Troop 283 Scouts,
Some questions have came up about the Blue Mounds Campout Trip.
Can All Scouts go on this trip? Any age limits to climbing?
YES All Scouts can go on this trip and climb. NO there are no age limits to climb - beginners are welcome
What if I don't want to Climb?
Climbing is optional.
What if I want to work on the Hiking or Climbing Merit Badge?
If a Scout wants to complete the Hiking or Climbing Merit Badge - The Scout (not the parent) should
- get and read through the requirements and get the worksheets for these 2 merit badges and decide if they want to complete them
These can be found on http://www.usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/list.asp.
- contact Scoutmaster Kellum for a blue card merit badge card
- contact a merit badge counselor
- pointers for Completing Merit Badges are on the Troop Website Under Advancement - http://troop283.net/troop283_040.htm
Where can I find a list of Merit Badge Counselors?
A new listing of Troop Merit Badge Counselors is on the troop website - Home Page under MERIT BADGE OPPORTUNITIES on the right
or under the Advancement Tab under the Merit Badge Counselors list
www.troop283.net
Will Philmont Crew Scouts be able to rock climb as well as hike?
YES Philmont Crew boys will be able to Climb as well as complete their hike.
What type of Backpack should the Philmont Crew Scout bring?
If possible, Scouts should bring the backpack they will bring to Philmont.
If that isn't possible, they should borrow one from someone who went a previous year or from a friend.
The plan is to use backpacks that they will use at Philmont. This is a great time to get all of the straps adjusted and test out a pack.
Scout will fill the with all of their gear (sleeping bag, tent, clothes, etc.) so that they get between 30 and 40 lbs to carry.
At Philmont, we'll have around 40-45 lbs. because we'll have up to 3 days worth of food and fuel to carry along with our gear.