Patrols will be issued Troop Tents for each outdoor/overnight event that we participate in. It is the responsibility of every member of that Patrol to care for and account for these tents. The cost of tents not returned, or returned in poor condition will be charged to the accounts of appropriate members of that Patrol.
The effort it takes to carry out a successful campout is great. It takes every Scout and adult who attends to do his part to insure its success. All those attending a Troop campout should participate in the setup and breakdown of the campsite. Exceptions are inevitable but in general, the Troop equipment should be packed and the site policed before anyone leaves for home. Any exceptions to this rule shall be at the discretion of the Scoutmaster.
It is the Troop's policy that Scouts must inform the Scoutmaster, in advance, if they plan to arrive late to a campout, leave during the campout, or go home early from the campout if they expect to get attendance credit.
Scouts are not permitted to leave the designated campsite, even with a parent, without the Scoutmaster's approval.
Campouts
The Troop camps every month of the year. Typically these are two night campouts. The cold winter campouts may be one night campouts except for special district events like Klondike or if activities warrant it. In order to gain full benefits of the Scouting experience, Scouts are encouraged to attend the entire campout or event that we are running.
The campout meals are prepared by the Patrols themselves and they appoint a Scout to act as Grub Master to buy the food, drinks and supplies for their planned meals.
Certain responsibilities will be rotated throughout the members of the Patrol, such as Grub Master and taking tents home after a wet campout.
Scouts are not allowed to bring electronic devices such as radios, games, or CD players on campouts. Inappropriate devices or materials may be confiscated by the Scoutmaster Corp. Sodas, energy drinks or other type beverages should not be brought to campouts. See uniforms section for travel attire.
High Adventure
Scouts who have met the age and rank requirements may participate in the Troop's High Adventure Trek. The Troop currently attends Philmont Boy Scout Reservation, Packard High Adventure Base, Sea Base, and the Boundary Waters of Minnesota. In addition to these four adventures, the Troop may plan other high adventures for the Scouts to experience.
Summer Camp
The Troop attends summer camp at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation in Osceola,
Missouri. Camp is 10 days long and provides the boys plenty of opportunity to earn merit badges and Scout skills. In order to gain full benefits of the Scouting experience, Scouts are encouraged to attend.
See the Summer Camp Cost policy later in this document for specific cost information
Visito’s day is typically on Sunday and we organize a picnic for the parents and family members wishing to come and join us for the day. Parents are encouraged to come and visit their Scouts while at Camp!
http://www.hoac-bsa.org/Camping/BoyScoutSummerCamp/Bartle.aspx
One of the favorite pastimes of camp is to go and enjoy a “Peach Float” at Scott’s General Store. The adults can earn a “Peach Float” merit badge for consuming 5 peach floats during summer camp. You can only earn 2 peach float merit badge ‘credits’ (10 floats) per session of summer camp and an entire merit badge must be earned during the same session.
See uniforms section for travel attire.
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