May 21-23, 2021
Join scouts and leaders from Troop 49 for a visit to a truly memorable and historic place: Gettysburg Pennsylvania, site of one of America’s most famous battles.
Click Here for Sign-Up Form: Gettysburg Registration
Click Here for Payment Page: TRIP PAYMENT PAGE – Gettysburg 2021
Gettysburg National Park, Eisenhower Farm/Estate
1195 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, PA 17325
RSVP: Sign Up Closes May 18th
Activity:
Scouts/Adults have the option of doing the various hikes offered to earn patches and the medal.
NOTE: Siblings/Families are invited. There are hotels right near the campsite if preferred.
The hikes are not mandatory for siblings/families, and many of the “points of interest” on the hikes are accessible by car, so that is an option for families. Be advised the pace of the troop may exceed that of siblings/families, so it may be advisable to split into separate groups.
Nearby Hotels:
Hilton Garden Inn 866-460-7440
Hampton Inn 866-460-7440
Best Western 717-334-1188
1863 Inn of Gettysburg 717-334-6211
Colton 717-334-5514
We will be staying at the Artillery Ridge Campground. For siblings & families, the campground has four and six person cabins with and without bathrooms if you wish to stay at the campground in a cabin. Payment for a cabin will be made by you and not through the troop. Please let me know though that you are planning on staying at the campground. Artillery Ridge Camping Rates
Trail Guides and Patch Information: https://newbirthoffreedom.org/programs/gettysburg-historic-trails/
The National Park Service and the New Birth of Freedom Council have published a trail guide for each of these five trails and tours.
· Patches/Medals that can be earned:
· Main Gettysburg patch (Visit to Park/Visitors Center)
· Johnny Reb, BillyYank, Eisenhower, and Historic Gettysburg segments
· Gettysburg Trail Medal (To receive the Trail Medal, Scouts must have completed the entire set of requirements for each patch segment.)
Itinerary (To be updated – times/days of hikes may change)
Note: Since this Trip is about two armies, we will keep track of time as the military did. First time is Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and second is Military (after 12:00 noon, just add 12 onto the EDT time to get the military time.)
Friday:
5:00 PM or 17:00 Meet at OLPH
5:15 PM or 17:15 Leave OLPH for Artillery Ridge Camping Resort – pack a dinner for the road NOTE: You can also choose to meet the group at Gettysburg
10:15 PM or 22:15 Arrive and Set-Up CAMP
11:00 PM or 23:00 Lights Out
Saturday:
7:00 AM or 7:00 Reveille and Breakfast
8:15 AM National Park Visitors Center
TBD AM Billy Yank Trail – 10 miles – 6 hours. Takes you through the Gettysburg battlefield.
TBD PM Dinner
After Dinner Historic Gettysburg Trail – walking through downtown area and imagine what life was like there in 1863. Bring extra $ for a stop for ice cream.
Saturday Night: Fantastic star gazing if the night sky is clear. Bring binoculars or a telescope if you have one.
11:00 PM or 23:00 Lights Out! Sleep!
Sunday:
07:00 or 7:00 Reveille and Breakfast
TBD Johnny Reb Trail – 4 miles – 2.5 hours
IF YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED IN HIKING THAT DAY, YOU CAN VISIT THE EISENHOWER HOME OR HEAD BACK TO DOWNTOWN. WE WILL DISCUSS A MEET UP TIME AND PLACE.
Gear:
Mess Kit
Drawstring backpack or camelback
Nalgene water bottle
Scout Book and pen
Gaiter or other face coverings
Tent
Ground Cloth
Rain Jacket – Poncho – We hope this always stays in the bag.
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Camping Pillow
Socks and Extra Pair – Wool Socks because as every scout knows ‘cotton kills’
Change of Clothes
Boots – Waterproof- Saturday Hike is 10 miles. Make sure your boots are broken in.
Bug Spray and Suntan Lotion.
