Troop 207 Fairport NY

Fact Sheet  
Scoutmaster Rich Bishopp
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Troop Meetings When:  Tuesday Nights 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Where: 
 		 First Congregational Church 
26 East Church St.  Fairport NY (Across from Fire Dept.) 
We have our own Troop room in the basement
Financial 
 
 		 Dues: 
 
 		 $30 per scout year, paid in February 
(annual BSA registration fee, Boys Life, rank advancement patches, insurance, training, etc.) 

Fund Raiser: 
 
 		 Annually (October/November) we sell Holiday Wreaths and Poinsettias to supplement the dues for the cost of operating the troop (Scout goal is $30 profit for the Troop) 
Scout Accounts: Each scout has the opportunity to earn money at various Troop fund raiser events.  Money earned is kept in the scouts name in a troop account.  The money may be used to pay for Troop events and activities.   

Troop Outings 
 
 
 
 
 		 We go weekend camping and do outdoor activities monthly from September to May. Participating in the camping outings is important for rank advancement and is strongly encouraged. The Troop Calendar (left menu) lists all the Troop outings and activities for the year. These activities are selected by the Scouts in our planning meetings every spring. 
Summer Camp 
 		 What 
 		 Excellent opportunity to earn Merit Badges, work on Rank Advancement and have lots of FUN! 
When July for one week (see Troop calendar for exact dates)
More info available here
Cost $280 for Summer 2009 sessions

High Adventure 
 
 
 
 		 Each summer we have a High Adventure outing for scouts age 14 and older. Past trips have included Scuba diving at the Scout Sea Base in the Florida Keys, hiking at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, and backpacking in the Adirondacks.  
Unique to 207 
 
 
 		 We have a strong relationship with the 1st Pickering Scout Troop in Ontario, Canada. We have an annual scout exchange weekend where we alternately visit Canada or host the Canadians in Fairport. We have also include joint troop outings in our program 
Adult Participation: 
 
 
 
 
 
 		 We have always been fortunate to have strong parent involvement in our program and this has been essential to our success. No amount of time or effort is too small. Simply attending occasional meetings and/or weekend outings to assist with the supervision of scouts during planned activities is a great benefit to your son and the other scouts. Many other low impact, behind the scenes activities are available as well. Please consider joining us too. Both you and your son will enjoy the time together. 

 

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