Leadership Campout
Please sign up by Sunday, Feb 8th so we can plan the correct number of meals during our Feb 9th Troop Meeting.
Purpose & Objectives
This event is designed to equip our newly elected leadership team and anyone considering a leadership role in the troop over the next year with the skills they need to be effective leaders. We’ll be using ILST (Introduction to Leadership Skills Training) to walk through real-world scenarios, learn what each leadership position entails, and play some games! This is your chance to build your skills, your confidence, and to grow closer with the people you’ll be leading alongside!
Advancement Opportunities
A position of responsibility is required to advance to Star, Life, and Eagle. This campout is all about preparing you to be a great leader in your position and giving you the skills you need to handle the responsibility well.
Who Can Participate
This campout is strongly recommended for anyone on the newly elected Patrol Leader’s Council, scouts who would like to have a leadership role in the troop in the next 12 months, and optional for other scouts who would like to come and take the training to improve their leadership skills!
Camping Glamping Location
We will be staying in a heated lodge at Camp Sacajawea. This will make it more comfortable to focus on leadership training. No tents will be needed, but we will want to bring sleeping pads and blankets / sleeping bags since scouts will be sleeping on the floor in the upstairs of the lodge. There is also running water, bathrooms, showers, and a kitchen in the lodge! Here’s a Camp Sacajawea Map for more info.
Planned Activities
ILST training (led by Joe DeCiantis & Ben Manley)
Playing various leadership-related games
Possibly building a portable 9 Square setup for our troop
Having down time to get to know your fellow leaders
How Much It Costs
Lodging has been paid by the troop (good job fundraising!)
Scouts: Pay for your portion of meals (amount TBD)
Adults: Pay for your portion of meals (amount TBD)
If cost is preventing you from attending this trip, please contact your Scoutmaster for assistance.
Transportation
Depart: Feb 13th at 4:45pm from Food Lion in Boonsboro
Return: Feb 15th at 11:00 to Food Lion in Boonsboro
Drive Time: 10 minutes from Food Lion
Drivers: An additional driver may be needed, but it’s only 10 minutes away but we can sort it out when we get to the parking lot if needed!
Packing Information
Camping Style: Pretty much glamping. We will be sleeping on the floor inside the heated lodge.
Scout Meals: These will either be by patrol or as a troop which will be determined during the Monday, February 9th Troop Meeting. When planning meals keep in mind we have a kitchen, so we don’t need to bring the propane stove. The camp director also said that the kitchen is supplied so there should be pots, plans, utensils, and plates as well. Remember to plan enough food for the adults too!
Adult Meals: We will eat the meals cooked by the scouts.
Tents: No tents needed since we will be sleeping in the lodge. Just remember to bring a sleeping mat for under your sleeping bag.
Trailer: We will not bring the troop trailer, so if there is anything you want to bring, get it during the February 9th meeting.
Water: There is water on site.
Weather: Bring warm winter clothing and dress in layers. While we will be indoors much of the time, we will do some outdoor games and possibly some short hikes.
Safety: Remember to bring winter-appropriate clothing even though we will be staying indoors much of the time.