Troop 4

Backpacking Trip

Permission Slip

October’s Troop campout will feature a new destination. The Troop will be hiking and camping at the Federated Women’s Club State Forest in Petersham, MA. This forest features a scenic gorge, and is only a short hike to the shores of the Quabbin Reservoir; home to bald eagles and other unique wildlife. The troop will offer a 10 mile hike for those working on the Hiking Merit Badge, as well as other hikes and adventures. Hikes and activities will be paced to accommodate scouts of all ages. The troop also plans to search for signs of the lost Quabbin towns that were abandoned when the valley was flooded to create the reservoir in the early 20th century.

The troop will meet at the parish center at 8:30 AM Saturday October 25th, and leave for the campsite by about 9 AM. We will return to the parish center for pickup by 4pm on Sunday.

Scouts need to bring a bag lunch for Saturday. The troop will be cooking patrol style for dinner and breakfast. Scouts should also bring some money for a fast food or diner lunch on Sunday’s return. Each patrol will develop their menu and give grocery assignments to their members at the October 16th troop meeting.

If your son will be attending, please drop off the permission slip no later than the beginning of the October 16th Troop Meeting. Please email or call Phil Bedard before October 16 if your son will be attending but won’t be at his patrol’s planning meeting. The troop needs to know who is attending for planning purposes. There is a nominal fee of $5/scout to help with the cost of the state park campsites. Please staple or clip the payment to your permission slip. If paying by check (preferred), please make payable to Troop 4.