Hike in backyard (Vickery Park)

Last weekend six scouts and four leaders hike to the Damn.  We picked a few musky dimes on the way.  skipped across a few rock below the damn.  We discussed the 10 essential.  Glad it didn't rain and it was a short hike.

63rd Annual Lincoln Pilgrimage

Lincoln’s Tomb and Trail Medal

Pictures, local article, and a small video posted where Joe Hale and Ken Barton are featured.

Weekend - April 25-27, 2008 - Springfield, Illinois

This activity is one that Troop 206 enjoyed in 2003. (and hundreds of thousands of scouts have enjoyed since 1945). This activity is fun filled, informative, and a busy weekend. Article from 2003 trip.

Please see flyer for more information or visit http://www.alincolnbsa.org/pilgrimage/index.htm

Cross Over Campout at Hembree Park

Location – Hembree Park in Roswell
Dates – 17 – 18 May
Departure – Saturday, May 17th at 9:30 AM from Zion Parking lot
Pick=up– Sunday, May 18th , 1o:00 at Hembree Park
Dress – Class A uniform
Cost – $10 per scout ($10 for food)
Scouts should bring – Tent, ground cover, sleeping bag, class B uniform, personal items (face cloth, towel, soap, toothbrush, comb, hair spray, etc), change of under clothes and socks, poncho, scout book, COMPASS, flash light and extraScouts should not bring – cell phones and any other electronic gear. – MP3 players, IPODs, game boys
Address–
HEMBREE PARK RECREATION CENTER (HPRC)
850 Hembree Road
Roswell,GA 3007
6770-569-9746

Spring District Camporee

Location – Woodruff
Dates – 18 – 20 April
Departure – Friday, April 18th at 6:00 PM from Zion Parking lot
Return – Sunday, April 20th , 12:00 Noon at 183 Office Suites Building
Dress – Class A uniform
Cost - $10 per scout ($ 5 for misc expense, $5 for food, Scouts should bring Saturday's lunch)
Scouts should bring – Tent, ground cover, sleeping bag, class B uniform, personal items (face cloth, towel, soap, toothbrush, comb, hair spray, etc), change of under clothes and socks, poncho, scout book, COMPASS, flash light and extra
Scouts should not bring – cell phones and any other electronic gear. – MP3 players, IPODs, game boys
Directions to Woodruff (~2 hours)
120 to 141 (Medlock bridge road), Right on 141. 141 will turn into Bethelview after crossing over GA400, Left on 20 for about 7-8 milesRight on 372 towards Ball Ground for about 10 miles, Right on 5 – 515 which turn into 575. The map is good from here.
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Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Location – Old Lafayette Road Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 - 706-866-9241

Dates – 28 – 30 March

Depart – Friday, March 28th at 6:00 PM from Zion Parking lot

Return – Sunday, March 30th , 12:00 Noon at 183 Office Suites Building

Dress – Class A uniform

Cost - $15 per scout ($ 5 for misc expense, $10 for food)

Scouts should bring – Tent, ground cover, sleeping bag, class B uniform, personal items (face cloth, towel, soap, toothbrush, comb, hair spray, etc), change of under clothes and socks, poncho, scout book, COMPASS, flash light and extra

Scouts should not bring – cell phones and any other electronic gear. – MP3 players, IPODs, game boys

Scout Day At The Capitol

Blood Mountain Hiking Trip

Location – Woody to Neals Gap
Dates – February 23, 2008
Depart – Saturday February 23, 2008 at 7:oo AM from Zion Parking lot
Return – Saturday February 23, 2008 at 5:3o PM from Zion Parking lot
Dress – Class B uniform
Cost - $0 per scout
Scouts should bring – 10 essentials and lunch

http://georgiatrails.com/trails/appal2.html

Troop 206 YMCA Lock-In

"Scouting is a game with a purpose"...bp. 5th graders and above with Adult (parent) volunteers are invite to learn about Troop 206 at the Annual YMCA lock-in. The overnight will be Friday night January 18 at the Ed Isakson Family YMCA in Alpharetta. Please contact Bill Truss at (770) 321-0370 or email ziontroop206@gmail.com to sign-up.

"It's better to train a boy than to fix a man"...

It is important that parents be back to pick up their scouts at 6:45 AM as the YMCA will need to open for regular members and the adult leaders will be exhuasted and in need of sleep.

When: Friday, January 18
Location: –Ed Isakson Family YMCA

3655 Preston Ridge Road

Alpharetta, Ga 30005

770 664-1220

Time: 8:30 PM - 6:30 AM (pick up at 7:00 AM promptly, please)
Activities:

• Swimming (9:30 – 11:30)
• Rock Wall Climbing (9:30 – 11:30)
• Basketball Court (all night)

Snacks:Pizza and sodas
Cost: $5 per Scout

Parents will need to sign a release for their children when dropping them off at the YMCA. Scouts planning on swimming should bring swimming trunks and towels.