Outings

As we are approaching our winter camping season I wanted to fire-off a 'quick' e-mail about Scouting.

As designed, to use the old cliche, Sc-outing is supposed to be more than 2/3rd outing.
We, as leaders, in the Scouting movement are tasked to provide a minimum of 10 camp out opportunities per year. These outings are to be included as part of a year round camping program (and no... cabin camping, lock downs or trips to the Civic Ctr do not count as camp outs).

Not every youth has to go on every outing, but, we'd like to see at least 75% of the boys participate. There is a great amount of effort that goes into planning and executing these outings for our boys. We want everyone to take full advantage of these opportunities.
Along those lines if your son needs camping gear (ie appropriate clothing, sleeping bag etc) please see me or one of the Scout Assistants, we'll help guide you any way we can. Funds from your sons Scout account can be used to reimburse for approved purchases. If your son doesn't have a winter rated sleeping bag and he commits to going on the camp out please let me know, the Troop can rent an appropriate bag.

On our outings we are making every effort to provide a camp out opportunity for everyone. Scouts that have achieved the rank of First Class will be allowed, and expected, to sleep out of doors. Younger Scouts that are approved by the leadership can join the 1st Class and above Scouts.

We all live in New England, we know what the changing seasons bring. Winter is an exciting time to work on camping, outdoor and survival skills. I and the other Scout Leaders look forward to sharing our experiences with your sons.

Here's to the cold weather and the snow!
Mr. C