EMERALD BAY SUMMER CAMP 2026 - INTERESTED SCOUTS MUST BE REGISTERED BY NOVEMBER 1 WITH $275/SCOUT OR $225/ADULT!

Sign-ups and deposits are needed now so that the troop can keep their reservations.  If there isn’t any interest in either of these, the troop will drop out.  Details are on the troop website.  Sign up and pay your deposit BEFORE each deadline!

Summer Camp Emerald Bay 2026:  July 12th – 18th 2026.  Traditional scout camp with lots of water sports!   TOTAL Camp EB Fee:  $1,075/scout and $875/adult.  Does not include transportation costs to and from.  Commitment Deposit of $275 per scout and $225 per adult are needed by November 1, 2025.

High Adventure PHILMONT 2027:  June 14th – 26th 2027.  High Adventure Scouting experience in the mountain wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo range of the Rocky Mountains in northeastern New Mexico.  TOTAL Philmont Fee:  $1,780/attendee.  Does not include transportation costs, 1-night stay while traveling, meals on the road.  Commitment Deposit of $200 per scout and $200 per adult are needed by November 17th, 2025.

Troop Meeting! Emigrant Wilderness Attendees have a pack check and paperwork collection. Questions? Contact Luis and Behzad 

Sign up for the upcoming EAGLE PROJECT!  Garrett will be working on his Eagle Project on October 18th and 19th. Details and sign up on the troop website. Scouts (and adults) are needed to help him build a composting bin for Stone Valley Middle School's garden. UPDATE to LOCATION OF EAGLE PROJECT. The group will meet at WELCH HOME.

SCOUTS (and parents), Now is the time to check your records in Scoutbook  If you don’t have access to Scoutbook, please ask your parents to grant you access.  You can see your BSA ID #, rank, completed merit badges, leadership position, patrol, contact information (parents, address, phone number), to name a few details in your record. PLUS THIS GIVES YOU AN IDEA WHAT AWARDS YOU WILL BE RECEIVING DURING THE FALL COH. IF IT ISN'T APPROVED, it isn't going to be presented. 
Plus, it is good to check this information during your scout journey so that you are familiar with these records (and the records are correct) when you start work towards Eagle.  Questions?  Please reach out to the Advancement Chair.

Scout Instructors Neil and Garret will be helping scouts earn their Fingerprinting MB.  Mrs. Cheng (Fingerprinting MB Counselor) will be showing a vintage fingerprinting kit.  Any scouts that have completed this merit badge are needed to assist with this merit badge, and assist scouts complete rank requirements and hone their scout skills.  Come prepared dressed in Class B, with your Scout Handbook and pen!

July 12-18, 2026. Headcount Needed for Summer Camp 2026 - Emerald Bay!  Sign up on the troop website and pay the Commitment Deposit of $275 per scout and $225 per adult.  The troop needs a commitment headcount by November 1st.  Don’t miss out!

Summer Camp Emerald Bay 2026 Fee, payable to Troop 216 via Zelle or drop off a check.  Please make sure that your scout's name and Emerald Bay is on the payment. TOTAL Camp EB Fee:  $1075/ scout and $875/adult. This fee does not include transportation, additional meals, extra camp activities, extra MB fee and other scout specific fees.