Summer Camp will be here before you know it. This year, Troop 129 is heading to [Woodruff Scout Camp] from July 9 – 15. Deadline for summer camp sign-up will be March 28 and will require a $100 deposit. Patrece Keeter is leading up Summer Camp this year, and she needs to register individuals on […]
Personal Fitness MB Class (Part 2)
On January 21, 2023, we successfully helped 14 Scouts complete all the discussion requirements and all the baseline physical fitness assessments for their Personal Fitness Merit Badge. The Scouts did a fantastic job! We also are deeply grateful for the terrific help from multiple adults! Five other Scouts who signed up but could not attend […]
Okefenokee Campout
Just a couple of weeks after Tallulah Gorge will be our second campout of the year on March 2 – 5 at Okefenokee Swamp. Chris May will be taking the lead on this campout and has reserved the group pioneer campsite at Stephen C Foster State Park, which is the southern entry to the swamp. Just […]
Tallulah Gorge Campout
Our first campout of 2023 will take place at Tallulah Gorge on February 17 – 19. Thanks to Chris May, we have some helpful information to share about the campsite and the hiking trails available. If you are looking for additional details about Tallulah Gorge, check out there website [here]. Link to Pioneer Campsite: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pioneer+Campground/@34.7445313,-83.3962035,546m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x8858c7455a6b64e5:0x2c1b160a821da013!8m2!3d34.7441314!4d-83.3949047!16s%2Fg%2F11fhqnxvkh […]
Personal Fitness Merit Badge Class (Part 1)
A very large number of the Scouts in the Troop have not yet earned their Personal Fitness Merit Badge. Personal Fitness is one of the Eagle required merit badges. On Saturday morning, January 21, 2023, we will have our first of two Personal Fitness Merit Badge classes at the Troop 129 Scout Hut. As explained […]
Family Day Hike @ Unicoi State Park
On Saturday, November 12, we will have a family day hike in Unicoi State Park, which is near the town of Helen, Georgia. This event will be co-led by Troop adult leaders Mr. Jim Carey and Mr. Bill Penkava. In addition to all Scouts, parents and other family members are welcome to participate. The trails we […]
Cloudland Canyon Campout
Our next Troop campout will be at [Cloudland Canyon] on October 21 – 23. We have a relatively quick deadline for this campout. Anyone interested needs to sign-up by October 16. For anyone attending, please plan to pay $14 for food (via [PayPal] or to Jean Hilyard directly) by October 18. [Sign-up for Cloudland Canyon […]
Tree Lot 2022
There is a crispness in the air, and that can only mean one thing. It’s time for tree lot! Timeline for Upcoming Events: October 11: Moving/setting up power pole during Troop Meeting October 18: Mandatory parents meeting November 1: Scouts will pick a tree naming theme. Scouts – this year’s theme is “animals”. Start thinking of […]
Taste of Tucker: October 15
10/6 UPDATE: Taste of Tucker has moved to October 15, and the Troop will no longer be able to participate (due to the conflict with Rivers Alive). We hope to be involved with this event next year. On October 15, the 13th annual Taste of Tucker food festival will be held on Main Street in […]
Camp Rotary: September 23
Our first campout of the new school year will be [Camp Rotary] on September 23 – 25. IMPORTANT CAMPOUT INFO: Here is what you need to know for this weekend: ADDRESS: 52 Rotary Boyscout Dr, Hartwell, GA 30643 CAMPSITE: We are in campsite #10 and #11, which is to the right of a large pavilion. […]
