The annual Glen Gray Merit Badge Fair provides a tremendous local opportunity for scouts to earn merit badges. Well prepared scouts can come away with a couple of signed Blue Cards. Other can get partials, and be well on the way to completion. You will also capture another night of camping toward advancement.
To register, you must send the program organizers an email (read instructions below) AND also complete the Troop Registration form located at this link: Troop Registration Form
Please find the Payment Page at this link: Payment Page
Participation requires an overnight stay on Friday night. Scouts wishing to pursue the Astronomy badge will require a late night on Saturday, which will require a parent to attend. The following merit badges will be offered:
Badges offered
| Class Capacity | Time: (AM session 9-11:30, PM session 1-4) | |
| Archery |
Max 10 |
Closed |
| Astronomy |
Max 10 |
All day and some of Saturday night |
| Automotive maintenance |
Max 10 |
In AM & PM sessions |
| Cooking |
Max 10 |
In AM & PM sessions |
| Electronics |
Max 10 |
In AM & PM sessions |
| Fire safety |
Max 12 |
In AM & PM sessions |
| Nuclear Science |
Max 10 |
Closed |
| Pets |
Max 12 |
In AM & PM sessions |
| Woodworking |
Max 8 |
In AM & PM sessions |
| Citizen in the Nation (E) |
Max 10 |
Closed |
| Communications (E) |
Max 12 |
Closed |
| Family Life (E) |
Max 12 |
AM only |
| First aid (E) |
Max 12 |
Closed |
Your counselor will be given your e-mail address, expect to hear from him/her by April 15th
Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register right away …
Please email this information to campglengray@aol.com and carbon copy Mr. Leymeister at leydell58@optonline.net.
| Reservations will receive e-mail confirmation of class acceptance. Fill out one for each Scout. Scout’s Name ___________________ of Troop 49, Oakland, NJ E-mail ______________________________________________Phone number ________________________________ Badges and session: 1.________________________ 2.________________________ 3.________________________ |
REGISTRATION DEADLINE April /01/2013
After April 1 we will reserve our campsite, any open spots after that will be first-come, first-served based on availability.
Cost
$ 12.00 to be paid to Camp Glen Gray Merit badge Fair in advance for the Scout attending.
A $5.00 fee for the scout will be paid to Troop 49 along with a $17 fee for attendance at the merit badge fair for an adult who is either staying over or just for the day. The merit badge fair fee is separate this year.
Gear
The merit badge fair takes place rain or shine. We will be tenting either on the ground or on platforms, depending on what is available. Clothing should be appropriate for the weather. We have a lovely campsite, but it is up on a ridge and requires a bit of a hike. Bring only the equipment which you require. A backpack is strongly encouraged.
Cooking/Food
Friday night: arrive having eaten dinner, or bring a brown bag dinner with you. We will have a snack late in the evening. Saturday, we will cook breakfast and lunch in camp. If you need to cook one or meals for advancement, this is your opportunity to step up and make it happen!
Siblings
There are no siblings for this trip.
RSVP
Payment due to Mr. Peter Foley by April 1st
Departure:
We will assemble at the OLPH lower parking lot and depart at 5:30 PM. We will assemble after the Merit Badge Fair 4:00 PM for transfer of information and what each scout has accomplished.
Flag Raising Ceremony:
For any scout that needs to participate in a flag raising ceremony, Troop 49 will be performing this Saturday morning. Please let me know if your scout would like to participate.