Camping

2024/25 Calendar of Events

September

09 First Meeting of the Year
27 – 29 Order of the Arrow Weekend

October

TBD Open House
11 – 13 Camping Weekend – Site Repair
14 Fall Banquet

November

22 – 24 Camping Weekend – Go Karting
25 PLC Meeting

December

02 No Meeting
16 Holiday Party
30 No Meeting

January

17 – 19 Camping Weekend – Troop 108 Cabin Trip
20 PLC Meeting

February

21 – 23 Camping Weekend – Horseshoe
24 PLC Meeting

March

21 – 23 Camping Weekend – Fishing
24 PLC Meeting

April

25 – 27 Camping Weekend – Beach
28 Spring Banquet

May

26 No Meeting
30 – 1 Camping Weekend – Knoebels

June

30 – 1 Camping Weekend – Knoebels
20 – 22 Camping Weekend – Coast Guard Base
9, 16, 23 & 30 Meeting at Barker Park

July

7 & 14 Meeting at Barker Park
20 – 26 Camp Horseshoe
28 No Meeting / Summer Break

By troop14|2024-09-12T17:06:31-04:00September 12, 2024|Tags: Banquet, Calendar, Camping|

Open House & Outing – Spring 2024

Boys & their parents are invited to meet Boy Scout Troop 14 – a boy-led Scout troop with over 100 years of experience preparing young men to make ethical and moral choices through outdoor adventures.

What is a boy-led troop? The boys are responsible for planning and executing all activities & meetings, from menu planning to games & outings. This helps them develop leadership skills, learn how to work together as a team, and gain confidence in their own abilities.

What are typical troop activities? The boys go on a trip almost every month via the troop bus. In the past this included whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, axe throwing, hiking, biking, and inter-patrol games. In July the troop attends Camp Horseshoe for a week of fun & learning.

Troop 14 – Scout Meeting

When: Monday, May 6th at 7:30PM
Where: United Methodist Church, 129 S High Street in West Chester, PA 19382

Boat Outing / Camping

When: Saturday, May 18th
Where: Marsh Creek & Warwick County Park

RSVP Required & Parents or guardians will have to accompany prospective Scouts.
An email with all the details will be sent out after registration.

RSVP

For more information or questions, please contact us at westchestertroop14@gmail.com

By troop14|2024-04-12T07:31:19-04:00April 6, 2024|Tags: Camping, Open House, Recruitment|

Go-Karting Waiver

Any scout participating in the Go-Karting camping trip the weekend of April 20th is required to have his parent or guardian complete the waiver by clicking the button below prior to the trip.

Sign Waiver

By troop14|2024-04-02T21:28:35-04:00April 2, 2024|Tags: Camping, Go-Karting|

Summer Camp 2024 Information

Believe it or not, but summer camp is right around the corner. Below is information on fees. In order for the Troop to reserve our spot, we are asking a deposit of $125 to be turned in by April 10th. This deposit is required regardless if you choose the early bird option or not. The Troop must pay in full by April 10th in order to obtain our early bird discount. The balance of the scout’s payments are due by July 10th which is also the deadline for physicals to be handed in.

Fees

Early Bird: $565.00 | $615.00 = $575.00 fee if paid after April 15th + $40.00 troop fee.
Above prices include a $40.00 troop fee to cover T-shirt, Tuesday night snack, Thursday night pizza, and troop picture.

Adults – $275.00 per adult camper for each 8 scouts. Additional adults $330.00

The committee is confirming if there will be a sibling discount offered this year.

The balance of the scout’s payments are due by July 10th which is also the deadline for physicals to be handed in.

Physicals MUST BE ON THE SCOUT PHYSICAL FORM ONLY and must be filled out COMPLETELY. “SEE ATTACHMENT” is not acceptable for items such as immunizations, they must be filled out on the form. We will also need a copy of the health insurance card (front & back).

By troop14|2024-03-18T19:14:16-04:00March 18, 2024|Tags: Camping, Summer Camp|

Open House & Camping Adventure

Boys & their parents are invited to meet Boy Scout Troop 14 – a boy-led Scout troop with over 100 years of experience preparing young men to make ethical and moral choices through outdoor adventures.

What is a boy-led troop? The boys are responsible for planning and executing all activities & meetings, from menu planning to games & outings. This helps them develop leadership skills, learn how to work together as a team, and gain confidence in their own abilities.

What are typical troop activities? The boys go on a trip almost every month via the troop bus. In the past this included whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, axe throwing, hiking, biking, and inter-patrol games. In July the troop attends Camp Horseshoe for a week of fun & learning.

