Troop 59 » Camping

Campaganza reservation DUE JUNE 14 meeeting

JimS — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:28:17 +0000

Please bring a check for $50.00 for each scout attending Campaganza camping in September 24,25,26. Make check out to Troop 59.

Adults\leaders coming and plan on staying the weekend and attending the concert also need to pay $35.00.

Each scout and adult also has to be accounted for and registered by end of June 14th meeting.

Break down is
$35.00 for the event, and
$15.00 for our camping and food charge.

June 26 – Custaloga Time Capsule Opening (6/25 backpacking)

JimS — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:37:50 +0000

Event will be from 1:00 to 5:00 at Custaloga – Uniform – Class A’s.
The troop (minus Philmont scouts) will leave earlier Saturday morning for side trip and lunch stop before events start.

June 25 - Dean and Ed will cordinate Earlier Friday night trip to Oil Creek for Philmont backpackers.
No Tents needed, scouts will stay in adirondacks. The trip will be approx 6 miles in to camp, then 4 miles out Saturday monring. The backpackers will meet up with troop at Custaloga for Time Capsule event (have the scouts class A’s in the cars). No backpacker central meals. Everyone is own their own for food/drinks. Need ideas, contact Dean or Ed for backpacking meals.

Beaumont Outing “Enjoyable”

Aaron L — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:32:33 +0000

Our last campout was filled with enjoyment and entertainment.
We stayed at a camp named Beaumont. When we got there, we unpacked the trailer filled with all of our gear. After that, we had a snack and a little campfire before going to sleep for the big day ahead.
We woke up around 7:30 and made breakfast. After we ate and cleaned up, we got ready to go to the Cleveland Rock Gym. At the rock gym, we got all harnessed up and learned the rules. We all had loads of fun. There were two people we called “Spider Monkeys” while we were at the rock gym: Greg C., and Joey N. They received a T-shirt for their good work.
After we left the rock gym, we went into town to grab something to eat. Then, we went back to camp and spent some time gathering wood for the night’s fire. Some Scouts started supper.
After dinner, we cleaned up and got ready for capture the flag. Capture the flag was held in a huge fort at the camp. Everyone had lots of fun.
During the campfire welcomed the new Scouts into the Troop with a special ceremony.
The next morning, we packed up and cleaned our cabin and headed home.
In all, we all had a great time and hope to return again.

Backpacking: Hickory Creek Wilderness

Aaron L — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:16:47 +0000

On October 17-19, 2008, some members of Troop 59 went on a backpacking trip to Hickory Creek.

We hiked a total of twelve miles on our trip. Each scout had to carry their own pack with all their necessary gear for the weekend, including food and water.

We had to hang up our smellables so that no animals could get into them (fortunately, we didn’t have any four- legged visitors).

Our food for the weekend consisted of granola bars, beef jerky, dehydrated beef stew and dehydrated spaghetti. To cook, we had to purify stream water and boil it over a small portable stove. The dehydrated food was actually pretty good.

The weather was harsh and cold, 31 degrees in the morning but we didn’t let it hold us back. We were lost for a little while, but thanks to the leaders, everyone made it out.

Merz Thanksgiving Campout

Aaron L — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:16:26 +0000

We have our November campout at Merz for our famous Thanksgiving campout.
On Friday, we will relax with pizza and a movie after everything is set up.
On Saturday, we will work (slave) over the oven to make turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, yams, pies galore and much more. We will cook one of our turkeys underground because it tastes great. We will spend most of the day cooking the dinner for our families, and friends. After everything is cooked, we will have mass. Finally, we will eat the awesome dinner with our families. After that, we will have our court of honor where many scouts will get merit badges and advance in their next rank. We will also see Aaron’ annual movie. I’m sure it will be a hit. Then we will clean up the dining room.
On Sunday, we will pack up everything, and return to the OLP parking lot where we will be picked up, happy and tired.

Crew Survives Philmont

Aaron L — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:17:50 +0000

After months of preparation, Crew 806-C finally headed to Philmont Scout Ranch last month.
Their two-week ordeal started with two days of touring in Albuquerque, N.M. The crew had a blast!
They arrived at Philmont on the third day and squared away their final tasks before they hit the trail. Their ranger stayed with them for the first two of 10 days in the wilderness. After that, 806-C was on its own.
The crew participated in many activities and programs along the way including: team building, homesteading, pole sparing, tomahawk throwing, black powder rifle shooting, root beer drinking, burro (donkey) packing and many other things. They also saw the world’s largest Tyrannosaurus Rex track.
When they arrived at base camp on the last day, they were relieved to eat a real meal and take a nice, warm shower.
Though they left Philmont, the experience didn’t. It will never leave them.