Fort Brooke District

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A major goal of the GBTAC Fort Brooke District this year is to support the Packs and Troops. Part of that is providing information about events that might be of interest, the idea being that these activities take some of the pressure off unit leadership and give the Scouts access to more good activities and programs. The activities list is below. There are more FBD activities on our website, which you can find at the end of the list.

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Thomas N. Palermo

Fort Brooke District Chair

 

Michael Bagge-Hernandez

Fort Brooke District Vice Chair

 

Michael Eldert

Fort Brooke District Commissioner

 

Jeremy Twachtman

Fort Brooke District Director

ACTIVITIES LIST

 

What:  Cub Scout Day Camp – an accredited, organized, five-day program for Cub Scouts using trained leadership at an approved site. Activities include BB guns, archery, cooking, sports, STEM, Scout skills, hiking, etc.

When:  Monday, June 14, 2021 – Friday, June 18, 2021 from 8:00am – 4:00pm

Where:  Nature’s Classroom, 13100 Verges Road, Thonotosassa, FL 33592

Cost:  $95 per Scout

Registration:  https://scoutingevent.com/089-2021cubscoutdaycamp

 

What:  Cub Scout Day Camp (Twilight program) – see above for program activities

When:  Thursday, June 10, 2021 – Friday, June 11, 2021 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm, and Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 9:00am – 8:00pm

Where:  Camp Soule, 2236 Soule Road, Clearwater, FL  33759

Cost:  $65 per Scout

Registration:  https://scoutingevent.com/089-2021cubscoutdaycamp

 

What:  Fort Brooke Cub Scout Summer Activity Series – Cooking:  Discover what cooking at Cub Scout camp can look like! Learn about recipes that your Cubs can help you prepare: Dutch oven pizza, Dutch oven dump cakes, foil dinners, walking tacos, s’mores, etc.

When:  Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 9:00am – 1:00pm

Where:   Camp Soule, 2236 Soule Road, Clearwater, FL  33759

Cost:  $5 per Scout, adults and siblings no cost

Registration: https://scoutingevent.com/089-45918

 

What:  2021 Scouting Spectacular at Clearwater Threshers Game – Explore Scouting interactive challenges throughout the ballpark from 5-9:30pm.  Previous years activities include The Monkey Bridge, GaGa Pit, Pinewood Derby, Cornhole, Raingutter Regatta and more! Fireworks post-game!  Get your free passport booklet stamped at each exhibit/activity, then report to the Welcome Area to choose your prize.

When:  Saturday, July 17, 2021 – 5:00-9:30pm

Where:  BayCare Ballpark, 601 Old Coachman Rd., Clearwater, FL 33765

Cost:  $20 per participant, 4 and under free (includes game ticket and All You Care To Eat at the Hot Corner Cafe’ from 5:00-7:30pm)

Registration:  https://scoutingevent.com/089-scoutspectacular

 

What:   Fort Brooke Cub Scout Summer Activity Series – Shooting Sports:  Join us a Camp Soule’s Fort Casey, and help your Cub earn their rank specific Shooting Sports badge. Fort Casey will be set up for BB guns and a wrist rocket range (for Lions), and the “Back 40” will be turned into a series of Archery Ranges.

When:  Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 9:00am – 1:00pm

Where:   Camp Soule, 2236 Soule Road, Clearwater, FL  33759

Cost:   $5 per Scout, adults and siblings no cost

Registration: https://scoutingevent.com/089-45916

 

What:   Fort Brooke Cub Scout Summer Activity Series – Water Sports:  Enjoy dock and shoreline fishing on the banks of the scenic Lake Chautauqua. Take out a kayak or canoe at Camp Soule’s waterfront. Enjoy the Olympic sized swimming pool.

When:  Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 9:00am – 1:00pm

Where:   Camp Soule, 2236 Soule Road, Clearwater, FL  33759

Cost:   $5 per Scout, adults and siblings no cost

Registration: https://scoutingevent.com/089-45915

 

What:  Greater Tampa Bay Area Council One Day Fun Day:  Camp Brorein, Camp Soule, Sand Hill Scout Reservation and Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation will all be open to Scouts, Scouters, and the community.  Bring your friends to your favorite camp, or visit a new one.  Scouting activities throughout the day.

When:  Saturday, August 28, 2021 

Where:  Every Greater Tampa Bay Area Council camp

Cost:  Free of charge

Registration: Not necessary.

 

There are additional events and activities listed on the Council website: www.tampabayscouting.org

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