In order to be responsive to the needs of our scout families, starting next Tuesday May 15 our first year skills time will move to 7:00 p.m. from the usual 8:30 p.m. time. We will meet in our usual room, but the church has asked for us to be quiet as we enter so as not to disturb the yoga class.  Please come in the alternate door on the north side of the church facing the parking lot.

Banks Wilson will present on the video screen the first ever "Senior Moment."Patrols break out to work on patrol flag and yell.  Each patrol will need new flag and 1-2 yells. Prepare for troop elections the following week - who will be our new Senior Patrol Leader?

On May 18th, Troop 101 is going to the area around Damascus, VA, camping near Whitetop Mountain, and do an 18 mile bike ride on Saturday on the Virginia Creeper trail. Our plan is to have multiple drivers bring trailers so that we can bring our own bikes.  There will also be the opportunity for individuals to rent bikes for about $25 per day (this is extra).  The ride starts at the top at Whitetop Station, and goes downhill for 18 miles to the town of Damascus.  The trail is the old railroad bed of the Virginia-Carolina Railroad Company. The trail goes through the Grayson Highlands National Recreation Area, and it is an incredibly beautiful trail. Along the way, we'll stop at an old train station that has been turned into a museum and snack station. And when we get to Damascus, we'll be there just in time for the town's Trail Days parade! Register now on the link to your right. When we did this trip 4 or 5 years ago, the whole town came out, and using water pistols and super soakers, blasted the stinky hikers that were at the end of the parade.  Major league fun!

Click here for more details and to go to the ===> Event Signup / Register Page   

We will be traveling to the Virginia Creeper Campground departing between 5:30 and 6:00pm on 5/18, camping Friday night and Saturday night. Meals will be by patrol. Other scouting activities are to be determined by the PLC.  Cost is $37 for scouts and $12 for adults, not including the bike rental. All scouts must bring their own bike that is in good working condition, or rent a bike in Damascus. All participants must have a bicycle helmet and bring a day pack for lunch, snacks and water.
 

Join us for backpacking and camping along the Linville River in the "Grand Canyon" of the east over the three day Memorial Day weekend. 
 - We will leave Greensboro Friday evening, May 25th and return on Monday, May 28th.
 - Call Steve Patton at 336 294 8781 for more information. 
 - See the registration page for a map and more information.

Download the app from the link below, In the app you can view the troop roster, events, calendar and much more! Coming soon to Android.

http://itunes.apple.com/app/troop-101/id480497283?ign-mpt=uo%3D6&mt=8

Here is what others are saying about Camp Durant.

“The waterfront program is great and a lot better than before.  There are more lifeguards and more staff is certified, so we have more activities and more fun”

“The programs at Durant are fantastic.  They're the best I've seen compared to other Scout camps.  Durant is well ahead of other camps in program”

“The campfire program is sensational.  It's not the same old stuff”

"Mr. Hoskins is the greatest summer camp leader ever; we love him!"  Ok - not an actual quote.

Camp Durant will be Troop 101's second week of camp.  Located about 1 1/4 hours southeast of Greensboro, Camp Durant is the main camp facility for the Occoneechee Council. You can go to the Camp Durant website (http://www.campdurant.com/Camp_Durant_Home.html) for more info.  We will be there July 8 thru July 14.  The cost is $250.00 (bargin), with at least $100 due by March 20th.

Go to the Calendar page and click on Camp Durant for sign-up and payment.

CLICK HERE to Sign-up and / or pay on-line.