Madison AL
4th: We are having a Cinco de Mayo cooking competition( TBD)
11th: We will have several stations that will rotate in a given amount of time and those include: Pioneering- Alistar, Weather- Ben Dial and CPR led by Brayden
18th: We will clean trailers and everyone is encouraged to bring their own sponge for a sponge fight that works like dodge ball and this is led by the QM’s
25th: SUMMER BREAK NO MEETING
It’s time to sign up for the 2026 Water Sports Campout at Camp Comer on 8-10 May!
Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in kayaking, rowing, sailing, fishing, and swimming. We plan to have a campfire with skits Saturday Night, and we will have ‘S’mores! Daniel will be choosing a Master of Ceremonies (MC) for the campfire. If you're interested in being the campfire MC, please let Daniel know. Being the MC for a campfire program satisfies Requirement 8 for the Communications Merit Badge. The cost for the event is $35 per person attending.
You can register for the Water Sports Campout using the following link: https://forms.gle/k3iiJxMnDkDRvhBJ9
Please keep the following details in mind:
Volunteers Needed: We need Assistant Scoutmasters (ASMs) to attend and help monitor Scouts on the lake during these water sports activities.
Fishing Gear: Scouts should plan to bring their own fishing rods and gear if they intend to fish.
Bug Protection: Since the mosquitoes and other bugs are out at Camp Comer, Scouts should bring pop-up bug nets to use inside the canvas platform tents. Alternatively, Scouts are welcome to bring their own tents to sleep in. Also apply Bug Repellent!
Swim Gear: Scouts should bring appropriate swim gear to participate in the water sports activities, as well as dry clothes to change into at the end of the day. Use Sunscreen and swim shirts to prevent sunburn!
BSA Swim Test: Scouts must be classified as Swimmers to use the canoes, kayaks, row boats, and sail boats. If you haven’t already done so, Scouts should plan to take the BSA Swim Test on Sunday 3 May at Dublin Park Indoor Pool. Sign up for the Swim Test via the link in Mr. Chaney's email.
Safety First! All Scouts using any of the boats must wear Life Jackets and follow all safety instructions given by the ASMs, including adhering to the Buddy System at all times while in the lake. ASMs will be monitoring the lake at all times while Scouts are in the water. Scouts will not be in the lake if there is lightning within 10 miles.
Please sign up for the Water Sports Campout by Friday, 1 May. Thank you!
It is that time of year again - swim tests!
Location - Dublin Park Indoor Pool
Costs - $4.00 per swimmer, pay at the window in cash or credit card
Equipment - goggles are allowed, no other type of assistance is allowed (swim fins, floaties, etc.)
Each year, every scout and adult who participates in the troop water sports campout in May and/or Summer Camp should take the Scouts BSA swim test to participate in water sports events. Those who do not cannot participate in water sports events at the campout or summer camp. For those taking water sports merit badges at summer camp you must be a swimmer.
To earn the Second Class and First Class ranks, the swim tests are required.
Please click on this sign-up genius link and select a time to take the swim test. For those needing the 2nd Class and 1st Class requirements, please sign up as well (separate slot from your swim test).
Reminder - the swim test requires participants to jump feet-first into over-the-head water, swim 75 yards strongly (front crawl, breaststroke, or sidestroke), swim 25 yards on the back (resting backstroke), and finish by floating, all in one continuous 100-yard attempt. A resting backstroke means your hands and arms do not come out of the water.
Those who are not strong swimmers can take the beginners test: Jump into water over head, swim 25 feet (not yards) on the surface, stop, turn, and return to start.
Thank you,
Wes Chaney
(270) 748-3622