Join us for the first annual end of school flotilla. Camp Friday at Nine Mile then flotilla  through the Locks Saturday to end at Widewaters We are currently in the planning stage but the date is set.  Any troop that is interested can sign up by troop and we will add you to the flotilla email list. At this stage it's imperative that we know what Troops are interested and if you have access to water craft.  You can, and are encouraged, to bring your own nonpowered water craft(Canoe, Kayak, etc.). Documents: Swim Level Guidance Keep in mind LIFE JACKETS are required by BSA and to go through the Locks.  As per BSA Operation of any boat on a float trip is limited to youth and adults who have completed the BSA swimmer classification test.  (Blue swimmer) For activity afloat, those classified as a non-swimmer (Red or White) must be accompanied by a buddy who is a swimmer  (Blue swimmer) If anyone has comments, suggestions or would like to help with this event please contact us at info@troop5014.org Friday June 25th 5-7  PM Check in at Nine Mile 7-8 set up camp 8PM At camp fire ring Opening Flags Guest speaker Opening camp fire program Safety Briefing Saturday June 26th 7 AM Reveille/ Breakfast in Camp 8 AM 20 milers depart for  Gateway Harbor Park, Tonawanda (With Watercraft) 8 AM 10 milers stay at Nine Mile (Advancement, Orienteering course and camp service project) 9AM 20 Milers travel east back to Ransom Creek/Canal Intersection 12AM every one meet at Canal/Ransom creek Junction for Lunch 1PM everyone depart for Widewaters 4:30-5:30 go through Locks at Lockport 6PM Arrive at Widewater  

Programming Merit Badge will consist of programming the a raspberry PI Mico using Python. This Merit Badge will be taught in the Dittmer STEM Lab. $20 supplies fee is for Raspberry Micro Breadboard USN=B cables LED's, switches used to program device. patch wire set Scout can bring their own laptop or desktop computer to avoid having to share a computer to program your device. All computers/Laptops must be left in the STEM lab. Only the scout who brought it will be able to use that device. Other scouts need to use the Lab devices and may need to share. STEM Lab will be locked and secured when not is use. All devices must have scouts name  on them. Devices will be left at STEM lab durring check in and can be pick up upon departure.      

Participants will complete the electronic MB by building a FM radio kit $20 fee includes Radio Kit Soldering supplies  

         Troop 5014 will be offering the full ILST course for any interested scouts. ILST is  INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR TROOPS and is usually required before NYLT. It is to acclimate younger scouts with the troop structure and patrol method.  There are 3 modules and each module takes about 2 hours. So we estimate we will need 6 hours of instruction. Instruction is a mix of classroom and activities. If any Leader or senior scout want to assist as an instructor contact me at kkerr@troop5014.org or 716-982-1721 DATE: we choose April 11th because all schools are off for Spring break. LOCATION: will be in Lockport area. We are currently checking availability of St. Johns (our CO) or we may use the scout offices on LUNCH: At this time lunch is up to the scouts. They can bring a lunch or if there is interest and they wanted to pitch in we could order a sheet pizza. COST: $3.scout donation. There is no required cost but we are asking for a $3/scout donation to offfset the paper and toner supplies. Scout will revive a packet at checking with information for each module covered. Tentative Schedule 8:00-08:30 Arrive check IN 8:30-10:30 Module 1 10:30-12:30 Module 2 12:30-1:30  Lunch & Free Time (Scouts on their own for lunch, 1:30-3:30 Module 3 3:30-04:00 Recap, Reflect, Graduation, Closing Module 1 - Unit Organization Introduction to the Course—5 MINUTES Introduction to Vision—10 TO 15 MINUTES Troop Organization—15 TO 25 MINUTES The Team-Based Troop—25 TO 30 MINUTES Leadership Styles—10 TO 15 MINUTES 90 min round to 2 hrs Module 2 - Tools of Leadership Introduction to the Tools of Leadership Session—5 MINUTES Communications—20 TO 30 MINUTES Planning—20 TO 30 MINUTES The Teaching EDGE—15 TO 25 MINUTES 85 min round to 2 hrs Module …

