Comments for BSA Troop & Crew 56

Comment on January Minutes by Michelle H.

Michelle H. — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:43:11 +0000

6 PM for Feb 14th. Feb 28th is currently scheduled for 6:30 PM but we will see how the 2st session goes and may move that back to 6 PM as well

Comment on January Minutes by Anita McClellan

Anita McClellan — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:28:21 +0000

What are the start times for Dr. Holmes’s 1.5- hour course on scout first aid Feb. 14 & 28?

Comment on Ski Trip by henebry

henebry — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:30:12 +0000

SNOW SPORTS MERIT BADGE Link to the requirements. Before starting, remember you need a scoutmaster signoff on your blue card.

Comment on Ski Trip by Chuck Henebry

Chuck Henebry — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:16:20 +0000

Here is the packing list for the ski trip. It is okay on this trip to pack your clothes in a duffel bag not a pack because there will be no hiking. If you have any questions please reply to this email with your question.

What to bring:
Bag dinner for Friday night

Underwear
Long underwear bottoms
Long underwear tops
Socks (regular and ski socks)
Boots
Ski/board boots (if you have them)
Skis(if you have them)
Poles(if you have them)
Helmet(if you have it)
Snowpants (or fleece pants and rain pants)
Fleece
Rain coat (can be with the fleece)
Winter hat or balaclava
Heavy Gloves
Liner gloves
Goggles
Hand warmers (if you want them)
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Clothes to lounge in at the O’Rourke’s house
Friday Night bag dinner
Book to read
Headlamp
Sleeping bag (3 season)
Sleeping pad
Pillow
Mess Kit
Toiletries

What not to bring:
Knives
Ipods
other electronics

Comment on Biking trip by Emma

Emma — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:44:36 +0000

It’s my Birthday!!! May 4th!!! I’ll think about it…

Comment on Snowshoe Trip: Photos by Emma

Emma — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:49:41 +0000

So fun! AND COLD… BURRRRR

Comment on Snowshoe Trip: Photos by Paula

Paula — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:03:30 +0000

Great photos!! You are all so amazing!! Congrats to everyone on a great adventure!

Comment on Snowshoe Trip by Robin

Robin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:07:46 +0000

Timeline for Snowshoe Trip

Tues. @ 3:30: meet @ church if you need to go to AMC in Boston to borrow boots.

Tues. @ 6:30: meet @ church to make water bottle insulators.

Tues. @ 7: regular meeting including pack check for this weekend.

Wed. or Thurs. tbd: some Scouts will need to help with grocery shopping & some will need to help pack group gear.

Friday @ 3:30: meet @ church for a 4 pm departure.

Sunday approx. 2 pm: estimated return time to Cambridge.

Comment on Snowshoe Trip by Robin

Robin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:48:32 +0000

Additional Useful Items:
hiking or ski poles

Items that will be provided:
winter-camping (“zero degree”) sleeping bag
snow shoes

However, if you have your own snowshoes that you’ll be able to bring, please let David or Robin know.

Comment on Snowshoe Trip by Robin

Robin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:22:24 +0000

Packing List for Snowshoe Trip:

Head Gear:
1 synthetic balaclava
1 synthetic or wool hat
1 face mask

Upper Body
2 thermal tops (synthetic or wool)
1 synthetic pile jacket (i.e. fleece sweater)
1 lightweight synthetic or wool shirt
1 down or synthetic fiberfill parka
1 waterproof/windproof shell

Lower Body
2 thermal bottoms (synthetic or wool)
2 pairs synthetic/fleece/wool pants
1 pair rain pants

Feet
2 pairs liner socks (synthetic or wool)
3 pairs hiking socks (synthetic or wool)
1 pair Sorel-type boots, i.e. winter boots w/ removable liners
camp shoes (such as Crocs or other lightweight, closed-toe shoes)

Hands
2 pairs liner gloves (synthetic or wool)
1 pair synthetic or wool gloves or mittens
1 pair waterproof/windproof mitten shells

Personal Gear
1 backpack
2 wide-mouth 1-liter Nalgene-type water bottles
1 sleeping pad
1 headlamp
1 set extra batteries for headlamp
toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper, etc.)

Useful to have
gaiters
sunglasses
camera