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Oil Creek Backpacking
October 12 - 14, 2018 - $15

Join us for a Backpacking Trail in Oil Creek State Park. The trail is located near the world's first commercial oil well. The Scenic trail follows a valley of deep hollows, steep hillsides and great scenery.

We will be following an 8-mile section of the Gerard Hiking trail.

Packing List

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 Personal Equipment
 
 Full Uniform – to wear down and back
 
 Change of Clothes – to wear hiking the trail
 
 Pack with frame and hip belt
 
 Sleeping bag in stuff sack, attached to pack
 
 Change of clothes – for the Sunday hike out
 
 Hiking boots
 
 Extra socks
 
 Tennis shoes – to wear once you get to the campsite
 
 Poncho or rain gear
 
 Light weight ground cloth
 
 Pocket knife
 
 Jacket or sweatshirt
 
 Waterproof case with matches
 
 Partial roll of toilet paper
 
 Compass
 
 Plastic bags – different sizes
 
 Small flashlight with fresh batteries
 
 Plate, cup, silverware
 
 Water bottle or two – filled before you leave
 
 Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, small towel and washcloth
 
 Foot powder, bandaids, moleskin
 
 Insect repellant
 
 2-Way Radios – Youth Leaders (optional)
 
 
 
 
 Crew Equipment
 
 Trail tents – to supplement Adirondack space
 
 Trail stoves, filled with fuel
 
 Spare fuel bottle
 
 Funnel
 
 1 large pot, 1 medium pot, 1 small pot, 1 fry pan, 1 coffee pot 2 large spoons, 1 ladle, 1 hot pot tong, 1 spatula,Dish soap
 
 Paper towels or dry bag
 
 Trail fly
 
 Nylon line
 
 Green Scrub pad
 
 Water filter
 
 Crew first aid kit
 
 Trail map
 
 Food
 
  Extra water jugs filled in truck, if water turned off at sites.
 
 
 Remember:
 
 <ul><li>Mark all of your gear with your name</li><li>Keep it as light as possible</li><li>Keep half your pack space open for carrying crew gear</li><li>All of your gear should be packed in individual plastic bags</li><li>Turn in all medication at the start of the trip</li><li style="margin-left: 0.3in; text-indent: -0.3in;"></li></ul></div>

GPS Location

Oil Creek Map.pdf Oil Creek Trail Map.pdf Directions to Oil Creek Trail Notes Oil Creek Map

Recent News

Camp McKinley

It was a wet weekend full of fun activities at Camp McKinley. Scouts had an opportunity to go rappelling, as well as test their skills in several fun activities. A few learned the value of good rain gear.

Photos from the trip, courtesy of two Scouts, C. McMahan and A. McManus, and one of our Adults, Vijay Shah, are now available in the Troop Gallery. Be sure to check them out!

Upcoming Activities

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Halloween Party!
October 29, 2018 - 7:00 - 8:30

Join us for an evening of Fun, Food, and Fright at the Troop Building! Wear your costume, but remember this is an outdoor event, so costume accordingly.	GPS Location

Stigwandish Campout
November 9 - 11, 2018 - 15

Join us for our last camping trip in 2018. Webelos invited to join us for the weekend.

Weather permitting, we'll be traveling to the Observatory Park for an evening of Astronomy.

