Calling Troop 635 Adults,

We need you!  BSA Policy Update: As of September 1, 2023, adults attending overnights must be registered with the BSA, and a minimum of two registered adults per event.

Please take a moment to complete our Campout Interest Poll (link below) so we can gauge the level of available adult participation through August 2024.  The scouts have an exciting year of campouts and outdoor activities planned that depend on your involvement...

To preview the upcoming year of Troop events 'at a glance' <Click here>
Did you know you can sync the Troop calendar with your Apple, Android, Outlook, iCal, Yahoo or Windows device?  <Click here> to learn how!

Oct 1 - PLC Mtg <Click Here>

Oct 2 - Troop Mtg (ILST part I) <Click Here>
Oct 2 - Philmont Mtg (participants and parents) <Click Here>

*T635 2023-2024 Membership Fees* (Due October 16) <Click Here>
*Philmont Payments* (Due September 17) <Click Here>

Our Scouts started their Personal Fitness Merit Badge on Monday, September 18. This is an Eagle MB, and there is a 12 week work out plan that is a requirement to earn this Merit Badge.  As a group, all of our Scouts agreed to the following minimum work out plan for the next 12 weeks:

T635 Scout and Adult Membership Dues
All members of Troop 635, including active adults as well as those not returning, please respond by October 16.  <Click Here>  This link includes important information on BSA fee increases and payment options.
Thank you for your continued participation in 2023-2024.  We look forward to a great year!

Congratulations to Wyatt for being awarded the NYLT Scholarship to attend NYLT Week 4!
To learn more about the program and to register <Click Here>.  Those also attending DBC summer camp are eligible for $100 discount.

Congratulations also go out to our ASPLs Drew and Liam for completing Course 1 this past June.  Keep up the great work guys!

Training Opportunity for Registered Adult Leaders Participating in Troop Overnights:

Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills for Troop (IOLS) is being offered by Dan Beard Council this October.  There are two offerings to choose from:
Option 1 @ Camp Michael's October 13 & 14 <Click Here> to register, or
Option 2 @ Izaak Walton Oct 27 & 28 <Click Here>.
Space is limited.  $25.

Course Description:
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) gives adult leaders the practical knowledge they need to help Scouts to learn outdoor skills. The skills presented closely follow the Boy Scout Handbook and rank advancement requirements. All the skills from Tenderfoot to First Class are covered in this training.

This is a required training course for all Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters. It is also encouraged for anyone who will be participating on campouts regularly to consider taking this class. The training is designed to help all adult leaders regardless of experience level feel comfortable performing and supervising these skills with youth.