I am looking for a great place to go for about a week or so with my boy scout troop from Cincinnati, Ohio. We have already been to Yellowstone and U.S.S. Yorktown, and we are looking for something new.
2007-07-20 04:06:26 · 10 answers · asked by Bradley K 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
Hello Bradley:
Good to see you searching for activities for your Troop. Your Council Service Center should have a guide to great areas for you to visit that are close to home and are approved for Scouts.
Your troop might look into buying a copy of Scout Camps USA. This is a guidebook that a Scouter put together that outlines all of the offerings of all the Scout-owned properties in the USA. It lists activities, merit badges offered, nearby attractions, etc. Visit http://www.scoutcampsusa.com/ for more information.
Another great site is http://bsacamps.org/ .
Our troop took a northern canoe trip about 10 years ago, cost was about $150/person at that time. We launched from Ely, MN, and canoed the boundary waters. Five days on the water, four nights under canvas, the outfitter supplied canoes, food, and tents. We only brought clothes and fishing poles. (those that fished had to buy MN license). I think this is the group, http://www.boundarywatersoutfitters.com/ There are about three in the area, but this will give you ideas.
If you visit the Scout Forums site, there are other many great ideas there as well. http://www.scouter.com/Forums/
During your winter school break, you might want to attend Okpik winter camping school at the Tahosa High Adventure Camp in Ward, Colorado. This is one of the best camping experiences you will have. You will be camping in snow Caves 10,000 ft. above sea level, and learning how to have a blast in the snow. On the way in or out, you can stop by Eldora Mountain Resort for some alpine or nordic skiing.
Keep on Scoutin'
2007-07-20 13:58:58 · answer #1 · answered by OrakTheBold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother is an Eagle Scout and is now a member of a Venture Crew. Here are some of the suggestions he had:
1. Hike a part of the Appalachian Trail
2. Camp near an amusement park or in a National Park (he said its helpful for those long merit badges such as camping)
3. Look around for an air show within reason
4. Gettysburg, PA
5. Williamsburg /Jamestown /Yorktown /Norfolk, VA
6. Washington, DC or NYC
7. Grand Canyon
8. Rockie Mountains (I know I spelt that wrong)
9. Niagara Falls
10. White Water Rafting down a river. A lot of companies nationwide offer week long exursions.
2007-07-20 04:26:29 · answer #2 · answered by Fall Beauty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Mammoth Caves in Kentucky or the Red River Gorge/Natural Bridge area. There is a ton to do and the kids would love it.
Or, if you are looking for somewhere farther away, Boulder/Estes Park, CO is amazing. I bet the kids would love to hike up trails in the Rocky Mountains. There is always a ton of wildlife and the scenery is gorgeous. If that is too far, the Gatlinburg area is a good alternative. Plus you could go rafting.
2007-07-20 04:50:01 · answer #3 · answered by smm_8514 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what it is about the boy scouts but it is a dorky thing to be in. I can tell you though that once you are older & not in it anymore eagle scout is a good thing to have down on paper. It works to your advantage later on with girls. You're 16 I wouldn't let to bother you too much. In a world full of different problems...this isn't one. Like I said later on a girl will go home to her mother & say she met a guy & probably brag that you're an eagle scout. Teens your age don't understand what it really means to be a boy scout.
2016-05-18 02:34:45 · answer #4 · answered by erna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=1267
Copy and paste this link. It is a scout camp in Wisconsin. My son went there a couple weeks ago with his troop. It is a week long deal. You get there on Sunday, and you leave on Saturday. It is a long ride though. About 10 hours from you.
2007-07-20 08:05:18 · answer #5 · answered by besitos2610 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhm, Have you ever done the Boy Scout standard- Philmont? If you havent been there, you're missing something, its the trip of a lifetime.
2007-07-20 05:18:08 · answer #6 · answered by bmwdriver11 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New River Gorge in West Virginia.
2007-07-20 04:09:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about Hannibal, Missouri (home of Samuel Clemens aka Mark Twain)?
http://www.hannibal.net/twain/biography/
2007-07-20 04:17:36 · answer #8 · answered by Angie P. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a link to some parks in Western MD. Hope you find one you like.
http://dnrweb.dnr.state.md.us/parksearch/result.asp?multiple=7&multiple=9&multiple=12&multiple=14&lstregion=Western
2007-07-20 04:26:04 · answer #9 · answered by skinsfan8017 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Road trip to Fort de Soto park in FL
2007-07-20 04:13:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