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Troop 209

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Catalina Council, Tucson Arizona


Camping/Hiking


Camping Sign Up

Sign up for camp outs is usually no later than one week prior to camp out. Food fee for camping is required (usually $10.00).

Camping Arrival and Departure

In general, the troop meets in the SEAS south parking lot at 5:30pm prior to going on a campout. Scouts are expected to be in uniform while traveling and must have a signed Troop 209 Permission Form prior to departing. Scouts are expected to arrive and depart with the Troop unless other arrangements have been made with the Scoutmaster. Scouts are expected to have eaten and visited facilities prior to departure.

Day Hiking

In general, the Troop meets at 6:00am in the SEAS south parking lot prior to departing for the hike. Proper shoes and outer wear must be worn. Scouts are responsible for bringing water and appropriate lunch. Scouts are expected to arrive and depart with the Troop unless other arrangements have been made with the Scoutmaster.

Equipment

Scouts are responsible for providing their own personal gear during campouts and day hikes (backpacks, compass, hiking shoes, flashlights, etc). The Troop provides tents, cooking equipment, food, etc for camping. Scouts camp as patrols and assign duties as such. Cell phones and electronic devices are not allowed on campouts.

Return Time

In general, expected return time is 2:00pm for camping and day hikes at the south parking lot of SEAS. Scouts may not leave until all Troop equipment has been accounted for, cleaned, and properly stored.

Planned Events

01/22-24/10 Parker Canyon Campout
02/25-28/10 Winter Survival Campout
03/19-21/10 Service Camp - Double V
03/26-27/10 Spring Xtremoree (Old Pueblo Camporee)
04/23-25/2010 Fly Fishing and Canoeing Campout
05/01/2010 Picacho Peak Hike
05/21-23/2010 Family Campout
06/04-6/2010 Rifle Shooting Campout
06/13-19/2010 Summer Camp at Lawton
06/28-07/09/2010 Canoeing Northern Tier
07/22-08/07/2010 National Jamboree
08/20-22/2010 Kitt Peak Campout
09/03-06/2010 Planning Camp