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.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

2013 Bike Trip to Plymouth May 31 to June 2

Where: Camp Squanto

Directions:

From the North:
Take Route 3 South to Exit 5 (Long Pond Road).
Take a right onto Long Pond Road.
Follow the signs for "Myles Standish State Forest."
Take a right into Myles Standish State Forest (Alden Road).
At the first fork (approximately 1.6 miles), bear left.
Camp Squanto sign is on the post, Upper College Pond Road.
Keep following the signs for Camp Squanto.
You will pass the entrances to Charge Pond and Camp Cachalot.
Camp Squanto is the next entrance on the right opposite Fearing Pond.
Take this right and follow this curving road to the camp parking lot.


Emergency Contact Information:
Scoutmaster - David Chase - 781-361-2677
Local Contact - Brian Chase- 617-413-4437

Logistics:

-  Bikes must be brought to the Weymouth Heights Club on Thursday evening for placement on the trailer. This ensures your bike is inspected, and that it arrives in Plymouth, and also that there is sufficient secure space for all bikes for the ride on Saturday. 

-  Scouts must arrive at Camp Squanto by 6 PM on Friday evening (we're awaiting campground assignment - a second email will be sent with details later today). Please take into consideration weekend traffic on Route 3 South and prepare your travel plans accordingly. Scouts arriving late or on Saturday must contact David to ensure they connect with the group as they will be out on the trails bicycling in Myles Standish and Camp Squanto throughout the day.

- Tents will be provided, however scouts are welcome to bring their own if they prefer.

- All food will be provided – please alert David and the kitchen staff if your son has any food allergies. Please do not send your son with excessive snacks, soda, or other junk food.

 - Scouts should bring their bowl, utensils, and a hot/cold cup, as well as a water bottle. Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, sufficient clothing for the weekend, toilet kit, first aid kit, and any medicine.

-Scouts must be picked up promptly at 9 AM on Sunday, June 2nd at Camp Squanto.  

Please direct any questions or concerns to the Troop leadership

Scoutmaster - David Chase - 781-361-2677,  dmaychase@comcast.net
Committee Chair- Brian Chase- 617-413-4437, brian.chase1@comcast.net

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