Boy Scout Troop 57

Chartered by Great Bridge Presbyterian Church, Chesapeake, Virginia

 
Welcome to Boy Scout Troop 57 - Great Bridge, Chesapeake, Virginia
Any River, Any Mountain, Any Trail...Bring It On!
 

Troop 57 is a large and dynamic Boy Scout Troop with over 90 Eagle Scouts since our original charter. Thanks to our active boy leadership, supportive parents, and generous adult volunteers we promote an environment of fun, adventure, and leadership development that teaches our young men the values and morals they need to become outstanding citizens in our community and nation.

We meet Monday evenings from 7:30-9:00pm at Great Bridge Presbyterian Church, 333 Cedar Road in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake, Virginia.

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Summer Camp 2013
We have an exciting summer camp program planned for all of our Scouts taking place July 14-20, 2013. We will be attending camp at the Blue Ridge Scout Reservation near Roanoke, VA and will have three different summer camp experiences available this year which include:

Brownsea Island Adventure (Base Camp Ottari)-A basic skills program for first year Boy Scouts up to 12 years old.

Camp Ottari-A traditional scout camp experience with a choice of over 30 merit badge programs.

New River Adventure Camp (Base Camp Powhatan)- A high adventure camp for ages 13 and up (on or before Jan. 1, 2013) that includes whitewater rafting, whitewater canoeing, caving, natural rock climbing, C.O.P.E., and an all terrain vehicle option (additional fee for ATV option).

The Summer Camp fees for each Scout will be approximately (fees may be adjusted slightly dependent on the number of Scouts attending): Brownsea Island and Camp Ottari $360 each Scout New River Adventure Camp $390 each Scout (+$50 if participating in ATV option)

Remember that the final balance is due by May 20th. We don't want to exclude any Scout that may have special financial circumstances. Anyone requiring assistance can discuss confidentially with Scoutmaster Chapman.
 
Summer Camp Reminders
A reminder that our final payment for Summer Camp is due Monday, May 20th. The camp fees are:

Camp Ottari Merit Badge Program (Scouts)
First payment Feb. 4th: $100
Second payment Mar. 25: $150
Final payment May 20: $135
Total: $385 (note: Ottari Adult Leaders-no charge)

New River Adventure (Scouts)
First payment Feb. 4th: $100
Second payment Mar. 25: $150
Final payment May 20: $170
Total: $420

New River Adventure (Adults)
First payment Mar. 25: $150
Final payment May 20: $130
Total: $280

For those attending Troop 57 Summer Camp, each scout should place their clothing and other equipment in a foot locker that will be kept in their tent. We transport all foot lockers in the Troop trailer and therefore request that everyone use the same foot locker so they can be stacked properly in the trailer. The specific foot locker is a Contico model 1320BK-1 available at Walmart stores or can be sourced online at www.walmart.com/ip/Contico-Storage-Locker/2476189.

All outstanding medical forms, copies of health insurance information, Troop 57 permission slip, and signed waivers for those attending New River Adventure Camp should be provided to Randy Scully on or before June 3rd.
 

Reminders

Monday, May 20th
- Troop Meeting, 7:30pm

Monday, June 24th
- Troop Committee, 8pm

Summer Camp
- Payment Due May 20th
- Medical Forms
- Footlocker

Upcoming Events

Monday, May 27
No Troop Meeting - Memorial Day
Saturday, June 1
Pack Crossover Campout - build rope bridge - 5 mile hike for 1st year Boy Scouts
Monday, June 3 7:30pm
Troop Meeting
Thursday, June 6 7:30pm
Order of the Arrow Meeting
Sunday, June 9
OA Cookout
Monday, June 10 7:30pm
Troop Meeting
Tuesday, June 11 7:00pm
District Committee Mtg