Head Lamp and Extra Batteries
Toiletries / Small Towel
Spending Money for gift shop and ice cream
Jacket Layered Clothing
Cost:
See payment page for breakdown.
Car Pools:
If someone else is driving your son on this trip, please consider providing them with a fair stipend for gas, etc.
Cooking/Food:
· Scouts will be split into patrols. Hot breakfast, cold lunch and hot dinners!
· Plan for Saturday -Breakfast, Lunch, Supper; Sunday – Breakfast and Lunch.
Siblings: Siblings welcome. An adult must be with a non-Scout sibling at all times. Siblings/Families do not have to participate in the hikes but are certainly welcome to.
References:
Artillery Ridge Campground: https://www.artilleryridge.com/
National Park Site http://www.nps.gov/gett
THERE WAS A GOOD RESPONSE TO OUR INQUIRY EMAIL ABOUT THIS DATE TO MAKE THIS TRIP A SUCCESS. PLEASE NOTE THAT NEITHER LEADER HAS THE CAPACITY TO HAUL THE TRAILER. THIS MEANS THAT ALL GEAR WILL NEED TO BE DISPERSED BETWEEN THE CARS AND MOST LIKELY COOKING WILL BE ON LIGHTWEIGHT STOVES OR OVER A CAMPFIRE. THOSE THAT SIGN UP FOR COOKING WILL BE ASSIGNED ON A FIRST SIGN UP BASIS. NUMBERS OF COOKS MAY NOT BE DECIDED UNTIL THE TRIP CLOSES.
QUESTIONS? EMAIL US !
Scoutmasters in Charge:
Patrick Pacenza patmanp.t49@gmail.com
Brian Harris briantharrisrunner@gmail.com
Antietam National Park December 3-5, 2021
Join scouts and leaders from Troop 49 for a visit to a truly memorable and historic place: Antietam Battlefield Maryland
— Learn about the Bloodiest Day in American History –
Click Here for Sign-Up Form
Click Here for Payment Page
Visitors Center Address Antietam National Park
5831 Dunker Church Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782
NOTE: Siblings/Families are invited. There are hotels right near the campsite
We will be staying at the Treehouse Camp
https://www.thetreehousecamp.com/index.shtml
For siblings & families, the campground has four and six person cabins if you wish to stay at the campground in a cabin. Payment for a cabin will be made by you and not through the troop. Please let me know though that you are planning on staying at the campground.
Itinerary (To be updated – times/days of hikes may change)
Friday:
5:00 PM or 17:00 Meet at OLPH
5:15 PM or 17:15 Leave OLPH for Treetop Campground – pack a dinner for the road
10:15 PM or 22:15 Arrive and Set-Up Camp
11:00 PM or 23:00 Lights Out
Saturday:
7:00 AM Reveille and Breakfast
9:00 AM Arrive at National Park Visitors Center and Tour the Center
10:00 AM Ranger Talk
10:30 AM Hike the Battlefield and Lunch
3:00 PM Head back to the Campground for Dinner
7:00 PM Head back to the battlefield for a drive through to see the luminaries
Sunday:
8:00 AM Reveille and Breakfast and prepare lunch for the road.
Gear:
NOTE: Refer to Pathfinder website for cold weather tips ://www.thepathfinders.org/Pathfinders/coldweather.htm
Cost:
Estimated to be $50 for adults and $50 per scout. This covers two nights cabin 3 meals Saturday and 2 meals Sunday. Extra money for gift shop.
Car Pools:
If someone else is driving your son on this trip, please consider providing them with a fair stipend for gas, etc.
Cooking/Food:
Siblings: Siblings welcome to join the hike and hang with the troop at the campsite. If you wish to dine with the troop for dinner note that on the registration form. An adult must be with a non-Scout sibling at all times. Siblings/Families do not have to participate in the hikes but are certainly welcome to.
References:
National Park Site https://www.nps.gov/anti/index.htm
QUESTIONS? EMAIL!
