BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:Events Booking BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69d8bc6b254ba SUMMARY:September 2025 Camping - Washington\, DC DESCRIPTION:Activity: Washington\, DC TripLocation: \;Cedarville State Forest @ Brandywine\, MDDepart: Friday 09/19/25 5:00 PM @ Bethel Baptist C hurch \;Return: Sunday 09/21/25 3:00pm @ Bethel Baptist Church Fo od Cost: $25.00Activity Cost: $0.00 (w/ Mulch Sale Participation or New Sc outs)Total Cost: $25.00 (Scouts) / $25.00 (Parents/Guests) / $0.00 (Adviso rs) Trip Information: CAMPGROUND Cedarville State Forest in Brandywi ne\, Maryland offers over 6\,000 acres of forested trails\, streams\, and open spaces\, perfect for hiking\, camping\, and nature exploration. Trail s provide access to a beautifully preserved landscape of wetlands and cree ks\, where hikers may catch glimpses of wildlife such as deer\, foxes\, an d a variety of bird species. ACTIVITIES On Saturday\, we’ll be ri ding the Metro into Washing DC where we’ll be visiting the National Mall \, the Spy Museum and The Smithsonian (including the Museum of Natural His tory\, The Air &\; Space Museum and possibly one more). On Sunday mor ning\, we’ll explore the hiking trails of Cedarville State Forest with o pportunities to spot wildlife\, learn about native plants and animals\, an d participate in a photographic scavenger hunt. Depending on weather and available time\, we may also stop and tour the United States Marine Corps museum in Quantico\, VA on our way back home. PACKING All of th e usual camping/hiking basics apply. Be prepared for fall weather. Bring : Comfortable footwear for walking around the National Mall and museu ms. Small daypack (like a drawstring bag) for water and a snack Footwe ar that can get wet and muddy on the trails. We’ll be practicing the Out door Code and Leave No Trace! which means staying on trail\, even if it me ans wading through a couple of inches of water/mud. A plastic bag for we t gear. Extra pair of dry socks Insect repellant Optional: If you ha ve Binoculars that you’re comfortable bringing on a campout\, they may c ome in handy for spotting some of 117 species of birds and other wildlife at Cedarville. Please Note: Pocket knives and tools of any kind are PROHIB ITTED in the Smithsonian Museums. If you bring a pocketknife or multitool on the trip\, it MUST stay at basecamp on Saturday. DROP OFF/PI CKUP Drop will be at Bethel Baptist Church on Friday\, Sept 19th at 5 :00pm Pickup will be at Bethel Baptist Church on Sunday @ 3:00pm FO OD All scouts should eat dinner before arrival or bring food with the m for Friday night -- the Troop DOES NOT provide a meal for Friday night We’ll be doing troop cooking for all meals. Scouts needing meal-plannin g and cooking-related requirements can sign up to be included in that proc ess. Please contact Mr. Flynn at ehrenflynn800@gmail.com. UNIFORM/CLO THING REQUIREMENTS RED Class B Troop 800 T-shirt is REQUIRED for Satu rday'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 on the Troop website -- Please NO cash sales If you need assistance obtaining a uniform\, please check the swap drawer in the Scout Office or ask Mr. New man or Mr. Bright and we can help you REGISTRATION Registrations are due online by 09/09/2025 @ 6:00pm THERE CAN BE NO TIME EXTENSIONS F OR REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS TRIP BECAUSE WE HAVE TO PRE-PURCHASE OUR TICKETS Late registrants will need to purchase their own tickets. CONTACTS If you have any questions about the trip\, please contact: Mr. Flynn (ASM) – ehrenflynn800@gmail.com\, 804-971-3964 Registration questions may be directed to: Mr. Bright (ASM) - 804-305-1099 General information : Mr. Forden (ASM) - 804-640-5032 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 registrati on\, I have given consent for myself or my child to participate in these a ctivities. I understand that participation in these activities is entirely voluntary and requires participants to abide by applicable rules and stan dards of conduct. I release Scouting America\, the Heart of Virginia Counc il\, Bethel Baptist Church\, the activity coordinators\, and all employees \, volunteers\, related parties\, or other organizations associated with t he activity from any and all claims or liability arising out of this parti cipation. I understand that participation in Scouting activities involves a certain degree of risk. I have carefully considered the risk involved an d by submitting this electronic registration\, I have given consent for my self or my child to participate in these activities. I understand that par ticipation in these activities is entirely voluntary and requires particip ants to abide by applicable rules and standards of conduct. I release Scou ting 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 cla ims or liability arising out of this participation. I approve the sharin g of the information on this electronic registration with BSA volunteers a nd professionals who need to know of medical situations that might require special consideration for the safe conducting of Scouting activities. I n 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 cont act person. In the event that this person cannot be reached\, permission i s hereby given to the medical provider selected by the adult leader in cha rge to secure proper treatment\, including hospitalization\, anesthesia\, surgery\, or injections of medication for me or my child. Medical provider s 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 pa rents or guardian\, and/or determination of the participant's ability to c ontinue in the program activities. LOCATION:214 Wood Haven Trail\, Cumberland\, VA 23040 DTSTART:20250919T210000Z DTEND:20250921T190000Z DTSTAMP:20241203T122217Z ORGANIZER;CN=Scouting America Troop 800:MAILTO:webmaster@bsatroop800.net END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR