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Webelos Campout

Hale Reservation

Westwood, MA

November 12 – 13, 2005

TRIP INFORMATION AND EQUIPMENT LIST

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

Trip Description:

The Webelos Campout is an important part of our camping program. It serves as our main recruiting tool for new scouts by offering the Webelos from local Packs a chance to understand some of the fun of being a Boy Scout. It also helps them to fulfill one of their Webelos’ requirements by spending the day with us. This year we will camp at Hale Reservation in Westwood which offers plenty of interesting terrain to explore, great hiking. You won’t want to miss it.

 

The PLC has an active day planned for Saturday, including scout craft demonstrations, a short but interesting hike, and the usual fun and games.  It is important that we get a good turnout from the troop to help staff all of the scout craft demonstrations and to help the Webelos learn about our troop from one of you!!  This is our last campout until January.  Please try to make it.

 

Message on being prepared:

Being prepared is your responsibility and you should make sure YOU PACK all of the suggested equipment/clothes for the trip.  Please make sure to bring this newsletter and equipment list on the trip.  We will do a quick inspection prior to departure to make sure everyone has the necessary equipment.  Results of the inspection will count toward the Camping Excellence Award for this trip.

 

Other Essentials:

a)       Parental approval form must be on file. 

b)       Activity fee is $10, due November 3

c)       Trip Newsletter/Equipment list

 

LOGISTICS

Saturday, November 12

1.       Patrol Leaders and Grubmasters – Meet at the Scout Shed at 8:00 am

2.      All other Scouts – Meet at the Scout Shed at 8:30am

Please be considerate and arrive on time.  We are aiming to depart as close to 8:30 as possible and we would hate to leave someone behind.

 

Sunday, November 13

1.       Depart Hale Reservation by 10:00am

2.       Arrive at Scout Shed by 10:30am

3.       Parents should pick up their scouts at 10:30am

 

 

Weather and Preparation:

The weather is a huge variable this time of year. Be prepared for wet and cold weather. We will be in tents. I have attached a checklist to provide guidance on what to bring.  As with most camping trips, Scout uniforms will not be required.  All Scouts should bring their Scout Handbook. A personal equipment checklist as follows:

 

Any questions, please call Mr. Thuma.

 

 

 

EQUIPMENT LIST:

 

                 

 

Water Bottle

 

Sleeping Bag (Winter or Summer with 1 blanket)

 

Ground Cloth or Pad

 

Personal Cup (metal or heavy duty plastic)

 

Flashlight with Good Batteries

 

Knapsack or Backpack

 

Plastic Trash Bags

 

Hiking Boots or equivalent

 

Camp Shoes/Sneakers

 

Socks (2 – 3 pairs)

 

Wool Socks/Hiking Socks

 

Long Pants (1)

 

Long Sleeve Shirt

 

T-Shirts (2)

 

Sweatshirt or Light-Weigh Jacket

 

Poncho or Light Raincoat

 

Underwear (1 – 2)

 

Long Underwear – Tops  & Bottoms

 

Pajamas or other Sleepwear (sweat suit)

 

Stocking Cap

 

Gloves

 

Heavy Jacket

 

Hand Towel

 

Brush/Comb

 

Tooth Brush

 

Tooth Paste

 

Personal Basic First Aid Kit

 

Insect (tick) repellent with DEET

 

Scout Handbook

 

Compass

 

Jackknife (optional and with Totin’ Chip card only)

 

 

                 

 

*Please note that personal electronics (including cell phones, I-pods, and CD players) are not on the equipment list.  Do not bring these along on the campout.  Thank you!