Camping @ Green Lane
May 2-4, 2025

First Years: Be Prepared by using the Packing List in your Scout Handbook. We will discuss who has tents at the troop meeting (the troop has some). 

Troop 98 Spring Packing List: HERE

First Year suggested Menu:  HERE

Two Pot Method + Patrol Bin items: HERE

Leave St. John's at 5:30PM on Friday 2 May

• Arrive at campsite at Green Lane Park about 6:30PM.  

• Set up camp. Once we arrive, first help set up Troop Gear, such as the garage. We often bring the garage to summer camp, so its a good time to learn early.

• Then set up personal tents. Try to set up away from dead trees and not at the bottom of a hill, if it rains. 

• Hang out on Friday evening with snacks and campfire

Saturday:

• Scout Rank Advancement

• Cooking Requirements

• TOTIN CHIP

• Fishing

• Possible First Aid: Stretcher, Carry, Drag

• Stay Hydrated throughout these activities by bringing a sturdy water bottle in a day pack.

• There will be a "cooking competition" for dinner, so don't forget to impress the judges with your cooking skills!

• As we learned through years of camping, please try to do KP as you cook! This way it is much easier and efficient at the end, with less pots and only personal gear to take care of. Check out the Two-Pot Method above.

• Sunday Morning, it is a wise idea to take down your tents and pack personal gear as soon as you wake up, to avoid the hassle later. 

• Chefs will wake up earlier to start cooking.

• Please help in Loading Troop Gear into the trailer. After, put personal gear in cars. 

• Return to St. John's at Noon on Sunday 4 May

Planning and Packing:

Cooking and tenting by patrol.  We'll discuss this at the 4/25 Troop Meeting. You will see the preassigned First Year Meal Plan, assign buyers and chefs, and check your newly assigned patrol bins. 

Patrol Gear: Consult a Troop Guide, ASM, or the Camping List in your Scout Handbook. CHECK THE WEATHER FORECAST!