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Troop Activities 2011-2012

The Patrol Leaders' Council is finalizing the 2011-2012 program.  Look here for updates.

Webelos Woods (Sep 30 - Oct 2, 2011)

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The Troop will host the Webelos at Camp Squanto in Plymouth, MA.  The theme is Disaster Survival Skills, and the Troop is running a Survival Shelter.


Information from Annawon Council
Map of Camp Squanto
Permission Slips and fees due by the Troop Meeting on Sept 26.

Camp Greenough Bike/International Cooking Trip
(Oct 21-23, 2011)

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The Troop will tackle the Bike trails near Camp Greenough in Yarmouth, MA.  They will also show off their culinary skills by participating in an International-flavored cook-off.    

campgreenough_permission_slip.doc
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campgreenoughmap.pdf
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Directions to Camp Greenough

Franklin YMCA Ropes Course (Nov 5, 2011)

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The Troop will challenge Ropes Course at the YMCA in Franklin, MA.  The couse features both low and high elements that will be sure to challenge anyone.

More information on the YMCA Ropes course
Directions to Franklin YMCA
Permission Slips, Consent and fees due by the Nov 3. to Mr. Lucht
nov2011-perm-slip.doc
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2011_rope_course_assumption_of_risk.doc
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Klondike Derby (Jan. 27-29, 2012)

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The Winter winds will be blowing as the Troop travels to the Snow-fueled games of the Klondike Derby at Camp Norse in Kingston, MA.  Look forward to sled races, snowshoeing, snow cave building, and other fun winter activities.  We'll be camping in the comfortable Adirondack-style cabins. 

Pack/Equipment Inspection is at the Jan 23 Troop meeting
klondike_flyer_2012.pdf
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Permission Slips and fees due by the Jan 9. to Mr. Lucht
klondikederby_permission_slip.doc
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Troop Ski Trip (Feb. 11-12, 2012)

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The Troop will travel to Mt. Cranmore to Ski, tube and coast the mountains.   We'll also get to try out the new Alpine Swing (Weeeee!!!!)

troop_17_ski_trip_2012.pdf
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Deposits due by Jan 9
Balance due by Jan 30.

Mt. Cardigan Hike (Feb 21-24, 2012)

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Older Scouts will be braving the winter challenge of Mt. Cardigan.  They will snow shoe for two days on wintry Mt. Cardigan. They'll get to rest in the luxury of the AMC's High Cabin deep in the backwoods of the area. 

This Trip is for approved Star Scouts and above
Prior to the trip, there will be several mandatory events:
    Pack Inspection: Jan 15
    Practice Hike #1 :Jan 16
    Practice Hike #2: Jan TBD.
        See the News blog for details
troop_17_blue_hills_practice_hikes_2008.doc
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troop_17_blue_hills_trail_map.pdf
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cardigan-permission_slip-feb2012.doc
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Mark Greer Scout Reservation Trip (Mar 23-25, 2012)

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The Scouts head to Bozrah, CT to stay at the Mark Greer Scout Reservation.  The Troop will tour the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center and work on the Indian Lore Merit Badge

Map of  Mark Greer Scout Reservation
Directions to Mark Greer Scout Reservation
markgreer_permission_slip.doc
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Permission Slips & fees due by the March 12 Troop meeting( to Mr. Lucht)
Information on the Pequot Museum.

Treasure Valley Trip (April 27-29, 2012)

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The Troop will welcome the new Scouts with a trip to Mohegan Council's Treasure Valley Scout Reservation, a camp established in 1925, in Rutland, MA.  Besides helping the new Scouts develop skills to advance towards First Class rank, the Troop will be doing some fun skill stations

Map of Treasure Valley
Directions to Treasure Valley
april2012-permslip.doc
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Permission Slips & fees due by the April 9th Troop meeting (to Mr. Lucht)

Purgatory Chasm Trip (May 25-27)

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The Troop will do some bouldering in the unique environment of Purgatory Chasm in Sutton, MA.  Challenge rock formations like "Fat Man's Misery" and "Devil's Corncrib" in this boulder field.  Scouts will also get an opportunity to get some work done on the Geology Merit Badge.

Trail Map of Purgatory Chasm
Information on the Geology Merit Badge
(you should review before the trip)
Permission Slips & fees due by the May 7th Troop meeting (to Mr. Lucht)
permissionslippurgatory2012.doc
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Kennebec White Water Rafting (June 30-July 1, 2012)

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Brave the rapids as a dam on the Kennebec river is released!  We'll be headed to Maine, to ride the big water. The Troop is securign a bus for this trip, so we may enjoy the scenery of Maine on the way up.

Initial Deposits due by the April 9th Troop meeting (to Mr.Hamilton)
See the following Flyer for pertinent information (including costs and times):
white_water_flyer.pdf
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Important: All participants must sign a liability release. -->
release.pdf
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Packing list for this trip -->
what-to-bring.pdf
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