Upcoming Events

June 2025 Camping - Urban Exploration & Baseball Game

Welch's Backyard - Urban Exploration & Baseball Game

Activity: Urban Exploration & Baseball Game
Location: Mr. Welch's Back Yard - 13624 Waterswatch Ct., Midlothian  VA  23113 Camp Parsons
Depart: Friday 06/13/25 5:30 PM Drop-Off @ Welch Residence 
Return: Sunday 05/15/25 2:30 PM Pickup @ Welch Residence


Food Cost: $25.00
Activity Cost: $0.00 (w/ Mulch Sale Participation or New Scouts)
Total Cost: $25.00 (Scouts) / $25.00 (Parents/Guests) / $0.00 (Advisors)

Trip Information:

  • ACTIVITY
    • We will be doing urban exploration in downtown Richmond, Belle Isle and Hollywood Cemetery, followed by a Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball game.
    • All scouts should eat dinner before arrival or bring food with them for Friday night -- the Troop DOES NOT provide a meal for Friday night
    • PICKUP & DROPOFF are at the Welch Residence -- We will not be going to the church at all.
    • We'll be camping in the Welch's backyard by the James River. at Camp Parsons.
  • FOOD
    • All scouts should eat dinner before arrival or bring food with them for Friday night -- the Troop DOES NOT provide a meal for Friday night
    • All meals will be patrol cooking
  • UNIFORM/CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS
    • RED Class B Troop 800 T-shirt is REQUIRED for Saturday's activities
    • Full Class A uniform for traveling to/from camp site (Scout pants or shorts, Class A uniform shirt, Scout socks and Scout belt, but no neckerchiefs or merit badge sashes)
    • If you do not already have a red Class B Troop 800 T-shirt, they are available for purchase for $10 in the Scout Office behind the church -- see any advisor for help
    • If you need asisstance obtaining a uniform, please check the swap drawer in the Scout Office or ask Mr. Newman or Mr. Bright and we can help you
    • We will be camping at Mr. Welch's house in Midlothian near James River High School -- pay attention to the weather and plan/dress accordingly. Pay attention to the weather forecast. It can change quickly this time of year.
  • REGISTRATION
    • Registrations are due online by 06/10/2025 @ 8:00pm 
  • CONTACTS -- If you have any questions please contact:
    • Kevin Newman (Scoutmaster) - 304-533-6372 
    • Mr. Bright (ASM) - 804-305-1099
    • Mr. Forden (ASM)

I understand that participation in Scouting activities involves a certain degree of risk. I have carefully considered the risk involved and by submitting this electronic registration, I have given consent for myself or my child to participate in these activities. I understand that participation in these activities is entirely voluntary and requires participants to abide by applicable rules and standards of conduct. I release Scouting America, the Heart of Virginia Council, Bethel Baptist Church, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated with the activity from any and all claims or liability arising out of this participation. I understand that participation in Scouting activities involves a certain degree of risk. I have carefully considered the risk involved and by submitting this electronic registration, I have given consent for myself or my child to participate in these activities. I understand that participation in these activities is entirely voluntary and requires participants to abide by applicable rules and standards of conduct. I release Scouting America, the Heart of Virginia Council, Bethel Baptist Church, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated with the activity from any and all claims or liability arising out of this participation.

I approve the sharing of the information on this electronic registration with BSA volunteers and professionals who need to know of medical situations that might require special consideration for the safe conducting of Scouting activities.

In case of an emergency involving me or my child, I understand that every effort will be made to contact the individual listed as the emergency contact person. In the event that this person cannot be reached, permission is hereby given to the medical provider selected by the adult leader in charge to secure proper treatment, including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, or injections of medication for me or my child. Medical providers are authorized to disclose to the adult in charge examination findings, test results, and treatment provided for purposes of medical evaluation of the participant, follow-up and communication with the participant's parents or guardian, and/or determination of the participant's ability to continue in the program activities.

Event Information

Event Date 06-13-2025 6:00 pm
Event End Date 06-15-2025 2:30 pm
Cut Off Date 06-11-2025 11:55 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Registered 21
Individual Price Free
Location Camp Parsons

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Scouting America Troop 800 meets every Tuesday night from 7:30pm-9:00pm at Bethel Baptist Church in Midlothian, VA

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