Category Archives: Outings

December Planning Outing

Posted on December 7, 2010 by John.Fulton

Each year in December we gather to plan outings for the coming year. This Friday we will meet at the Church and spend the evening and overnight in Fellowship hall. Please bring any ideas that you have for outings for … Continue reading →

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November Outing Preview – Trebuchet

Posted on October 19, 2010 by John.Fulton

Check out these YouTube.com videos of trebuchets in action!

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October Outing Cancelled

Posted on October 13, 2010 by John.Fulton

With only 4 Scouts confirmed for the outing, we’re going to cancel the October Outing planned for this weekend and begin focusing on our November outing. Please set aside November 12-14 for our first Annual Catapult/Pumpkin Chucking Outing. Please be … Continue reading →

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October Outing

Posted on September 30, 2010 by John.Fulton

For our October outing (Friday Oct. 15 – Sunday Oct. 17) we’ll be traveling to Camp Birch near Springfield and tent camping. We’ll meet at the Church on Friday (time to be determined) and travel to the camp. On Saturday … Continue reading →

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September Outing Canceled

Posted on September 8, 2010 by John.Fulton

Because of scheduling and availability problems, we are forced to cancel the September outing. Please watch this space for the next event (or check our calendar at http://troop166.org/event-calendar/).

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August Outing – Whitewater Rafting

Posted on July 20, 2010 by John.Fulton

For our August outing, we’ll be traveling to the Lower New River in West Virginia for an afternoon of whitewater rafting. On Friday, August 20, we’ll be leaving BUMC (time to be determined) and driving about 4 hours to Babcock … Continue reading →

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Scout Packing List for Summer Camp

Posted on June 16, 2010 by John.Fulton

Camp Equipment Needed Adapted From Camp Falling Rock Leader’s Guide   Recommended Individual Equipment to Bring (in a pack or bag) . Flashlight with Extra Batteries . Official Scout Uniform . Scout Knife or pocket knife (if you have your … Continue reading →

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Revised 2010 Outing Schedule

Posted on May 28, 2010 by John.Fulton

At our last Troop Comittee Meeting, we re-aligned the outing schedule for the remaineder of the year. Here is the list of outings for the remainder of the year with the adult coordinator. Summer Camp 6/27 – 7/3 – Mrs. … Continue reading →

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Backpacking: What to bring

Posted on May 6, 2010 by John.Fulton

A list by Mr. Kirschner: What to bring Backpacking Backpack (Troop will provide to boys that do not have) Sleeping bag Sleeping mat (e.g., Z-rest or inflatable pad) if available Hiking boots/shoes (waterproof if at all possible) Lightweight, closed toe … Continue reading →

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May Outing

Posted on May 6, 2010 by John.Fulton

On Friday, May 14 we’ll me meeting at the Church (time to be determined) for a weekend of backpacking on the Symmes Creek Trail in Wayne National Forest. We’ll be returning on Sunday May 16. Because we’ll be hiking some … Continue reading →

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