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Scout’s Name

Greenhorn Trip

Camp Massasoit

March 31 – April 2, 2006

TRIP INFORMATION AND EQUIPMENT LIST

The Greenhorn Trip is primarily dedicated to training our new scouts on the basics of Troop 89 outdoor camping, but it will provide an opportunity for other members of the troop to work on their own outdoor advancement requirements as well. 

All new scouts and their parents are invited to attend. First year scouts will leave the scout shed (behind the Legion hall in Medfield) at 8:15am Saturday. Mr. Thuma will meet you at the shed so you can all caravan down to Massasoit together. We would encourage car-pooling if possible. All other scouts will leave Friday at 7:00pm. There are no cabins, so the entire troop will sleep in tents.

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 $15, due March 3/23

LOGISTICS FOR TROOP 89 SCOUTS

Friday, 3/31

· Meet at Scout Shed

o Patrol Leaders and Grubmasters – arrive at 6:30pm

o All other Troop 89 scouts – arrive at 7:00pm

· Depart Scout Shed at 7:00pm

· Plan on eating dinner before you arrive at the Scout Shed

Sunday, 4/2

· Depart Camp Massasoit -- 11:00am

· Arrive at Scout Shed – 12:00pm

LOGISTICS FOR NEW TROOP 89 SCOUTS

Saturday, 4/1

· Meet at Scout Shed at 8:15am

· Depart Scout Shed no later than 8:30am

· Plan on eating breakfast before you arrive at the Scout Shed

Sunday, 4/2

· Depart Camp Massasoit -- 11:00am

· Arrive at Scout Shed – 12:00pm

Weather and Preparation:

We should expect that the weather will be cold. Remember what you have learned about cold weather camping: dress in layers, remove sweaty or wet clothing prior to bedding down, bring changes of dry, warm clothes, cover exposed skin, and if you get cold, take immediate corrective action. Be prepared for wet and cold weather. I have attached a checklist to provide guidance on what to bring.

I am looking forward to scouting with you all. If you have any questions, please call me or any of the troop leaders.

Dave Thuma

Trip Coordinator

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* EQUIPMENT LIST:

Water Bottle

Sleeping Bag (Winter or Summer with 2 blankets)

Ground Cloth or Pad

Personal Cup (metal or heavy duty plastic)

Flashlight with Good Batteries

Knapsack or Backpack

Plastic Trash Bags

Boots

Sneakers

Socks (2 – 3 pairs)

Wool Socks

Long Pants (1)

Winter Jacket

Long Sleeve Shirt

T-Shirt

Sweatshirt

Poncho or Light Raincoat

Hat (wool)

Gloves/Mittens

Underwear

Long Underwear

Pajamas or other heavy Sleepwear (sweat suit)

Hand Towel

Brush/Comb

Tooth Brush

Tooth Paste

Personal Basic First Aid Kit

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!

DIRECTIONS TO MASSASOIT

From 495

· Take 495 South, 495 becomes Route 25

· Take 25 South

· Take exit #2 US 6 to Bourne Sagamore

· Take US 6 East

· Turn Left on to Herring Pond Road (approximately 2.5 miles)

· Turn Left on to Long Pond Road (approximately 2.7 miles)

· Turn Left on to Carters Bridge Road (approximately 1/2 mile)

· Turn Right on to Upland Road (Approximately 1/2 mile)

· Upland Road becomes Little Sandy Pond Road

· Turn left into entrance of the camp (approximately 1/2 mile)