Troop 113 is heading back up to the Appalachian Trail for a backpacking trip.
The point of this trip is to introduce scouts to backpacking who are physically ready for a +1,000 ft. climb (A requirement for the Camping MB). This trip will be about 10 miles each day with one night of camping. We will begin at I-80 at the Delaware Water Gap and hike up to Sunfish Pond and on to Mt Mohican on Saturday. Then hike back down on Sunday afternoon. We will stop for Sunday lunch at ‘The After’ – in Flanders NJ.
This should be a great weekend to enjoy the fall foliage, practice your orienteering & wilderness camping skills!
Logistics:
The troop will provide the following:
Permission Slip is due no later than the Troop Meeting on Tuesday October 17th.
Price: $35.00 per scout -Zelle (troop113nj@gmail.com) or Venmo (@BoyScoutTroop113)
Questions: Hugh McCann 732 309 7605 (cell) hughhome@comcast.net
Given the nature of this wilderness trip, the transportation complexities and the limited number of available adult leaders, this trip is limited to a maximum of ten (10) scouts.
The point of this trip is to introduce scouts to backpacking who are physically ready for a +1,000 ft. climb (A requirement for the Camping MB). This trip will be about 10 miles each day with one night of camping. We will begin at I-80 at the Delaware Water Gap and hike up to Sunfish Pond and on to Mt Mohican on Saturday. Then hike back down on Sunday afternoon. We will stop for Sunday lunch at ‘The After’ – in Flanders NJ.
This should be a great weekend to enjoy the fall foliage, practice your orienteering & wilderness camping skills!
Logistics:
- Date: Saturday October 28th (Rain or Shine – trip will only be canceled due to safety issues.)
- Time: Meet at Somerset Presbyterian 7:00 AM Sharp
- Arrive back at SPC: Sunday October 29th mid to late afternoon.
- Drivers may be needed depending on the number of adults participating.
- Hiking Boots – (absolutely no sneakers)!!!
- Backpack – buy quality if possible - ask a scoutmaster for details – we have some to borrow if you need one.
- Sleeping Bag – appropriate for November evenings. (Winter Sleeping Bag)
- A good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast – one doughnut and a cup of cocoa at the Dunkin won’t be enough!
- Your scouting spirit – backpacking is physically demanding!
- Other camping equipment & appropriate clothing - including raingear. (we will review details prior to the trip)
- Sleeping pad – we will be sleeping on the ground not on wooden tent platforms. (Remember you have to carry it!)
The troop will provide the following:
- Lightweight backpacking tents.
- Cooking rain tarp & rope.
- Backpacking stoves & cooking utensils.
- GORP (trail mix) – Scouts with peanut or food allergies need to make us aware!
- Food
Permission Slip is due no later than the Troop Meeting on Tuesday October 17th.
Price: $35.00 per scout -Zelle (troop113nj@gmail.com) or Venmo (@BoyScoutTroop113)
Questions: Hugh McCann 732 309 7605 (cell) hughhome@comcast.net
Given the nature of this wilderness trip, the transportation complexities and the limited number of available adult leaders, this trip is limited to a maximum of ten (10) scouts.
Fall Backpack Camping
Join the Troop on our 2023 overnight backpacking trip from Camp Alpine on the Palisades Historic Trail in upper New Jersey. The trip is designed for those scouts who want to explore backpacking or any experienced backpackers who want to enjoy a fun day of hiking in the wilderness. This should be a great weekend to practice your orienteering & wilderness camping skills, hiking, cook backpacking meals and work on camping and 1st aid skills!
Logistics:
• Date: Saturday June 24th (Rain or Shine – trip will only be canceled due to safety issues.)
• Time: Meet at Somerset Presbyterian Church 8:30AM.
• Arrive back at SPC: Sunday June 25th around 1pm
Equipment to be provided by each Scout:
• Hiking Boots – (absolutely no sneakers)!!!
• Backpack – buy quality if possible - ask a Scoutmaster for details if you are not sure which to buy.
o We do have a few extra backpacks to borrow.
• Sleeping Bag – appropriate for early summer evenings. (Summer Sleeping Bag)
• Sleeping pad – we will be sleeping on the ground not on wooden tent platforms. (Remember you have to carry it!)
• Other camping equipment & appropriate clothing - including raingear. (we will review details prior to the trip)
• Your scouting spirit – backpacking is physically demanding!
• A good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast – one doughnut and a cup of cocoa at the Dunkin won’t be enough!
The troop will provide the following:
• Lightweight backpacking tents.
• Food
• GORP (trail mix) – Scouts with peanut or food allergies need to make us aware!
• Backpacking stoves & cooking utensils.
• Cooking rain tarp & rope.
Permission Slip is due June 1.
