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The Troop tries to go backpacking at least once a year and this year the Scouts have chosen October as our backpacking outing. We will meet a the Church at 5:30 on Friday, October 4.
Scouts should have dinner prior to arriving at the Church on Friday. Please leave electronics and phones at home. You do not need them. Adults will have phones for emergencies.
Scouts should arrive with backpacks packed and ready for the outing and in clothing ready to backpack (uniforms not required).
As soon are we are all present and ready, we’ll leave for Dayton, where we will be camping overnight after a snack.
On Saturday morning after breakfast, we will be backpacking on a relatively easy trail that is a part of the Dayton Metro Parks System. We will have lunch on the trail or at the conclusion the hike, depending on starting time and the speed of the group.
After hiking we will set up camp and have dinner and spend the night. On Sunday, we pack up, clean up and return to the Church at about noon.
As the food and cooking for backpacking is somewhat specialized, the adults will coordinate the food with assistance form the Scouts for cooking. Do not bring any food or anyhting that smells like food in your backpack.
Each pair of Scouts will need a tent suitable for backpacking. Each Scout will need a backpack, sleeping bag, pad and personal gear. The trail is not difficult so boots are not a requirement, but an extra pair of shoes and dry socks are critical elements of the Scout’s gear. Scouts or adults who wish to participate but lack gear should contact Mr. Kirschner or Mr. Fulton for assistance in arranging gear.
Gear will be coordinated at the Monday Troop Meeting prior to the outing.
Cost of the outing will be $15. Please pay by the end of the Troop Meeting on Monday evening.
Scouts, adult participants, and drivers: please sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/
Please contact Mr. Kirschner (lawrence.kirschner@osumc.edu) or myself with questions.
Mr. Fulton