Solar Eclipse 2024

Hello Scouts, Scouters, Families, and Friends

Join 7071 for a fun day of Celectrial awesomeness at SKC Camp Otter Run.

Full set of details Here:

Troop 7071 Eclipse Day Trip Plan

A Quick Summary of The Day:

Remember, Troop 7071 is inviting scouts and scouters to share the space at Camp Otter Run for the Eclipse.  You are free to set up your plans and activities.  7071 does have a few things planned, and you are welcome to join in; please don't feel obligated to.

Important Update: 

Since 7071 made the site reservation. SKC has announced an official Eclipse event at Camp Otter Run.   They are charging $20 per carload - Troop 7071G, and anyone with us is exempt from this cost.  If traveling separately, you'll have to tell them you are with Troop 7071G of Athens and have the OA Amphitheater.

Scout Led: Led by our JrASM Kayleigh Ferraro (Life Scout), the scouts of Troop 7071G have drafted the plan below for our Eclipse Day Trip. 

Traveling To and From

You are free to plan your travel or caravan with 7071G.  Camp Otter Run has asked we limit the total number of cars, so please carpool.  Also, you aren't bound by our time agenda; your group can come and go as you feel works best for your scouts and families.  Troop 7071G wanted to share the space with other Athens County Scouts and Scout families.

Traveling Caravan Times:

Meet Location: Morrison Gordon Elementary

Time: 7:00 AM

Breakfast: Eat before arrival

Travel Time: Approximately 2 hours

Arrive at Otter Run: 9:00 AM

Depart Otter Run: 6:00 PM

Arrive back to Mo-Go: 8:00 PM

While At Otter Run (Activities)

Eclipse Start 1:55, Peak 3:12, End 4:26

These are Troop 7071's Plans for scouts - Again, you are welcome to join in, but you are also free to make your own fun.

Scouts & Groups are welcome to participate in:

• Orienteering Course: The 7071G Scouts will be setting up a 1-mile orienteering course to fulfill First Class rank and merit badge requirements. Our PLC has arranged for a Merit badge counselor to be available.
• Astronomy Merit Badge: Scouts of 7071G will be working on the Astronomy merit badge. A merit badge counselor will be available. We will cover Requirements = 1 a-d, 2, 4 a-d, 5 a-d; all other requirements will be pre- or post-work.
• Games: Badminton, Ladder Toss, Frisbee, and many others

Food & Lunch at Otter Run

• Lunch:  Your group can plan for their lunch and food needs. 
• NOTE:  Chill Cook-off has been scratched (canceled)
• Snacks: Please do plan to bring a few things to snack on; it's going to be a long day outside, and scouts surely will be a bit hungry
• Water and Hydration:  Everyone should bring a water bottle or their own drinks

Full Details Here

Troop 7071 Eclipse Day Trip Plan