Scoutmaster: Shaun P. McCauley
Provo-The Americans are gearing up for their first campout and it's looking to be a very cold one. The weather has suddenly changed, temperatures have dropped and the snow levels have come way down! Storm after storm is about to pass through northern Utah, but they still have two weeks before they go. Will the Americans "Be Prepared?"
YES!
Discussing cold weather camping at the troop meeting was all fun and games until the reality of the consequences of not being prepared sunk into the Americans minds. The Scout Motto is starting to gather meaning in the Scouts young minds.
Scout Times, the Troop Newspaper, had the following article to help the Scouts prepare.
Troop Campout
The first troop Campout is quickly approaching. Our next three [now two] Troop meetings are going to be spent planning and preparing to go camping as Boy Scouts. This will include planning a menu, going over the clothing and gear needed, and being prepared!
The Troop will leave Friday, Nov. 18 at 6:30pm and return on Sunday, Nov. 20 around noon.
Scout 10 Essentials
Cold Weather Clothes
Other
Eating Kit
Clean Up Kit
Personal/Extras
WELCOME! We, the Leaders of Troop 1419, are excited to have each of you with us. We hope you are just as excited. This is your Troop, and we are here to support and help you on your trail to Eagle.
There is so much that we can do in our Troop, like camping, hiking, backpacking, swimming, earning rank and merit badges, collecting patches and so much more. It's all part of the fun we hope and plan to make a part of our Troop's traditions here in Provo.
Camping is always fun. It is our hope that we get some camping nights under our belts as soon as possible. We have a lot to learn to prepare us for that, though so be ready to learn at our meetings. Feel free to study your Boy Scout Handbook and the Camping Merit Badge book.
Our first goal is to provide for each of our Scouts the exciting, fun, Scouting program you are looking for.
Lord Robert Baden-Powell, Scouting's founder said, "Scouting is a game with a purpose." It's our turn to play the game. Let's have fun.
1. "Americans"- liberty emblem
"We are the Sons
Yes, We are the Sons
The Sons of Liberty!" 2. "Shoshoni"- indian emblem
Future Patrol Name Choices:
Buffalo
Troop 1419 Yell
1419 Underway!
The campout cost will be $12 which will cover the cost of food for the weekend.
A gear inspection will take place at Nov. 8th's Troop meeting, which is also a requirement for rank advancement. The following list of gear will be required:
Pocket Knife-small 3" folding knife
Personal First Aid Kit
Extra Clothing
Rain Gear
Canteen
Flashlight
Trail Food
Matches
Sun Protection
Compass
Long Sleeved Shirt
Long Pants
Sweater
Long Underwear (thermals)
Hiking Boots
Socks
Coat w/ hood
Warm hat
Gloves
Rain Gear
Extra Underwear
Backpack-something to pack your gear in
Rain cover-for backpack
Sleeping bag
Extra Blanket(s)
Ground Cloth
Tent: 2-3 man tent
Mess kit including:
Knife, Fork, Spoon
Plate
Bowl
Cup
Soap
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Comb
Washcloth
Towel
Deodorant
Toilet Paper
Watch
Camera & Film
Notebook
Pencil/Pen
Troop 1419 Patrol Names and matching emblem
Fighting Frogs
Mountain Lions-bobcat
Raccoons
Roadrunners
Scorpions
Screeching Owls
Sidewinders
Thunder Storm or Storm-lightning
Of all the Scouts out in the West
Troop 1419's are the best
We camp and hike and play all day
Troop 1419 knows the way!
Troop 1419!