This message goes out to everyone going on the canoe/kayak trip this weekend. At this point that means Zach B, Tristan B, Ohm P, Cole M & Nathan, Seth D, Andrew W, Caleb H and Brian, Andrew R, Landon B. and Derrick, Joey C and Mike C, Dale M, Jack W, and three Loiacono’s. If I’ve missed anyone or if anything has changed CALL MIKE LOIACONO RIGHT AWAY at 392-3431 or 561-9002.
Troop 170
Canoe Campout
August 26-27, 2017
Buck Creek
• We will meet at East Somerset Baptist at 8 AM on
Saturday and travel to the camp site off of Route 192.
• We will return to the church parking lot on Sunday after noon. Scouts will call
with exact arrival time.
• Personal camping gear (sleeping bag, extra shoes, clothing, etc.), tents and cooking
items will be transported in the troop trailer and kept in campsite. Someone will be
in camp at all times to keep watch over gear.
• Each person should bring a small backpack for the canoe that will hold lunches,
drinking water, rain jacket or poncho, snacks, sunscreen and other essential items
(see your Boy Scout Handbook). Packs must be able to be secured to the canoe.
• There will be opportunities for swimming along the route. LIFE JACKETS AND
SHOES are required to be worn at all times regardless of swimming ability.
• REQUIRED gear:
– Pair of shoes that WILL get wet for canoe trip. Shoes MUST have closed toes
heel or heel strap. NO sandals, flip-flops or slipper-type shoes allowed.
– Extra pair of socks (kept in camp)
– A second pair of shoes (to change into back at camp)
– Two (2) screw top water bottles (1-liter/quart each, for canoe)
– Hat/cap or bandana to protect from sun
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• ENCOURAGED:
– If you have your own Personal Flotation Device (life jacket) please bring it
– Waterproof camera
– Sunglasses (kept on a strap, just in case)
Boy Scout Troop 170 