Price: $35.00 per scout - - Zelle to troop113nj@gmail.com or Venmo @boyscouttroop113
Questions: Contact Dale Mrotek at 732-233-3426 or dale.mrotek@gmail.com
Logistics:
• Date: Saturday June 24th (Rain or Shine – trip will only be canceled due to safety issues.)
• Time: Meet at Somerset Presbyterian Church 8:30AM.
• Arrive back at SPC: Sunday June 25th around 1pm
Equipment to be provided by each Scout:
• Hiking Boots – (absolutely no sneakers)!!!
• Backpack – buy quality if possible - ask a Scoutmaster for details if you are not sure which to buy.
o We do have a few extra backpacks to borrow.
• Sleeping Bag – appropriate for early summer evenings. (Summer Sleeping Bag)
• Sleeping pad – we will be sleeping on the ground not on wooden tent platforms. (Remember you have to carry it!)
• Other camping equipment & appropriate clothing - including raingear. (we will review details prior to the trip)
• Your scouting spirit – backpacking is physically demanding!
• A good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast – one doughnut and a cup of cocoa at the Dunkin won’t be enough!
The troop will provide the following:
• Lightweight backpacking tents.
• Food
• GORP (trail mix) – Scouts with peanut or food allergies need to make us aware!
• Backpacking stoves & cooking utensils.
• Cooking rain tarp & rope.
Permission Slip is due June 1.
Price: $35.00 per scout - - Zelle to troop113nj@gmail.com or Venmo @boyscouttroop113
Questions: Contact Dale Mrotek at 732-233-3426 or dale.mrotek@gmail.com
Alpine Hike Campout!
What:
2023 1st Annual Pioneer Klondike Derby
https://scoutingevent.com/358-65116-163930
Where:
Watchung Reservation - 452 New Providence Road, Mountainside.
When:
Saturday 01-28-2023 8:30 AM ET to 4:30 PM ET
(two sessions - either morning 8:30-12:00 or afternoon 1:00-4:30)
The cost to register is $15 per scout.
Please respond ASAP so we can get our headcount in to try to get the most optimal session.
2023 1st Annual Pioneer Klondike Derby
https://scoutingevent.com/358-65116-163930
Where:
Watchung Reservation - 452 New Providence Road, Mountainside.
When:
Saturday 01-28-2023 8:30 AM ET to 4:30 PM ET
(two sessions - either morning 8:30-12:00 or afternoon 1:00-4:30)
The cost to register is $15 per scout.
Please respond ASAP so we can get our headcount in to try to get the most optimal session.
Klondike - January 28th
From its earliest days as a Colonial Capital City, Annapolis was known as the "Athens of America."
Annapolis is the capital of Maryland, home to the United States Naval Academy and St. John’s College,
which enjoys a history going back to 1696. Annapolis is well known as a center of sailing and boating.
Annapolis retains much of its old maritime character.
Annapolis is the capital of Maryland, home to the United States Naval Academy and St. John’s College,
which enjoys a history going back to 1696. Annapolis is well known as a center of sailing and boating.
Annapolis retains much of its old maritime character.
The Fall Backpacking trip is October 29 - 30. We will be hiking in Harriman State Park in New York State. We will hike the morning up to the Lemon Squeezer rock formation and then hike the Appalachian Trail camping overnight near at Fingerboard shelter.
This overnight trip will involve a few significant elevation changes, and some great scenery. If prepared, this trip promises to be a lot of fun for both beginners and intermediate backpackers.
Logistics:
Equipment to be provided by each Scout:
The troop will provide the following:
Permission Slip is due no later than the PLC Meeting on Tuesday October 25.
Price: $35.00 per scout - Zelle (troop113nj@gmail.com) or Venmo (@BoyScoutTroop113)
Questions: Dale Mrotek dale.mrotek@gmail.com
Please make us aware if your scout has any food allergies (peanuts etc.)
This overnight trip will involve a few significant elevation changes, and some great scenery. If prepared, this trip promises to be a lot of fun for both beginners and intermediate backpackers.
Logistics:
- Date: Saturday October 29th (Rain or Shine – trip will only be canceled due to safety issues.)
- Time: Meet at Somerset Presbyterian 6:45 AM.
- Arrive back at SPC: Sunday October 30th mid to late afternoon.
Equipment to be provided by each Scout:
- Hiking Boots – (absolutely no sneakers)!!!
- Backpack – ask a scoutmaster for details – we have some to borrow if you need one.
- Sleeping Bag – appropriate for the weather. (Remember you have to carry it!)
- Sleeping pad – we will be sleeping on the ground not on wooden tent platforms. (Remember you have to carry it!)
- Other camping equipment & appropriate clothing - including raingear.
- Scouting spirit – backpacking is physically demanding!
- A good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast – one doughnut and a cup of cocoa at the Dunkin won’t be enough!
