Scouts (Ages 11-13)
Troop News
Sept 2023
Hello Troop,
Although we just recently finished our previous camp, we are already onto organizing the next camp in November! Below you will see a very basic outline of the camp. While this camp is considered higher adventure, IT IS OPEN TO ALL OF TROOP, not just those who have joined the High Adventure Team.
Please RSVP as soon as you know if your youth wants to go (or not) so they can be placed in the appropriate adventure team level. Due to the organization level of this camp, it is imperative that you RSVP by the deadline OCTOBER 13.
Event Overview
Name: GO! Apple Hill
Date: Fri, Nov 3 → Sun, Nov 5 OR Sat Nov 4 → Sun Nov 5
Location: Apple Hill Scout Reserve (AHSR)
Fee: $35 per Scout, $15 per Scouter
The purpose of this camp is for the youth to gain experience and confidence in lightweight backpacking. All of the youth will be dropped off at the North end of AHSR (the end opposite of sloth camp) and hike along their predetermined routes to complete various challenges/activities along the way to their overnight destination. Some of the challenges will be similar to last year with the ADDITION OF ARCHERY THIS YEAR!
There will be 3 different levels of this challenge accessible to the youth, and it will depend on the skills they demonstrate and the comfortability of their Scouters. If you are unsure which level your youth would be slotted into please reach out.
Emerald Level Overview: Youth will complete a one night camping trip where a majority of their gear will be transported to their overnight site for them. Think of this as a normal day hike and camping at the end of it! It is suggested that 1st or 2nd year Scouts be enrolled in this level unless they have demonstrated skills to their Scouters otherwise.
Ruby Level Overview: Youth will complete a one night lightweight camping trip where they will carry the majority of their gear. Think of this level as a one night lightweight hiking trip where the majority of group gear will be transported for them but they are still expected to carry some of it, along with all of their personal gear (in a single bag)! It is suggested that 2nd or 3rd year Scouts be enrolled in this level unless they have demonstrated skills to their Scouters otherwise.
Diamond Level Overview: Youth will complete a two night lightweight camping trip where they will be camping without Scouters directly present. Youth are expected to carry all of their personal gear (in a single bag) and the majority of the group gear. Think of this level as a true two night lightweight, self-sufficient camping trip! It is suggested that 3rd or 4th year Scouts be enrolled in this level unless they have demonstrated skills to their Scouters otherwise. Scouters will be in the proximity of 15 to 20 minutes of the youth at all times.