Archive for year: 2016

OKEMO Vermont Ski Trip, Feb 3-5th!

Back by popular demand, Troop 49 will be running an awesome ski trip to OKEMO Mountain Resort in the ski capital of the Northeast, Vermont!! (less than 4 hours from Oakland).

Due to its popularity and abundance of amenities for the scouts, we will be staying in the same awesome house as we did last year. Here is the link to the house rental https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p331264?

As you’ll see in the rental photos, there is definitely plenty to do at the house after a full day of skiing and snowboarding. Life doesn’t get any better!

Note: Although, the official trip is for February 3-5^th, we actually have the house for an additional night on February 2nd. If you are interested in staying Thursday night, as well, please indicate this on your registration form. There is no additional cost for the accommodations at the house, but you are responsible for your own food and additional lift tickets, if desired.

Due to the sleep accommodation limitations at the house, a maximum of 25 people can stay at the house. Initially, we will be accepting sign-ups for sleeping at the house for Scouts only (23 Maximum on a first to register basis). If there is still room after the initial sign-up period (which ends December 22nd), family members will be accepted off a wait list. BUT DON’T WORRY! There is no limitation on the number of people who can attend this trip and we can all eat and hangout at the house. If there are insufficient sleeping arrangements at the House, you can check out accommodations at the very popular Homestyle Hostel, as well as a local hotels. If you are interesting in booking a room at the Hostel, visit http://homestylehostel.com/

The following is the price if you are staying at the House:

• Lift tickets for Saturday and Sunday, House accommodations for Friday and Saturday nights (as well as Thursday night, if desired), Saturday Breakfast and Dinner, Sunday Breakfast:

$175 for Scouts (as a result of a $75 troop subsidy), $250 for non-scout siblings ages 13-18, $269 for adults (an awesome deal!)

• If needed, the group equipment rentals are available (contact Guy Dugas for information) If you will be skiing for the season, you may want to rent equipment for the season at home.
• We will provide a snack to take to the mountain but, you are welcome to purchase lunch at the mountain.
• You are responsible for arranging your own transportation via carpool.
• If you are a non-scout sibling staying in accommodations other than the rental house, here are the following 2-Day group lift ticket prices: Adults- $125, Young Adult (age 13-18)- $106.
• For those scouts who need to do cooking for advancement, merit badge work or because you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mr. Dugas.

 

Payment Information:

• Payment for the trip is due in-full at time of registration using the links below that contains a Payment/Registration Form and Activity Consent Form. Printout and fully complete both forms and return with your payment to MR. HARPER (not Mr. Pappas). You will not be considered registered for the trip until these items are delivered to MR. HARPER.

Note: Your base payment of $50 (Scouts), $70 (non-scouts) is non-refundable unless we are able to either fill your spot or obtain a refund from OKEMO on a best efforts basis (NO GUARANTEE).

 

LINK TO PAYMENT/REGISTRATION FORM

LINK TO ACTIVITY CONSENT FORM

 

Please note we are limited to 26 people in the Hostel so please sign-up early to guarantee your spot. Also, if the scout is a new skier/snowboarder and is unable to negotiate the trails and lifts on his own, a parent or guardian must attend the trip. Also if a sibling will be attending, a parent /guardian must attend as well.

Important: All attendees must have an updated BSA medical form (Parts A&B) on file with Mrs. Burns. That means it must be dated within 1 year of 2/8/15.

If anyone is interested in completing the Snowsports merit badge, please contact Mr. Dugas.

You can contact Mr. Dugas if you have any questions or concerns via email or phone at fetriman1@aol.com, 201-788-1497.

 

Back by popular demand, we are going to the last Demolition Derby of the season, Crystal Cave and camping October 22-23, 2016!

Registration page: http://www.troop49oakland.org/survey/index.php/491355?lang=en

Payment page: crystal-cave-demo-derby-2016-10-22-payment

Crystal Cave is noted for its abundance of formations.  Numerous stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, boxwork, calcium and aragonite crystals, and bacon decorate the cave.  Like to see cars drive into one another, pile up, stall, steam, and get smashed?  Like action then this is the trip to go on!  Get ready for the action at Mountain Springs Arena Demolition Derby.  This is a rain or shine event.  Covered seating is available.

