TROOP 35 CAMPOUT PROCEDURES

To ensure a safe and enjoyable and productive campout, we have some guidelines.

1) Signup: The Scout must be signed up on the list on bulletin board the Troop meeting prior to the campout.  Camping Fee payment is expected by this day.

2) Dues: All Troop 35 Scouts are eligible to camp as long their dues are paid up to date.  No Due – No Camping

3) “Food Patrols” will be assigned the Tuesday prior to the campout.  If you are absent that Troop meeting, and you are signed up to go on the campout, you will be assigned a food patrol and expected to pay your share.  Unless you call your patrol leader and cancel before your Food Patrol does its food shopping you will still be responsible for your share of the food costs.

4) Cancellation: If you have to cancel at the last minute please call the Scoutmaster or an ASM so that the Troop is not waiting for you at the Church

5) Uniforms: Troop 35 travels and camps in the “Class B” uniform, which consists of the burgundy Troop 35 T-shirt, Scout pants or similar, and comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Sandals and flip-flops are not allowed.

6) Electronics: No electronic gaming, communication, or audio devices are allowed on the campouts.  A collection of such items will be taken up at the departure point, and they will be returned after the campout.

7) Gear: For packing and equipment lists, please refer to your Scout Handbook.  The Troop has nearly all the camping equipment a Scout will need, but at a minimum he will need a mess kit, a sleeping bag and pad, and personal items.

8) DEPARTURE TIME: Normally, we congregate at the church Parking lot on Friday at 5:30 PM and leave by six.  Please be there on time to help load the trailer. We will be one minute away from church at 6:01.

9) RETURN TIME: Normally, we return to the church Parking lot at 1PM Sunday.

FOOD PATROL SHOPPING AND COOKING

Being your food patrol’s shopper and/or head chef affords a great opportunity to hone your cooking skills AND advance in Rank.  Second Class and First Class both have cooking requirements, so if you need those, volunteer to cook!  Here’s the drill:

· Tuesday Night: After the menu is set, get a food box from the Scout Room cabinet, and check and take as needed the staples on the shelf.

· Thursday Night: SHOP!! And shop wisely (no patrol ever finishes a gallon of milk, bacon and eggs are yummy but messy, and Bobo brands are just fine).

· Friday Evening: Bring the food properly packed in the food box and chilled in a cooler, and collect the food fees from your patrol.

· Sunday: After returning from the campout, take the food box home, and you can keep any perishables you want.  Clean the food box and cooler and allow to dry totally.

· Next Tuesday Night: return the food box and cooler (if a troop cooler) to the Scout room, and place any leftover staples on the staples shelf for next campout.