Scoutmasters in Charge:
Lynda Angus lyndaangust49@gmail.com
GETTYSBURG NATIONAL PARK
May 21-23, 2021
Join scouts and leaders from Troop 49 for a visit to a truly memorable and historic place: Gettysburg Pennsylvania, site of one of America’s most famous battles.
Click Here for Sign-Up Form: Gettysburg Registration
Click Here for Payment Page: TRIP PAYMENT PAGE – Gettysburg 2021
Gettysburg National Park, Eisenhower Farm/Estate
1195 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, PA 17325
RSVP: Sign Up Closes May 18th
Activity:
Scouts/Adults have the option of doing the various hikes offered to earn patches and the medal.
NOTE: Siblings/Families are invited. There are hotels right near the campsite if preferred.
The hikes are not mandatory for siblings/families, and many of the “points of interest” on the hikes are accessible by car, so that is an option for families. Be advised the pace of the troop may exceed that of siblings/families, so it may be advisable to split into separate groups.
Nearby Hotels:
Hilton Garden Inn 866-460-7440
Hampton Inn 866-460-7440
Best Western 717-334-1188
1863 Inn of Gettysburg 717-334-6211
Colton 717-334-5514
We will be staying at the Artillery Ridge Campground. For siblings & families, the campground has four and six person cabins with and without bathrooms if you wish to stay at the campground in a cabin. Payment for a cabin will be made by you and not through the troop. Please let me know though that you are planning on staying at the campground. Artillery Ridge Camping Rates
Trail Guides and Patch Information: https://newbirthoffreedom.org/programs/gettysburg-historic-trails/
The National Park Service and the New Birth of Freedom Council have published a trail guide for each of these five trails and tours.
· Patches/Medals that can be earned:
· Main Gettysburg patch (Visit to Park/Visitors Center)
· Johnny Reb, BillyYank, Eisenhower, and Historic Gettysburg segments
· Gettysburg Trail Medal (To receive the Trail Medal, Scouts must have completed the entire set of requirements for each patch segment.)
Itinerary (To be updated – times/days of hikes may change)
Note: Since this Trip is about two armies, we will keep track of time as the military did. First time is Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and second is Military (after 12:00 noon, just add 12 onto the EDT time to get the military time.)
Friday:
5:00 PM or 17:00 Meet at OLPH
5:15 PM or 17:15 Leave OLPH for Artillery Ridge Camping Resort – pack a dinner for the road NOTE: You can also choose to meet the group at Gettysburg
10:15 PM or 22:15 Arrive and Set-Up CAMP
11:00 PM or 23:00 Lights Out
Saturday:
7:00 AM or 7:00 Reveille and Breakfast
8:15 AM National Park Visitors Center
TBD AM Billy Yank Trail – 10 miles – 6 hours. Takes you through the Gettysburg battlefield.
TBD PM Dinner
After Dinner Historic Gettysburg Trail – walking through downtown area and imagine what life was like there in 1863. Bring extra $ for a stop for ice cream.
Saturday Night: Fantastic star gazing if the night sky is clear. Bring binoculars or a telescope if you have one.
11:00 PM or 23:00 Lights Out! Sleep!
Sunday:
07:00 or 7:00 Reveille and Breakfast
TBD Johnny Reb Trail – 4 miles – 2.5 hours
IF YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED IN HIKING THAT DAY, YOU CAN VISIT THE EISENHOWER HOME OR HEAD BACK TO DOWNTOWN. WE WILL DISCUSS A MEET UP TIME AND PLACE.
Gear:
Mess Kit
Drawstring backpack or camelback
Nalgene water bottle
Scout Book and pen
Gaiter or other face coverings
Tent
Ground Cloth
Rain Jacket – Poncho – We hope this always stays in the bag.
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Camping Pillow
Socks and Extra Pair – Wool Socks because as every scout knows ‘cotton kills’
Change of Clothes
Boots – Waterproof- Saturday Hike is 10 miles. Make sure your boots are broken in.
