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For specific trip planning information, contact James Hayford - Nashua, NH
Volume 1, Issue 1 - AUTHOR Greg Anthony
| I N D E X Itinerary Payment Schedule Survey Form Survey Form as a .PDF Trip Requirements Adult Responsibilities Mather Basecamp FAQ's |
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Itinerary
The troop has booked United Airlines flight for all participants
to depart Manchester NH on Saturday, April 22nd. Upon arrival
in Las Vegas, the troop will travel by motor coach and two vans
to our basecamp (Mather Camp) at the Grand Canyon. The return
flight is on Saturday, April 29th.
Payment Schedule
We are still on budget at $500/person. Worse case scenario
is a 10% deviation. This will depend upon the final campsite arrangements,
permits, additional transportation requirements and food costs.
All deposits become non-refundable on October 5th. It is
also imperative that you do not miss any payment schedules. This
is necessary to ensure payment to vendors and to lock in our crews
for the permits. The deposits can be paid at the troop meetings
or mailed to:
Barbara Perkins 22 Watersedge Drive, Nashua, NH 03063 (Tel: 889-4543)
Survey Form
Please complete the attached survey form
and return this no later than the August 3rd Troop Meeting
or mail to Jim Hayford 9 Laconia Drive, Nashua, NH 03063 (Tel:
880-1332) postmarked by August 3rd.
Trip Requirements
What if I don't complete all the requirements? What if
I am not First Class in time? Do adults need to take the
shakedown hikes too?
All youth and adult participants shall complete the hike requirements.
Scouts are also expected to meet the age (if required), 1st Class
rank and Scout Spirit requirements. This information has been
presented on numerous occasions and can be viewed at www.troop19.org.
Participants that have failed to meet the requirements by October
5th will be given the option to withdraw from the trip or to take
the "Tourist Trap Trip" which will consist of tenting
at Mather basecamp and only day hiking. The only exception to
this are scouts who are still working toward 1st Class. They will
have until April 1 to complete First Class. Failure to complete
First Class by April 1 will result in the scout camping at Mather
basecamp. Please note that we will be unable to refund any non-1st
Class Scouts after October 5th. We must adhere to the hike requirement
guidelines to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable trip.
Adult Responsibilities
What is my role if I am an adult?
The In-Canyon Scouts and adults (Crews A, B and C) will consist
of approximately 7 hiking crews. Each crew will elect a scout
as the crew leader. One adult will be the Crew Advisor and the
second and third adults will be the Assistant Advisors. The crews
will be self sufficient for the entire week at the Canyon. This
includes camping, hiking and sightseeing as a crew. Any days spent
above the rim will require the Crew Advisors to chaperone the
scouts in their crew. The Crew Leader and Crew Advisors will receive
a Crew Guidebook to prepare their crew for the trip. The guidebook
will include trip itinerary, maps; program options while at basecamp,
backpacking and camping skill topics to review, menus and shopping
lists while above Canyon and the BSA Guide to Safe Scouting.
Mather Basecamp
What is the weather like in April at Basecamp?
You should expect cold nights to 20F and daytime temperatures
from 40-90F. A comparison is the weather in November during our
Turkey Campout. If you think you will be uncomfortable in basecamp,
you need to make room reservations now.
What activities are available for those staying in hotels
or camping with the troop at Mather Basecamp?
Vicki Payne and Mike Dolan are preparing a list of suggested
activities families may wish to do. This will be done on a family
basis. The troop is not acting as a tour guide operator. Public
transportation is available based on shuttle buses. Some activities
are within walking distance.
What about meals in basecamp?
On route to the Canyon, one of the vans will stop to pick-up
food and some perishables. Families can either place a food order
in advance or food shop at the Canyon (higher prices). The market
is 1/4 of a mile from basecamp. The nearest food store outside
the park is about 40 miles away. The troop will issue a food credit
to each participant not in Crews A, B and C. This credit will
be based upon deducting the food expenses the crews incurred for
the week.
The hiking crews (A, B and C) will continue to eat as a crew when they come out of the canyon. Menus and shopping lists will be prepared in advance for the crews for the time they are in Mather Campground. Crew Advisors will be expected to organize the food.
Family campers on the rim may wish to combine with other families for meals.
What troop equipment is available at Mather Camp?
The troop has available and can ship the Coleman 2 burner
stoves, dining tarps, chef kits and utensil kits for family camping
at Mather. Please indicate on the survey form if you will need
any troop equipment. Crews A, B and C will use the troop tents
during the week. Families will need to provide their own tentage.
If you cannot take it on the plane with you, you are responsible
to pack and ship it in advance to the same address the Troop will
be using.
Maps