- Participation in monthly Troop outings the spring they crossover
- Attending summer camp in their first year
- Run an interesting, year-round, outdoor program
The Troop has reserved 20 spots (can be adjusted) in Session 2 (Jun 10-16) at Hale Scout Reservation.
Hale Scout Reservation has all of the following:
- First Year Scout Program
- Merit Badges. Many standards, plus:
- Winter Sports: Learn the basics of alpine skiing
- Aquatics: Whitewater kayaking
- For Older Scouts (14 and up)
- Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience (COPE)
- 4-day high adventure wilderness trek in the adjacent National Forest
- Training For Adults:
- Scoutmaster, Merit Badge Counselor
- Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
- Climb On, Leave No Trace, Trek Safely, and more
What we need you to do:
- Check calendars and decide if you will attend summer camp (Scouts and Adults)
- If yes, advise me and pay a $15 deposit to Troop 444 ASAP
- Be prepared for upcoming payment schedule on the balance:
- $125 (scout)/ $100 (adult leader) due March 15th
- $125 (scout)/ $100 (adult leader) due May 1st
- Take a look at the available merit badges, and determine which merit badge classes you would like to take
- Start working on your required medical forms (parts a, b, and c)
- And adult leaders, we need you too!
For more information: https://www.halescoutreservation.org/
Yours in Scouting (YIS),
Mr. Patchen
Scoutmaster