More details to come

Packing List

<div><table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top">Scout Uniform (We wear these to and from all camps) including:</td></tr></tbody></table></div><ul><li>Scout Shirt</li><li> Green shoulder tabs</li><li> Scout Pants</li><li> Scout Cap</li><li> Scout belt</li><li> Appropriate patches</li><li> Neckerchief & slide</li><li> Scout Socks- crew length</li></ul><div>Extra Clothing - Rugged pants or Jeans, long sleeve shirts, T-shirts, long underwear (such as Under Armour  or SmartWool tops and bottoms) and additional clothes as needed for layering.   Scouts wear this for the balance of the campout.   Bring a change or enough in case it gets wet or muddy and to accommodate your layering preferences.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Changes of Underwear & Socks- - Always bring plenty of socks and changes of underwear!<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Footwear -   Insulated boots for winter; hiking boots for normal wear, tennis shoes to run around in if the weather is good.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Coats, hats, sweatshirts, gloves - Bring what you need depending on the weather. Don't overdress or underdress -- too many layers may cause your clothes to become damp and you to become cold. And too few layers will make you feel chilled, so it's best to wear 2 to 4 layers of clothing so that you can add or remove them as needed to adjust your body temperature. Remember what Sargent Martin says: "I can be cold or I can be damp, but I don't want to be cold AND damp!"<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Backpack / Duffle Bag – either usually works for most regular camps<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Sleeping Bag -This is a critical item.   Boys need to sleep warm.   If bag is not warm enough, don't hesitate to send an extra blanket or two.   Your bag should have its own nylon stuff sack.  Place a plastic garbage bag inside that before you stuff in the sleeping bag.  That is extra insurance it will be dry. Also, a camp mattress adds an extra layer of insulation to your sleeping system. The troop has loaner bags and mattresses if you want to add a layer. See our Quartermasters for details.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Rain Gear - Who can forget rain gear! Please do not bring cheap, inexpensive ponchos from amusement parks. Your rain gear is one of the most important pieces of gear and should be rugged and breathable. Good rain gear can make the difference between a bad weekend and a Great weekend. We recommend looking at Scoutstuff.org or Campmor.com for the best rain gear at the best prices or ask a troop youth leader or adult for a recommendation. Plastic Ground Sheet - Min. 4' x 7    Even though our tents have floors this extra protection helps.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Flashlight - with fresh batteries; the headlamps are nice as well.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Pocketknife - The BSA pocketknife is best.   A lock blade standard knife is also good.  Rarely is there need for a sheath knife.  Never bring a spring blade.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Mess Kit - containing plate, bowl, cup, spoon, knife, fork<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Toilet Kit - containing soap, comb, washcloth, towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant. But for most weekend camps you can get away with soap, washcloth, toothbrush and toothpaste.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Matches - wooden in a waterproof container.   The troop does not supply these.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Water Bottle - a must for hiking trips, a good thing for MOST trips!<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Compass - not essential for all camps, but a good thing for hikes!<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Scout Handbook - 'Don't leave home without it!      Except maybe a backpacking trip where weight is a consideration.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Pencil and Paper - Be Prepared!<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>1 or 2 Garbage Bags and other plastic bags - always come in handy to cover a pack, sleeping bag or to keep something wet from getting something else wet. <div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Warm Weather Trips:<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Swim Trunks and Towel - For summer fun<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Insect Repellant - Mosquitoes love Boy Scouts!<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Poncho or Rain Gear - Scouts don't melt, but they can be an awful mess.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Sun Screen<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Cold Weather Trips:<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Long Underwear – also layers of clothes are better than a single heavy one.  They can be added or removed as needed.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Extra socks, gloves, good boots – check at any meeting for packing tips<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div><ul><li>Mark everything with your name!</li><li>Learn to pack items in individual plastic bags - it stays dry</li><li>Electronics, food, especially food, water pistols, etc. should stay at home</li><li>Cell phones should stay at home as well, except in special circumstances – ask first.</li></ul></div><div> </div>

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Christmas Party
December 9, 2018

1:00 - 5:00 Games and activities for Scouts
5:00 - Scouts change into uniform
5:30 - Covered Dish Dinner coordinated by Eagle's Wings!
7:00 - Court of Honor

We will also announce the prize winners from the Popcorn Sale.

2018 - A Year in Review [$10 each - Available in Blu-ray or DVD]

Contains 4 Slideshows (3 regular slideshows from the courts of honor, plus a bonus activity show for the non-camping events)

A Credits Presentation

Patrol Movies from March 2018

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Philmont Backpacking Adventure
June 1 - 30, 2019 - $1,800

Looking for the Ultimate Scouting Adventure? Look no further than Philmont, the BSA's Premiere Scouting Adventure base located in New Mexico.

This trip will be a 7 day adventure in June 2019 of Backpacking, Gold Mining, Black Powder Shooting, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding, and so much more!

