Cowanshannock Creek & Trail Weekend

Buttermilk Falls

Troop 482 camped the weekend of 5/4/2012 at the Bernard C. Snyder Picnic Area which is adjacent to the Cowanshannock Creek & Trail, The Armstrong Trail and the Allegheny River. We had a great time Biking, Fishing and playing in the creek!

The boys who participated completed the first 10 mile trip toward their Cycling Merit Badge!

A special treat was the catfish that Mr. B. caught and shared with all the hungry bicyclists for supper on Saturday! The Chicken Kabobs and Lemon Blueberry Cobbler made in the dutch oven were delicious.Saturday night was topped by the "Supermoon"!

Along The Armstrong Trail

Channel Cats!

Preparing the Culinary Delight

Encampment at Bernard C. Snyder Area

SUPERMOON!

 

 

 

 

 

Click on the following link to open the full weekend photo album in a new window:
 Full Photo Album

Troop 482 Enjoys Hike at Jennings Environmental Center

Troop 482 Enjoyed a Hike at Jennings Environmental Center on Saturday March 31st. Four Boy Scouts from Troop 482 hosted 4 Webelos II Scouts from Pack 482 on a 3 mile hike today. This was not only a nice hike, but also served to fulfill the requirement for the WEII boys of participating in an outing with the troop.

 We had lunch trail side and a good time was had by all. Thanks to our SPL for mapping and leading the hike today! Troop 482 looks forward to welcoming these new boys into the troop this spring!

Seven Troop 482 Scouts Participate in 2012 Merit Badge University at Carnegie Mellon University

Seven Scouts from Troop 482 participated in the 2012 Merit Badge University Program at Carnegie Mellon University. The scouts attended two full Saturday sessions which included one Saturday in February and one in March. A variety of Merit Badges were completed and earned by the scouts. This program provides an opportunity to earn merit badges while gaining exposure to a highly respected university. This was Troop 482's fourth consecutive year of participation in this program. This year four of our boys were honored by being chosen to lead a flag ceremony for the opening in one of the two auditoriums on the second Saturday.

Walking to the Pitt Cathedral of Learning

International Classrooms Tour

Click here for a complete photo album from this event: Webshots Photo Album

Troop 482 Hosts 2011 Buffalo Creek Half Marathon Water Station

On Saturday October 15th, Troop 482 hosted a water station at the 5 Mile Marker for the 2011 Buffalo Creek Half Marathon. This was our third year volunteering at this event. There were over 800 runners registered this year. It was a great time, and a good opportunity to earn a few service hours! After the half marathon the boys took a nice bike ride on the trail and enjoyed the fall colors. Below are a few photos of the  event, along with a link to the full Webshots photo gallery.

Click here for the full photo gallery for this event
Mr. T

Troop 482 Participates in Fall Camporee at Camp Bucoco!

Troop 482 Participated in a Fall Camporee this past weekend at Camp Bucoco. Our boys had a great time participating and competing in such events as the Iron Man Competition where we took third place! We also placed in the camp wide scavenger hunt and took home some nice prizes! Our troop held a dinner and Court of Honor Ceremony Saturday evening at camp to recognize our scouts who have earned merit badges and who have also moved up in rank! It was a nice time with great food and fellowship. Troop 482 now boasts 5 Scouts who have earned the rank of Life Scout and are on their way to becoming Eagle Scouts! Congratulations Scouts!

Below is a link to the full photo album from this weekend:
9/24/11 Bucoco Camporee Full Photo Album
Thanks, Mr. T

Troop 482 Summer Resident Camp Recap

Troop 482 has just completed another great week of Resident Camp at Camp Bucoco for 2011! Although the weather conditions were extreme with temperatures in the 90's, high humidity and a few downpours, our scouts came through the week in fine fashion. Lots of Merit Badges earned as well as numerous recognitions for achievements went to the scouts and leaders of Troop 482.

Troop 482 had two entries in the Dutch Oven Cook-Off. The boys entered a delicious Chicken Stew which earned them the "Vanilla Award"! The award is amusing since it calls the dish "Kids & Chicken Stew"! Don't worry we brought all the boys home with us! None of them went into the stew.

The Leaders entry was Mrs. Bell's famous Beef Short Ribs and Mashed Potatoes. Once again the award is amusing since it reads " Beed Short Ribs and Mashed Potatoes". I can vouch for the fact that they were DELICIOUS! I didn't find any "beeds" in mine...

 

Speaking of eating, who can forget HAPPY SONG TIME? Our troop had a couple of guest leaders after lunch on Friday for "The Badger Song"! "Standing?...YES, STANDING!!!"

Some of the boys cooled off at the "Water Carnival" Friday afternoon. One of the activities was called "Dizzy Bat" which consisted of the participants spinning around ten times on a bat while being sprayed with a hose. They then had to run about 20 yards to a marker while trying to stand up!

  Here is a link to a photo gallery of all of the photos that I took during the week:

Camp Bucoco 2011 Resident Camp Photo Gallery

WE LOVE CAMP!

Troop 482 Court of Honor Awards Meeting and Picnic

We will plan to meet for a picnic supper and a Court of Honor Awards Ceremony. Most of our boys are receiving merit badges and a few are moving up in rank! All Scouts please be dressed in Class “A” Uniforms.
Hot Dogs and Hamburgers will be served. Please plan to bring a side dish or dessert. Reply to all to the email that was sent with what you plan to bring to help all in planning!
Time – Sunday June 26 at 5:30pm
Place – Connoquenessing Community Park