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........... A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Washington D.C. Trip (Star rank and above)

All scouts ranked Star and above are eligible for a van trip to Washington D.C. from June 25-27.

Cost is $70.00 per person, which covers the cost of the rental vehicles and fuel.

A $25.00 deposit is due on June 6th at the Monday night meeting.

Scouts must bring money for meals and pack lightly for the weekend. The troop will be staying in a campground outside the city, and will provide tents. Touring of the monuments and sightseeing will be supervised by adult attendees, and scouts will be expected to stay with their group during the trip.

All interested scouts must sign up at the June 6th meeting.

Proposed Itinerary:
6/25 9pm - Depart Weymouth Heights Club
6/26 7am - Arrive Washington DC
           - Breakfast at McDonalds
           - FDR Monument
           - National Mall and nearby sites
           - Arlington Cemetery - Kennedy memorials
                                            - Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown
           - Pentagon - Tour w/ Troop 2 alumni Capt. Rob Faunce (time allowing)
    Evening - Capitol KOA campground
           - Dinner
           - Swimming at campground pool
6/27 9am - Smithsonian Institute Museum (boys will decide which one)
        1pm - Depart Washington DC
        10pm - Arrive Weymouth Heights Club
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