If you are going to Philmont in July, please check you email for this meeting announcement, or check the calendar for the March 8th event.

This campout will be a local backpacking campout. Philmont attendees need to attend as this will be one of our last two shakedown hikes before our trip. See the calendar for signups.

Council is formulating plans for Summer Camp at Camp Manatoc this summer. They require a $50 deposit for each scout. Therefore, the troop will be collecting funds as well as opening signups for camp. This is being done so Council can plan for the appropriate measures based on the number of scouts. Deposit via PayPal is $52, or $50 cash/check.

For those scouts (and adults) going to Philmont 2021 High Adventure trip, the third major payment is due on February 1.

$500 payment by cash or check ($515 via PayPal). The budget is $2000, and folks have already paid the $100 deposit and two $500 payment ($1100 total).

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.” 

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.