After a several yea r COVID induced hiatus the Pig Roast is Back Fri Sept 2 5:00 Assemble Camp Kerr 5:30 PM depart 6:30 Pm arrive set up camp Sat Sept 3 7:00 AM Revile 7:30 AM -8:30 AM Breakfast 09:00 AM Depart Chestnut Ridge 09:30 AM Arrive 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM Hike Eternal flame./ Orienteering Trail. Orienteering 01:30 Arrive Elma 02:00 - 03:00 PLC/Committee Meetings 03:00 PM Pig Roast Starts  

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We will b e help the Salvation Army collect food as part of the Postal Service Stamp Out Hunger food drive. This is an all long event but scouts do not need to stay all day. Event runs from 10:30AM-5:00PM but again scouts may  attend partial hours, It seams the busiest ties are around 1:00PM-4:00PM

Agenda Fri May 19th 4 PM:  Mr. Kerr will leave from his house with troop gear 6:30 PM Mr. Kerr arrives Scout Camp Gorton, Dundee NY. Check in set up camp. We are in Iroquois A EVENING: camp fire snacks We will NOT cook a dinner Fri night. Either eat before or bring a sub or sandwich. Your dinner is up to you Sat May 20th 7AM Reveille (Wake up time) 7:00-8:15 breakfast cook & cleanup 8:30 AM depart Gorton for Museum 09:00 AM: arrive Corning Meusum ~12:00 Trail Lunch (Trail lujch is same as paper bag lunch. NO  cookinbg required. Most common a sandwich  & trail mix) ~5PM (ort later) depart Meseum Projects: can be done any time throughout the day. Not  required. Troop will reimburse scouts up to  $25/scout for cost  of a project. Adult's are on their own. 6PM Cracker-barrel (the restaurant) for dinner. Dinners to be paid individually. AFTER DINNER: return to Gorton tent overnight, campfire Sun May 21 7AM Reveille Light breakfast. Pack/Load ~8:30 depart Gorton 9AM: return to Corning to pick up projects from Sat   Notes camp fees are paid by troop Mrs. Kerr bought an adult ticket but can not go. If any one still needs an adult entry ticket and wants to buy hers let me know Troop has cooking and troop gear. Individuals need their personal gear water  bottle eating utensil (mess kit) sleeping bag clothes head lamp or  flashlight Troop has extra gear if anyone needs anything let us know If anyone  can only make a part of the campout let me know. It's about a 3hr. driver to  Corning from Lockport If anyone is arriving late Fri I can pitch your tents for you while it's still light out. We have not been to Camp Gorton before, not …

We will meet at the YMCA in Lockport to accomplish the BSA swim test. We need to be on deck by 7PM so plan 6:30PM arrival for time to change and get on deck by 7PM Non YMCA can attend just tell the front desk you are with the scouts Troop14 and you will just be taking the Swim test with Mark Adult can also take the swim test and are actually encourage to do so There are 3 swim levels in scout. More information can be found at https://scoutsmarts.com/bsa-swim-test-guide/ Passing the swimmer classification is First Class requirement 6A (old  9A described in the link above) Another 1st class requirement is 6e (line rescue). How to do  a line rescure can be reiewed at the link below.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulprItPM8eg&ab_channel=ScouterRob Please bring to the swim test swim suit towel lock for locker (or share a locker) A Swimmer can participate in all water activities without restriction (canoe, solo kyack) Beginners need to be accompanied by a swimmer in a two person craft. A beginner can not canoe or kayak solo. If you are a non-swimmer, you may ride in a rowboat or motorboat with an adult who is classified as a swimmer or you may ride in a canoe, raft, or sailboat with an adult certified as a lifeguard or lifesaver. While taking the full swimmer swim test is not required until 1st class taking it sooner, if your able, let you participate in more activities.  if you do not feel comfortable taking the full swimmer test you can take the beginner test. Again this depends on you ability and confidence in the water, If anyone has question let me know Mr. Kerr