Newport Rhode Island, Naval War College, Camp Aquapaug, and more!

This trip is a rare and unique opportunity to see a very special part of New England and visit a military strategy school unique in the entire country.  Newport, Rhode Island, here we come!!

What/Where:  A camping trip to visit Aquapaug Scout Reservation, thirty minutes outside of Newport, Rhode Island

When: Saturday, April 8 through Monday, April 10 (beginning of Spring Break)

Why: To visit historical sites in Newport and the Naval War College (personal tour designed for Troop 49 Scouts!)

Fee: $65.00 for scouts, $55.00 for adults

Trip Registration: http://www.troop49oakland.org/survey/index.php/395639?lang=en

Payment Page: Aquapaug.Newport 2017 Payment Page

Registration closes: March 17, 2017   Headcount goes to the War College in advance of our visit.
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Ramapo Mountains Backpacking Trip

What: Backpacking Trip

When: Friday, March 17th to Sunday March 19th

Where: Ramapo Mountains, NJ

Who: Scouts / Parents

Weather: It’s March.  Plan for cold weather with possibility of rain or snow!

Fee: $35.00.

Registration Page Link: http://www.troop49oakland.org/survey/index.php/243123?lang=en

Payment Page Link: Backpacking 2017 Payment Page

Details:

Troop 49 is doing a Backpacking Trip! We will be hiking from Mahwah to Pompton Lakes.  This Backpacking trip is going to help scouts with physical fitness, mental awareness, leadership and outdoor skills.  It will be an opportunity for a life changing experience!

We are planning on hiking approximately 16 miles in total.  We will be doing a 2 mile hike to Camp Yaw Paw on Friday evening where we will camp the night.  Then continue 8 miles on Saturday from Camp Yaw Paw to Camp Glen Grey.  Finally end Sunday with a 6 mile hike to Wanaque

The route has been designed to offer a backpacking experience for new as well as seasoned backpackers.  If a scout or parent feels that they are having trouble completing the entire trek or if their schedule will not permit them to do so, we added some bailout/jump-in points. The following are points where there will be access for vehicles.

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2017.01.21 Klondike Derby – 4th of July at the Jersey Shore

Troop 49 will be participating in the annual Klondike Derby at Shephard Lake.  We will depart OLPH at 7:00 AM on the 21st, and will be home before 5:00 PM.  Lunch will be provided, but scouts should bring a bag with some snacks; this is required equipment on the sled.

Fee for the trip is $15.00.

Scouts are asked to register so that we have a proper headcount for food.

The complete event description is here: RVD Klondike 2017 Info and Details 12-27-16 V2

Sled inventory for planning is here:Klondike Sled Inventory 2017

Signup Here:  http://www.troop49oakland.org/survey/index.php/572716?lang=en

Payment Page: Klondike Payment Page 2017.01.21 v1

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