The troop will provide the following:
- Lightweight backpacking tents.
- GORP, Food, backpacking stoves & cooking utensils.
- Cooking rain tarp & rope.
Permission Slip is due no later than the PLC Meeting on Tuesday October 25.
Price: $35.00 per scout - Zelle (troop113nj@gmail.com) or Venmo (@BoyScoutTroop113)
Questions: Dale Mrotek dale.mrotek@gmail.com
Please make us aware if your scout has any food allergies (peanuts etc.)
Back to Basics Campout - March 19-20, 2022
What: Our first camping trip of the season. Learn what you need to know about being in the outdoors, like selecting a good campsite, building a cooking fire – all the basics of camping will be demonstrated and practiced. We will also build some fun camp gadgets. If you have a Totin’ Chip, make sure to bring your scout knife.
Where: Camp Quail Hill – 56 La Valley Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726
When: Be at Somerset Presbyterian at 7:00 AM on Saturday, March 19th. Back home to SPC on Sunday before 1:30 PM on March 20th.
Cost: $40.00 covers the trip and the cost of patrol food & site reservation.
Bring: Your normal camping gear, appropriate clothing for the weather, Do not forget your scout knife.
Where: Camp Quail Hill – 56 La Valley Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726
When: Be at Somerset Presbyterian at 7:00 AM on Saturday, March 19th. Back home to SPC on Sunday before 1:30 PM on March 20th.
Cost: $40.00 covers the trip and the cost of patrol food & site reservation.
Bring: Your normal camping gear, appropriate clothing for the weather, Do not forget your scout knife.
Permission Slip Here: https://forms.gle/f41ef68G4SzdZUXN9
Winter Cabin Camping, Basic Scouting Skills and Fun and if we are lucky it might snow.
Come out and be part of the Troop’s newest tradition and enjoy the thrill of camping in
the winter. We will be sleeping in a newly refurbished cabin with a wood burning stove.
Where: Roosevelt Scout Reservation, 384 Watsons Mill Road, Elmer, NJ 08318.
We will be staying in the same location as the last two years – but this year with a better cabin.
When: Arrive at SPC at 7:00AM Saturday, Dec. 18th and leaving SPC at 7:30AM
Return to SPC by 1:00PM on Sunday, Dec. 19th
Cost: $35.00 per person via the Zelle app using troop113nj@gmail.com. You may also provide a check made out to Troop 113.
Bring: Warm clothes, warm sleeping bag, and a warm disposition. Proper attire and footwear is essential. Sweats, hoodies, jeans, cotton socks or anything cotton - BAD IDEA! You WILL be COLD! Wool socks and hiking boots are a must as we will spend most of the time outdoors. Bring a ski cap, gloves and a warm coat with a fleece underneath.
See below for more ideas on how to dress.
SPECIAL: Please be sure to bring a bundle of store-bought firewood for priority sleeping arrangements! This is NOT OPTIONAL.
Questions: Contact Martin Piccoli (908) 294-0062 or martin6.piccoli@gmail.com
Deadline: NOT LATER THAN the Troop Meeting on Tuesday, December 14.
PERMISSION SLIP: https://forms.gle/rbsenxYT8hScQqyN9
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WINTER CAMPING requires more than a heavy coat. Before a winter trek, campers must familiarize themselves with the best cold-weather techniques, equipment, and advice.
KEEPING WARM is the most important task of a winter camper. Think of your body as a furnace. If heat escapes too rapidly, you’ll feel cold. If it escapes too slowly, you’ll feel hot. You can insulate your body with layers of clothing to trap or release heat. Frigid winter conditions make the proper choice and use of clothing more vital than at other times.
LOOSE LAYERS: A steady flow of warm blood is essential to keep all parts of your body heated. Wear several loosely fitting layers of clothing and footgear that will allow maximum insulation without impeding your circulation. Cotton is a BAD IDEA! It allows your body heat to escape too quickly. I suggest synthetic fabrics or wool. A fleece and wind pants is a great combination. We will be doing physical activities during the day, so you will need to delayer to prevent you from sweating. If you perspire you will be cold later in the day when your body cools down.
DRY: Damp clothing can cause your body to cool quickly, leading to frostbite or hypothermia. Keep dry by avoiding cotton clothing (NO JEANS!), brushing snow from your clothes before it melts & loosening clothing around your neck and chest.
FOOTWEAR: Start with a pair of silk or nylon socks next to your skin, covered by a pair of heavier wool socks. Place a foam or wool insole in the bottom of your outer boot. BUT-the whole thing must be loose enough to wiggle your toes.
MITTENS: allow your fingers to be in direct contact with one another can keep your hands warmer than gloves that isolate each finger. Select mittens filled with insulation, or pull on woolen gloves and cover them with nylon mitts.