Bug Spray and Suntan Lotion.
Head Lamp and Extra Batteries
Toiletries / Small Towel
Spending Money for gift shop and ice cream
Jacket Layered Clothing
Cost:
See payment page for breakdown.
Car Pools:
If someone else is driving your son on this trip, please consider providing them with a fair stipend for gas, etc.
Cooking/Food:
· Scouts will be split into patrols. Hot breakfast, cold lunch and hot dinners!
· Plan for Saturday -Breakfast, Lunch, Supper; Sunday – Breakfast and Lunch.
Siblings: Siblings welcome. An adult must be with a non-Scout sibling at all times. Siblings/Families do not have to participate in the hikes but are certainly welcome to.
References:
Artillery Ridge Campground: https://www.artilleryridge.com/
National Park Site http://www.nps.gov/gett
THERE WAS A GOOD RESPONSE TO OUR INQUIRY EMAIL ABOUT THIS DATE TO MAKE THIS TRIP A SUCCESS. PLEASE NOTE THAT NEITHER LEADER HAS THE CAPACITY TO HAUL THE TRAILER. THIS MEANS THAT ALL GEAR WILL NEED TO BE DISPERSED BETWEEN THE CARS AND MOST LIKELY COOKING WILL BE ON LIGHTWEIGHT STOVES OR OVER A CAMPFIRE. THOSE THAT SIGN UP FOR COOKING WILL BE ASSIGNED ON A FIRST SIGN UP BASIS. NUMBERS OF COOKS MAY NOT BE DECIDED UNTIL THE TRIP CLOSES.
QUESTIONS? EMAIL US !
Scoutmasters in Charge:
Patrick Pacenza patmanp.t49@gmail.com
Brian Harris briantharrisrunner@gmail.com
WAWAYANDA TRIP APRIL 23-25, 2021
Wawayanda State Park Campout
Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Biking
885 Warwick Turnpike Hewitt, NJ 07421 (973) 853-4462
Click here for Payment Form – Wawayanda 4.23.21
Click to Register – Wawayanda Registration
The quiet charm of Wawayanda appeals to hikers, campers, swimmers and boaters. Forested hills surround Lake Wawayanda creating a restful backdrop for canoeists, boaters and fisherman, while steep mountains challenge casual as well as serious hikers. A twenty-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail runs through the park, while the top of Wawayanda Mountain offers sensational views. More than sixty miles of trails are marked in the park. Wawayanda State Park is a 34,350 acre state park in Sussex County and Passaic County in northern New Jersey. The park is in Vernon Township on the Sussex side, and West Milford on the Passaic side. Troop 49 will be Canoeing/Fishing (Anyone age 16 and older must have a valid NJ fishing license) (http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/fishneed.htm) and, if there is sufficient interest, Hiking the Appalachian trail which will take us up to the ridgeline west of Greenwood lake or cycling.
Cost: $27
When: Friday, April 23-25
Trip Registration closes Sunday April 18th
Food: If you need to cook one or more meals for advancement, this is your opportunity to step up and make it happen! We need dinner Friday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and a quick breakfast on Sunday for the troop!
Camp site: We have 1 site which will accommodate 25 people. Bathrooms are right next to the site.
Schedule: Gather at OLPH at 4:30 pm for roll call. Leave OLPH at 4:45 pm and drive up to Wawayanda S.P. approximately 45 minutes (see directions) arriving 5:30pm. Setup camp and start dinner. After dinner, go over “safety afloat” and general boating safety. Saturday morning prepare breakfast. Prep for hike/boating/cycling and wing the rest.
