• Communications merit badge
• 1c:  In a small-group setting, meet with other Scouts or with friends. Have them share personal stories about significant events in their lives that affected them in some way. Take note of how each Scout participates in the group discussion and how effectively each Scout communicates their story. Report what you have learned to your counselor about the differences you observed in effective communication.

Bring folding chairs!

Details TBD

• Welcome crossover cub scouts to the troop!  Explain how things work in the troop (part of the Scout rank requirements).
• Signup for the Sand dunes campout this weekend
• Campout meal planning
• Outdoor games

Meeting is at Lakepoint Community Church at 1550 W Drahner Rd, Oxford, MI 48371 at 7PM on most Tuesdays.
We usually meet in the Youth Building (no labels or signs!) to the right of the outside Pavilion.  Follow the parking lot to the right till it turns to dirt and keep going.
We might be the Pavilion if the weather is nice!

Time to signup for the Silver Lake Sand Dune campout May 16-18th.

See the link for details and the signup.  For the new scouts, contact Mr. Martin (see the roster) or come to the troop meeting Tuesday night 7PM with any questions.

Thanks to those that have made their first payment for summer camp and have their merit badge selections in.  So far, everyone has what asked for (other than a substitution of kayaking for canoe MB due to age requirements).

• Due by April 29th is the remainder of camp fees of $279 (totaling $399).  Families with more than one scout have a sibling discount of $35 each after the first scout.
• Adults are $190 also due by April 29th.
• Payments to camp after the deadline will have a $50 late fee.  This doesn't apply to new scouts this year or crossovers.
• Scouts added now or after May 1st may have additional/late fees

Merit Badge Prereqs:  https://scoutingevent.com/Download/272150229/OR/2025_CCB_Merit_Badge_PreRequisites.pdf

Everyone going to camp needs the scout medical form parts A, B, and C completed. 

• Part C must be completed at a doctor's office.  A sport physical visit usually works for getting part C completed.  
• Provide 2 copies of all forms to Candice Hope

Adults coming to camp must have Michigan Central Registry clearance using the following form:

• https://www.michigan.gov/documents/lara/ bchs-camps_001_request_for_central_registry_ clearance_4_21_21_723669_7.pdf
• Complete and email your completed and signed form to the email on the form.  Select the email to yourself response option.
• Provide 2 copies of the clearance pdf they will email back to you.

Summer camp is Sunday, July 27th to Saturday Aug 2nd, 2025.

• Nuclear Goats (boy's patrol):  Fishing at the Church docks at 7PM.  Bring a fishing pole!  Someone should buy worms...
• For now, the new cub scout crossovers are with the Nuclear Goats