Operation Fly 1st Class is Pine Tree Council program being offered for Boy Scouts up to age 13, Tenderfoot rank to First Class!  Older Scouts who still need the ranks taught can also attend! This four-day program will offer new Boy Scouts the opportunity for advancement during the April school vacation with other Scouts under the guidance of older Scouts and experienced leaders!  In 2012, two sessions will be offered to allow more Scouts into the program.

Operation Fly 1st Class will prepare new Boy Scouts for advancement with fun activities designed to challenge and teach! Participate in a mock board of review. Be ready for summer camp with lots of the basic requirements already completed! Challenge your Buddy to 1st Class! Come to Operation Fly 1st Class and have fun together!

• Cooking
• Woods tools
• First aid
• Camp Gadgets
• Outdoor Code
• Leave No Trace
• Native Plants & Wildlife
• An overnight outdoor adventure
• Orienteering
• Service project
• Flags & ceremonies
• Scout’s Own Service
• and plenty of Scout Spirit!

Operation Fly 1st Class will be held at Camp Hinds in Raymond. The cost is $180 per Scout and includes all meals, program equipment, and accommodations in the Training Center, experienced adult & older boy leadership!  The program will be set up like a real troop with patrols and adult leadership.  The staff will fill the roles of Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters, Senior Patrol Leader and patrol leaders to insure a great quality program.  Program is limited to 32 Scouts per session and filled up early last year!  To register, send in the registration form below with a $25 registration fee to hold your spot!