What to bring: We will be outside for the weekend. Dress in layers for warming days and cool spring nights. We will be tenting on the ground. Clothing should be appropriate for the weather. Tent, sleeping bag, mess kit, water bottle, etc. small backpack for the hike.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS (MapQuest)
A) 25 Purdue Ave., Oakland, NJ 07436-3412 US (OLPH)
1. Start out going southeast on Purdue Ave toward Franklin Ave/County Hwy-84. (go 0.02 miles)
2. Turn right onto Franklin Ave/County Hwy-84. (go 0.53 miles)
3. Turn left onto Ramapo Valley Rd/US-202 South. New Jersey Headstones is on the corner (go 0.11 miles)
4. Merge onto I-287 South. (go 0.49 miles)
5. Take the Skyline Drive exit, EXIT 57, toward Ringwood. (go 0.24 miles)
6. Keep right to take the ramp toward Ringwood. (go 0.13 miles)
7. Merge onto Skyline Dr. (go 4.81 miles)
8. Keep right at the fork to go on Skyline Drive/County Hwy-692. Turn right onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike/County Hwy-511. Luigi’s Pizza is on the corner (go 8.1 miles)
9. Stay straight to go onto Union Valley Rd/County Hwy-513. (go 0.25 miles)
10. Stay straight to go onto Warwick Turnpike. (go 4.41 miles)
11. 885 WARWICK TPKE.
12. Your destination is 0.4 miles past Hillcrest Drive (go 0 miles)
B) 885 Warwick Tpke, Hewitt, NJ 07421-1785 US
TOTAL ESTIMATED TIME: 31 minutes | DISTANCE: 19.11 miles[
Camp Turrell July 18-24, 2021
Summer is the time to be outside! What better way to honor that than by spending time with your fellow scouts for an entire week at Camp Turrell.
We are attending Week 3, from July 18-24. Any parents with questions about summer camp, I will have an information session on Thursday night during the Troop meeting on March 18th.
Troop 49 will be returning to our old stomping grounds at our council’s summer facility in Cuddybackville, NY. For those new to this camp, it is full of natural beauty and one off the BEST scout camp waterfronts I have ever seen. Sending your sons to Scout Camp gives them this great experience where they can enjoy the outdoors, work on their camping skills and earn many Merit Badges thorough programs and classes that are sometimes only available by attending a scout camp (e.g., swimming, boating and shooting activities.) Younger scouts also have greater opportunity to learn from older scouts in the troop.
As previously mentioned, fees went up this year, but the Troop was able to lock in last year’s rates with our early deposit. The Early Bird rate is $390/scout (including Troop subsidy). Please have payments into Mrs. Kolenut by APRIL 12th, so we can make our groups payments and account for the Troop subsidy.
Payment Page
Please sign up through this new Google Form:
Sign-up HERE
I know everyone is excited to start choosing and signing up for Merit Badges, however the system is not up and running yet. You CAN look over this year’s offerings along with the schedule to see what you would like to be prepared to do. Please keep in mind you CANNOT make it from a shooting sport to the waterfront in the 10 minute time between classes (or the other way around), so plan accordingly.
Merit Badge Catalog
Merit Badge Schedule
Lastly, updated medical forms will need to be completed, if you have not already done so:
New Medical Form
I look forward to a great time with all the boys. We could always use a few extra adult hands, so consider signing up too. We will follow up with adult COVID guidance as it becomes available.
YIS,
Simon Fishman
safishman@verizon.net
Scoutmaster in Charge for Turrell
New Scout Weekend
Appalachian Mountain Club
50 Camp Mohican Rd, Blairstown, NJ 07825
Friday March 19 to Sunday March 21st
Who: Scouts / Parents
Weather: Plan for rain or cold weather
Details: Troop 49 will depart the OLPH at 5:00 PM Friday night March 19 and Return Sunday March 21 at 11am. Scouts will be tent camping.
Registration Page: http://troop49oakland.org/survey/index.php/872125?lang=en
Payment Page: AMC Trip March 2021
ACTIVITIES
There are three main objectives for the weekend.
1. Get some camping and tenting in for new scouts to promote advancement
2. Participate in the new scout program, both as “givers” and “takers”. In the list below, we will be teaching the poisonous plants stations.