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What: Mullica River Paddling Trip

When: Friday, June 3 to Sunday June 5 (may return Saturday night)

Where: Mullica River, Shamong, NJ in the Pine Barrens

Who: Scouts / Parents

Weather: Unless weather is severe, the trip will go as planned … plan for rain or cool weather

Fee: $50.00.  If the trip turns out to be less expensive than planned, we will credit your scout account.

Details:  Fleet 49 will depart the OLPH dock at 5:00 PM Friday night June 3.  We will sail south on the Parkway, docking in camp sometime around 8-9 PM, depending on traffic – which will be nasty.  After a very early start Saturday morning to shuttle gear and people, we will get on the river about 9:00.  We will have lunch on the river – and perhaps dinner – arriving at the pull out around 7:00 PM.  Depending on weather, mood, energy, etc., we will make the decision to spend the night in the Pine Barrens or return to Oakland.  If we stay over, we will depart the Pine Barrens early on Sunday with an estimated return home of 10-11 AM. Read more

We’re going camping, hiking and attending a Demolition Derby April 22 to April 24, 2016!

We will be camping OUTSIDE Friday and Saturday nights at Mrs. Pappas’ father’s 11 acre property in Shartlesville, PA  ( GPS use 3400 Mountain Road, Hamburg PA,19526) located at the base of the Blue Mountains.  The weather could be cold, warm, or rainy so pack accordingly.  On Saturday, we will hike the Appalachian Trail to Pulpit Rock and the Pinnacle, and in the evening attend a Demolition Derby.  Need tent nights?  Need to cook for advancement?  We’ve got you covered!  Sign up and let’s get going!

The Appalachian Trail is nearly a 2,200 mile hiking trail through the Appalachian Mountain Range that goes through 14 different states.  It is the longest “hiking-only” footpath in the world.  Also among the longest continuously marked trails with 2×6 white blazes.  It is the largest and longest running volunteer conservation project in the world, consisting of 31 distinct maintenance clubs.  Pack a day pack, sturdy boots or shoes, 2 water bottles, sunscreen, hat, and binoculars (it is the beginning of Hawk migration).

Like to see cars drive into one another, pile up, stall, steam, and get smashed?  Like action then this is the trip to go on!  Get ready for the action at Mountain Springs Arena Demolition Derby at 7 pm.  This is a rain or shine event.  Covered seating is available.

We’ll meet at OLPH at 4:15 pm for roll call and depart for Shartlesville, PA on Friday April 22 at 4:30 PM.  We hope to beat some of the rush hour traffic.  The drive is approximately 125 miles, 2 hours without traffic.  Cooking dinner in foil was a success on the last trip, so please pack your foil wrapped dinner (please label with your name) for Friday night.   We will set up camp, make dinner, and settle in for a campfire.  On Saturday, we’ll awaken, eat a hot breakfast, build our lunches, and head for the Appalachian Trail by car – about a 20 minute ride.  The hike to the Pinnacle and back is roughly 4 to 5 hours, depending on our pace.  Be prepared, if weather is inclement, we will go to Crystal Cave in Kutztown, so bring $10 for admission.  We’ll eat another great meal, and head to the arena for the Demo Derby.   Food and concession stands are in the Arena.  If you wish to purchase something, please bring money.  We’ll head home Sunday morning after breakfast.

Backpacks and Class A are not necessary, but Class B or C are required to wear to derby.  What are you waiting for?  Pack your gear and let’s GO!

Trip cost $40, covers trip expenses and admission to Demo Derby

Registration closes Friday evening, April 15th

Link to Registration. https://www.thepathfinders.org/phpsurveyor/index.php?sid=55928

Link to Payment Page: http://www.troop49oakland.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Demo-Derby-payment-2016.pdf