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
Nantucket Island Massachusetts, BSA Camp Richard
Mullica River Trip in the New Jersey Pine Barrens
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
US Merchant Marine Academy Camporee
Kings Point Eagle Scout Association
22nd Annual Camporee
US Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point New York
Scoutmaster in Charge: Mr. Peter Mazzilli, USMMA Graduate
We don’t have a description of the activities for the Camporee yet. It will be small – less than 350 people, and there is a lot to see there. Invest the time; we’re sure it will be worthwhile.
Each participant in the Camporee will receive a patch commemorating the recently lost merchant vessel, the El Faro. The Eagle Scout Association encourages scouts to bring small bills as they will be selling off merchandise from previous camporees at blow-out prices! A great way to add to your scouting patch collection.
Registration for this trip closes April 22. We have to mail the roster in advance of our visit, so this will be a hard cut-off.
We will depart early Saturday morning, likely 7:00 AM for an 8:30 AM arrival. We will spend Saturday at the Merchant Marine Academy. The precise plan will be supplied by the Midshipman. We will depart for home Sunday after breakfast. The fee for the campout is $25.00.
Register here: https://www.thepathfinders.org/phpsurveyor/index.php?sid=84929
Payment and Waiver page here: USMMA 2016 Payment and Waiver
Pennsylvania Demo Derby April 22-24, 2016
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
Camp Turrell, July 24-31, 2016
Camp Kluge March 18-20 2016
March 18th-20th 2016
Cabin camping at Camp Kluge/Turrell
Payment Page: Camp Kluge payment
Registration: https://www.thepathfinders.org/phpsurveyor/index.php?sid=33155
Activity:
This weekend is cabin camping at Dow Drukker Scout Reservation home to Camp Turrell and Kluge.
We have reserved the lower cabin #1 at camp Kluge. The cabin holds up to 28 people in bunks and is heated by propane and is probably the nicest cabin we stay in as a troop. This is a great opportunity for the new scouts coming into the Troop to work on advancements and also to see the facilities at Camp Turrell for those thinking about attending our summer camping trip. We are also looking for older scout participation to help out with requirements for cooking and running the Hike and Orienteering course. For those looking to complete some tent overnights, this is another great opportunity to accomplish that as well. Space is limited in the cabin so register soon!!
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Klondike Derby January 23, 2016
Troop 49 will be participating in the annual Klondike Derby at Shephard Lake. We will depart OLPH at 7:00 AM on the 23rd, and will be home late afternoon. Lunch will be provided, but scouts should bring a bag with some snacks; this is required equipment on the sled.
There is no fee for the trip.
Scouts are asked to register so that we have a proper headcount for food.
The complete event description is here: Klondike 2016
Signup Here: https://www.thepathfinders.org/phpsurveyor/index.php?sid=64822
Aviation and Safety Merit Badge Dec. 11-12, 2015
For our December trip, we will be working toward completion of the Aviation and Safety Merit Badges. The Troop will travel to Morristown, NJ to visit the Viacom Pictures hanger and the aircraft that reside there. On Friday night, Scouts will have the opportunity to tour the facilities at the airfield, including the firefighting and snow removal equipment. In addition, they will visit the control tower for the field. On Saturday, we will continue work on the Aviation Merit Badge, work on the Safety Merit Badge, and if time is available, perform annual maintenance on troop equipment. We will wrap up between 3 and 5 PM. Links to a full description of the trip, directions, payment page and Safety Merit Badge Workbook are posted below.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://www.thepathfinders.org/phpsurveyor/index.php?sid=16677
Trip Description: Aviation Merit Badge v2
Trip Payment Page: Aviation and Safety 2015 Payment
Directions: Viacom directions v2
Safety Merit Badge Workbook: Safety
Battleship Cove Trip- November 14th-15th
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Click here for survey
We will travel to the “Battleship Cove” at 5 Water Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, which is home to five National Historic Landmark vessels including the Battleship “USS Massachusetts”, the Destroyer “USS Joseph P. Kennedy”, the submarine “USS Lionfish”, PT Boats “617” and “796”, and the Russian ship “Hiddensee”. Everyone will get to sleep in the same authentic bunks that the sailors slept in; learn how the sailors lived and worked on board; participate in special activities (knot-tying, Storytelling, Morse Code); gather round to watch an action-packed feature film; “mingle” with veterans who made history; and have a full dinner and breakfast in the battleship’s Wardroom. You can get more information at www.battleshipcove.org. We plan on gathering early Saturday morning (November 14th) at OLPH, driving up, staying overnight and returning on Sunday (November 15th). There are other museums to visit and people can leave as early or late as they want on Sunday (we just have to have our gear off of the battleship by 10:30 am on Sunday morning). The cost is $65.00 per person. With the troop subsidy, it will end up being $30 per scout (and $65 per adult). We are also going try and work in a visit to the Submarine Force Museum in Groton, Connecticut on the way up or on the way back. This is the home of the historic ship “Nautilus”, the world’s first nuclear Submarine. The cost of this would be separate and in addition to the cost of Battleship Cove. We have 35 seats reserved. After that it is only available if there are more spots available on the ship. If you want to go…sign up quickly! Payment has to be sent out by October 30th. If there are any questions, please email me cjmellone@gmail.com or call me at 201-755-2627.
OKEMO Vermont Ski Trip, Jan 28-31st, 2016!
BELOW ARE THE FORMS REQUIRED TO SIGN UP FOR THE TRIP:
Okemo Ski Activity Consent
Okemo Ski Trip Payment Form
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).
PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY!
Due to operational changes at the Hostel we stayed at last year, we will be renting a house in Ludlow VT this year. However, the rental requirements in the area required us to rent the house for 3 nights (Thurs, Friday and Saturday nights). We understand that these are school days but it will provide the flexibility for those who expressed an interest in the past to ski Friday, as well (technically 4 days of skiing are possible for you die hards).
Here is the link to the house rental http://www.vrbo.com/323538. 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! For those interested in doing Snow Shoeing instead of skiing, the troop will have shoes available. Just let us know before the trip.
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). If there is still room after the initial sign-up period (which ends November 14th), 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, there are sleeping accommodations available at the Homestyle Hostel we stayed at last year, as well as a Best Western. If you are interesting in booking a room at the Hostel or Best Western, contact Mr. Dugas
Specifics and Pricing:
Payment Information:
Please note we are limited to 23 people in the House so please sign-up early to guarantee you 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 and the trip and monitor the scout.
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 1/31/16.
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.