New scouts will have the opportunity to visit stations to accomplish the following:
1. Totin’ chip
2. Firem’n Chit
3. Tie a square knot, 2 half hitches, and taut-line hitch.*
4. Whip and fuse end different kinds of ropes*
5. Poisonous Plants*
6. Physical Fitness*
7. Flag Etiquette
8. Oath, Law, Motto, Outdoor Code, Slogan*
9. First Aid-for chocking, bruises/cuts/scrapes/blisters/burns*
10. First Aid for stings/snakebites/nosebleed/frost bite/sunburn*
11. Hiking-Buddy System, being lost, safe hiking*
12. Demonstrate the Scout Sign, Salute, handshake*
• Indicates Tenderfoot requirement from the Boy Scout Handbook.
CAMPSITE
Accommodates up to 30 people and includes a campfire ring (no grate), open sided, roofed pavilion, and outdoor privy and bear box. There are 5 tent platforms, 3 small ground sites and 1 large ground site. This campsite is 1/4 mile from the parking lot. Refer to website for directions https://www.outdoors.org/lodging-camping/lodges/mohican
COST
$ 27.00 which includes camp reservations and food.
GEAR
We will be outside for the weekend. Dress for in layers for warming days and cool nights. For those sleeping outside, we will be tenting either on the ground or on platforms, depending on what is available. Clothing should be appropriate for the weather. We have a lovely campsite, but it requires a bit of a hike to get in. Bring only the equipment which you require.
COOKING/FOOD
Friday night: arrive having eaten dinner. We will have a snack late in the evening. Sunday morning, we’ll have breakfast, pack up, and head for home. If you need to cook one or more meals for advancement, this is your opportunity to step up and make it happen!
RSVP by March 13th and Payment is due to Mrs. Zoe Kolenut by Tuesday, MARCH 16.
Scoutmaster in Charge
Patrick Pacenza
2020 Wreath Sales (Forms and Instructions)
Scout Instructions Wreath Roping sale 2020
Wreath and Roping flyer 2020 (print out)
Wreath Roping Orders sheet 2020 (print out)
Tally Sheet 2020 (print out)
ADVENTURE LAND ROPES COURSE AND CAMPING
October 3rd-4th, 2020
What: 4 Hours on rope course starting at 1pm followed by camping at the facility.
When: Saturday October 3rd Departing from OLPH at 11am Saturday, Returning Sunday at Noon at OLPH. Scouts should bring a bag lunch to eat upon arriving.
Where: 257 Lybolt Rd, Middletown, NY 10941
Who: Scouts / Parents
Weather: You will be climbing and jumping. You will need something with grip. If there is rain they will may pause activity for weather system to pass. There is no cancellation for this event.
Fee: It is based upon what you will be doing.
Scout/Adult Rope Course ONLY $49.00
Scout/Adult Rope & Camping Fee $69.00
Adult Camping & Spectator Fee(they charge $29 for chaperones) $49.00
Scout/Adult Camping ONLY Fee $20.00
Registration Page Link: http://www.troop49oakland.org/survey/index.php/683555?lang=en
Payment Page Link: RopesCourse10.3.20PaymentPage
Waiver: Must be completed. It can be done online or print out at Ropes Course Waiver and give to Mr Harris day of event.
Details: Scouts and Parents can challenge themselves on the exciting rope course at Adventureland NY. Following the ropes course scouts will set up their tents on the premises of the facility.
Check out the facility here – http://adventurelandny.com/
Camp Sites: Tents
Gear: ALWAYS Positive Attitude, Adaptability
What to Bring:
SWARTSWOOD STATE PARK CAMPOUT
JULY 19-21,2020
Scouts join us for 3 days for a Troop 49 style mini summer camp! Swartswood is
NJ’s first state park and was established in 1915. It was created to ensure that
NJ’s third largest freshwater lake remained unspoiled. The lake is 3 miles long
and 1 mile wide. The 2 lakes in the park are the remnants of the retreat glaciers
from the Wisconsin glaciation around 20,000 years ago. It has hiking, boating
and for our Fishermen in the troop the lake is stocked with brown, rainbow and
brook trout. There is catfish, bass and several other types found in the lake.
