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 3-5th, 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.
Camp Turrell, July 23-29, 2017
2017.03.31 Advancement Weekend
What: New Scout Weekend
When: Friday, March 31 to Sunday April 2
Where: Camp Glen Grey, Oakland, NJ
Who: Scouts / Parents
Weather: Plan for rain or cool weather
Details: Troop 49 will depart the OLPH at 5:00 PM Friday night March 31 and Return Sunday April 2 at 10am. Scouts will be cabin camping unless otherwise requested.
Registration Page: Click Here!
Payment Page: Click Here!
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Newport Rhode Island, Naval War College, Camp Aquapaug, and more!
This trip is a rare and unique opportunity to see a very special part of New England and visit a military strategy school unique in the entire country. Newport, Rhode Island, here we come!!
What/Where: A camping trip to visit Aquapaug Scout Reservation, thirty minutes outside of Newport, Rhode Island
When: Saturday, April 8 through Monday, April 10 (beginning of Spring Break)
Why: To visit historical sites in Newport and the Naval War College (personal tour designed for Troop 49 Scouts!)
Fee: $65.00 for scouts, $55.00 for adults
Trip Registration: http://www.troop49oakland.org/survey/index.php/395639?lang=en
Payment Page: Aquapaug.Newport 2017 Payment Page
Registration closes: March 17, 2017 Headcount goes to the War College in advance of our visit.
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Ramapo Mountains Backpacking Trip
What: Backpacking Trip
When: Friday, March 17th to Sunday March 19th
Where: Ramapo Mountains, NJ
Who: Scouts / Parents
Weather: It’s March. Plan for cold weather with possibility of rain or snow!
Fee: $35.00.
Registration Page Link: http://www.troop49oakland.org/survey/index.php/243123?lang=en
Payment Page Link: Backpacking 2017 Payment Page
Details:
Troop 49 is doing a Backpacking Trip! We will be hiking from Mahwah to Pompton Lakes. This Backpacking trip is going to help scouts with physical fitness, mental awareness, leadership and outdoor skills. It will be an opportunity for a life changing experience!
We are planning on hiking approximately 16 miles in total. We will be doing a 2 mile hike to Camp Yaw Paw on Friday evening where we will camp the night. Then continue 8 miles on Saturday from Camp Yaw Paw to Camp Glen Grey. Finally end Sunday with a 6 mile hike to Wanaque
The route has been designed to offer a backpacking experience for new as well as seasoned backpackers. If a scout or parent feels that they are having trouble completing the entire trek or if their schedule will not permit them to do so, we added some bailout/jump-in points. The following are points where there will be access for vehicles.
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2017.01.21 Klondike Derby – 4th of July at the Jersey Shore
Troop 49 will be participating in the annual Klondike Derby at Shephard Lake. We will depart OLPH at 7:00 AM on the 21st, and will be home before 5:00 PM. Lunch will be provided, but scouts should bring a bag with some snacks; this is required equipment on the sled.
Fee for the trip is $15.00.
Scouts are asked to register so that we have a proper headcount for food.
The complete event description is here: RVD Klondike 2017 Info and Details 12-27-16 V2
Sled inventory for planning is here:Klondike Sled Inventory 2017
Signup Here: http://www.troop49oakland.org/survey/index.php/572716?lang=en
Payment Page: Klondike Payment Page 2017.01.21 v1
2017 Okemo Ski Trip
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 3-5th, 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:
$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!)
Payment Information:
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.
2016.12.2-4 Camp Bullowa
What: Scout Olympics at Camp Bullowa
When: Friday, December 2 to Sunday December 4th
Where: Camp Bullowa, Stony Point NY
Who: Scouts / Parents – Webelos invited for the Day
Weather: Plan for winter camping dress in layers and bring clothing suitable for the day outside.
Fee: $25.00.
Payment Page: https://www.thepathfinders.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Camp-BULLOWA-payment.pdf
Link to Registration: http://www.troop49oakland.org/survey/index.php/584927?lang=en
We’ll spend the weekend at Camp Bullowa enjoying outdoor activities selected by the scouts in the form of a “Scout Olympics”. This trip should provide scouts with opportunities for skill requirements completion, and a chance to have some low-key fun outside. Read more
Demo Derby and Crystal Cave, October 22-23
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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Camelback Mountain Canopy Tour September 9 – 10, 2016
US Naval Academy November 11-13, 2016