Troop 119 generally has one camping event per month, usually either car camping or backpacking. We typically meet at 5:00-5:30 and depart at 6:00 PM on Friday evenings from the South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church parking lot, and return around noon on Sunday.
Camping Calendar - NEW!!! CLICK HERE for an updated copy of the current Troop calendar
- April 12-14, 2024 - Belk Scout Camp - OA Arrowmen only - Conclave set up - OA Assistance
- April 26-28, 2024 - Conclave - Belk Scout Camp (Only for OA Arrowmen)
- May 17-19, 2024 - Beaver Weekend, Camp Grimes (Troop mandatory camping)
- June 14-16, 2024 - Panthertown Valley, Cashiers, NC
- June 30 - July 6, 2024 Summer Camp - Summit in Glen Jean, West Va.
- August 9-11, 2024 - Virginia Creek Trail, Damascus, VA
- September 13-15, 2024 - Turkey Creek (fishing and swimming event), York, SC
- October 11-13, 2024 - Uwharrie National Park - Car and Backpacking, Troy, NC
- November 8-10, 2024 - Worley's Cave trip, Bluff City, TN
- December 13-15, 2024 - Lads & Dads - Cold weather cabin camping, Camp Grimes
- January 10-12, 2025 - TBD
- February 14-16, 2025 - Winterplace Ski Trip - Ghent, WV
- March 14-16, 2025 - TBD
Meeting Calendar
April 1 - NO TROOP MEETING - SPRING BREAK 8 - Troop meeting - KNOTS, & More KNOTS / Belk Scout Camp prep 15 - Troop meeting - Lashing/Pioneering Challenge 22 - Troop meeting - First Aid (up to 1st Class / Poison Bucket 29 - Troop meeting - First Aid (Hurry Cases) / First Aid Competition |
May 6 - Troop meeting - Weather & Utilities / Kickball 13 - Troop meeting - Basic Camping Skills / Beaver Weekend prep / Fireman Carry Race 20 - Troop meeting - Flag Etiquette & Retirement 25 - Memorial Day Flag Placement - Forest Lawn West Cemetery - SATURDAY effort 27 - NO TROOP MEETING - Memorial Day |
Anticipated High Adventure Trips
December 26,2024- January 1, 2025 (2023) Northern Tier – Ely, MN (Winter Camping)
July 22-28, 2024 - Sea Base, Islamorada, FL (Snokeling/Coral Reef Sailing)
Summer 2026 - National Jamboree, Summit, Glen Jean, WV
Summer 2026 - Philmont Scout Camp, Cimarron, NM (Backpacking)
Catawba Lodge/Order of the Arrow Events/Comm. Service
2024 /2025 Lodge / OA and Comm. Service calendar:
April 26-28, 2024 - Cornerstone Conclave - Belk Scout Camp - ALL TROOP ARROWMEN REQUIRED
May 17-19, 2024 - Beaver Weekend - Camp Grimes
June 7-9, 2024 - June Ordeal - Belk Scout Camp
September 6-8, 2024 - September Ordeal - Belk Scout Camp
October 4-6, 2024 - Fall Fellowship - Belk Scout Camp
October 25-26, 2024 - LLDC (Lodge Leadership Development Conference - Belk Scout Camp
December 6, 2024 - Lodge Annual Awards Banquet - Belk Scout Camp
January 25, 2025 - Scouting for Food - Door hanger distribution Saturday
February 1, 2025 - Scouting for Food - Food Collection Saturday
March 14-16, 2025 - Spring Fellowship / Belk Scout Camp
2024 Troop BBQ and Vegetarian Chili fundraiser schedule:
Monday - August 19 - Mandatory Troop and parent meeting / Ticket distribution for annual BBQ / Vegetarian Chili fundraiser. Sunday sales sign up sheet also available!!!!
Sunday church sales:
August 25, September 8, 15
Facility set up, cooking and distribution schedule:
Monday - September 16 Troop BBQ - BBQ grill and outdoor tent/canopy set up - Troop 119 meeting time (6:30-8:00 pm) - both unit's Scout are required to attend and help with set up of the kitchen and outside cooking areas @ SMPC.
Wednesday - September 18 Troop BBQ - equipment and facility set up day- Kitchen and Commons Hall - Troop 119 PLC leaders must attend @ 6:00 pm
Thursday - September 19 Troop BBQ - Thursday 1st cooking day / night
Friday - September 20 Troop BBQ - Church Lock-in (Friday night) and BBQ packaging (Scouts and adults sleep over)
Sat. & Sun. - Sept. 21-22 Troop BBQ distribution Saturday 10-2 / Sunday 9-12
FINAL BBQ PICK UP - Monday / October 7. All remaining BBQ will be considered a donation to the Troop!
December 26,2024- January 1, 2025 (2023) Northern Tier – Ely, MN (Winter Camping)
July 22-28, 2024 - Sea Base, Islamorada, FL (Snokeling/Coral Reef Sailing)
Summer 2026 - National Jamboree, Summit, Glen Jean, WV
Summer 2026 - Philmont Scout Camp, Cimarron, NM (Backpacking)
Catawba Lodge/Order of the Arrow Events/Comm. Service
2024 /2025 Lodge / OA and Comm. Service calendar:
April 26-28, 2024 - Cornerstone Conclave - Belk Scout Camp - ALL TROOP ARROWMEN REQUIRED
May 17-19, 2024 - Beaver Weekend - Camp Grimes
June 7-9, 2024 - June Ordeal - Belk Scout Camp
September 6-8, 2024 - September Ordeal - Belk Scout Camp
October 4-6, 2024 - Fall Fellowship - Belk Scout Camp
October 25-26, 2024 - LLDC (Lodge Leadership Development Conference - Belk Scout Camp
December 6, 2024 - Lodge Annual Awards Banquet - Belk Scout Camp
January 25, 2025 - Scouting for Food - Door hanger distribution Saturday
February 1, 2025 - Scouting for Food - Food Collection Saturday
March 14-16, 2025 - Spring Fellowship / Belk Scout Camp
2024 Troop BBQ and Vegetarian Chili fundraiser schedule:
Monday - August 19 - Mandatory Troop and parent meeting / Ticket distribution for annual BBQ / Vegetarian Chili fundraiser. Sunday sales sign up sheet also available!!!!
Sunday church sales:
August 25, September 8, 15
Facility set up, cooking and distribution schedule:
Monday - September 16 Troop BBQ - BBQ grill and outdoor tent/canopy set up - Troop 119 meeting time (6:30-8:00 pm) - both unit's Scout are required to attend and help with set up of the kitchen and outside cooking areas @ SMPC.
Wednesday - September 18 Troop BBQ - equipment and facility set up day- Kitchen and Commons Hall - Troop 119 PLC leaders must attend @ 6:00 pm
Thursday - September 19 Troop BBQ - Thursday 1st cooking day / night
Friday - September 20 Troop BBQ - Church Lock-in (Friday night) and BBQ packaging (Scouts and adults sleep over)
Sat. & Sun. - Sept. 21-22 Troop BBQ distribution Saturday 10-2 / Sunday 9-12
FINAL BBQ PICK UP - Monday / October 7. All remaining BBQ will be considered a donation to the Troop!