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Bartle Packing List

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Published on May 21, 2013, by in Summer Camp.

Bring items clearly marked with your name packed in your camp box with a lock.

Clothing

You will not need a clean set of clothes for every day.  Bring 3 or 4 days of clean clothes and laundry detergent to clean them.  

  • 3-5 pair of socks
  • underwear
  • shorts and t-shirts
  • sweater or jacket
  • swim trunks (two pairs if have them)
  • raincoat or poncho
  • hiking or tennis shoes ( slides or flip flops for pool and shower)
  • Class A scout shirt and neckerchief and slide

 

Personal Care  

  • bath towel and soap
  • toothbrush and paste
  • comb or brush

 

Other Required Gear

  • Sleeping bag and pillow and if hot weather, sheet to use on top of sleeping bag.
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • Boy Scout Handbook
  • Spiral notebook and pencil/pen
  • Bug Repellant (no spray cans)
  • Hat or cap
  • Sunscreen
  • Plastic Drinking Cup marked with name
  • Water Bottle
  • Trash bag for dirty clothes
  • Pocket Knife

 

Optional Equipment

  • Money
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses
  • Stationary and stamps
  • Playing cards, YoYo’s, Frisbees, Football etc.  (No electronic games, ipods, CD players etc.)

 

Clothing  for Swimming Merit Badge

  • one pair of  long pants (not jeans to hard to tie into knot in water), long sleeve shirt, belt
 

Bartle Camping Guide and Merit Badge Sign Up

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Published on May 17, 2013, by in Advancement/Merit Badges, Summer Camp.
It’s time to SIGN UP FOR MERIT BADGES for summer camp.  Use the link below to let us know what merit badges you’re interested in. Please indicate a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice on each – just in case your first choice fills up you’ll  have a back-up option.

 

 

To learn more about each badge, to view the prerequisites and age/rank requirements, CLICK HERE to view the 2013 Bartle Program Guide. Note that some merit badges require money.

 

 

We need your merit badge selections to be completed either online or a hard copy (email your request for a hard copy) should be returned to Mrs. Luginbill at the next regular troop meeting – May 20th.  We expect that all scouts take a at least 3 merit badges for the first 6 days and at least 2 merit badges for the last 3 days. This can be reviewed on an individual basis depending on circumstances.

 

We will be following up with all scouts attending summer camp at the troop meeting Monday to make sure you have made your merit badge selections.  We will also have some extra hard copies of the merit badge schedule for scouts to fill out at the meeting as well.

First year scouts please talk to Mr. Enserro or Mr. Paulson for guidance on merit badge selections.  The troop provides programming for the first year scouts for half of the day and then merit badges are selected and taken for the other half.  Swimming and environmental science are to be selected by all first year scouts.

 

Thanks,
Nikki Luginbill
 

Sea Base Fund Raiser: Discounted Chiefs Tickets

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Published on May 14, 2013, by in Fund Raising, High Adventure.

Troop 412 is sending two crews to the Florida Sea Base in March of 2014. This is one of the coolest high adventure camps in the country. To help the boys pay for the camp fees ($700+) as well as travel, we’re launching our:

Discounted Chiefs Tickets Fund Raiser.

We have $35 tickets available for the 49ers game on August 16 and also for the Packers on August 29. Scouts earn $10 of each ticket sold.

Orders must be placed by June 31. Please make your checks payable to Troop 412. Seat locations for the discounted tickets will be solely determined by the Chiefs organization. For more details, contact the Scout who shared this with you or email david@davidmcbee.com.

 

Protected: Troop 412 Committee Meeting Minutes April 15, 2013

 

May Bicycling Campout – Katy Trail

 

Heart of America Council’s Investment in Character Campaign

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Published on March 19, 2013, by in Fund Raising.

Dear Leaders and Parents: 

On Monday March 25th, families from Troop 412 will have the opportunity to support the Heart of America Council’s Investment in Character Campaign.

The Investment in Character Campaign helps keep Scouting an affordable and effective youth development program. Funds generated by the campaign ensure a quality Scouting experience for all of our Scouts and leaders.