The cost of the trip will be $1800 which includes transportation, meals, shirts, hats, souvenirs, spending money, a truly all inclusive trip. We've budgeted for plenty of extras so you want need to spend anymore as we included a generous "kick back" to offset incidentals and any extras you might want to purchase. See Assistant Scoutmaster, Cole Kuszmaul for more information. Pamphlets are available at the Troop building with more information.

Spots are limited. Late additions are not guaranteed. Please contact Cole Kuszmaul to see if a spot is available.

Philmont Scout Ranch Address: 17 Deer Run Rd; Cimarron, NM 87714

Packing List

Philmont Packing List Packing ____ Pack with padded hip belt* Capacity: External Frame – 60L or more, Internal Frame – 65L or more (rental available) ____ Pack cover (waterproof nylon) * ____ Stuff Sacks or Large Ziploc bags to keep gear organized and dry in your pack* ____ light weight Day pack* Sleeping ____ Sleeping bag in waterproof stuff sack. * (Line the inside of stuff sack with a garbage bag to make it waterproof.) Sleeping bag should be warm down to at least 32 degrees. 20 degree bags work well, you can always unzip if it gets too warm. ____ Sleep cloths (T-shirt/tank top and gym shorts) to be worn only in sleeping bag* ____ Sleeping pad – closed cell foam or inflatable* Clothing Quantities below include what you are wearing at check in, e.g. “Three pair heavy hiking socks” mean one pair on your feet and two in your pack. ____ Hiking boots*. (Boots should be well broken in. High-top boots that provide ankle support is highly recommended. Should have good grip and some type of waterproofing i.e. Gore-Tex) ____ Lightweight tennis shoes* (wear around camp/ water shoes) ____ 3 pair heavy hiking socks, wool blend, NO COTTON. * (I recommend either Smart wool or Darn Tuff) ____ 2-3 pair liner socks, polypropylene* ____ 3 pair underwear* ____ 2 hiking shirts* (provided) ____ 1 light weight long sleeved shirt* ____ 1 pair hiking shorts* (zip-off pants can double as both shorts and pants) ____ 1 pair convertible pants* Not jeans (for cold weather, pole climbing, horse rides) ____ 1 sweater or jacket, fleece or wool* ____ Hat or cap with brim for protection from the sun* ____ Stocking cap* ____ Rain jacket* Eating ____ at least 4 one-liter water bottles* (Nalgene style) ____ hydration bladder* (You need to be able to carry at least 4 liters of water. So, if you have a 2-liter hydration bladder you need at least 2 Nalgene sized water bottles.) Miscellaneous ____ Small flashlight or headlamp* with new batteries and 1 set of extra batteries* ____ Compass* ____ Bandana* ____ Lip balm* ____ Toothbrush * ____ Sunglasses* ____ Foot powder ____ Towel (I recommend something like REI Co-op Multi Towel Lite. size medium or large ____ Biodegradable Shampoo ____ small first aid kit*(moleskin, band aids, ect.) ____ small pocket knife* ____ pencil with 5 ft of duct tape ____matches/lighter/stricker ____ Ditty bag (small stuff sack or Ziploc) for personal smellables in bear bag* ____ Whistle * Optional ____ Straps to hold sleeping bag and pad onto pack* – straps with buckles work a lot better than bungee cords. ____ hiking Pillow ____ 1 pair long underwear* (optional, bring if you get cold easy) ____ Camera* ____ 20ft. Paracord ____ Rain pants* (optional) ____ Note pad and pen* ____ Watch* ____ Camp chair* ____ Trekking poles*   Philmont provides tents. If you have a good quality backpacking tent you may bring it for consideration. All crew gear and food will be provided. You do not need to bring any extra food. Please do not bring toilet paper from home. Philmont supplies toilet paper that is non-smellable and biodegradable. Do Not Bring: Cell phones, radios, iPods, video game devices, hammocks, makeup, or deodorant *Available at the Tooth of Time Traders (www.toothoftimetraders.com) If you need to make purchases once arriving at Philmont, please plan to arrive early enough to visit the trading post before 3:00 pm check in.

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Troop An Adventure for Every Season

Oil Creek Backpacking

Halloween Party!

Stigwandish Campout

Christmas Party

Philmont Backpacking Adventure

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