Category: Camping

For Drivers:

• Arrive between 6-7:30 at camp K. We will be staying in Cherokee campsite. (Camp K Site Map)
• Camp Kikthawenund – 7651 W 500 N, Frankton, IN 46044 (Map)
  • Take IN-37 (or IN-19 or IN-13) north until Scout Camp Road / W 500 N.
  • Camp is 1 mile east.
• Note that there is a roundabout going in at Strawtown which would affect the route for many of us headed to Camp K:
  • https://www.in.gov/indot/3573.htm
    Strawtown Ave & IN-37 (intersection just south of White River) Map
  • Website says IN-37 will be open with a light controlling alternating one-way traffic at the roundabout spot. Alternate routes would be north on IN-19 or IN-13 then East on W 500 N until you reach the camp (see graphic below).
• Break camp at 10am Sunday. Drivers to pick up scouts at Camp K.

For Scouts:

• Pack for small chance of rain and weather from 50-75 degrees.
• New scouts will work on Tenderfoot requirements with Phillip, Hunter, and Jacob.
• New leaders will be instructed on Leadership Skills assisted by more experienced scout leaders.
• Scouts under first class will have an opportunity to work on rank advancement Friday night and parts of Saturday.
• A camp chair will be important for the training classes.
• New scouts will be encouraged to set up and sleep in a tent to meet a Tenderfoot requirement.
• The trailer will be at CampK should you need a tent. First priority will go to the youngest scouts.
• Camping Checklist
• Bring your handbook and a notebook for notes.

For New Scout Parents:

• The troop has reserved a cabin (Remy Cabin) for our use Saturday night.
  • It has bunks with a pad – bring a sleeping bag and pillow.
  • Bring a camp chair for training as well as killing time around the campfire.
• Arrive at camp at 9am and plan to stay the night (in a cabin or a tent, your choice).
• Food will be provided.
• Troop Instructor Phillip B. will be leading the new scout training assisted by Troop Guides Hunter and Jacob. Please have your scout report to Phillip with his gear (still packed) to begin.

For Leaders:

• Bob and Dave will lead the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) assisted by older scouts who have been through the training.
• Tim is organizing the new parent training and will use our leaders to talk about key information for the troop as well as some scout skill demonstrations.
• Matt Levy is grubmaster. Please help him as needed. There is a Dutch Oven cracker barrel Saturday night. Bring ingredients and your oven if you’d like to participate. The troop has a small number of Dutch ovens available.

Direction from the church to Camp K with construction marked and two alternate routes (north on IN-19 or IN13)

April 30:

Advancement:

The troop held elections at this meeting. For the patrols and the troop, the current assistant passes into the leader position and the election is for the assistant position (who is then in line to become the leader).

Assistant Patrol Leader (APL) → Patrol Leader (PL)

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) → Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)

Here are the results of the election:

• Troop Leadership:
  • ASPL Parker becomes the new SPL-elect (Jessie had previously withdrawn from the succession process).
  • Two new ASPLs elected: Ben G. and Phillip B.
  • Other leadership positions are appointed and require an application in order to be considered.
• American Dragons: PL: Troop Guide Hunter, Adam elected APL
• Ballistic Zombies: PL: Ganner, Peyton elected APL
• Crazy Ninjas: PL: Henry, Matthew elected APL
• Biohazardous Bacon: PL: Owen, JC elected APL
• Question Mark: PL: Kaleb, Joey elected APL
• Flaming Marshmallows: PL, APL: Daniel

These positions will be official once the individuals have been sworn in on May 6. A big thank you to all the out-going leaders including AJ and Jessie and the current patrol leaders!

Announcements:

Next up is our New Scout Campout and Leadership Weekend. Tim Sherrill is the adult leader in charge and Matt Levy will be camp grubmaster. Matt will need help cooking and cleaning. Please step up as he needs help. See the bullet below where you can cook a dutch oven dessert.

All new scouts and at least one parent are expected to participate at the new scout skills campout this weekend.

• Friday, 6pm: Experienced scouts make camp at Camp K (Kikthawenund). The troop will have a cracker barrell snack so the scout should have already eaten dinner.
• Saturday, 9am: New Scouts and parents arrive. New scouts will finish any remaining Scout rank items and complete on all but 2 Tenderfoot requirements. Cabin accommodations are available for parents to stay Saturday night. Parents will attend training on how the troop operates. This is ESSENTIAL information! Adults should have a camp chair for our discussion time.
• Saturday will be leadership training for our new leaders. Any elected scout leader or one who has submitted a leadership application should attend this training led by Dave Waseman and Bob Latini. New scouts should all attend the scout training, not the leadership training.
• Saturday evening cracker barrel will be a contribution from anyone who would like to make a dutch oven dessert.
• Sunday 10am: break camp after a Scouts’ Own Service

Come and experience Medieval Times at Camp Krietenstein on April 20^th-22^nd for Del-Mi’s Spring Camporee!

Troop 183 has created seven stations with a Medieval twist to challenge and entertain Scouts.

Register online at https://scoutingevent.com/160-DMSC18 by April 6^th for the early bird fee of $12. All registrations after April 6^th will be $14 for everyone.

Troops should arrive for check in at Camp Krietenstein starting at 6:00 PM on Friday April 20^th.

At Registration, please come with the following information:

1. Number of Scouts
2. Number of Adults
3. Total number of patrols – how many new scout patrol(s) + older scout patrol(s)
4. Name and cell phone for the adult leader in charge that weekend

At the SPL Meeting, Troops will be given blank flags which they will adorn with their “House” symbol. Each patrol will also be given a staff and will receive a token to be displayed on that staff upon completion of each station. Collect all seven and receive a special patch.

There will also be a catapult building competition and a cooking competition for both Scouts and adults to participate in on Saturday evening. The cooking competition has three categories: breakfast, dinner, and dessert. For more information regarding the stations, competitions, and what to bring, please see the attached flyer.

All questions regarding registration can be directed to Lisa Bowers at treasurer.bsatroop183@gmail.com.