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Trailblazer Patrol First Camp Out

Posted by Scoutmaster on February 27, 2010

On February 26th, 2010, most of the Troop 804 boys planned and held a camp out. This was no ordinary campout, though!

Chris Cespedes and Evan Webb Take down their tent in the chilly drizzle.

Chris Cespedes and Evan Webb Take down their tent in the chilly drizzle.

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Tipisa Native American Weekend

Posted by Scoutmaster on February 6, 2010

On February 6th, 2010, several of the Troop and Pack 804 members attended the second annual Tipisa Native American Weekend (TNAW), hosted by the Order of the Arrow, Tipisa Lodge.

Cub Scouts ready to make some pottery.  Japheth Eckhardt, Samuel Rowan, Michael Dare, and Drake Clark.

Cub Scouts ready to make some pottery. Japheth Eckhardt, Samuel Rowan, Michael Dare, and Drake Clark.

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Planning CJ’s Eagle Project at Lake Tuscarora

Posted by Scoutmaster on December 27, 2009

On December 27th, 2009, several of the Troop 804 members attended the first of several camp outs at the new Longleaf Pine Preserve property, which is owned Volusia County. The new camoing area is situated next to a lake which has been named “Lake Tuscarora” after our scouting district.

The whole gang ready to go!

The whole gang ready to go!

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Suwanee River Trip, 2009

Posted by Scoutmaster on July 26, 2009

During the week of July 18th – 25th the Boy Scouts of Troop 804 joined with some members of Troop 599 to take a week-long trip down the Suwanee River!

Preparing to hit the water.

Preparing to hit the water.

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Wekiva River Trip

Posted by Scoutmaster on May 18, 2009

On the weekend of May 15th – 17th the boys of Troop 804 practiced canoeing for their upcoming week-long trip.

John Osterhout takes the stern.

John Osterhout takes the stern.

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Jurassic Pack

Posted by Scoutmaster on April 27, 2009

Tuscarora District’s Jurassic Pack camp out was a huge success this year!

Getting ready to dunk a Boy Scout.

Getting ready to dunk a Boy Scout.

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Backpacking Trip

Posted by Scoutmaster on March 1, 2009

In preparation for their high adventure summer camp, Troop 804 embarked on the first of three or four practice missions. The event took place on the weekend of February 27-29, 2009. The goal this time was to backpack a short distance (2.7 miles) carrying everything (including water) that would be needed for the weekend.

Mason Webb and Matthew Shaughnessey are ready to go!

Mason Webb and Matthew Shaughnessey are ready to go!

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2009 Family Camp Out

Posted by Scoutmaster on February 9, 2009

Troop and Pack 804 held their annual Family Camp Out during the weekend of Feburary 6-8, 2009. The Itinerary for the event was posted earlier and can be found here .

Michael Dare learning Flag Etiquette with John Osterhout.

Michael Dare learning Flag Etiquette with John Osterhout.

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2009 Family Camp Out Itinerary

Posted by Scoutmaster on February 5, 2009

Troop 804

Family Camp Out 2009

6 February – 8 February

Itinerary

Friday 6 February, 2009:

5:00 PM Unofficial Arrival

6:45 PM Flag Lowering

7:00 PM Movie “Follow Me Boys”

9:00 PM Unofficial Campfire

10:00 PM Lights Out!

Saturday 7 February, 2009:

6:30 AM Rise And Shine! / Breakfast

9:00 AM Flag Raising

9:15 AM Flag Etiquette with John Osterhout

10:00 AM Leave No Trace with J. Osterhout, C. Long, D. Peatt, K. Eckhardt

11:00 AM Stretcher Race with All Scouts

12:00 PM Lunch

1:30 PM Lashings with CJ Long

2:45 PM Skateboarding And Safety with Daniel Peatt

3:30 PM Treasure Hunt with Kaj Eckhardt

4:45 PM Nature Hike with All Scouts

6:00 PM Dinner

8:30 PM Official Campfire

10:00 PM Lights Out!

Sunday 8 February, 2009:

6:00 AM Wake Up / Breakfast

8:15 AM Flag Raising

8:30 AM Church Service

9:30 AM Flag Lowering

9:45 AM Clean Up And Pack Out

Webelos Woods, 2009

Posted by Scoutmaster on January 24, 2009

Once again, Troop 804, accompanied by yet another set of Webelos, participated in the Tuscarora District’s Webelos Woods event. During the weekend of January 16th – 18th, 2009, seven of Pack 804‘s Webelos learned a few new skills and practiced to become well-prepared Boy Scouts while five of Troop 804′s Scouts helped them and all of the other of the dictrict’s attending Webelos to do so.

Mason Webb helping a Webelos Patrol from Pack 560 with our game.

Mason Webb helping a Webelos Patrol from Pack 560 with our game.

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