Category: Outings

Next Meeting (Jun 2) at N. Attleboro YMCA pool

5/25/2014

Our next Troop meeting on June 2 from 7pm to 9pm will be at the North Attleboro Y. Please arrive prior to 7pm to allow time for changing into your swim attire.

We will be using the pool to prepare for our kayaking trip on the Connecticut River. All Scouts will take the swim test. Afterwards, we will have some pool time.

Per BSA policy, all scouts and adults participating in the trip will be required to take the standard BSA swim test.

Requirements for the test may be found in your Scout Handbook, under First Class requirement 9b. Further details are found in the Swimming Merit Badge requirements (req. 3). You may view a video of the requirement (along with tips) here.

CANCELLED - Trip to Mt. Mondanock

5/11/2014

The trip to Mt. Monadnock, scheduled for May 14-16 has been cancelled.

Mt. Monadnock Trip (May 16-18) Sign-up Now

4/14/2014

We have an exciting trip planned for May 16-18! The Troop will be heading to New Hampshire to conquer the grand ol' Mount Monadnock. This trip is sure to be full of adventure, beautiful vistas, and maybe even a glimpse of Bigfoot!

Permission slips and fees are due by April 28.

We will be staying at the Mt. Mondanock State Park. This trip is expected to fill up quickly (we have a limited number of camping slots), so, please sign-up early.

Reminder - Bike Inspection Tonight! (April 9) @ 7pm

4/9/2014

There will be a bike inspection for all those attending this week's trip to Wampatuck State Park. Scouts should bring their bikes and Packs to the church for a quick inspection. Please remember to bring the most important equipment -- a helmet.

BSA guidelines require helmets for all riders. No exceptions!

Any Scout participating in the longboarding option must, likewise bring along his board and safety gear (Helmet, gloves and knee pads).

Blue Hills Hiking Trip (Mar. 14-16,2014)

3/3/2014

The Troop will give their legs a workout by exploring the Great Blue Hills. We will camp at nearby Camp Sayre.

Permission slips are due at the March 3 Troop meeting

Note: This trip originally included a stay on the USS Salem; however, due to pier construction, the ship is closed for the foreseeable future.

Important Ski Trip Details

2/6/2014

Please see the sheet below for important information about this weekend's ski trip. Details include: what to bring, when we are leaving, when we are back, and what you might need spending money for.

Also, please remember that the BSA requires helmets for all snow sports. If you do not have one, or have not already signed up to rent one, please contact Mr. Hamilton immediately.

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Final Payments for Ski Trip due Tomorrow (Feb 3)

2/2/2014

Final payments for the February Ski Trip are due tomorrow (Feb 3). Please send payment to Mr. Hamilton.

Also, all those renting equipment are required to fill out the rental liability release form (see below)

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Mt. Cardigan Trip (Feb 16-19)

1/14/2014

Mr. Ham is once again leading the expedition up Mt. Cardigan over February Vacation - the 16th through the 19th. If you are a Star Scout or above and would like to be considered for this winter hiking adventure, please reply to Mr. Ham (copied here).

Scouts must be of Star rank or above and must be approved for this expedition.

There will be day training hikes in the Blue Hills, and all must attend. We have cabin space for nine scouts and three adults, so please reply quickly. There is a cost of $50 per scout for this expedition and anyone attending all of the training hikes and the expedition will receive a partial refund (amount to be determined).

Two required practice hikes in the Blue Hills (full pack pack with items noted in the attachment):

-Saturday, January 18th 8 a.m. to 12 noon
   --meet at the Church at 8 a.m., head to Blue Hills, hike, back to Church for pack inspection

-Sunday, February 1st 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
    --meet at Church at 12 noon, head to Blue Hills, hike, back to Church for pack inspection

Below is the planned schedule
Sunday, February 16th:

       -leave from Orthodox Congregational Church by 3:00 p.m.
       -pick up snow shoes at EMS store in Foxboro
       -eat a packed supper
       -arrive at Epsom New Rye Congregational Church by 7:00 p.m.
       -food distribution & final packing
       -spend the night in the Church School addition

Monday, February 17th:
        -leave Epsom New Rye Congregational Church by 7 a.m.
        -eat a hearty breakfast at a local restaurant (The Circle)
        -arrive at Mt. Cardigan Base Lodge by mid morning
        -check in with the Caretaker at Base Lodge before beginning ascent
        -arrive at High Cabin in early afternoon
        -spend night in High Cabin

