Reaching the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America
requires years of dedication and hard work. In addition to 21
required merit badges, each Scout must complete a project that
— on average — requires 167 service hours. In 2008
alone, that translated to $16 million in service (based on the
national volunteer hour value of $19.51). This cache is part of a
nationwide geocaching series called "Cache to Eagle" that showcases
these special contributions.
Over its first 100 years, Scouting has provided millions of
hours of service to communities across America. For our 100th
Anniversary, we’re celebrating that legacy with special
service opportunities through — A Year of Celebration, A
Century of Making a Difference. You can join us, and even earn a
commemorative patch! Visit Scouting.org/100years to learn more.
In addition to this cache, we have hidden eleven other "Cache to
Eagle" caches that highlight Eagle Service projects within the PA
Dutch Council, and eight caches that highlight the "Treasures of
Scouting".
This cache is hidden in Rotary Park in Mt. Joy, and
highlights several Eagle Service projects:
- On the south end of the park, a small picnic area has been
created, with 2 picnic tables.
- To the north side, the storage shed has been repainted, and a
ramp built to facilitate loading of equipment.
- Near the swimming pool, a bio retention area was created.
- The picnic area will soon be expanded during a coming
project.
There is a new PA Dutch Council patch for the FTF (First to
Find). Please be "courteous" and take the FTF prize from only one
geocache in this series.
Twelve geocaches have been placed for the PA Dutch Council Cache to
Eagle series. As you find each cache, record the cache number and
the point of the Scout Law shown inside. The points are on a
laminated card and on the inside cover of the log book. When you
have found all twelve caches, send your list (cache# and point of
Scout Law), along with your Name, Address, and Phone Number to:
| PA Dutch Council, BSA |
| 630 Janet Ave, Suite B-114 |
| Lancaster PA 17601 |
Until supplies have been exhausted, respondents with the correct
answers will receive a commemorative Cache to Eagle Patch.
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LEAVE NO TRACE
Please minimize your impact on the environment.
NO NIGHT CACHING
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