Your support directly impacts services like…

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Protected: Troop 412 Committee Meeting Minutes March 11, 2013

 

Ft. Riley Rescheduled for April

 

Game Design Merit Badge

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Published on March 7, 2013, by in Advancement/Merit Badges.

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Play to win: Game Design merit badge released

This article was originally published here. By Bryan Wendell

The final cover (click to enlarge).

Let me stop you right here. I know what you’re thinking, but, no, this is not a merit badge Scouts earn by playing video games.

Now that I’ve dispelled that common misconception, here’s the real story: Game Design merit badge — released today — teaches Scouts how to create, test, and refine a game from one of four categories.

It’s the BSA’s 131st current merit badge and it’s likely a one-size-fits-all badge—appropriate for super-athletic Scouts as well as those who are less so. And perfect for the right-brainers and the left-brainers.

Today, March 6, is the official release date, but the merit badge pamphlets are still being printed and shipped. So, they won’t arrive in Scout Shops until later this month. The quickest way to get a pamphlet may be online, with an order to scoutstuff.org. This way, you’ll get your pamphlet right from the source. I don’t see the pamphlets on the site just yet, but keep checking back.

As for requirements, I’ve got a full list below. But most of the work revolves around creating an actual game in one of these four categories:

  • Electronic (games for computers, game systems, or mobile devices)
  • Outdoor/Athletic (sports or games like capture the flag)
  • Tabletop (dice-based games, board games, card games)
  • Pen and Paper or Role-Playing Games

    • (more…)

 

Packing for Philmont

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Published on March 5, 2013, by in High Adventure.

(BB) – pack together in a plastic bag to place in bear bag at night
(S) – share with a buddy
(A) – easily accessible in pack or carry in pockets
ITEM COMMENTS
PACKING

pack with padded hip belt

capacity:

 External frame – at least 4000 cubic inches
Internal frame – at least 4800 cubic inches
The sizes listed are suggested. A pack smaller in size than this will necessitate strapping more gear to the outside of the pack, leading to wet or possibly lost gear. Make sure the frame has “load lifter straps” on the shoulder straps.
pack cover – waterproof nylon Must be large enough to cover entire pack and any gear attached to pack. Re-coat before Philmont if needed. NO PLASTIC BAGS!
6 to 12 extra 1-gallon “zip lock” bags Used to carry anything wet or messy while on the trail.
2 pairs extra pack straps Use to strap tent, crew rain-fly, or any other equipment to pack. NO BUNGEE CORDS!

SLEEPING
lightweight sleeping bag rated 20 to 30 degrees Mummy style bag. No more than 3 to 4 pounds. Rolled size should be no larger than 10″x20″. Prefer synthetic fill (provides warmth when wet) for most campers. Extra precautions must be made with goose-down bags to keep them dry (provide NO warmth when wet).
waterproof stuff sack lined with a heavy plastic bag Use “compressor” style bag to decrease packed volume.
small “backpackers pillow” or fleece stuff sack Optional. Stuff a stuff-sack with clothes to make your pillow.
foam sleeping pad Only closed cell foam or “Therm-A-Rest” type pad.
sleep clothes T-shirt & gym shorts. Worn only in sleeping bag. Pack in zip-lock bag.
small flashlight with fresh & extra batteries and bulb LED or AAA only. Start trek with fresh batteries. DO NOT carry extras.
2 pair pack straps for sleeping bag and pad In addition to extra straps listed above.

