When: March 21 to 22, 2014, Friday night, starting at 5:30pm to Saturday after Breakfast. 8:30 to 9:00 am (camp will be open till 11am if need.
What: Scouts will set up camp - tents, cook dinner and breakfast to complete the Tenderfoot Rank.
Cost: $10.00 person for two meals and the overnight camping (or $4.00 per meal if not camping.)
Where: TBA Monrovia Canyon Park. Do not pay parking at the gate, the fee this is included in your camping fee. Map to Trask Monrovia Canyon Park is open to 5 p.m. A Gate code is needed to come of go after 5pm till opening a 7am
Who: 1st Year New Scouts and those working on Tenderfoot.
Parents are welcomed to stay overnight or join us just for dinner,
but are not required to come. If coming, Parents need to bring
their own tents. Scouts will use the troop tents. Parents must RSVP also
and pay $10.00 if over night.
Contact: RSVP to David Sargent 6 2 6- 5 3 3- 7 5 2 3 or email
Bring: Scout handbook, sleeping bag and sleeping pad, Water and what 10 ESSENTIALS you may have on hand.
Note Please turn in the new BSA Medical Form before going on the Camp, complete Parts A and B for this weekend trip; (you do not need Part C it is for Summer camps. only. The Medical form is good for one year.
The Scout (10) ESSENTIALS
Any time you hike, bike, backpack or venture into the wilderness, remember
to always
carry the Scout (10) Essentials:
____ 1. Water
____ 2. Map & Compass (map often provided by the Troop)
____ 3. Flashlight/batteries
____ 4. Knife, pocket
____ 5. First Aid Kit, small (Medication if any you are
taking)
____ 6. Extra Clothing (Jacket)
(and - or rain poncho/solar blanket )
____ 7. Trail food - and if told to Matches
____ 8. Sunscreen/Sunglasses
____ 9. Rain Gear - Also can be two large trash bags or rain poncho/solar
blanket
___ 10. Whistle (and Mirror unbreakable)
Other important items:
____ Hat
____ tissue/toilet paper & zip lock baggy
____ lip balm
____ rain poncho/solar blanket
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 activity of the troop unless advised
otherwise by their
junior or adult leader.