WEBELOS DAY

October 21, 2017 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Camp Justis, Powhatan Va Check-In Starts at 7:00 AM

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Open to all Huguenot Trail District and Arrohattoc District Webelos and AOL Scouts

FAQs Q: Are scouts attending this event expected to join one of the troops

running it?

A: No, although this is a great opportunity to meet with troops and

talk with them, it is not a recruiting event. The vast majority of

scouts will in fact join other troops close to their residence.

Q: I have a sporting event in the morning/afternoon. Can I come for

part of the day.

Join Us All Webelos and AOL Scouts, parents and their leaders are welcome and

encouraged to come out for a day of fun-filled activities designed to help

transition boys from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. Meet and greet prospective Boy

Scout Troops and see what Boy Scouts is all about.

This event is free of charge including lunch.

The History and Purpose of Webelos Days The transition from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts is when we lose a

large percentage of our cub scouts. And one of the primary reasons is that

boys and parents are not familiar with how different boy scouting is from cub

scouting and the wonderful opportunities awaiting. Recognizing this issue, in

the mid 1990’s, Scoutmaster Rodney Parsons of Troop 800 initiated a Webelos

to Scout Transition Day to demonstrate the fun and opportunities of boy

scouting. The troop expanded the event to include district and other troop

leaders to increase the number of boys who could benefit from the experience.

This event was featured in the August 2013 issue of Boy’s Life Magazine and

has been covered numerous times by local newspapers.

Camp Rules

All attendees (parents and scouts) must register. Paper registration is also

available at check-in.

Close-toed Shoes are required in Camp

Running, horseplay, rock throwing, etc... is not allowed in camp.

Class B uniforms are encouraged, but not required.

Don’t forget your sunscreen!

Contact Us

Register at www.bsatroop800.net

And click on the RED registration button

Additional Information:

Rodney Parsons

Scoutmaster Troop 800

rodneylparsons@gmail.com

Visit us on the web: www.bsatroop800.net

Boys move through different

events. At each event, they are given

safety and event specific instructions.

Adult leaders are present to ensure all

the safety rules are followed, but the

hands-on training is provided by

boyscouts – Boys teaching boys.

A: Yes, scouts are encouraged to join this event even if they cannot join all of it.

Q: I have a younger cub scout who will attending with his older brother. Can he

participate in any of the events?

A: It depends. If space is available, younger scouts may participate in some of the

events which are age appropriate. Space will not be known until the day of the

event.

Directions to Camp Justis (3825 Little Fighting Creek Road, Powhatan, VA. 23139):

Camp Justis is located ~15 miles West of Midlothian

1) Take Route 60 West.

2) Just past the second Food Lion Store in Powhatan turn left on Route 13 and

proceed 2 miles to a group of mailboxes on your left.

3) Turn left on Little Fighting Creek Road. Go straight on this road and you will see a

flagpole with cars parked around it. Park here and the check-in station will be

located in this area.