Treks & Campouts

Sign Up for a Trip at a Troop Meeting and Join the Fun
Check the Troop Calendar for Upcoming Trips

Click Here for info. about how to suggest a trip

Scouts must come prepared to each trip wearing their Class "A" Field Uniform and carrying an E-10 pack (unless otherwise specified by the trip leader). Mess kits are also required for all campouts.

Upcoming Treks, Campouts & Service Projects

See troop calendar for scheduled trips

Earn Your Hiking Merit Badge (an Eagle-Required patch)
Mr. Jones will offer this badge in the first half of the year only. Please download the merit badge packet from Meritbadge.com if you plan to join the group. If you are backpacking this year, the following hikes will be training hikes for those trips (see the troop website calendar for the backpack trip dates).

Required equipment for hikes: e-10; at least one liter of water; lunch; comfortable shoes or boots; a hat; sunscreen; snack stuff for the trail. Attention new scouts: DO NOT BUY NEW BOOTS RIGHT BEFORE THE HIKE. Mr. Jones can advise you about proper footwear at any troop meeting.

10 Mile Hikes:
March 14: Laguna Lakes loop trail. The troop will caravan from St. Andrew's - meet at 8am.
Parents needed to drive.
Dress warm for morning—dress in layers & bring extra socks. Each scout needs to have 2 liters of water, trail snacks, and a lunch.
- April 10: Cuyamaca Peak
- May 23: Oriflame Canyon

20 Mile Hike:
- June 6: Los Peñasquitos

March 19-21 • Mission District Camporee
Trip leaders: Mr. & Mrs. Jones, and Mr. Langsford
Join this trip and help 319 retain the Championship trophy.
Cost for scouts to participate is $26 ($16 Camporee fee plus $10 food cost).

March 22 • Service Project • Assist Pack 319 with Pinewood Derby
Meet at St. Andrew's Church at 7pm.

March 29 - April 2 • Pacific Crest Trail 5-Day Backpack Trip
Trip details TBA.
Scouts need to be at least 2nd class and must have participated in at least one previous backpack trip.

April 17 • Scout Fair
Event at Qualcomm Stadium paking lot.

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Ten Essentials (E-10) for Treks & Camps
These items must be carried by scouts at all times on campouts and treks. Items should be carried in a small pack. A hydration pack (day pack with a water bladder) works well as an E-10 pack. This list is included in your Boy Scout Handbook. An E-10+ check-off form, useful for backpack trips, is included in the list of resources at the bottom of this page.

Pocket Knife

First Aid Kit

Extra Clothing

Rain Shell or Poncho

Water Bottle

Flashlight

Trail Food

Matches

Sun Protection

Map & Compass

Additional Items Recommended to Add to Your E-10 Include:

Space Blanket

Nylon Rope

Extra Batteries for Flashlight

Small Roll of Toilet Paper or Portable Pack of Wipes

Plastic Sheeting for Tent Base or Use as Emergency Shelter

Scouts must wear their class "A" uniform while traveling to and from trips.
Mess kits are required equipment for all campouts.

 

Links to Forms & Trek Resources (click on the link name, below, to open)
Essential 10+ Camp Equipment Check-Off List
Medical Release Form

Trip Leader Rescources
Generic Permission Form (Word doc.—just add trip info.)
Generic Sign-Up Sheet (Word doc.—just add trip info.)