New Backpacking Program

Dear Parents & Scouts,

We’re excited to be kicking off our new Hiking and Backpacking program at Troop 583. There are no specific details on trips, locations or dates just yet but we do have some really cool things planned. This program has been designed to be challenging but it will be worth it.

This e-mail is being sent out in advance of any actual outings is to see how much interest there is. Our troop has almost doubled in size and we may have to change some plans depending on how many scouts want to participate.

The goal of this program is to have the Scouts earn their Backpacking Merit Badge and make a three day trip to Mount Whitney next summer.  Scouts that participate will probably also earn their hiking merit badge as a result of the required training.
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Troop Library

Hi Scouts,

I am Johnny, I am the new Troop Librarian.

In order to help me organize the library, I would really appreciate it if you could send me an email and let me know if you have a book checked out from the troop library. Just let me know your name, the book name, and when you plan on returning the book.

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Download USGS Topo maps

Did you know you can download every topo map the USGS has? Did you know they’re free? Using the link below you can download 30, 15 and 7.5 minute maps as high resolution PDF files. If you have access to a large format printer you can print the entire map or print just the part you need on your home printer.

http://usgs01.srv.mst.edu/store3/digital_download/mapping_ap.jsp

We’ll add this link to the Resources section as well