Freeze-o-Ree 2024
Yeti Mania!
January 26-28, 2024
Camp William B. Snyder, Haymarket VA
The Freeze-o-Ree is an annual Goose Creek District overnight camping event hosted by our District Chapter of the Order of the Arrow. The weekend is filled with fun and skills activities, beginning with camping on Friday night and ending with check-out on Sunday morning (must depart by 10:00 am). Saturday evening’s campfire includes Awards presentations too bountiful to adequately describe here.
BACKGROUND
A Horde of Yeti’s – the famed “Abominable Snowman” has descended upon our beloved Camp Snyder. Are they friend or foe? We must embrace Yeti Mania with an amazing display of Scout Skills, Fun, and an incredible Campfire, awesome enough to warm even a Yeti’s cold hear Troops who embrace the Yeti Theme will get extra points and special surprises!
PROGRAM
Saturday’s program at the Freeze-o-Ree will include events of Competition and Skill for Scouts between Patrols representing Scouts from the participating Units. Each event at the Freeze-o-Ree will be based on the Patrol’s ability to work together as a team, their general Scout skills and their Scout Spirit. Those who gather the most points during the day will reap handsome Awards at the evening festivities. The annual Chili Cookoff returns for 2023 – every Patrol should bring their best. Adults can participate i n a separate category, with chili to feed the hardiest Yeti!
SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
Friday, Jan 26:
4:00 pm Staff Check-In
6:30-9:00 pm Unit Arrival and Check-in Hylton Admin Bldg
9:30 pm SM/SPL Meeting – Mandatory Freeze-o-Ree HQ
11:00 pm Lights Out
Saturday, Jan 27:
7:00 am Reveille
7:00-8:00 am Breakfast & Clean-up All Campsites
8:00 am Tournament Schedule posted Freeze-o-Ree HQ
8:00 am Check-in for Late Arrivals Hylton Admin Bldg
9:00 am Opening Assembly, Colors
9:30 am-12pm Freeze-o-Ree Events
12:00-1:00 pm Lunch
1:00-4:00 pm Events Continue
2:00-3:00 pm Campsite Inspections
Defend Your Encampment All Campsites
3:30-4:30 pm Camp Gadget Shark Tank Freeze-o-Ree HQ
5:00-6:30 pm Dinner and Clean-up All campsites
6:00 pm Deliver Chili for Judging Freeze-o-Ree HQ
7:30-8:30 pm Campfire & Awards
9:00 pm SM/SPL & OA Cracker Barrel Freeze-o-Ree HQ
11:00 pm Lights Out
Sunday, Jan 28:
7:00 am Reveille
7:00-8:30 am Breakfast & Clean-up All Campsites
8:30-10:00 am Break Camp & Check-out Campsite Inspections
If you haven’t already done so, please fill out the standard Permission slip:
Food is by Patrols, so PLEASE make sure your Scout knows the plan for eating.
Checks delivered at the Monday Meeting to the Treasurer or Committee Chair- they should be made payable to “BSA Troop 131.” Please put in the notes the activity you are paying for. Credit Cards at the Monday Meeting (if the treasurer is in attendance) – Processed by the Troop Treasurer.
· Zelle Account Transfer:
· Name: TreasurerT131
· Email: treasurert131@gmail.
· That is TreasurerT131 just to reiterate the “T131” aspect.
· Please put in the notes what activity you are paying for.
Zelle is the easiest and most seamless.
· Zelle Account Transfer:
· Name: TreasurerT131
· Email: treasurert131@gmail.
· That is TreasurerT131 just to reiterate the “T131” aspect.
· Please put in the notes what activity you are paying for.
Zelle is the easiest and most seamless.
Please let me know if you have any questions. We are looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend!
Brendan Mulvaney
Outings Coordinator
Boy Scout Troop 131
