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Troop 373G Tenderfoot Camp

When:  April 1-3, 2022    Saturday to Sunday.

        Note new Time     Be at Church at 4:30 pm
Friday for carpooling.  (will return to park Sunday at noon)

         Families, let us know if you will be coming late or departing early.

Where:  BSA Camp Verdugo Oaks,  38001 Golden State Hwy, Castaic, CA 91384, 
Gabrielino Campsite  gmap

Why:  Scouts earn the Rank of  
Tenderfoot

What: Cooking, Scout Skills, Campfire and Fun.

Cost
: $20.00 per scout (and parent), pay when you arrive.

Who: All Troop 373G Scouts, parent(s) welcomed.

Must RSVP in advance (Yes or No please) to Scoutmaster, Scouts and parents attending RSVP also.

Driving: It is about an 1 hour drive, camp is off I- 5, exit Templin Hwy exit 183.  (Parents are welcomed to stay overnight, bring own tent. But are Not required to)

Bring:
Camp Chair   -
new added to list
Come in Class A
Sleeping pad
Sleeping bag
Day pack with
The Scout (10) ESSENTIALS
Scout book
Have Class B ready to put on at Camp
Personal gear.   Link to list
Med Form A and B in day pack


Troop will have tents, stoves, and cooking gear

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The Scout (10) ESSENTIALS

Anytime you hike, bike, backpack or venture into the wilderness, remember to always  carry the Scout (10) Essentials: in your Day pack

 ____ 1. Water
____ 2. Map & Compass (map often provided by the Troop) (BSA type Compass see below)
____ 3. Flashlight/batteries
____ 4. Knife, pocket
____ 5. First Aid Kit, small   (Medication if any you are taking)
____ 6. Extra Clothing  (Light Jacket)      (and - or rain poncho/solar blanket )
____ 7. Trail food         
____ 8. Sunscreen / (if needed Sunglasses)
____ 9. Rain Gear - Also can be two large trash bags or rain poncho/solar blanket
___ 10. Whistle (and Mirror unbreakable if you have one)

Other items that are good.
____  Hat
____ tissue/toilet paper & zip lock baggy
____ lip balm
____ Sun glasses
___   Day pack to put the stuff in

Even though there are more than ten items the troop's scout essentials, are often cited as the 10 Essentials. Each scout shall be responsible for having in their possession the required Scout Essentials at each camp-out or hike activity of the troop unless advised otherwise by their junior or adult leader.

Camp Goals

For Tenderfoot Rank:
Show you have the Scout  ESSENTIALS and sleeping bag and sleeping pad
Help set up a tent, sleep in it at least one night.
Use the
Outdoor Code on the campout 
Assist in preparing one of the meals. Tell why it is important for each patrol member to share in meal preparation and cleanup.
Show the appropriate method of safely cleaning items used to prepare, serve, and eat a meal.
Learn the importance of eating together as a patrol.

The above must be done at camp. see link

During Saturday time there will also be classes on Scout Skills and free fun time.

Friday and Saturday nights will be fun campfire programs.