $25.00 (Parents/Guests) / $0.00 (Advisors)

Trip Information:

CAMPGROUND

Cedarville State Forest in Brandywine, Maryland offers over 6,000 acres of forested trails, streams, and open spaces, perfect for hiking, camping, and nature exploration. Trails provide access to a beautifully preserved landscape of wetlands and creeks, where hikers may catch glimpses of wildlife such as deer, foxes, and a variety of bird species.

ACTIVITIES

• On Saturday, we’ll be riding the Metro into Washing DC where we’ll be visiting the National Mall, the Spy Museum and The Smithsonian (including the Museum of Natural History, The Air & Space Museum and possibly one more).
• On Sunday morning, we’ll explore the hiking trails of Cedarville State Forest with opportunities to spot wildlife, learn about native plants and animals, and participate in a photographic scavenger hunt.
• Depending on weather and available time, we may also stop and tour the United States Marine Corps museum in Quantico, VA on our way back home.

PACKING

• All of the usual camping/hiking basics apply. Be prepared for fall weather.
• Bring:
  • Comfortable footwear for walking around the National Mall and museums.
  • Small daypack (like a drawstring bag) for water and a snack
  • Footwear that can get wet and muddy on the trails. We’ll be practicing the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace! which means staying on trail, even if it means wading through a couple of inches of water/mud.
  • A plastic bag for wet gear.
  • Extra pair of dry socks
  • Insect repellant
  • Optional: If you have Binoculars that you’re comfortable bringing on a campout, they may come in handy for spotting some of 117 species of birds and other wildlife at Cedarville.
    Please Note: Pocket knives and tools of any kind are PROHIBITTED in the Smithsonian Museums. If you bring a pocketknife or multitool on the trip, it MUST stay at basecamp on Saturday.

DROP OFF/PICKUP

• Drop will be at Bethel Baptist Church on Friday, Sept 19th at 5:00pm
• Pickup will be at Bethel Baptist Church on Sunday @ 3:00pm

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
• We’ll be doing troop cooking for all meals. Scouts needing meal-planning and cooking-related requirements can sign up to be included in that process. Please contact Mr. Flynn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

UNIFORM/CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS

• RED Class B Troop 800 T-shirt is REQUIRED for Saturday's activities
• 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)
• If you do not already have a Red Class B Troop 800 T-shirt, they are available for purchase on the Troop website -- Please NO cash sales
• If you need assistance obtaining a uniform, please check the swap drawer in the Scout Office or ask Mr. Newman or Mr. Bright and we can help you

REGISTRATION

• Registrations are due online by 09/09/2025 @ 6:00pm
• THERE CAN BE NO TIME EXTENSIONS FOR REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS TRIP BECAUSE WE HAVE TO PRE-PURCHASE OUR TICKETS
• Late registrants will need to purchase their own tickets.

CONTACTS

• If you have any questions about the trip, please contact: Mr. Flynn (ASM) – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 804-971-3964
• Registration questions may be directed to: Mr. Bright (ASM) - 804-305-1099
• General information: Mr. Forden (ASM) - 804-640-5032

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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.

I approve the sharing of the information on this electronic registration with BSA volunteers and professionals who need to know of medical situations that might require special consideration for the safe conducting of Scouting activities.

In case of an emergency involving me or my child, I understand that every effort will be made to contact the individual listed as the emergency contact person. In the event that this person cannot be reached, permission is hereby given to the medical provider selected by the adult leader in charge to secure proper treatment, including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, or injections of medication for me or my child. Medical providers are authorized to disclose to the adult in charge examination findings, test results, and treatment provided for purposes of medical evaluation of the participant, follow-up and communication with the participant's parents or guardian, and/or determination of the participant's ability to continue in the program activities.