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Gunpowder Falls / Jumpstart II 

(May 2-4, 2025)

Troop 680 went camping the weekend of May 2-4 at Camp Cone in Gunpowder Falls State Park.   This time Troop 680 camped at site 4, which was near the trail to Long Green Creek, a tributary that feeds into Big Gunpowder Falls.  The campout was led by the Troop's Assistant Senior Patrol Leader who planned a great "Jumpstart II" program to help the recent AOL crossover Scouts who missed the regular Jumpstart campout in March complete the requirements for Scout Rank.  Other Scouts also worked on requirements in the morning.  In the afternoon, the Troop hiked down to Long Green Creek for fishing and a little swimming / wading in the creek.  Although the water was not very deep, there was a large and deep fishing hole in one area, and although the Scouts could see fish, none were biting.   Later, two Troop 680 Scouts rescued a Trail Life Scout non-swimmer who was unaware of the fishing hole area and nearly drowned.  (Way to go George B. and Daniel B!!)  Unfortunately, due to severe thunderstorms Saturday evening, the adult leaders decided that the weather conditions were deteriorating sufficiently to warrant returning home before a large front hit the area at midnight.  Additional photos are available through the photo albums on the restricted pages.

Announcements

• IN-PERSON AND ON-LINE MEETINGS AND EVENTS LISTED BELOW

• • June 1 - Annual Planning Meeting and BBQ at Northrop Hall at 5:30 PM..

  • June 8 - PLC Meeting at 5:00 PM at Northrop Hall

  • June 13 - Make-up date for swim test.  This one will be at Franconia Rec Center.  Please coordinate with Mr. Rough if you would like to attend.

  • June 15 - No Meeting - Father's Day 

  • June 20-22 - Whitewater Rafting Trip

  • June 22 - Regular Troop Meeting at 5:00 PM at Good Shepherd.

  • June 29 - Summer Court of Honor at Good Shepherd at 5:00 PM.  See patrol assignments to the left.

Upcoming Events and Deadlines: 

• June 13 - Make-up date for swim test at Franconia Rec Center from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM.  Please coordinate with Mr. Rough.

• June 20-22 - Whitewater Rafting Trip.

• June 29 - Summer Court of Honor.  Patrol assignments are:

  • Cobras - Desserts

  • Screaming Goats - Sides

  • Dark Dragons - Entrees

  • Narwhal Blades - Snacks 

  • Dark Titans - Drinks