Boston Massachusetts November 9-12, 2017

Boston Trip

Camp Sayre and Boston, MA

Thursday, November 9- Sunday, November 12, 2017

Camp Sayre, New England Base Camp

11 Unquity Road, Milton, MA 02186    (617) 615-0004

Come Join Troop 49 at the Birthplace of the American Revolution and witness nearly 400 years of history. Founded by Puritans in 1630, Boston played a key role in the Revolutionary War and the founding of our Nation, and came to be known at the “Cradle of Liberty.” Walk the Freedom Trail and climb aboard the U.S.S. Constitution, float down the Charles River, experience sweeping 360 degree views of Greater Boston and beyond from 750 feet above the city. Learn about Boston’s rich history “by sea” and “by land.”

Boston Duck Tours – a thrilling way to see the city!

Register Here: http://www.troop49oakland.org/survey/index.php/982872?lang=en

Payment Page Here: https://www.thepathfinders.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Boston-2017-Payment-Page-1.pdf

Scoutmaster In Charge (SIC/ASIC)

John Curran 201-819-5067 / Alan Frenkel 973 632-5400

Tentative Agenda: Gather at OLPH at 6:30* on Thursday (11/9), roll call, drive up to Camp Sayre (New England Base Camp) (approx. 3hr 40min). Set up camp and turn in for the night. Breakfast in camp and head in to Boston. Lunch at Faneuil Hall. Return to camp for dinner and to enjoy the rest of the evening. Breakfast in camp (or in the Camp Sayre cafeteria – TBD) and head into town. Lunch in the city. Head back to camp for dinner in the Camp Sayre cafeteria and back to the campsite for the evening. Breakfast in camp (or in the Camp Sayre cafeteria – TBD), breakdown campsite and head home.

Thursday:

· Leave OLPH at 6:30pm

· Drive 3.5 hours to Camp Sayre

· Setup camp and turn in for the evening.

Friday:*

· Quick and easy breakfast in camp (cooks needed)

· Head in to Boston on the “T”

· USS Constitution Museum

· Freedom Trail

· Lunch at Faneuil Hall (Scouts need to have cash)

· Museum of Science

· Prudential Center Observation Deck (possibly for sunset)

· Head back to camp

· Dinner in camp (cooks needed)

Saturday:‡

· Quick and easy breakfast in camp or in the Camp Sayre cafeteria

· Head in to Boston on the “T”

· New England Aquarium

· Duck Tour

· Lunch in the City (Scouts need to have cash)

· Explore Boston

· Head back to camp around

· Dinner at the Camp Sayre Cafeteria

Sunday:

· Quick and easy breakfast in camp or in the Camp Sayre cafeteria (TBD)

Gear:

Dress in layers for late fall weather. Please bring the appropriate clothing and gear for the intended weather. We will be outside for the most part, with the occasional indoor portion of the tours, etc. Camera and sunglass are also a good idea. We will also have the troop trailer for the cooking equipment etc., but we are going to need to hall our gear to the campsite. Tent, sleeping bag, etc.

Food: Please eat dinner prior to arriving at OLPH on Thursday. We are looking for cooks for Friday breakfast and dinner, and Saturday breakfast (TBD) and Sunday breakfast (TBD). Bring money for lunch Friday and Saturday in Boston.

Cost:

$105 for Scouts

$110 for Adults

Includes tickets, camping, transportation around boston and troop provided food (Friday and Saturday breakfast and lunch and Sunday breakfast)

Other Considerations:

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