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On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout law; To help other people at all times, To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. ~Scout Oath~ |
Troop 63 Scout Leadership Roles |
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Troop 63 Events
Crossing Over Ceremony
The Crossing Over Ceremony is a ceremony that recognizes the transition or crossing over of scouts from a Cub Scout pack to a Boy Scout troop. The Webelos take a symbolic journey on a canoe paddled by the Boy Scouts across the pond from the Nature Center to the Troop 63 Boy Scout cabin. This ceremony takes place in June.
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Troop Meetings
Troop meetings are usually held once a month.
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Board of Review
If you feel you feel you are ready to have a Board of Review, and have completed and confirmed with an adult leader all of the requirements for the level, the next step is to reach out to your grade level scout leader for review and confirmation. Contact information is available on the troop TeamSnap schedule under the Board of Review Event.
The Board of Review is a periodic review of the progress of a scout. The review is not an examination but to make sure the work has been learned and completed to advance to the next rank. It's also an opportunity to see how good an experience the scout is having in the unit and to encourage the scout to advance to the next level. In preparation for your Board of Review, please be prepared to discuss and demonstrate all requirements for the current rank advancement level as well as requirement related to ranks you have previously earned. On the day of your Board or Review, please arrive n time wearing your class A uniform with merit badge sash and bring your scout handbook. |
Court of Honor
Court of Honor is a ceremony to recognize the Scouts for successful achievement and to describe the importance of the scouting program. Merit badges earned will be awarded to the Scouts. Those advancing in ranks will be recognized. Troop 63 holds 2 Court of Honor ceremonies in a year.
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Merit Badge Fair
Merit Badge Fair is an opportunity for scouts who have completed merit badge requirements to meet with counselors to get their blue cards signed. No teaching occurs at this event. All work must be done in advance. Scouts need to contact Merit Badge Counselors to schedule an appointment to have their requirements reviewed.
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Klondike Derby
Klondike Derby is an annual event held usually in January, consisting of several stations where patrols/units must test their Scout craft skills and their leadership abilities, such as Orienteering, Shelter Building, Fire Building, First Aid, Team Building, and Knots and Lashings, earning points towards a total score. The Three Rivers District Klondike Derby is held at Camp Alpine.
Scouts will meet at the cabin several times in January to prepare for the event. |
Camp Turrell
Troop 63 usually spends the 3rd week of July at Camp Turrell, which is located in the foothills of the Catskills in Cuddebackville, NY, just north of Port Jervis. Scouts have an opportunity to earn several merit badges, including those required for the Eagle Scout rank.
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Fundraiser-Beefsteak Dinner
The annual beefsteak dinner is the ONLY fundraiser for our troop. The funds help support our annual financial obligations including insurances, cabin upgrades and maintenance. In addition it allows us to purchase camping equipment, stoves, tents, lanterns etc. from which every Scout benefits. It is also a great way to meet and mingle with other parents, troop leaders and our fellow community members.
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