Yard Charge is a chance for us to rake leaves for the elderly people of Broadview Heights. Troop 810, Pack 810, Pack 652 and The Knights of Columbus work together to rake the homes of about 10 - 15 residents. An overnight campout follows the day of raking for those Boy Scouts and Webelos that would like to attend.

This weekend will feature two events. The Yard Charge Community Good Turn and secondly, an overnight campout at the Hemlock Creek campsite in Bedford Reservation. Here are the details...

Yard Charge

Date and Time of Departure: Saturday, November 8th, 8:00am - Old Church

Purpose: To give back to our community by helping rake leaves for our elderly members while earning service hours necessary for scout rank advancement.

Location: Broadview Heights

Event Coordinator: Mr. John Wrabel and Mr. Rick Dzurnak

Yard Charge Day Only Cost: Bring lunch money or brown bag lunch for Saturday. We will assemble for lunch in the North Royalton Giant Eagle parking lot on the South side next to Burger King AFTER we finish raking leaves. We will split up for 1 hour and eat in groups going to Taco Bell, Arby's, Subway, Burger King, Angies Pizza, New Gum Do, McDonalds, KFC, Augies Pizza & Ribs, etc. Permission slips are due at the October 21st troop meeting. You may use one slip for both events.

Estimated Time of Return From Yard Charge: Saturday, November 8th, 1:30pm Giant Eagle North Royalton

Items to Bring:

• Wear your troop hat and work clothes.
• Rake
• Gloves
• Water
• Adults - Drivers needed, leaf blowers, rakes, tarps to drag leaves, etc.

Hemlock Creek

Date and Time of Departure: Saturday, November 8th around 2:00pm (after yard charge lunch) - Old Church, leave after we pack up.

Purpose: To enjoy fall camping after our Yard Charge event and provide Webelos interested in our troop with a fun outdoor experience.

Location: Hemlock Creek Picnic Area - Cleveland Metroparks Bedford Reservation

Directions:

1. Take Pleasant Valley Road east, it will turn into Alexander Road, pass Canal and turn left on Dunham Road
2. Turn right on Button Road, this is past Egbert and Gorge Parkway
3. Campground is on the left side of Hemlock Creek Picnic Area

Hemlock Creek Campout Cost: $10 for any Scout/Webelos who DOES NOT rake in the morning, FREE for any Scout/Webelos who does rake in the morning. Permission slips are due at the October 21st troop meeting; you may use one slip for both events.

Campout Coordinator: Mr. John Wrabel

What to Bring:

• Scout Outdoor Essentials (see handbook)
• Camping Gear and Extra Clothing (see handbook)
• Be Prepared for Cooler or Wet Weather!
• Chair for Campfire
• Water
• Tent and Parent for Webelos