HEADGEAR: Stocking hats are great outdoors and at night in your sleeping bag. Even better is a stocking hat long enough to cover your head and neck, and all of your face except your eyes. A scarf will keep warm air from escaping past your collar, and you can wrap it across your mouth and nose.
PARKA: Next to your footwear, your parka will be your most important piece of clothing. The parka should be large enough to cover extra layers of clothing & allow circulation of air to help move moisture away. A large hood will prevent heat loss at the head and neck. A wind flap covering the zipper keeps frost off the metal, and buttons hold the parka closed if the zipper should fail.
Come out and be part of the Troop’s newest tradition and enjoy the thrill of camping in
the winter. We will be sleeping in a newly refurbished cabin with a wood burning stove.
Where: Roosevelt Scout Reservation, 384 Watsons Mill Road, Elmer, NJ 08318.
We will be staying in the same location as the last two years – but this year with a better cabin.
When: Arrive at SPC at 7:00AM Saturday, Dec. 18th and leaving SPC at 7:30AM
Return to SPC by 1:00PM on Sunday, Dec. 19th
Cost: $35.00 per person via the Zelle app using troop113nj@gmail.com. You may also provide a check made out to Troop 113.
Bring: Warm clothes, warm sleeping bag, and a warm disposition. Proper attire and footwear is essential. Sweats, hoodies, jeans, cotton socks or anything cotton - BAD IDEA! You WILL be COLD! Wool socks and hiking boots are a must as we will spend most of the time outdoors. Bring a ski cap, gloves and a warm coat with a fleece underneath.
See below for more ideas on how to dress.
SPECIAL: Please be sure to bring a bundle of store-bought firewood for priority sleeping arrangements! This is NOT OPTIONAL.
Questions: Contact Martin Piccoli (908) 294-0062 or martin6.piccoli@gmail.com
Deadline: NOT LATER THAN the Troop Meeting on Tuesday, December 14.
PERMISSION SLIP: https://forms.gle/rbsenxYT8hScQqyN9
________________
WINTER CAMPING requires more than a heavy coat. Before a winter trek, campers must familiarize themselves with the best cold-weather techniques, equipment, and advice.
KEEPING WARM is the most important task of a winter camper. Think of your body as a furnace. If heat escapes too rapidly, you’ll feel cold. If it escapes too slowly, you’ll feel hot. You can insulate your body with layers of clothing to trap or release heat. Frigid winter conditions make the proper choice and use of clothing more vital than at other times.
LOOSE LAYERS: A steady flow of warm blood is essential to keep all parts of your body heated. Wear several loosely fitting layers of clothing and footgear that will allow maximum insulation without impeding your circulation. Cotton is a BAD IDEA! It allows your body heat to escape too quickly. I suggest synthetic fabrics or wool. A fleece and wind pants is a great combination. We will be doing physical activities during the day, so you will need to delayer to prevent you from sweating. If you perspire you will be cold later in the day when your body cools down.
DRY: Damp clothing can cause your body to cool quickly, leading to frostbite or hypothermia. Keep dry by avoiding cotton clothing (NO JEANS!), brushing snow from your clothes before it melts & loosening clothing around your neck and chest.
FOOTWEAR: Start with a pair of silk or nylon socks next to your skin, covered by a pair of heavier wool socks. Place a foam or wool insole in the bottom of your outer boot. BUT-the whole thing must be loose enough to wiggle your toes.
MITTENS: allow your fingers to be in direct contact with one another can keep your hands warmer than gloves that isolate each finger. Select mittens filled with insulation, or pull on woolen gloves and cover them with nylon mitts.
HEADGEAR: Stocking hats are great outdoors and at night in your sleeping bag. Even better is a stocking hat long enough to cover your head and neck, and all of your face except your eyes. A scarf will keep warm air from escaping past your collar, and you can wrap it across your mouth and nose.
PARKA: Next to your footwear, your parka will be your most important piece of clothing. The parka should be large enough to cover extra layers of clothing & allow circulation of air to help move moisture away. A large hood will prevent heat loss at the head and neck. A wind flap covering the zipper keeps frost off the metal, and buttons hold the parka closed if the zipper should fail.
Permission slip: https://forms.gle/ajd5dHJ63JQyHPJe6 Junior Leaders’ Training
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Roosevelt Scout Reservation Address; 384 Watsons Mill Road, Elmer, NJ 08318 Email permission slip sent 1/4 Cooks Banquet November 9-10, 2019 e-permission Slip Here Fall Backpacking Trip October 26-27, 2019 Permission Slip Fall Campout September 28-29th, 2019 Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco in Hardwick NJ. e-Permission Slip Here Family Rafting Trip Saturday June 22-23, 2019 Permission slip here Waiver here due 6/11/19 |
