Fishing / Survivalist

About the Campout

• Write up a blurb about the park and planned activities, Merit Badges, etc

• Some of those going to Philmont may want (or more accurately, need) the option of backpacking on trails for the weekend vs fishing/survivalist

registration

1. Scouts and Attending Adults must be registered with the Troop and Scouting America before registering for this campout. This is a one-time, annual event. See below at the end of this page for more info. 

2. Click on the "Register Here" button above to register for this campout

3. In the registration form, select the payment method and follow the instructions. Escrow, check, and PayPal are options. If using PayPal, click on the link in the pop-up after registering, or click here https://paypal.me/TroopSeventyseven?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

Only when the above three items are fully completed is registration finished.   

Deadline - FRIDAY, May 2, 2025

1. Register for Campout

2. All medical forms must be turned in at Scout Hall

3. All adult training must be done

If these things are not completed by the DEADLINE (May 2) the participant (adult or youth) will not be eligible to attend this campout.  

Resources

• Blackrock Mountain State Park map  (we are in the Pioneer site) 

• State Park Contact Info: 706-746-2141

Prescription Medication?

If your scout will be taking medications during the weekend, please have your Scout turn it in when assembling Friday night to the medical officer (TBD)

• • • Complete this Medication Administration Form

    • NO prescription, over the counter medicine, vitamins or herbal supplements are permitted in a scout’s gear.

    • The Scout’s medication, along with the completed form should be placed in a Ziplock bag.

    • Medications MUST BE in their ORIGINAL containers.  We will be unable to accept anything without the original container. 

    • Please label the Ziplock bag with your Scout’s name.

    • Emergency medications such as Epi-pen and albuterol inhalers should be kept with the Scout at all times!!!!!

When to wear class A uniform

Scouts and adult leaders will wear Class A shirts at the following times:

• Enroute to the campout (we always travel in uniform). 

• For Scouts Own Service

• Sunday, Enroute back to Atlanta

Sunday Return to OGUMC

Scouts plan to depart from the campout between 10:00 a.m. After stopping for lunch, the estimated time to arrive at OGUMC is 1:00 p.m. All Scouts must be present for roll call and to help unload the trailer before being dismissed. 

Last minute Reminders 

• All Scouts should meet in the lower lot by the trailers no later than 6:00 pm Friday having already eaten dinner.

• All medications will be collected by ___________ on Friday before leaving and distributed to patrols at camp.

• Don't forget weather gear including your rain coat, rain pants, pack cover, and consider using a trash bag to line your pack. The chance of rain has increased slightly for this weekend.

• Have a headlamp handy! 

• Scouts should all have a payment method with them for Sunday lunch when returning to OGUMC.

Hospital info - Closest Er

Mountain Lakes Medical Center

162 Legacy Pt

Clayton, GA 30525

http://mountainlakesmedicalcenter.com/

706-782-3100

Open 24 hours 

Annual troop and Scouting America registrations

Click the link below to complete your Troop 77 membership renewal. A link to PayPal is provided at the end of the form to pay your 2025 Troop 77 Scout membership dues of $95.

https://forms.gle/eqToyr9JnKGo6GPg8 

Scouts and Adult volunteers also need to complete their 2025 Scouting America renewal, which is separate from the Troop 77 renewal. You can complete this by logging into https://my.scouting.org and choosing “My Application” and “My Renewals.”

Contact membership.st77@oakgrovescouting.org with questions.