Camping Sign Up
Sign up for camp outs is usually no later than one week prior to camp out. in order to plan for food it is necessary for scouts to pay and sign up prior to camp-out. Food fee for camping is required (usually $15.00). For the family camp-outs a fee is required for adults as well.
Camping Arrival and Departure
In general, the troop meets in the SEAS south parking lot at 5:00 pm prior to going on a camp-out, with a planned departure at 5:30 pm. Scouts are expected to be in Class A 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 and agreed upon with the Scoutmaster. Scouts are expected to have eaten and visited facilities prior to departure.
Day Hiking
In general, the Troop meets at 6:00 am 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 camp-outs 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 camp-outs.
Return Time
In general, expected return time is 2:00 pm 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.
Forms
Upcoming Planned Events
See the Troop 209 Scoutbook>Events calendar for upcoming events.
Sign up for camp outs is usually no later than one week prior to camp out. in order to plan for food it is necessary for scouts to pay and sign up prior to camp-out. Food fee for camping is required (usually $15.00). For the family camp-outs a fee is required for adults as well.
Camping Arrival and Departure
In general, the troop meets in the SEAS south parking lot at 5:00 pm prior to going on a camp-out, with a planned departure at 5:30 pm. Scouts are expected to be in Class A 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 and agreed upon with the Scoutmaster. Scouts are expected to have eaten and visited facilities prior to departure.
Day Hiking
In general, the Troop meets at 6:00 am 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 camp-outs 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 camp-outs.
Return Time
In general, expected return time is 2:00 pm 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.
Forms
- Annual Health and Medical Form (Parts A & B)
- Annual Health and Medical Form (Parts A B & C)
- Annual Health and Medical Form - Philmont High Adventure ABC
Upcoming Planned Events
See the Troop 209 Scoutbook>Events calendar for upcoming events.