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Ockanickon Summer Camp 

(June 13-19, 2025)

Troop 680 returned to Ockanickon Scout Reservation in Bucks County, PA this year for summer camp, following a break last year to go to Camp Justice at the Summit in West Virginia.  Ockanickon once again proved why it is one of Troop 680's favorite summer camps with an outstanding Merit Badge program and plenty of activities, including the ever popular Gaga Ball pit and Volleyball courts in the evening where Scouts could hang out and have some fun.  Although Troop 680 did not arrive to pouring rain as occurred in 2023, there were a lot of heavy afternoon  thunderstorms the fist three days whch was a little frustrating.  Nevertheless, the 14 Scouts attending summer camp persisted and earned a combined total of 41 merit badges.  For the final campfire they also composed a parody song about Camp Ockanickon  sung to the tune of John Denver's classic "Take Me Home, Country Roads" that received a standing ovation.   Three of the Scouts proved their hardiness by sleping in a shelter they built in the woods for the Wilderness Survival MB.  The adults also got into the MB swing of things by participating in a unique Adult MB program created by the Ockanickon staff.  They earned MBs in napping, coffee, Dutch oven cooking, and art.  All-in-all it was a great week.  Additional photos are available to T680 parents and Scouts via the photo albums on the restricted pages.

Announcements

• IN-PERSON AND ON-LINE MEETINGS AND EVENTS LISTED BELOW

• • August 3 - PLC at 5:00 PM in Northrop Hall

  • August 10 and 17 - No meeting (Sea Base)

  • August 24 - No Troop meeting due Assateague Beach Campout.

  • August 31 - No Troop Meeting due to camping overnight for the Good Sheherd International Festival and Labor Day Weekend 

Upcoming Events and Deadlines: 

• August 10 - 16 - Sea Base High Adventure: Coral Reef Sailing St. Thomas, US VI (Sign-up Closed).

• August 22-24 - Assateague Beach Campout (Sign-up Genius now open via the restricted pages)

• August 30 - September 1 - Good Shepherd International Festival.  (Sign-up Genius now open via the restricted pages.)  Troop 680 will help on:

  • 5K Run - August 30 (morning) - sign placement and takedown

  • Overnight Security August 31 - The Troop will camp at Good Shepherd to make sure nothing gets stolen overnight

  • Children's Rides - September 1 - The Troop will assist in running the older children rides.