CLOTHING
(pack all clothing in individual zip-lock bags to keep them dry and clean)
LAYER A (Hiking Clothes)
hiking boots – well broken in to YOUR feet All leather or leather & nylon. Waterproof before the trip with “AquaSeal”, etc.
lightweight sneakers or tennis shoes Must be suitable for trail use if boots get wet, blisters develop, etc. Pack in plastic “grocery bags” to protect the rest of your pack from dirty or wet shoes.
2 pair heavy wool socks Absorb shock, reduce friction, and wick sweat away from feet.
3 pair lightweight ultra-thin liner socks Wick sweat away and reduce friction. Recommend Cool-Max. NO COTTON.
3 pair underwear Recommend Cool-Max. If your hiking shorts have mesh liners, you will not need these.
2 pair hiking shorts Lightweight nylon cargo shorts or gym shorts. NO COTTON. If your shorts have zip-on legs, bring the legs and use for both long pants and hiking shorts
2 short sleeve T-shirts Shirts should be light-colored. Prefer Cool-Max. Cotton shirts will more than likely be ruined at the end of the trip.
hat or cap with wide brim A MUST. Recommend a round, full brimmed, floppy hat.
LAYER B (Cool Evening Clothes)
1 long sleeve shirt or pull-over (polar-fleece or wool) Will be worn when in camp.
1 pair long pants Nylon or equivalent. NO JEANS or cotton pants. If your hiking shorts have zip-off legs, bring the legs.
1 pair polypropylene long underwear Mandatory for treks with high elevation camps.
LAYER C (Cold Weather Clothes)
1 sweater or jacket (wool or polar-fleece) Optional – Can use rain jacket for warmth (IF DRY!).
1 stocking cap Wool or polar-fleece
1 pair glove liners or mittens Wool or polar-fleece
LAYER D (Wet)
1 sturdy rain suit Nylon (no plastic or PVC).  A cheap plastic rain suit or poncho will ruin your trip.  Red Ledge or Frogg Toggs make very inexpensive and functional rain suits.
EATING AND HYDRATION
cup – measuring style helpful Can use bowl as cup also, eliminating more weight.
small tooth brush (BB) Store with cup in mesh ditty bag. 
mesh dunk-bag Optional. Use to store eating gear and toothbrush together.
3 quart (liter) minimum water carrying capacity
in canteens (BB)		 Nalgene or similar, or Platypus-type. Water bottles MUST be STURDY. No “Evian” type throw-away water bottles.  No metal containers.  
Once a canteen has had any sweetened beverage poured or mixed in it, it is PERMANENTLY a “smellable” canteen and must be bear-bagged EVERY night.
PERSONAL & MISCELLANEOUS
3 bandannas Have too many backcountry uses to list here.
small towel Nothing bigger than a kitchen tea towel or “pack towel”.
lip balm (with SPF 15) (A) (BB) High and dry climate will cause lips to crack and bleed if not protected
compass (A) (S) Know how to use it before you get to Philmont.
50 feet 1/8 inch nylon rope (S) Clothes line, hang pack off ground, etc.
duct tape (BB) This stuff fixes almost everything from torn tents to blistered heels.  Wrap 10-12 wraps of good quality duct tape around your “smellable” canteen.  This makes the duct tape easily accessible when needed and marks the canteen as smellable to everyone.
eye-care kit (if needed) Lens solution, extra contact lenses, glasses, case
personal medications (A) IF ASTHMATIC, YOU MUST PROVIDE AN ADULT ADVISOR WITH ONE EXTRA NEW, FULL INHALER FOR EACH TYPE YOU USE. NO EXCEPTIONS!
money ($10 to $20 in small bills) You don’t need any more than this on the trail.
OPTIONAL
hiking stick or trekking poles It is easier to walk on 3 or 4 legs than on 2. Try it and you’ll understand.
lightweight day-pack Use for personal smellables, side-hikes. Your backpack’s top may convert into a day-pack or fanny-pack.
camera & film (BB) (S) (A) Personal preference. Bring more film than you think you will use. If using a digital camera, make sure you have enough memory and batteries.
note pad and pen (A) Should be a manditory item. Make notes of everything you do and see!
pre-stamped postcards You can mail postcards from most staffed camps and all backcountry commissaries.
foam “sit upon” or small camp stool (A) There is nothing harder or dirtier than the ground after 10 days.
2 or 3 mini-carabiners Use to attach things to pack, to hang clothes line, to hang pack, etc.
gaiters Keep dirt and rocks out of your boots and act a rain pants in light showers.
sunglasses (A) CHEAP. Suggested for hiking in open areas.
(BB) – pack together in a plastic bag to place in bear bag at night
(S) – share with a buddy
(A) – easily accessible in pack or carry in pockets