Boy Scout Troop 462 Camping Information

Wyoming Trip - Troop 462 Little Canada

Important Dates

Shakedown – 6:00 PM Wednesday, June 18 – St. Johns Parking Lot

Depart 4:00 AM Thursday, June 19 – St Johns Parking Lot

Return 11:00 PM Sunday, June 22 – Little Canada Elementary Parking Lot

Adult Leaders

Craig Miller – Scoutmaster 651-415-1105

Guy Frechette – ASM

Greg Wilson – ASM

John Westlund - ASM

Dear Parent,

The Wyoming trip is June 19-22. The shakedown is Wednesday, June 18 at 6:00 PM. The location is St. Johns parking lot. Please have your Scouts gear ready to go on that day. The gear will be loaded into the Troop trailer at that time.

The travel itinerary is as follows:

Thursday

Depart 4:00AM- St Johns Parking lot

Arrive 3:00 PM - Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch

7:30 PM – Present to Ranger Station Mt. Rushmore

8:30 PM – Retire the American Flag Ceremony, Troop 462

9:30 PM – Return to Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch

Friday

Depart 10:00 AM- Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch

Arrive 12:30 PM – Ondriezek Ranch, Upton, Wyoming

Sunday

Depart 10:00 AM – Ondriezek Ranch

Arrive 11:00 PM – Little Canada Elementary Parking Lot

I will allow electronics on this trip due to the travel time.

Gear can be packed in a duffel bag or back pack. Check web site for summer camp gear.

The weather in the Black Hills can vary in June. It will be cool at night, 50’s, but warmer during the day, 70’s. The Scouts will be outside during the day so clothing for spring hikes would be appropriate. A good pair of hiking boots is essential. The ranch is located in an arid part of Wyoming. There are cactus and rough ground. Tennis shoes will not be allowed as camp shoes. The boots should be waterproof. Spring rains make for a very muddy hike.

Check the web site for weather:

http://weather.msn.com/local.aspx?wealocations=wc:USWY0169

Activities will include, hikes, wildlife watching (plentiful deer, antelope, coyote, badger, and turkey), rifle shooting, service project for the rancher, and watch ranch activities. Scouts will practice Scout craft, fire starting and fire safety in dry conditions. As usual, Scouts will cook, clean and generally run the camp. All BSA rules apply. Merit Badges that can be worked on: rifle shooting, hiking, cooking, camping.

We will be able to drive up to the intended campsite. However, keep in mind that it is a ranch road and depending on the weather four wheel drive may be needed (rain). This is a working cattle ranch and the campsite is on a remote ridge. The town of Upton is 10 miles distant. The Ranch house is about a mile away. Cell service is available but can be spotty.

The town of Upton is a typical Wyoming ranch town. There is one restaurant, one grocery store and a couple of gas stations.

As always please call if you have any questions. We will need a head count and a health form by June 2.

Mr. Miller

Scoutmaster Troop 462

651-415-1105

Wyoming Trip
Costs
Gas                             $70.00
Food in camp              $50.00
Food traveling            $30.00 one breakfast, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
                                    $150.00

08 Canada Fishing Trip

Important Dates
Shakedown – 6:00 PM Thursday, June 27 – St. Johns Parking Lot

Depart 4:00 AM Saturday, June 28 – St Johns Parking Lot

Return 11:00 PM Wednesday, July 2 – Little Canada Elementary

Cost $375

Adult Leaders

Craig Miller – Scoutmaster 651-415-1105

Merit Badges

Fish and Wildlife Management:

Parts 1,2,3,4.
Part 6, (a)
Part 7, (a), (c)

Fishing – all
Forestry:

Part 5, (b)
Part 6, (a),(b),(c)

Motor boating – all
Cooking

Part 3,4,5,6

Bird Study

Part 4
Part 7

It is important for the Scout to talk with the Merit Badge Counselors for these Badges before the trip. Badges 1, 3 and 6 will need Counselors outside of the Troop. Badges 2, 4 and 5 have counselors in the trip.

I encourage the Scouts to print the requirements for these Merit Badges along with the worksheets from the web site:

http://usscouts.org/mb/wkbks/list.html

Mailing Address:
Birch Point Camp-Lodge
P.O. Box 831
Red Lake, Ontario. P0V 2M0

Phone:
Roy Green - Owner
(807) 727-2384 (summer)

