On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight........... A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Troop 2 Bike Trip Reminders


Payment is due on 10/4 - $35 per scout.

Troop 2 will tackle the Cape Cod Rail Trail again this year.  Over the course of the Columbus Day weekend, the boys will have the chance to bike 50 miles.

Boys should talk to Mr. Kelley about how this trip helps them in earning the Cycling Merit Badge.  Scouts must earn Cycling or Hiking or Swimming merit badges in order to fulfill the requirements for Eagle. There is some mandatory equipment each scout needs to bring, including:
  • Helmet - no boy will be allowed to ride without one
  • Sleeping bag
  • Ground pad
  • Knife, fork, and spoon, cup and plate or bowl.
  • Personal grooming kit & towel.
  • Weekend worth of clothes
  • Rain gear
  • Flashlight
  • Sneakers or hiking boots
  • Water bottle
Also recommended:
  • Bathing suit
  • $5 - $10 spending money
  • Hat and gloves
  • Bug repellant
  • Snacks for the rides (granola bars etc)

Scouts should not bring video games, MP3 players or similar electronics.

Boys should be at the WHC by 9am on Saturday.
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