Sep
5
to Sep 7
Sep
18
to Sep 20
Webelos Woods
Last Frontier Council all-Troops camping recruiting event. We’ll be there this year talking to parents and answering questions about out Troop. There will be activities for Cub Scouts to learn more about us!
Oct
2
to Oct 4
Stargazing at Selman Living Lab
Visit to UCO’s Selman Living Laboratory and Telescope center, as well as Alabaster Cavern Cave Tour
Nov
6
to Nov 8
Thanksgiving campout
Our annual 2-day campout at OKC Gun Club where Scouts can work toward Rifle Shooting & Shotgun Shooting merit badges. An entire Thanksgiving feast is prepared on-site and all Scouting families are invited to attend!
Jan
15
to Jan 16
Jun
23
to Jul 2
Backpacking Trek: Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado
Weminuche Wilderness backpacking trek in Colorado.
Cost: $500 (estimated)
Register your interest (deposit collected at a later date)
Payment for camping fees can be done via check or Venmo @EdmondTroop78
All attendees, scouts and adults, are required to have a current physical with your doctor’s signature in order to attend. You can download the physical form here to take to your doctor’s appointment for signing.
Jun
3
to Jun 10
Summer Camp: Camp Alexander at Lake George, Colorado
Camp Alexander at Lake George, Colorado - merit badges, camping and fun! Dates are tentative.
Cost: Scouts $600 / Adults $400 - Deposit due ASAP ($300)
Payment for camping fees can be done via check or Venmo @EdmondTroop78
All attendees, scouts and adults, are required to have a current physical with your doctor’s signature in order to attend. You can download the Colorado Camp physical form to take to your doctor’s appointment for signing.
May
5
to May 7
Campout: Diamond H (Hiking & Fishing)
May Troop campout. Hiking (20 miles), fishing, fellowship, food, and fun.
Cost: Scouts $TBD / Adults $TBD
Registration coming soon
Payment for camping fees can be done via check or Venmo @EdmondTroop78
Mar
13
7:00 PM19:00
No Monday Meeting (Spring Break)
We will not have our usual Monday Troop meeting this week due to spring break.
Mar
3
to Mar 5
Campout: Eagle District Last Frontier Council Camporee at John Nichols
March Troop campout. Scout Skills, Fellowship, Food, and Fun
Cost: $30 if registered by 2/20 and paid by 2/27
Payment for camping fees can be done via check or Venmo @EdmondTroop78
Feb
20
6:30 PM18:30
Court of Honor
Troop 78 & 6078 Court of Honor ceremony during our usual Monday meeting time. Refreshments served afterwards.
Feb
17
to Feb 19
Campout: Sasakwa (Hiking, Skills)
February Troop campout. Hiking, skills, fellowship, food, and fun
Cost: Scouts $40 / Adults $15
Payment for camping fees can be done via check or Venmo @EdmondTroop78
Jan
16
7:00 PM19:00
No Monday Meeting (Martin Luther King, Jr. day)
We will not have our usual Monday Troop meeting this week due to the church being closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. day.
Jan
13
to Jan 15
Campout: Trappers (Kansas)
January Troop campout. Annual trading trip to Kansas with winter camping, fellowship, food, and fun.
Cost: Scouts $60 / Adults $30 (if signed up before 5pm on 12/5) & Scouts $65 / Adults $35 after 5pm on 12/5
Payment for camping fees can be done via check or Venmo @EdmondTroop78
Dec
26
7:00 PM19:00
No Monday Meeting (Christmas Break)
We will not have our usual Monday Troop meeting this week due to Christmas break.
Dec
9
to Dec 11
Campout: Wilderness Survival
December Troop campout is our annual Wilderness Survival camp with survival skills, food, fellowship, and fun at Dripping Springs.
Cost: Scouts $25 / Adults $15
Payment for camping fees can be done via cash/check or Venmo @EdmondTroop78
Nov
21
7:00 PM19:00
No Monday Meeting (Thanksgiving Break)
We will not have our usual Monday Troop meeting this week due to Thanksgiving break.
Nov
11
to Nov 13
Campout: Troop Thanksgiving at OKC Gun Club
November Troop campout is at the OKC Gun Club. Our annual Troop Thanksgiving dinner, shooting, fellowship, and fun.
Cost: Scouts $30 / Adults $15 / $5 Per person for those attending for the meal only
Payment for camping fees can be done via cash/check or Venmo @EdmondTroop78
Oct
28
to Oct 30
Campout: Hiking at Wichita Wildlife Refuge
October Troop campout is at Lake Latonka in the Wichita Wildlife Refuge. Hiking Mt. Scott, fellowship, food, and fun.
Cost: Scouts $40 / Adults $15
Payment for camping fees can be done via cash/check or Venmo @EdmondTroop78
Sep
23
to Sep 25
Campout: Webelos Woods
September Troop campout is Webelos Woods. Troop recruitment weekend, fellowship, food, and fun.
Cost: Scouts $30 / Adults $30
Registration is closed
Payment for camping fees can be done via cash/check or Venmo @EdmondTroop78
Sep
3
to Sep 5
Campout: Broken Bow Kayaking (Family Camp)
August: Troop family campout. Kayaking/canoeing the river, fellowship, food, and fun.
Signup closes August 2nd.
Be sure to spray clothing with permethrin, a few days before the campout so it dries.
If you haven’t proven your swimming skills prior, see Scoutmaster New.
