March 19, 2024

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In this week’s newsletter

Meeting this Week

This week we will continue working on the Moviemaking Merit Badge. We will be working on completing stories and developing story boards.

Note that next week’s meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Henry will be there to go over the other requirements for Moviemaking. The meeting will end at 8:00 p.m.

Committee Meeting

This month’s committee meeting has been moved to March 18, at 7:30 p.m. Please check your email for Zoom login information.

Flint River Paddling in April

Registration is open for our April campout, canoeing on the winding and scenic Flint River! To participate, you must have passed the BSA Swim Test in the previous 12 months. For more information and to sign up, go to: https://www.oakgrovescouting.org/campouts/paddling/flint-river-paddling

Woodlands Garden Service Opportunity

Woodlands Garden is excited to host a first annual Scout Volunteer Project this Saturday, March 23 with three different time slots to get involved between 9am-2:30pm. All ages are welcome. Scouts can signup individually or we can sign up as a troop.

For more information visit: https://www.woodlandsgarden.org/event/all-scouts-volunteer-project/

Summer Camp Planning

Registration for Summer Camp is open! If you are planning to join the Troop at Woodruff Summer Camp June 16-22, 2024, please register by Tuesday March 26th. Please also submit your Merit Badge/Program selections for camp by this date. More information at: https://www.oakgrovescouting.org/summer-camp

Oak Grove Scouting Gear Swap

Oak Grove Scouting is excited to announce a new, virtual gear swap group through Facebook. Members of the Oak Grove UMC Scouting community can request access to the group via Facebook or by scanning the QR code below with your smartphone. Whether you are trying to find some new-to-you gear, or you are looking to free up a little extra space in the closet, this page is for you!

The Gear Swap page is a space for our community to virtually participate in buying, selling, trading or searching for scout gear. We ask that listings posted to the Gear Swap page be only gear, items and clothing relevant to scouting. Any spam or self-promotion will be removed. As always, please be kind to others in our community through any interactions on this page.

We need a 2nd BSA-registered adult to help us administrate this site! Please reach out to Paul Mooring to fill this role.

Ways to Join:

Go to: http://www.facebook.com/groups/400941112460170/ 

Scan QR code

Or or search

Facebook for “Scouting at Oak Grove – Gear Swap” and request to join the group.

Merit Badge Opportunities

Atlanta Area Council offers several Merit Badge earning opportunities throughout the year.

  • The AAC is offering its next Merit Badge Summit on Saturday, April 27th.  The summit will be dedicated to STEM-related merit badges, including tough-to-get badges such as Sustainability.  The cost per class is $20, and registration closes on April 19th. Registration opens February 27th at 9:00 a.m.
    To learn more visit: https://www.atlantabsa.org/MeritBadgeSummit
  • AAC is holding an Open Shooting Day on April 13. These events are only for Scouts who have already started one of the shooting merit badges, but still need help meeting the targeting requirements.  
    For more information visit: https://www.atlantabsa.org/shootingdays
  • Registration for the ever-popular Aquatics Merit Badge Days in Allatoona will open on April 19.  Scouts can choose from seven water-related merit badges, including Swimming and Lifesaving.  Classes can fill up quickly.
    Learn more at: https://www.atlantabsa.org/CAABMB

Chattahoochee Nature Center

The Chattahoochee Nature Center has updated its offerings for 2024.  CNC will host Environmental Science on April 14 and Canoeing Merit Badge on May 5th.  Each class costs $45.  
For more information and to sign up visit: https://www.chattnaturecenter.org/education/scouts/scouts-bsa/

Dunwoody Nature Center

Dunwoody Nature Center has updated its classes through the summer.  Dunwoody will offer Nature Study on April 20, Soil and Water Conservation on May 18, Sustainability on June 29 and Environmental Science on July 20.  
For more information and to sign up visit: https://dunwoodynature.org/education/scouts/bsa-scouts/

Georgia Tech University STEM Academy

Georgia Tech will be hosting its annual STEM Academy camp from June 2 – June 7.  Scouts will have the opportunity to complete requirements toward a number of STEM-related merit badges.  Early bird pricing is in effect until March 31.  
Find out more at: https://www.atlantabsa.org/files/36956/2024-STEM-Academy-Flyer

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