For those scouts (and adults) going to Philmont 2021 High Adventure trip, the second major payment is due on November 2nd.

$500 payment by cash or check ($515 via PayPal). The budget is $2000, and folks have already paid the $100 deposit and first $500 payment ($600 total).

We have the option to meet indoors at MZUMC. Weather permitting, we will continue to meet outside but with fall upon us, we are preparing to meet back inside.

Saturday, November 14th - Sunday, November 15th

We'll be honing our backpacking skills this fall for future campouts, as well as Philmont preparation. If you are going to Philmont, we strongly urge attendance. There will be a minimum number of backpack events required of Philmont attendees in order to assess skill and properly prepare. This event is open to the whole troop and will be the November campout.

Some parents have asked about camping equipment, particularly around high adventure. Equipment makes a pretty good holiday gift for your scouts. I’ve attached a Philmont gear list and description. It does a pretty good job of explaining what you might look for when making selections. In general, the lighter and smaller it is, the better it is for backpacking (though more expensive). I’ve invested in gear over the years with my older boys and I still use it for myself and current scout. Also, if it says “Coleman” on it, it likely is heavy and won’t last long on the trail but may be suitable for “car camping.” 

Please download and review guidelines for this year's popcorn sales.

BSA announced they have entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. We understand there may be questions surrounding the announcement. Right now, we will direct you to the Great Trail Council website ( https://www.gtcbsa.org/ ) and the statement posted there. We'll relay information as it becomes available, but as the statement indicates, programs will continue and the local councils still function as before.