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.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Canoe Trip - 3 days on the Saco

Mr Kelley is bringing back one of the great Troop 2 traditions - the Overnight Canoe Trip.  Back in the days of Mr Kelley's youth, Troop 2 would go on a week long canoe trip on the Saco River which included several portages and a sidetrip up to and across Kezar Pond.  Due to work schedules, this tradition was discontinued.  Mr. Kelley is bringing back an abbreviated version of the trip, which will put us on the river for 3 weekdays (and avoid weekend crowds).

Some of the details:
Sign Up Date:  Monday June 6
Trip Date: June 22 - June 24  (we depart on the morning after the last day of school)
Trip Route: Fryeburg to Hiram Maine via Saco River.
Who can go: Scouts who have earned their Canoeing Merit Badge
Cost: $30 / Scout

Scouts will be expected to pack all their own gear for the 3 days, life vest, including clothes, sleeping bag, toiletries and food.  The Troop can provide transportation and tents if necessary.  A more complete supply list will be distributed later.