> > Good Afternoon Parents and Leaders of Troop 45, >> >>
> I wanted to share details regarding this year’s Scout Summer Camp occuring >> June 7-13 at Camp Yocna. While attendance is not required, it is highly >> encouraged—especially during a Scout’s first several years in the program. >> > New Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in the Polaris >> program, which focuses on completing requirements for the Scout, >> Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. >> >> All Scouts may also work on merit badges across nine program areas: COPE, >> Delta Discovery, Ecology, Handicraft, Life Skills, Outdoor Skills, Shooting >> Sports, STEM, and Waterfront. Advancement is a key factor in keeping Scouts >> engaged, as it provides a clear measure of their progress and success in >> the program. >> >> There are over 45 merit badges being offered this year. You can find the >> full list in the attached PDF. Once we have a confirmed number of attending >> Scouts, we will coordinate merit badge sign-ups during the month of April. >> >> Please see important logistical details below: >> >> *Sign Up Deadline and Process* >> >> – Please respond to this email by next *Monday March 30th* if you >> would like to sign your Scout up for Summer Camp. We will compile a list >> of all wishing to attend and register as a group on 3-31. >> >> >> >> *Summer Camp Location and Details* >> >> – June 7-13 >> – 878 Boy Scout Rd, Randolph, MS 38864 >> >> >> >> *Youth Fees:* >> >> – $300 Youth Early Bird Discount Rate if registered by March 31st >> with $50 deposit >> – If you miss or are not ready to sign up by next Monday, you can >> register later, but it will be more expensive >> – $325 Youth Rate if registering after March 31st and before April >> 30th with $50 deposit >> – $400 Youth Rate if registering after May 1st >> – Scouts can return a second week for $200 >> >> >> >> *About Camp Yocna:* >> >> Camp Yocona has been a cornerstone of Scouting in northeast Mississippi >> since 1946, offering Scouts a classic residential summer camp experience >> with beautiful surroundings and strong programs. Yocona is a place where >> Scouts build skills, forge friendships, and make summer memories that last >> a lifetime. >> >> Camp facilities include comfortable cabin camping, dining hall, COPE >> course, waterfront swimming and boating, shooting sports, and more — all >> designed to support a full summer camp program. >> >> >> >> Please let me know if you have any questions about Summer Camp at Yocna. >> >> Warm Regards, >> > Nathan Crouch >> > Troop 45 601-934-5628
> >> > >> >

Hello everyone, The spring camporee is April 10-12 at Enid Lake. The cost for this campout is 30$. This is broken into two prices 15 for the event fee and 15 for food. Please respond to this email and let us know if your scout will be going. You can pay by cash, check or Venmo. The Venmo is BSA troop fourty-five. The absolute last day to sign up is March 30th.

Just a reminder we will be meeting tomorrow at our regular scheduled place and time.

Good Afternoon Parents and Leaders of Troop 45,
As Ben mentioned in his previous email, we are all looking forward to Troop 45’s Camping event this weekend at Trace State Park.
Below I have placed all relevant details for the weekend. Please contact me, Nathan Crouch, at *601-934-5628*, Ben Stepp, or one of the other leaders, for any additional details.
*Drop Off Time & Location:*
– 5:30 pm Friday at the First Presbyterian Church, Oxford – *Please note that dinner will not be provided on Friday evening, so we ask that your son eat before arriving at the campout.*
*Pick Up Time & Location:*
– 12:15 pm Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church, Oxford – *Please watch your email late Sunday morning for any updates. If there is an unforeseen delay, we would alert you via email.*
*Camping location:*
– Trace State Park – 2139 Faulkner Rd, Belden, MS 38826 – www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/park/trace-state-park
*Plan and details for the Weekend:*
– We will have ~24 Scouts and ~9 leaders and attend the full campout, traveling caravan style from the Church in ~6 vehicles. – The plan is to tent camp on both Friday and Saturday evening. Troop 45 will supply the tents. (Hammocks are ok as well) – For this campout we will be working with the Scout Youth Leadership to run a series of Scout Skill building sessions. These will include, Woodcraft(Ax/Knife handling), First Aid, Fire building, and Rope/Knots. – The Scouts will be responsible for cooking all of their meals inside of 3 separate patrols. – Time permitting, we may also spend a few hours in a Frisbee Golf game so if your son has a set of frisbees, please bring them. (No need to buy new ones, as we will have some available)

*Items to bring:*
– See Ben’s previous email below
Thank you for encouraging and supporting your Scout to attend.
Warm Regards,
Nathan Crouch
Troop 45 601-934-5628
On Tue, Mar 17, 2026 at 3:59 PM Troop 45 Scoutmaster < t45scoutmaster@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello all, > Scouts will need a very basic packing list this weekend. > Sleeping bag > Sleeping pad > (If they want a hammock they can use that as well just be sure to have a > rain tarp and everything else that goes with them) > Weather appropriate Clothes (we will be staying friday through sunday > bring enough) > Sleeping clothes > flashlight / headlamp > toiletries > water bottle > mess kit (bowl/plate, fork and spoon, and cup) > sunscreen > hat > backpack to store gear > pocket knife (only if they have completed their totem chit while in the > troop) > closed toed shoes (absolutely no crocs or sandals) > rain gear > > Mr. Nathan will be sending out an update on the campout with times in the > next day. > Thanks > Ben Stepp > Scoutmaster > > >

Hello all, Scouts will need a very basic packing list this weekend. Sleeping bag Sleeping pad (If they want a hammock they can use that as well just be sure to have a rain tarp and everything else that goes with them) Weather appropriate Clothes (we will be staying friday through sunday bring enough) Sleeping clothes flashlight / headlamp toiletries water bottle mess kit (bowl/plate, fork and spoon, and cup) sunscreen hat backpack to store gear pocket knife (only if they have completed their totem chit while in the troop) closed toed shoes (absolutely no crocs or sandals) rain gear
Mr. Nathan will be sending out an update on the campout with times in the next day. Thanks Ben Stepp Scoutmaster

Just a few quick reminders Meeting tomorrow, class B uniform. Money for campout is due tomorrow.
Campout this weekend Friday through Sunday Trace state park. Drop off and pick up times are to be determined. For the new scouts, the packing list is in the handbook.
Ben Stepp Scoutmaster

Hello everyone, The troop will be having a campout at Natchez Trace State Park March 21-23. The cost is 20$ and will be due by the meeting Monday March 16th. Please respond and let us know only if your scout is planning on attending. The last day to sign up is the 16th at the meeting. Ben Stepp Scoutmaster

Hello all, Just a quick reminder we will not be meeting tomorrow.
Thanks Ben Stepp Scoutmaster

Hello all, Just a quick reminder. We’re meeting tonight at the church. It’s the 1st meeting of the month class As (no sweat pants or athletic shorts please) and bring your handbooks.

Hello everyone, As of yesterday, the citizenship in society MB has been discontinued and no longer required for eagle rank. Benjamin Stepp