Physical parts A & B required for all scouts and adults registered with BSA who didn’t turn one in for summer camp/backpacking this summer. Family members do not need the physical form.
Cost: $85/two person canoe or kayak
Registration has now closed
Payment for camping fees can be done via check or Venmo @EdmondTroop78
Jul
8
to Jul 17
Summer 2022 Backpacking Trip: Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado
Weminuche Wilderness Backpacking Trek: July 8-17
More specific trip details to come. Please register your interest in going ASAP so we can gauge transportation/adult leader needs.
Estimated Cost: $400-500 Scout/Adult
Payment via check or Venmo @EdmondTroop78 at a later date.
All attendees, scouts and adults, are required to have a current physical with your doctor’s signature in order to attend. You can download the physical form here to take to your doctor’s appointment for signing.
Jun
5
to Jun 11
Summer Camp: Hale Scout Reservation
Hale Scout Reservation in Talihina, Oklahoma - merit badges, camping and fun!
Register (registration for scouts has closed but adults can still register through the end of April)
Payment for camping fees can be done via check or Venmo @EdmondTroop78
All attendees, scouts and adults, are required to have a current physical with your doctor’s signature in order to attend. You can download the physical form here to take to your doctor’s appointment for signing.
Apr
25
6:45 PM18:45
Spring Court of Honor
Tonight we’ll celebrate Scout achievements at our spring Court of Honor held in the Great Hall of First Presbyterian Church of Edmond. Scouts will receive awards for merit badges and ranks earned in recent months. Parents and family members are invited to attend and we’ll have light refreshments following the ceremony.
Scouts are to wear their full Class A uniform with sash. Adults typically wear business casual to casual attire.
Apr
11
6:45 PM18:45
Monday Night Meeting: Citizenship In Society Merit Badge (One Night Only)
Mr. David Bailey is leading the Diversity In Society merit badge (Eagle required as of July, 2022) tonight. This is a one-time offering so please mark your calendar and be sure to attend. This merit badge is suitable for ALL Scouts at any rank to attend. Scouts who attend and participate in this merit badge evening will complete the requirements for this badge. Bring your Scout book, paper and pen.
Mar
25
to Mar 27
Campout: Slippery Falls (Hiking, Skills, Kayaking, Fishing)
April Troop campout. Hiking, kayaking, fishing, skills, fellowship, food, and fun!
Cost: Scouts $20 / Adults $15
Payment for camping fees can be done via check or Venmo @EdmondTroop78
Feb
20
4:00 PM16:00
Eagle Court of Honor: Grant Luster & Wyatt Barmann
The Luster and Barmann families would like to invite all Troop 78 & 6078 families to attend an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony honoring Grant Luster and Wyatt Barmann on Sunday, February 20th at 4:00pm in the Great Hall (outside the sanctuary) of First Presbyterian Church of Edmond. Scouts, please wear your full class A uniform for this event.
Jan
31
7:00 PM19:00
Parent & Committee Meeting
Parents of Scouts who are interested in summer camp (not the Weminuche, Colorado camp) as well as all Troop Committee members are asked to join us on Monday, January 31st during the regular meeting time to discuss summer camp so we can solidify plans and get a location booked quickly.
Jan
31
7:00 PM19:00
Monday Night Meeting: Personal Management Merit Badge + Rank Skills
Dr. Campbell and Mrs. Luster are leading the Personal Management merit badge (Eagle required) during the first half of our Monday meetings. Bring your Scout book, the worksheet packet and a pen.
Scouts who aren't doing the merit badge will work on rank advancements with older Scouts.
Jan
24
7:00 PM19:00
Monday Night Meeting: Personal Management Merit Badge + Rank Skills
Dr. Campbell and Mrs. Luster are leading the Personal Management merit badge (Eagle required) during the first half of our Monday meetings. Bring your Scout book, the worksheet packet and a pen.
Scouts who aren't doing the merit badge will work on rank advancements with older Scouts.
Jan
21
to Jan 23
Campout: Sasakwa
Due to Covid resurging, the Troop leadership has opted out of Trappers' Rendezvous this year and has shifted our camping to Sasakwa the following weekend instead. Those attending will get to enjoy a steak dinner in the lodge so please register TODAY as we must place the order for meats.
Cost: Scouts $20 / Adults $15
Payment for camping fees can be done via check or Venmo @EdmondTroop78
Dec
13
6:45 PM18:45
Troop Movie Night
Our SPL has planned a celebratory movie night for all of the Scouts instead of the usual Monday night meeting. We’ll meet at FPCE like usual and watch A Christmas Story. Dress comfy, bring your own snack/drink if you'd like.
Dec
3
to Dec 5
Campout: Thanksgiving Cookout & Shooting
Our annual Thanksgiving campout is open to scouts and their families. Family members may come camp with the Troop or just for the day to enjoy fellowship and the meal. This event is held at the OKC Gun Club in Arcadia and we prepare a full Thanksgiving meal on Saturday.
Cost: Scouts $25 / Adults $10 / Just The Thanksgiving Meal $5
Payment is due by 11/29 via check or Venmo @EdmondTroop78
Nov
12
to Nov 14
Campout: Wilderness Survival
Wilderness Survival camp at Dripping Springs.
Bring cold weather gear, along with your own tarp and rope to build a shelter.
Cost: $20 Scout/Adult
Payment is due by 11/8 via check or Venmo @EdmondTroop78