Spring Camporee - Cedar Point Boy Scout Camp

Spring Camporee at Cedar Point Boy Scout Camp
2011



This campout was special with crossover of the Webelos to Boy Scout ceremony Friday night.

All of the boys earned the highest rank in Cub Scouts - The Arrow of Light

The boys will carry over with them this achivement, and have the honor to wear it on their uniform as a Boy Scout.  This was an exciting time for all the new boys as they became Boy Scouts.



As a Boy Scout the motto "Be Prepared" is deeply ingrained into the boys' minds.

They were tested with the element of Mother Nature (heavy rain and wind).  The boys learned early on the importance of planning, and packing the proper gear for camping.

Team work, and the patrol method of camping was introduced to the new Scouts as a way to learn to work together.  They set up the camp site,

with their tents and dining shelters.  They learned the Buddy system, and how to gather wood, water, and cook their meals.



The weekend was filled with learning experiences and challenges.  One of the highlights was the Zip Line.

They also learned how to tie some basic knots and lashing, and build some pioneering projects.

They had fun playing capture the flag against other troops.  Scouts participated in a service project at Cedar Point campground by clearing trails for everyone to enjoy.

This was the first of many journeys, and memories that will last a lifetime. 

Welcome to the Boy Scouts of America, and Troop 56 Fairmont, MN 

Pioneering Merit Badge

Link:  Pioneering Merit Badge
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-PION.aspx
Link:  How to Tie Knots
http://www.animatedknots.com/indexscouting.php
Link:  Pioneering Projects
http://www.pioneeringprojects.org/projects/index.htm

2011 Spring Camporee

2011

Spring Camporee

Boy Scouts of America            
Friday, May 20 – Sunday, May 22     

North Star District                             Cedar Point Scout Camp

                                                                 South of Fairmont, MN

                                                                     (off of Hwy 15)

Webelos Scouts can camp with Troops Friday evening

Arrow of Light & Webelos Crossover Friday

 Order of the Arrow Ceremony Saturday

                              

Boy Scout Troop Activities include:

Ø Pioneering Merit Badge                          

Ø Knots & Lashings

Ø Capture the Flag

Ø Zip line

Ø Service Project

OA Call-Out

 

www.scouting.org

For youth protection training, please follow this link.
http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx

Effective June 1, 2010

• Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers, regardless of their position.
• New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before submitting an application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time the application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.
• Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer’s Youth Protection training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered.

To complete the Youth Protection training you must first create a MYSCOUNTING account.
Click this link:  https://myscouting.scouting.org/_layouts/MyScouting/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f_layouts%2fAuthenticate.aspx%3fSource%3d%252f&Source=%2f

Create a user name and password, write it down and keep it for future use.

lease printout a copy of the certificate of completion, then email a copy
to Mike Madsen - Scout Master mykmadsen@yahoo.com

"http://www.scouting.org/"

Important dates and deadlines -

Important dates and deadline. 

To Join Troop 56 - Transfer of registration form due. Cost $1.00  - May 9th Troop Meeting at 7:00pm

Grace Luthernan Church.   We will work on meal planning and grochery list for Spring Camporiee.

Also discuss camping gear, equipment, and things to pack.  At the campout we will be working on the Pioneering Merit Badge, see the link:  http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Pioneering

Boy Scout Medical Exam Form - need to be completed before going to Camp Cuyuna.

*Ripley Rendezvous - deadline for sign up Thursday, April 28th.  Cost $50  - Event Date June 3,4,5th.

*Troop Meeting May 9th to plan meals and get ready for Spring Camporee.

*Spring Camporee - May 20th, 21st, 22nd. - (CrossOver -Friday Night) Cost $20

*Camp Cuyuna - early bird sign up deadline May 4th.  Camp Cost $175, After May 5th Cost $190.

There may be addition cost to the boy for fuel with gas prices near $4.00 a gallon.

Please reply by email or call me.

Mike Madsen

Troop 56 Scout Master

Home Phone 507-235-8051

Cell Phone 507-327-7805

Email - mykmadsen@yahoo.com

New Scouts Troop Meeting - April 25th - 6:30pm Grace Lutheran Church

Troop Meeting - April 25th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Grace Luthernan Church
Agenda:
Welcome new scouts and parents.
Discuss crossover to Boy Scout Troop 56
Complete transfer registration forms - Transfer Fee $1.00
Provide information about Spring Camporiee - Cedar Point Boy Scout Camp  - May 20th, 21st, 22nd.
Discuss Summer Camp Cuyuna - July 3rd thru 9th.   - Early Bird registration deadly - May 5th.

Please come to this meeting, a lot of important infomation will be provided.
If you can't make, please call or email - Mike Madsen - Scout Master.
507-235-8051
email: mykmadsen@yahoo.com

Summer Camp - Cuyuna July 3rd thru 9th

We have reserved the Cree Site at Camp Cuyuna, it has a nice view on the shore of Goodrich lake.
The fishing is great right from the shore line.

Please mark your calanders,  registration is due by May 5th.

 lot of info on the council web site:  http://twinvalleybsa.org/cuyuna/index.html

Committee Meeting Notes 2-28-2011

Meeting Open:
Discussed the treasury account regarding the Pancake Breakfast Fund raiser.
the profit will be divided 20% for the Troop, 10% for the Pack, and 70% to the boys the worked at the pancake breakfast.  This includes the weblow scout that will join Troop 56 after crossover.

The Boy Scouts of Troop 56 each have an account, where funds earned can be used for Scouting related expenses.  Throughout the year as the boy work to raise money to support the troop, a percentage with be added to there individual account.  These accounts are all being held in the Troop 56 checking account.

Next on the agenda, we discussed which week the troop will be going to camp Cuyuna, Cass Lake, MN.
We need to finalize the week and put a deposit on the site.   Right now we are strongly looking at the week of July 3rd thru July 9th.  There is only one lake front site still available.  The site is Cree.  A very nice site.
The Parents and boys need to look the calander and make a commitment.   The depoist is non refundable.
We need a minimum to 2 adults in camp thru out the week.  If any adults can come up for a 2 or 4 days, that would be great.  If you can be there for the whole week, that is even better.

We need to lock in a site this week.   please let Mike Madsen know if the week of July 3 thru the 9th can work.

Next, we discuss Webelos crossover at the spring camporie at Ceder Point Boy Scout Camp, and also the Pack meeting at Ceder Park, where the boys that are crossing over to Troop 56 will receive there scout handbook.

Other up coming dates and events.

Scouting for Food Preparations & Bag Distribution     (March 19/26)                                 

Scout O Rama Details (Saturday, April 9 at Blue Earth Middle School)                     

Trainings & Dutch Oven Cook­-Off at Cedar Point – April 16

Webelos to Scout Transition Spring camporee - Cedar Point May 20-22

Ripley Rendezvous – Fort Ripley June 3-5

Committee Meeting & Troop Meeting

Monday 6:30pm, Feb. 28th - Committee Meeting
Monday 7:00pm, Feb. 28th -  Troop Meeting

Troop Meeting will be help at 7:00pm  on the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month.