Scouting

The Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge programs are offered . This program teaches the fundamentals of shooting and firearm handling. The program offers plenty of shooting practice.  The Shooting Merit Badge program can be arranged for interested Boy Scouts. Class size may be limited so please register early.

For information regarding the Scouting  Program, contact Tom O'chudia by mail at the club office or e-mail tochudia@comcast.com.

To: All Scoutmasters and Youth Groups

Re: Use of Delaware County Field & Stream  Range Facilities

The following are some of our guidelines and rules pertaining to your group's use of our facilities.

Free Entry

Members, leaders, and instructors of non-profit organizations, such as Scouts, church youth groups, and youth shooting clubs who conduct training in gun handling, safety, and shooting skills, will be permitted free use of the Ranges and Facilities ,will be at the sole discretion of the DCF&S.  We ask that your troop wear its colors - it looks great to have a Scout troop in uniform on the range.

Making a Request
Requests must be made in writing, for review by the Scout director and Executive board. The request must substantiate the requesting organization's status, number of participants, and training/activity to be conducted. This request will be required should be submitted with 2  desired date and time at least 45 days in advanced. This will allow sufficient time for consideration and approval, and scheduling.

Range Hours and Rules
The range is open to the from dusk to dawn. We are closed on good Friday . On   very rare occasions, we  may be closed due to poor weather. We will enclose a copy of our Range Rules, which you should review before arriving.

Parental Permission Forms
Delaware County Field and Stream requires that anyone under the age of eighteen (18) be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or have written consent signed by their parent or legal guardian designating a person over 21 years of age who will accompany and supervise the minor. (This includes rifles, shotguns, and handguns).


You can print and make copies of our Parental Permission Form for use with each participant.

Eye and Hearing Protection
Eye and Hearing protection is mandatory for all persons going to our range, including those persons who are merely observing. For your convenience, we will supply ear plugs for all and Glass for the shooters.

When You Arrive
When you arrive on your scheduled day, tell the office that you are here, and turn in your roster. Our Scout coordinator or a Range Officer he designates will meet you, and instruct you on our procedures and rules. Once this meeting has taken place, and any questions addressed, the support person will accompany your group to the appropriate area, where you may set up and begin your stay. You will be allocated a reasonable number of shooting positions based on your group's size and the number of members at the range on that day.

Supervision
The group are guests at our facility, and must obey all rules, and exhibit proper behavior. The group must be supervised by qualified adults in the group. Youth shooters must be under the direct supervision of an adult Range Officer at all times. One additional adult for every 3 or 4 youths usually works well, with direct one-on-one supervision of each youth when shooting.

Ammunition and Targets
We will supply all ammunition and targets.

Camp Area
Our Camp area is available to you. If you want to light the BBQ pit, please discuss this with the coordinator  when you arrive. We also sell sodas and snacks . Most of the time wood is available for you.

Thank You Letter
After your visit, we request that you send us a thank you letter for our file. Also, if you have any comments or suggestions, they are most welcome.

Available Dates to join us in the fun

contact club office for dates 610-872-9728

We hope that you will have an enjoyable session at our Range. If you would like to return again in the future, please remember to contact us in advance for scheduling.
Very Truly Yours,
Tom Ochudia tochudia@comcast.net
Scout coordinator

[DCFS] Youth