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 13^th and Payment is due to Mrs. Zoe Kolenut by Tuesday, MARCH 16.

Scoutmaster in Charge

Patrick Pacenza