Operation: Crossover

Generously Underwritten by the Family of Conrad Lee Fruehan

Saturday, October 21, 2017
1 to 4 PM

At the 5th Annual Philadelphia Encampment
Lighthouse Field, 199 Erie Ave, Philadelphia 19134 (Corner of Front Street & Erie Avenue)

The Mission:

Provide a VIP experience for eligible Webelos and their parents to encourage them to join the adventure of Boy Scouting.

Scoutmasters: Want to Grow Your Troop?

Join us in the special Operation: Crossover tent and encourage 5th-grade Webelos Scouts and their parents to cross over into your troop!

What’s Provided:

  • Table inside Operation: Crossover tent.
  • Opportunity to show off your troop!
  • Each Webelos Scout who commits to join your troop will receive (for free!):
    • Special commemorative patch (design above)
    • Scout Handbook
  • Snacks and beverages.
  • Webelos may participate in the program activities at the Philadelphia Encampment in the afternoon (until 4:00 PM)

What the Troop Provides:

  • At least one adult leader to set-up your troop’s table and engage Webelos Scouts and their parents.
  • Preferably your senior patrol leader or other senior youth leader (like a den chief) to help staff your table.
  • Interactive display and/or activity.
  • Troop information sheet (meeting and contact details, schedule of events, etc.).
  • ENTHUSIASM!

Eligible Webelos attending the Philadelphia Encampment are encouraged to participate.

Invites will also be sent to eligible Webelos throughout Philadelphia who have not yet transitioned to a Boy Scout troop.

Accept the Mission?

Just show up any time between 12-12:45 PM to set-up. If you’re already at the Encampment, please make sure to participate!

Download the flier [pdf]

Questions? Email Jon Fullenwellen or call 484-654-9266
Registration for the Philadelphia Encampment is separate from this event. Visit colbsa.org/phila