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Troop Activities 2012-2013

The Patrol Leaders' Council is finalizing the 2012-2013 program.  Look here for updates.

Webelos Woods (Sep 28 - Sep 30, 2012)

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The Troop will host the Webelos at Camp Squanto in Plymouth, MA.  The theme is Wilderness Survival. The Troop is running a fire-building station

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

Camp Greenough BikeTrip (Oct 19-21, 2012)

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The Troop does it's annual bike trip.  This time the target is the will tackle the 20 mile+ Shining Sea bikeway on Cape Cod.  We'll camp at Camp Greenough in Yarmouth, MA.      

campgreenough_permission_slip.doc
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campgreenoughmap.pdf
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Directions to Camp Greenough
Info on the Shining Sea Bike Trail

New England Air Museum (Nov 9-11, 2012)

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Up in the air, junior birdmen.  Troop 17's Scouts will experience the wonders of flight at New England Air Musuem in Hartford, CT (near Bradley Airport). We'll be camping inthe Bozrah, CT at the Mark Greer Scout Reservation, right along the lake.  Scouts are preparing an fnternational feast for dinner, too.

Permission Slips, Consent and fees due by the Nov 5. to Mr. Lucht
Map of  Mark Greer Scout Reservation
Directions to Mark Greer Scout Reservation
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Information on the New England Air Museum

Klondike Derby (Jan. 25-27 2013)

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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. 

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Permission Slips and fees due by the Jan 11. to Mr. Lucht
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OKPIK (TBD, but likely Jan. 25-27, 2013)

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Older Scouts will be traveling to Raymond, Maine to take part in the OKPIK program.  OKPIK is a winter adventure program, and will feature snowshoeing, winter camping (perhaps even in a Scout-built snow cave)

This program is for 13-year old and older Scouts only
See your SPL or Mr. Ham, if you are interested




CANCELLED

Troop Ski Trip (Feb. 9-10, 2013)

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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!!!!)


CANCELLED
due to snowstorm NEMO

Ski Trip Information Packet
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Important Dates
   January 21 - Sign-ups and Deposits Due (see packet above)
   January 28 - Balance and Permission Slips Due
   February 9 - Ski or Tube

Mt. Cardigan Hike (Feb 17-20, 2013)

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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:
    Practice Hike #1 :Jan 6th (Sunday)- meet at 8am at the OCC.
    Practice Hike #2: Jan 27th (Sunday)- meet at 8am at the OCC.
        See the News blog for details
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troop_17_blue_hills_trail_map.pdf
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Howes Cavern Trip (Mar. 15-17, 2013)

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The Troop will spend some time exploring the caves in Howes Cave, NY.  If there is time, a side trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY might be arranged.


Treasure Valley Trip (April 26-28, 2013)

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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

Golden Rodent Award Scavenger Hunt (May 17-19, 2013)

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All good plans need a good backup.  After the PLC's plan to work on the Engeering Merit Badge found some major obstacles, the PLC masterfully has crafted a wonderful "Plan B" trip.  The Troop will stay at Camp Sayre, then head into Boston to scour the city for the historic, the cool and the odd, as they participate in a Patrol-based photo-scavenger hunt.  The winning patrol wil gain control of the coveted "Golden Rodent" award.

Map of Camp Sayre

Lovell's Island (June 21-23, 2013)

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We'll water taxi out to Lovell's Island to have a great view of Boston and the Inner Harbor.  Camping will be at nearby Wompatuck State Park. 

About Lovells Island
Lovell's Island Map
About Wompatuck State Park
Wompatuck State Park Map
Directions to Wompatuck State Park

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