Campout: Biking Campout

Hi Troop 418,

Here’s an announcement about our next exciting campout –
a Bicycling Campout!

Troop 418 Bicycling Campout
September 9 to 11, 2016
Camp Friedlander

581 Ibold Rd, Loveland, Ohio

About the Campout
It’s time to hit the trail – the bike trail. Activities include bicycling, hiking, cooking, and camping. Plus, scouts will learn how to ride safely, cycling first aid, how to maintain and repair their bikes, how to plan rides, and much more. Whether you’re a bicycling beginner or a seasoned rider this campout is for you. We will take ability levels into consideration and use the scouting buddy system. This campout will count towards rank requirements or cycling merit badge.

Depart:
Friday, September 9, 2016
5:30 p.m. – Hilliard Presbyterian Church

Return:
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Noon – Ackerman Eye Center, 4555 Cemetery Road, Hilliard

Cost:
To be determined after campout.
Near $30 range.

Register by September 5:
Sign-Up Genius
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4BAEA823A7FD0-troop6

What to Bring:
•BSA Permission Slip – Signed

Forms

•BSA Medical Form up to date
(Annual form must up to date and submitted to Scoutmaster)

Forms

Gear:
•Bicycle: good working order (If you do not have a bike contact Mr. Morris.)
•Helmet: fits correctly (If you do not have a helmet contact Mr. Morris.)
•Water Bottle for Bike: (attached to bike or in a small daypack while biking)
•Sunscreen (50+ preferred)
•Rain Gear: If you do not have rain gear you will not participate. A poncho will do.
•PERSONAL EQUIPMENT LIST
What to Bring – Personal Gear
http://troop418.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/What-to-Bring-List-Personal-Gear.pdf

For more information about Camping visit http://troop418.com/camping

Resources:

Cycling Merit Badge Requirements
http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Cycling

Cycling Merit Badge Interactive Booklet
http://www.scoutstuff.org/interactive-digital-cycling-merit-badge-pamphlet.html#.V77Z6eQlvIU

This will be an exciting trip. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Campout Adult Leaders In Charge:
Don Morris — Scoutmaster:
Karl Litterer – Cycling Merit Badge Counselor

Hope you can make it!

Jerry Freewalt
Troop 418 Outdoor/Activities Chair