Fishing / Survivalist

About the Campout

1. 1. Basecamp: This group is for our newest First Year Scouts (i.e., rising 6th graders) and most of our Second Year Scouts (i.e., rising 7th graders) plus any other older Scouts interested in this program.  The First Year Scouts will work on basic camping and scout skills, rank advancement, etc. and will sleep in tents.  For any other Scouts in this group, you will work on basic survival skills, including building shelters, advancement, and assisting in teaching First Year Scouts. This group will have the option of sleeping under the shelter they build or in their tent (all Scouts in this group will put up a tent regardless of whether they sleep in it or not).  

1. 2. Survivalists: For Scouts First Class and above (including 2nd Year Scouts) OR Tenderfoot or Second Class Scouts that are rising 8th graders who obtain permission from Mr. Mooring. This group will stay away camp along the trail, working on various survival skills, including building their own shelters that they will sleep under. These Scouts do not need to bring a tent for Saturday night. Depending on adult support, Scouts in the Survivalist group will have the opportunity to work on the Wilderness Survival merit badge. If you do not have Wilderness Survival Merit Badge, then sign-up for it when you register for the campout, and we hope to have breakout sessions at upcoming meetings to assist you in completing this merit badge.  

Fishing: Black Rock Lake provides fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch and channel catfish. Rainbow trout are stocked during the spring and early summer. The park has limited fishing gear for loan but does not sell bait. Anglers 16 and older must have a valid fishing license. You can purchase a fishing license online at https://georgia.gov/purchase-fishing-or-hunting-license or head over to a Walmart. An annual fishing license is $15. 

Notes: 

1. 1. Parents, we will need a lot of adult participation to transport Scouts and have solid coverage for these various groups and crews.  Come join us and have a great time with us at Blackrock Mountain! 

   2. All Scouts will utilize tarps and rope in the construction of their shelters. 

   3. Food/Cooking:  Based on the number of Scouts who sign-up for each group, etc., the Senior Patrol Leader and Adults will coordinate meal planning activities.  We will continue to use patrol-method food preparation, but your patrol will be created specifically for this trip so we ask everyone to remain open and flexible.

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

• Black Rock 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 the trip medical officer 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.