Outings
A major part of Scouting involves outdoor activities. There is a saying that 3/4 of SCOUTING is "OUTING". Troop 5 has had a very strong outing program. Each year includes overnight camping (typically 30 or more nights offered each year), several backpacks, winter campouts (one a backpack on snowshoes or cross-country skis), day hikes, orienteering, skiing, rock climbing, and bicycling. Other activities include whitewater rafting and canoeing.
In alternate years, Troop 5 sends a crew to Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico for a 50 mile or greater expedition.
Outing Permission Forms
Before going on an outing, each Scout must have a permission form signed by his parent and all participants must have a current BSA medical information form Part 1 on file, updated each year. Adult leaders and drivers are volunteers from among the parents of Scouts participating in the outing. A trip fee is occasionally charged for each activity to cover the expenses incurred for that outing. Generally the fee includes transportation, meals, and any park entrance, toll, and campground fees.
Outing Resources
Trip Coordinator's Guide
Backpackers's Reminder List
Eat Well! Troop 5 Patrol Cooking Tips
Endurance
First Aid
Poison Oak
Tour Permit Form
Minor Consent Form
Adult Driver Form
Photos
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