E-mail:
info@birchpointcamp.com

Scout Master – Craig Miller
Cell- 651-415-1105

Dear Parent,
The Canadian Fishing trip is just around the corner. The shakedown is Thursday, June 27 at 6:00 PM. The location is St. Johns parking lot. Please have your Scouts gear ready to go on that day. The gear will be loaded into the Troop trailer at that time.
I also request that the Scout’s Passports be collected at the shakedown. At the shakedown I will have a notary public to witness the signing of a permission letter to transport the Scouts across the border. The notary public must to witness your signature. Only one parent needs to sign. The Passport and notarized permission letters will be used for both entry into Canada and entry back into the US.
I will allow electronics on this trip due to the travel time.
Included in this packet is a checklist for the trip. I have added a personal life jacket. The camp has life jackets but they are the rather bulky. If you have a smaller size to fit your Scout you may want to have him bring it. Gear can be packed in a duffel bag or back pack.
The weather in Northern Canada can vary. It could be rainy and cool or hot and dry. Plan for both. Rain gear and waterproof boots/shoes are essential. I like plain rubber boots; they keep you feet dry and warm.
I have suggested bringing Canadian dollars. It is just easier when buying items and meals. Gas money will be collected $50(US) per Scout. Canadian’s petrol is highly taxed. I do not think that we will use the entire amount and any money left over will be returned.
As always please call if you have any questions.
Mr. Miller
Scout Master Troop 462
651-415-1105

Troop 462 Outdoor Action
Winter Camping Personal Equipment List
*Must Have

Head:
_____ * Wool/Pile Balaclava
_____ Silk Balaclava (optional - for sleeping)
_____ Face Mask
_____Ski Goggles or Glacier Goggles

Upper Body:
_____ *2 Long Undershirts - polypropylene
_____ Vapor Barrier Shirt (optional)
_____ * Wool/Polypropylene/Pile Shirt - medium weight
_____ * Wool/Pile Sweater - heavy
_____ Wind Jacket with Hood - 60/40, nylon, Goretex-will double as rain jacket
_____ *Winter Parka with Hood - synthetic fill, nylon or Gore-tex outer

Hands:
_____ Glove Liners - synthetic, polypropylene
_____ Synthetic Gloves
_____ *Synthetic/Pile Mittens - warmest
_____ * Mitten Shells (not needed if above mittens are shelled)

Lower Body:
_____ *Underwear
_____ *Long Underwear - polypropylene - light to medium
_____ Vapor Barrier Pants (optional)
_____ *Wool/Pile Pants/bibs or - heavy
_____ Wind Pants - nylon (Goretex-doubles as rain pants)
_____ Overpants - insulated, synthetic fill ski pants (optional)

Feet:
_____ *Liner Socks (thin) - polypropylene - 2+ pairs
_____ *Wool/Pile/Poly Socks (heavy) - 4+ pairs
_____ Gaiters - coated nylon (optional)
_____ Polarguard/Down Booties – for use in tent
_____ Cross-Country Ski Boots (if skiing)

Shell Layer:
_____ Waterproof/Breathable Jacket - nylon, Goretex - must fit over stacked layers
_____ Rain Pants - nylon, Goretex - must fit over stacked layers

Pack & Packing:
_____ * Large External/Internal Frame Pack or duffel bag
_____ Stuff Sacks of all sizes - all equipment in stuff sacks

Travel Equipment:
_____ Snowshoes with binding & snowshoe crampons
_____ Ski poles - 1 pair
_____ Skis and boots (if skiing)

Sleeping Gear:
_____ * Synthetic/Down Sleeping Bag - rated to -15 or to 0 with overbag and/or vapor barrier liner, if down should have Gore-tex shell,
_____ Ensolite Foam Pad - 1/2" or Thermarest Pad

Eating Utensils:
_____ Plastic Cup - double walled recommended
_____ Plastic Spoon - should be tied to cup
_____ * 2 1 Quart Water Bottles - plastic, wide mouth, cap retainer should be outfitted in small stuff sack with webbing loops

Food (individual):
_____ 1/4 pound meat & cheese or trail mix per day

Boots:
_____ *Insulated rubber boots, Kamik, La Crosse, Itasca preferable 15” high
______ Winter boots, Sorel Caribou, Kamik Nation Plus or simular

Miscellaneous:
_____ Day Pack - for carrying extra clothing, water, lunch, camera, doubles as stuff sack
_____ * Flashlight - headlamp best, with lithium (best) alkaline (ok) batteries (workbetter in cold)
_____ Knife
_____ Whistle
_____ Belt or suspenders
_____ Bandanas - the ultimate useful item
_____ Extra Glasses, Sunglasses, Glasses Strap, Antifog
_____ Sunscreen
_____ Chapstick
_____ Toilet Articles
_____ Any Medications needed during trip
_____ Camera, film, books, games, paper & pen, etc. (optional)
_____ Cough drops or sour balls

Notes: Contact lenses can be a problem! Zipper pulls on all clothing and pack zippers. All clothing must be clean. Idiot strings on all mitts/shells. Nonfreezing laces on all boots. Defog all glasses and goggles. Develop method for hanging water bottles on body. Adjust and mark boots, snowshoes and skis before leaving. Figure out how you carry snowshoes or skis on your pack if the need arises. Figure out clothing arrangements: How will you organize glasses & face mask & balaclava ?

Will your shell go over pile, over polypro, over water bottles, over body?
Can you get wind/rainpants on with boots on, snowshoes?
Can you get gaiters on with boots on?
Plan your pack beautifully, so that it takes as little time as possible to get anything out.
All extra clothing should be quickly accessible.