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Where do we camp?
Our camping trips are usually within an hour or two of the Zelienople area, but some trips could take us to Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, or even to New Mexico or the Florida Keys!
Costs:
As I mentioned last month, Scouts are charged a fee when they attend a campout. This can vary from $25 for a weekend campout to a thousand dollars for trips to High Adventure Bases. The Troop runs fundraisers to help Scouts defer those costs.
Frequency:
The Pack typically holds campouts 2-3 times a year. In the Troop, we try to hold a campout or outdoor activity every month (assuming there are enough Scouts and registered leaders attending). While we'd love to have everyone at every campout, Scouts can pick and choose which events they'd like to attend.
The early Scouts BSA Ranks (Tenderfoot to First Class) include requirements for a Scout to go camping.
Who can Camp?:
Troop campouts are geared towards our Scouts. Scouts, registered leaders and parents can attend campouts, however BSA policy requires that any adults spending the night with the Troop must be registered with the BSA. We're always looking for parents to attend our events to provide additional adult supervision, but it is an important part of Scouting that the Scouts are responsible for the activities at the campout.
Tenting Requirements:
Unlike in Cub Scouts, Scouts in the Troop are not permitted to sleep in the same tent as their parents or with other Scouts more than 2 years younger/older than them. Additionally, separate sleeping areas must be provided for male and female Scouts/Adults unless the adults are spouses. This is to comply with the BSA's Guide to Safe Scouting
Equipment:
Like Cub Scouts, Scouts in the Troop are responsible for providing their own camping gear, however we don't expect you to run out and buy all new camping / backpacking gear when you join. The Troop and its members have equipment you can borrow if you'd like to try it out before making an investment.
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