The plan for the three days is to spend part of the day on merit badge classes or
rank advancement and to take advantage of the park. A troop hike, canoeing,
sports and hopefully the swimming area will be open.
Potential Merit Badge List
• Personal Fitness
• Medicine
• Automotive
• Fire Safety
• First Aid
• E-Prep
• Camping
THE LIST MAY CHANGE AS WE MAY ADD TO THE LIST. WE WILL CONFIRM THIS ALL AFTER TRIP CLOSES.
Click Here for Sign-Up Form: http://troop49oakland.org/survey/index.php/964187?lang=en
Click Here for Payment Page: https://www.thepathfinders.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Swartswood-Trip-Payment-Page-1.pdf
When: July 19,20,21
Where: Swartswood State Park
1091 E Shore Rd
Swartswood, NJ 07877
Cost: $25.00 Scouts and $50.00 for adults
RSVP: Sign Up Closes July 10
Below is a tentative schedule for the trip –
Sunday:
9:30AM Meet at OLPH
10:00AM Leave OLPH for State Park – Breakfast at home or bring with you.
11:15 AM Arrive and Check out Park
12:00 PM Check into campsite and set up
1:00 -2:30 Lunch
3pm Merit Badge Programs to start
5pm Dinner
6:30pm Hang out time – ultimate frisbee, fishing, campfire
Monday:
9am Breakfast
10am Merit Badge Programs
1pm Lunch
2pm Canoeing and Lake Front activities
6pm Dinner
Tuesday:
9am Breakfast – Scouts break down Tents
Finish up remaining requirements. Check out is noon.
Car Pools:
We will be meeting at OLPH. If your scout needs a ride note that at sign up.
There is a charge to enter the park normally $10.00 a car. At this time they are
not charging but I expect by the time we go they may.
Cooking/Food:
Scouts will be split into patrols. Hot breakfast, cold lunch and hot dinners!
Plan for Sunday Lunch, Monday 3 meals and Tuesday -Breakfast and Lunch
Covid Guidelines:
We ask that scouts monitor their temp 2 weeks before the trip.
The troop has reserved 4 campsites and there is also plenty of open areas for our
program. Sharing of tents will be kept to siblings and parents. Each scout will
need a form of face covering. There are several gator style face coverings that
also have spf and when wet stay cold. Perhaps this style is less likely to get lost
since it should stay on your scout. A temp check will be performed each day.
The troop will have plenty of hand sanitizer, a hand washing station, and extra
masks. Simon Fishman and I will continue to monitor cdc recommendations for
camping and will provide more specific guidelines.\
Packing List:
Day pack for food, towels, papers
Clothing suitable for summer
Rain Gear
Layer for cool evenings
Tent
Sleeping bag / pad
Personal hygiene kit
Sunscreen
Hat
Sunglasses optional, but strongly recommended
Shoes that cover toes … crocks, Keene’s, Teva’s etc. NO FLIP FLOPS IN CAMP
Headlamp
Water Bottles
** We will use disposable plates/cups/utensils **
SMALL amusements – Frisbee, playing cards, book
References:
State Park Site –https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/swartswood.html
QUESTIONS? EMAIL US !
Scoutmasters in Charge:
Lynda Angus lyndaangust49@gmail.com
Simon Fishman safishman@verizon.net
Jamboree Information Presentation March 2020
Jambo Overview V10
Camp Ranachqua, July 19th – 25th, 2020
Come back for our second summer at Camp Ranachqa, part of the Ten Mile River Reservation. If you’ve never been to camp here, it has a great waterfront and awesome staff!