The National Advancement Committee Presents: Why advancement? Tico Perez, BSA national commissioner
The BSA has put out a pretty neat online publication of Summer Camp 2015. It's completely interactive and available HERE
Part two in the series of outerwear for hiking. Socks play three primary roles in protecting the foot. They pad the foot and keep it from rubbing against the shoe. They provide insulation against the cold. Most importantly, they keep the feet dry. No boots are truly waterproof: they’re all open at the top! Even if you did find a magical pair of boots that could keep all moisture out, they’d also keep all moisture in. Feet can perspire up to a pint of moisture every day. Cotton matts down and hold moisture against the skin. Wool socks wick it away and keep feet warm, dry, and comfortable. To read part one and two of the series go to http://campingjay.com
On our most recent hiking trip the boys learned a few things about outdoor camping and materials needed to keep warm and dry during the winter hike from Jason Taormina. Jason has been nice enough to put up a multi-part post on his website about "Outdoor Clothing for Scouts." Many of the boys will come home and not utter a peep about what they learned at scouts. So, Jason decided to share this for the parents to read, and help the boys be prepared for their next outdoor adventure. For the past 9 months, I have volunteered to mentor my old Boy Scout Troop. I’ve attended several meetings to give lectures, lead a hike for some of the beginners, and gone on a winter camping trip with the boys and their leaders. NNJC Scout Ski DaysFeb 20-22 Click Here to Register!! (Open to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers and Explorers, Families & Friends) LIFTS OPERATE FROM 9:00AM - 4:00PM COST $35.00 PER PERSON / PER DAY COST $38.00 PER AFTER 02/10/15 COST $ 43.00 Per/ Day of Event Overall the trip this past weekend was a success. A short hike, shelter building, card and board games, dutch oven cooking contest, and snipe hunts. OH MY!
Dear Northern New Jersey Council Families, On Saturday, November 15th and Sunday November 16th, 2014 the new Wayne, Dick's Sporting Goods store location will be hosting the first annual Northern New Jersey Council Appreciation Discount Day to assist families with preparing for the upcoming scouting season. Any Northern New Jersey participant can print out the attached appreciation day coupon that will enable you to receive 20% off your entire purchase (some exclusion apply) on Saturday, November 15th and Sunday, November 16th. This is a great opportunity to not only get all of your necessary camping and outdoor items at 20% off but also save on your holiday gifts. We hope to see you there! Boy Scouts of America - Northern New Jersey Council CLICK HERE FOR 20% OFF COUPON!! Please arrive at the Scout building on Sunday Morning, October 26th at 7am. We will load the bikes into the trailer and depart at 7:30am. We expect to return from this trip at 3pm.
The boys will ride about 25 miles, or so. We will play this by ear based on the riding ability of those that attend. Please bring your bike, an extra tube (get at the RP bike shop), cash (about $20), and bring your own lunch. A permission slip is required. Click here to download. We're halfway through the month. Here is a reminder of what's coming up and what has changed.
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