Venture Crew 59 helps clean out Fire Hydrants in North Caldwell. Read more here:
Large Effort Made by North Caldwell Fire Department and Scouting Troops.
Here is a gallery of all the hiking stats, click on a picture to enlarge.
10 full trail days, about 70 miles and lots of elevation changes.
The Crew had a hike today from Hilltop Reservation in North Caldwell to Mills reservation in Cedar Grove. While not the most difficult of Hikes, they did cover almost 11 miles in full packs. Not a bad day.
Here is a map of the Trail and the Elevation Changes:
And a few pictures from the Hike…
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And planning for the next hike:
We mentioned that the next hike would be a bit more difficult.
I am thinking about the State Line Trail and a loop around Surprise Lake.
Here are some links to the trail and elevation changes from when I last did it (March 2008). This would be March 10th 2012.
Welcome back Crew 59 Scouts and Scouters,
It is time to (re-) register for the coming scouting year. The following describes the required documentation and fees. If you have registered in the previous years then you do not need to fill out a new BSA application form. We do need the attached documents completed and returned prior to registration (November 15th).
Adults who are registered need to complete the online Youth Protection Training which may be found at the following link, http://myscouting.org
1.The Crew dues are payable now. Please make checks payable to Caldwell West Caldwell Scouting Inc. The Crew 59 has set the dues for the year at $50 per scout (If you have more than one scout in the troop then the fee for these additional scouts is $40 as duplicate copies of Boy’s Life need not be sent) and $20.00 per adult. Included in these dues are the fees the Crew pays to the Northern New Jersey Council to enroll a scout, a one year subscription to Boy’s Life Magazine, and a fee that will offset crew expense throughout the year.
2.Crew 59 Registration and Personal Data Collection Form- Please update your address, phone numbers, emergency contact name, and the email addresses for both parents/guardian and your son. Some scouts may not have email addresses or do not check email regularly. It is important that we have an email address for the parent/guardian because many troop notices are distributed via email.
We look forward to an exciting year. As always, any questions or concerns please fell free to contact me.
Yours in Scouting,
Mr. Cristiano
2011 Registration Forms:
Crew 59 is very lucky. On July 26th 2012 we will be at base camp in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains – Philmont Scout Ranch.
We are now at the time that we have to confirm who is going.
As I mentioned back in February (see the article here) Philmont is a very special place. At that time, the Crew decided we would go. We put in a deposit, and we now have to send in a (rather large) payment. This means I need to confirm everyone that is going.
I have a list of people who confirmed they were going either verbally or by filling out the forms at the bottom of this post. I have received money from some, but not everyone. I thank those who have been on top of this. Now we need to get everyone to do the same. I will go over the names and details at our Crew Meeting tomorrow night (7pm, West Caldwell Presbyterian Church)
For anyone that has not signed up, there is still room on the Crew for more. This is an opportunity should not be missed.
It is all about the TREK!!
Philmont Scout Ranch is a one of a kind place. There is no other place in scouting where you can experience the hiking and program opportunity that Philmont has.
Philmont has spectacular hiking. Base Camp is a scout city unlike any place you have been to (unless you have been there before). The Philmont Experience is all about what you want it to be. Philmont has programs that are nowhere (well, almost) to be found other than at Philmont.
There is black powder rifle and Spar Climbing:
Throwing hawks, working as a crew to climb the wall::
Just to mention a few program activities.
And then there is the hiking, and climbing:
Being on the edge of the world and on Top of the World with your Crew:
Not to mention the cooking and the impromptu exploring:
(you can click on the photos for full size views)
Truly the opportunities are limitless. While at Philmont, each night your camp site is set and you will have program activities. However, the day is yours. If you want a side hike you can do it. You make the trek your own.
But don’t trust me. Ask a scout that has been there. It is an opportunity that is not to be missed.
The Next Steps:
We must confirm our exact number with Philmont and send Money in by September 30th. Please see me at our next meeting or call me if you cannot be there.
As mentioned above here are the forms. The exact cost will be confirmed once I have the final list of names so we can purchase the airline tickets.
2012 Philmont Brochure (PDF Format)
2012 Philmont Brochure (Word Format)
I can be reached for questions any time.
YIS,
Mr. Cristiano
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