Tuesday, February 18th:
        -day hikes to Mt. Cardigan summit, Firescrew, South Peak and/or Base Lodge
        -survival shelters, emergency preparedness drill, star gazing
        -spend night in High Cabin

Wednesday, February 19th:
        -leave High Cabin by 10 a.m.
        -arrive at Cardigan Base Lodge in early afternoon
        -check out with Caretaker at Base Lodge after final descent
        -leave parking lot by early afternoon
         -return snow shoes at EMS store in Foxboro
         -arrive in Mansfield by late afternoon (traffic dependent)

Mt Cardigan Trip Equipment Listing

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Troop Ski Trip (Feb 8-9)

1/14/2014

This trip was cancelled last year by super snowstorm NEMO. We'll hope for better weather this year, as the Troop travels to Mt. Cranmore to ski, tube and coast the mountains. We'll also get to try out the Alpine Swing (Weeeee!!!!). We've added a new non-ski, but tube-instead for this trip.

The Ski Trip is coming up VERY quickly! Please see the below and attached flyer from Mr. Hamilton for the particulars.

We have set up a Sign Up Genius so we can get a rough count on people as quickly as possible, so if you are planning on attending please RSVP here, then return the registration sheet, troop permission slip and pa:

Final payment, permission slips, etc are due no later than Monday, January 27!

Ski-Trip Registration Sheet

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Besides filling out the registration sheet, we ask that you also register through the sign-up genius.

ATTENTION ALL SKIERS, SNOWBOARDERS AND ALL AROUND ADVENTURE SEEKERS!!!!

The Annual (Sort-of, depending on weather) TROOP 17 SKI TRIP CAMPOUT is here!

Below you will find all of the details for our annual Ski Trip which has become one of the highlights of the Scout year. For those who have never gone before, this is a great trip. We will travel to Cranmore Ski Area in North Conway NH, one of the best places to learn to ski in all of New England. We will arrive on Sat. night to do tubing, use the Mountain Coater (awesome!!) and Alpine Swing! Then we “camp” in the heated base lodge if front of the huge fireplace, while the night owls at Cranmore groom the slopes for the morning, when we get to be first on the slope!

The flyer explains everything in detail. Please take a look and let us know ASAP if you scout intends to join us for this awesome weekend. This is a fantastic opportunity for first-timers to find out what skiing or snowboarding is all about at one of the most historic ski areas in New Enland. www.cranmore.com

After a great day of skiing and boarding we will depart North Conway around 4 PM and return to Mansfield by 8 – 9 PM after stopping to grab quick take-out along the way for supper.

ATTENTION PARENTS: WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT FOR THIS TRIP. IT’S SUCCESS DEPENDS ON YOUR HELP WITH TRANSPORTATION. PLEASE COME JOIN THE FUN!!

Bowling Night (Dec 18 - 7 to 9pm) Signups

12/6/2013

For our December outing, the troop will be going bowling on Wednesday evening, December 18 from 7-9pm.

Cost is $10 per person, and includes two hours of bowling and shoes. Transportation to/from North Bowl in Attleboro will be on your own. We do suggest that Scouts carpool.

We suggest that Scouts arrive in plenty of time to acquire their shoes and bowling balls, as the two-hour bowling window is fixed.

The troop will NOT be furnishing refreshments, so each scout should bring some spending money, if he would like to purchase some. Note that the video game room will be off limits during the troop event.

Scouts interested in attending the event, should sign-up in advance

This is a Class B event.

DATE: 12/18/2013 (Wed 7:00PM - 9:00PM)
LOCATION: North Bowl in Attleboro, MA

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Next Meeting (Jun 2) at N. Attleboro YMCA pool

CANCELLED - Trip to Mt. Mondanock

Mt. Monadnock Trip (May 16-18) Sign-up Now

Reminder - Bike Inspection Tonight! (April 9) @ 7pm

Blue Hills Hiking Trip (Mar. 14-16,2014)

Important Ski Trip Details

Final Payments for Ski Trip due Tomorrow (Feb 3)

Mt. Cardigan Trip (Feb 16-19)

Troop Ski Trip (Feb 8-9)

Bowling Night (Dec 18 - 7 to 9pm) Signups

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