When: Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 7AM at the church; return to the church 4:30PM’ish.

Activities: The Hike will be the Clifton Gorge trail at John Bryan State Park, with a lunch break at the Clifton Mill, and ice cream at Young’s Dairy to cap off the hike (start practicing your “moooooooooo”).   Hikers will receive a patch for this trail, usually bigger than your head. Please direct any questions, comments or concerns to Scooter N. or Knoble P. (who will get back to you).

Cost: $13. Bring additional money for lunch and ice cream ($12-15).

Bushwhack 2015 – Permission and Information Form

To Scouts and Scouters of Troop 365

COLD!!!  TURKEY SHOOT  BE PREPARED

We are looking forward to another great Turkey Shoot at Chief Logan this weekend.  We are making extra arrangement due to the severe cold.  Being prepared is the best approach and your son’s safety is paramount.

• There are heated buildings available for warmth.
• Scouts who choose to sleep outdoors will have an equipment check by either Star, Life, Eagle Scouts and or the Scouters attending.
• ASM’s will have hand warmers for Scouts who run out or forget.
• Use our website for tips, most importantly smart wool socks, a sleeping bag liner, long underwear, hats, foot & hand warmers for the tent. https://bsa365.org/wp-content/uploads/winter-backpacking-tips.pdf
• No one camps alone, everyone will have at least one tent buddy.  This generates warmth.
• Adults will be continuously checking on the Scouts during the weekend.
• Encourage your Scout to ask for help from an older Scout. This is our method and develops leadership & trust within the troop.

Thanks for trusting Troop 365.

Bill Alsnauer, Committee Chair

P.S. I’m sorry I’ve created some confusion.  Scouts will be tent camping.  The heated buildings are a back up.

If your scout has any questions about what to pack for the Turkey Shoot, check out our handy packing list and make sure they dress warmly!

Turkey Shoot Packing List

Hello Scouters, there two significant outdoor events with Troop 365 coming up in November.

November 1 is our Webelos’ Welcome Hike in the Hocking Hills. What do you need to know?

1. Meet at church at 6:20AM. Bus rolls at 6:30AM
2. All Scouts must wear their class A uniforms, have good hiking boots, some trail snacks (gorp) and water.
3. It will be cold & sunny so dressing in layers will be best. Hiking will warm us all up.
4. This day will also include optional camping and or rappelling but most Scouts will be hiking and returning before dark to the church.
5. Join us. It will be a great day for a walk, hike, and don’t forget our bean soup served at Cedar Falls.

Turkey Shoot: November 14-16. Please make sure your Scout has signed up for this event. Parents are welcome too. Last year we had over 100 attendees. There is a requirement for ALL SCOUTS, they must attend the November 10th meeting for firearms safety. Also, we retire old US flags at our campfire and it is a great event, so feel free to gather up worn out Old Glory’s.

Bill Alsnauer, committee chairperson

WHEN: Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 6:30AM at the church; hikers return about 5:30PM. Campers will return Sunday, November 2, 2014 at approximately 1:00PM.

ACTIVITIES: The Hike will be the Granny Gatewood Trail from Old Man’s Cave to Ash Cave, in scenic Hocking Hills, with a lunch break that includes Bean Soup and Cornbread at the pavilion near Cedar Falls. Hikers will receive a patch for this trail. ~~~~~ Those who wish to camp will be transported to Mr. Bailey’s farm nearby. If you camp, be sure to bring your camping gear, prepared for cold weather! Campers will fine-tune their outdoor winter camping skills, and participate in pioneering activities.

COST: $FREE for the hike; $15.00 let’s you camp (you will eat well!).

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Webelos Welcome Hike/Campout Handout

WHEN: We meet at the Church Saturday, November 1, at 6:30AM to load up, and leave soon thereafter. We return to the Church Saturday, November 1 by around 5:30PM.

WHERE: Conkle’s Hollow in beautiful Hocking Hills.

WHAT: Rappelling, of course! Or “abseiling” if you’re German ~~ The art of dangling on a rope over a cliff. Our qualified Rappelmasters teach you the right way / the safe way. If you are 13 and younger, you get to do so only in the presence of your parent or other guardian (not necessarily on the rope, just topside). Find out how many times you have to do it to earn the coveted rappelling knot — Scouts and adults.

BRING: Heavy duty work gloves (leather) and sturdy boots/shoes. Your own sack lunch and drink.

WHY: Because it’s there.

COST: $5.00 — covers transportation and supplies.

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Rappelling Handout

WHEN: We meet at the Church Friday, Oct. 24, at 5:30PM to load up, and leave soon thereafter. We return to the Church Sunday, Oct. 26 by 12:30PM.

WHERE: Camping in the Pine woods at Camp Falling Rock.

WHAT: Meet the Cub Scouts and Webelos of Pack 357! We will help them earn requirements for their activity pins and belt loops, including a hike. We will show them what Boy Scouts do. So we need guys who “can do” – they can do the skills needed to assist the Cub Scouts and Webelos.

WHY: This is a great opportunity to present ourselves as true Boy Scouts in order to provide service to our fellow scouts and show them waht is ahead of them in the exciting world of Boy Scouting.

COST: $15 – covers transportation, food, lodging.

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Camping with Pack 357 Handout