Troop 14 – Scout Meeting

When: Monday, October 16th at 7:30PM
Where: United Methodist Church, 129 S High Street in West Chester, PA 19382

Camping Outing

When: Saturday, October 28th
Where: Camp Horseshoe

RSVP Required & Parents will have to accompany prospective Scouts

RSVP

For more information or questions, please contact us at westchestertroop14@gmail.com

By troop14|2023-10-03T09:33:21-04:00September 18, 2023|Tags: Camping, Open House, Recruitment|

2023/24 Calendar of Events

September

11 First Meeting of the Year
22 – 24 Order of the Arrow Weekend

October

16 Open House
27 – 29 Camping Weekend – Zip Lining (Open to Prospective Scouts & Their Parents)
30 Fall Banquet

November

17 – 19 Camping Weekend – Shooting Sports
20 PLC Meeting

December

18 Holiday Party
25 No Meeting

January

1 No Meeting
19 – 21 Camping Weekend – Cabin Trip
22 PLC Meeting

February

9 – 11 Camping Weekend – Eagles Mere
12 PLC Meeting

March

22-24 Camping Weekend – Hang Out Weekend
25 PLC Meeting

April

19-21 Camping Weekend – Delta Springs / TBD
22 PLC Meeting

May

17 – 19 Camping Weekend – Small Boat Sailing
20 Spring Banquet
27 No Meeting

June

7 – 9 Camping Weekend – Re-enactment
10, 17 & 24 Meeting at Park

July

1, 8 & 15 Meeting at Park
21 – 27 Camp Horseshoe
29 No Meeting / Summer Break

By troop14|2023-09-27T07:48:19-04:00September 13, 2023|Tags: Banquet, Calendar, Camping|

Strive for Five Program

The BSA is introducing a new incentive for scouts to bring a friend who isn’t already familiar with scouting – Webelos crossing over don’t count unfortunately. If that friend joins the troop, the scout will receive a limited edition CCCBSA Multi-Tool. If five new friends join the troop in total before the end of the year, the troop receives a credit towards weekend camping.

So bring your friends, tell them about our Open House happening next week and show them a good time at our camp out on May 20th.

By troop14|2023-05-01T12:48:29-04:00May 1, 2023|Tags: Camping, Open House, Recruitment|

Open House & Camping Trip

West Chester Troop 14 will be hosting an Open House on Monday, 05/08 from 7:30 – 8:45 pm at the United Methodist Church, 129 S High Street in West Chester, PA 19382. We would love for Webelos to see a typical Scout Meeting and meet the troop.

Additionally, we would like to invite Webelos and their parents to join Troop 14 for an outing at Camp Horseshoe, and spend the night or head home after a day off adventure, including a cookout by the campfire. – Please note that a parent will have to accompany the Webelos for the camping outing, which will take place on Saturday, May 20th at Camp Horseshoe.

Troop 14 – Scout Meeting

When: Monday, May 8th at 7:30PM.
Where: United Methodist Church, 129 S High Street in West Chester, PA 19382

Camping Outing

When: Saturday, May 20th
Where: Camp Horseshoe
RSVP Required & Parents will have to accompany the Webelos

RSVP

Prospective scouts get the chance to see how meetings and camping trips are conducted.

For more information or to let us know you would like to join the troop on this fun adventure, please contact us at westchestertroop14@gmail.com

By troop14|2023-05-01T12:49:21-04:00April 18, 2023|Tags: Camping, Open House, Recruitment|

Rock Climbing Waiver

Any scout participating in the Rock Climbing camping trip the weekend of April 20th is required to have his parent or guardian complete the PRG waiver by clicking the button below.

Sign Waiver

The location to select is PRG Malvern

By troop14|2023-05-01T12:57:00-04:00April 17, 2023|Tags: Camping|

Summer Camp 2023 Information

Believe it or not, but summer camp is right around the corner. Below is information on fees. In order for the troop to reserve our spot, we are asking a deposit of $125 to be turned in by April 10th. This deposit is required regardless if you choose the early bird option or not. The troop must pay in full by April 10th in order to obtain our early bird discount.

Fees

Early Bird: $535.00 | After April 15th: $615.00
Above prices include a $40.00 troop fee to cover T-shirt, Tuesday night snack, Thursday night pizza, and troop picture.

Adults – $275.00 per adult camper for each 8 scouts. Additional adults $330.00

The committee is confirming if there will be a sibling discount offered this year.

The balance of the scout’s payments are due by July 10th which is also the deadline for physicals to be handed in.

Physicals MUST BE ON THE SCOUT PHYSICAL FORM ONLY and must be filled out COMPLETELY. “SEE ATTACHMENT” is not acceptable for items such as immunizations, they must be filled out on the form. We will also need a copy of the health insurance card (front & back).

By troop14|2023-05-01T12:49:59-04:00March 13, 2023|Tags: Camping, Summer Camp|