Troop Events
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Selden Neck Canoe Trip
9/10 UPDATE: CHANGE OF PLANS DUE TO WEATHER
As we approach our canoe trip this weekend and the weather picture is becoming clearer, we unfortunately have to change our plans slightly. The forecast says that there is a possibility of thunderstorms Sunday morning which is problematic for obvious reasons.
Therefore we are changing the plan as follows:
We WILL NOT camp overnight. This is a day trip on Saturday now.
That means Scouts only need to pack for a daytrip - no tents, sleeping bags, etc
We will still have lunch and dinner on the island as planned
We will return to the boat launch by 6pm
IF YOU WERE NOT ATTENDING BECAUSE OF CONFLICTS ON SUNDAY AND WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE NOW, PLEASE RSVP!
Cost: $20 - Please pay below
RSVP: by 8/31 - Please RSVP using this form. See who signed up here.
Meet: 8am at the Hadlyme Boat Launch
Description: Selden Neck State Park is on an island in the CT River. The only way to get to and from the campsites is via boat. Travel to and from the campsites will be timed with the tides to make the trip easier. Once there we can explore the neck via foot or boat.
We will load the canoes and Mr. Laroche’s motor boat and paddle to our sites on Selden Neck.
Scouts should pack as light as possible, as we will have to carry everything that we need in by boat. Care should be taken to keep items dry during transport:
Tent/Ground Cloth or hammock
Sleeping Bag/Pad
Clothes appropriate for the weather
Mess Kit
toiletries
towel (We will not be swimming, but getting wet is a possibility in the canoes)
Fishing gear
Activities:
Hiking/exploring the island
Canoeing
Fishing
Meals:
Saturday:
Lunch
Hot dogs (ketchup, mustard)
Chips
Watermelon
Alternates: Ramen or Easy Mac
Dinner
Vegetable skewers (peppers, red onions zucchini,
Baked potatoes (bacon, shredded cheese, sour cream, chives)
Alternates: Ramen or Easy Mac
Desert
Banana with marshmallow and chocolate sprinkles heated in tinfoil in the fire
Sunday:
Breakfast
Fruit (mango, green grapes, bananas, apples)
Bagels (cream cheese, butter)
Snacks
Granola bars
Fruit
Pick Up:
We should be back to the boat launch around noon on Sunday.
Resources:
Block Island
Cars:
We have 2 cars scheduled for the ferry, Kevin and I are driving our vehicles and they will be used for transportation while we are on the island.
Avino: 8
Laroche: 5
Attendees:
Dave
Christine
Ava
Juliette
Kevin
Brandon
Raj
Aanya
Carolyn
Blair
Cost:
Includes the ferry ride (reason for the price difference), and all of the meals we will eat out, except for Lunch on Friday. If your Scout wants to buy lunch on Friday, send some extra cash for that meal.
$80 for scouts under 12 yrs old
$90 for scouts over 12 yrs old
Ferry:
Leave Point Judith for Block Island 8/14 @ noon
Leave Block Island for Point Judith 8/16 @ 5pm
Travel:
Meet @ Exit 61 commuter lot @ 9:20 am
Leave Madison @ 9:30 am
Return: ETA home on 8/16 will be communicated for arrival at Exit 61 commuter lot after we return to the mainland and get dinner
Meals:
Friday:
Lunch: pack a bag lunch or buy at the Old Harbor View
Dinner - cook at campsite (hot dogs, chips, watermelon, ramen)
Saturday
Breakfast - cereal cups/granola bars/fruit
Lunch - Snack Shack at Town Beach
Dinner - Pizza at Poor People’s Pub
Sunday
Breakfast - Bagels
Lunch - TBD - it depends on where we end up on the island.
Dinner - fast food TBD
Packing:
Space is at a premium in the vehicles, so Scouts should pack lightly for this trip.
Tents, sleeping bag, ground pad, etc.
A couple changes of clothes, bathing suit.
Bring a pair of sneakers or hiking boots, and some form of water shoe (preferably not flip flops/sandals)
Towel for beach, separate towel for shower
sunscreen/hats/sunglasses
lightweight poncho or rain jacket just in case
Money for souvenirs - we will visit some shops that have items for sale, and your scout may want to buy something to commemorate their trip. These items range in price, so set a budget for them. Cash, or some of these places may take apple pay etc.
Activities:
We have lots of options to explore, and we will play it a little bit by ear. There are many options for us to explore, activities over the 3 days will likely include:
A visit to the Abram's Animal Farm
Visits to the lighthouses at either end of the island
Hiking on some of the island's trails
Swimming at Fredrick J. Benson Public Beach
walking downtown and visiting shops
We will shower Saturday afternoon after going to the beach and before going out to dinner at Poor People’s Pub.
Please pay below, or you can bring cash.
Sequassen Summer Camp
We attend week 6 at Sequassen for summer camp where the Scouts can work on merit badges and certifications.
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Cape Cod Campout
Fees: $20
Please RSVP and pay by 5/4. We can take a check or cash at the meeting, or pay online below.
Location:
Quaint and compact, Wellfleet Hollow State Campground offers an excellent opportunity for tent camping and exploring lower Cape Cod. The location is great for day trips to ocean beaches, Provincetown and area nature trails. A crystal clear pond is a 1/2 mile hike from the campground. This location acts as an excellent base camp as we discover the many wonders of the quieter side of Cape Cod including marshes, national seashore beaches, hiking trails, wildlife sanctuaries, kettle ponds and the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Duck Pond is a half-mile hike and offers swimming and non-motorized boating.
We are in Group Campsite B which provides easy access to the Rail Trail. Click the image below to take you to the campsites website.
Activities:
As the trip gets closer we will work closely with the scouts to come up with an agenda for Saturday that includes riding the Rail Trail, Visiting the beach, and Visiting one or more other scenic areas in the area.
We will transport bikes in the Troop’s Trailer, or on car carriers attached to the vehicles driven out.
Transportation
We will take the troop trailer. We are allowed to park up to 4 cars in the site, which should be enough to transport however many Scouts come.
Meet: 5pm at the firehouse
Departure: 5:15pm from the firehouse
Dinner: Scouts should bring a bag dinner that they can eat in the car, or when we arrive to the campsite.
Return
We will depart the campsite o Sunday around 9am
Travel takes a little over 3 hours.
The goal is to be back in time to not require a lunch on the road.
Drivers will keep passenger’s parents notified with more precise arrival time as we get underway on Sunday
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Cockaponset Canoe Campout
Fee: $20 due by 4/20 (payable as cash or check, or pay online below)
Meet: Meet at the firehouse at 5pm to carpool to the site.
Depart: 5:15PM
Where: We will be staying in site A. It can be very tricky to get there and cell service and GPS navigation is unreliable in the area. Drivers should use these directions to get there.
Activities: We will have 8 canoes, with provided life vests to use for the weekend. Bring fishing gear and bait. We will also hike. We will work crossovers on their fire and axe/saw/knife skills.
Food: Hailey is working on her cooking merit badge. She will plan and supervise the cooking of Dinner on Friday; breakfast Lunch and dinner on Saturday; and Breakfast on Sunday. Please let us know if your scout has any dietary restrictions.
Return Trip: After breakfast on Sunday we will clean up and head back to the firehouse. Most likely we will depart around 10. We will text when we leave so that Scouts can be collected when we return to the firehouse.
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Rockspot Climbing Overnight
Please complete the waiver found here https://rockspotclimbing.com/waiver/
Please RSVP below
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Avino White Mountain Campout
Staying at the Avino’s house in New Hampshire and hiking in Franconia Notch