Outings – Troop 416 News http://troop416medford.org/wpdirectory Information for and About Boy Scout Troop 416, Medford MA Sun, 02 Jan 2022 17:22:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 188171573 Klondike Derby Information http://troop416medford.org/wpdirectory/2022/01/klondike-derby-information/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=klondike-derby-information Sun, 02 Jan 2022 17:22:55 +0000 http://troop416medford.org/wpdirectory/?p=357 Continue reading ]]> There will be more information later, but here is what there is for now.

Come join us for the Annual Sons of Liberty and Flintlock Districts “Polar Bear Challenge” Klondike Derby & Campout February 4-6, 2022. Patrols will compete against each other in a series of events that test Scouting skills, teamwork and spirit. Come prepared to run your Klondike sleds through the snow from station to station and for camping in tents, testing your winter skills. Although this is a district run event it is open to all Troops and Crews.

Join us for the best Klondike Derby ever!

Where: New Location!!! – Storer Scout Reservation, Barnstead, NH

When:    Friday, February 4th – Sunday, February 6th

Check-in opens at 6:00 PM Friday. All units should plan to arrive by 9:30 PM.

All competing Scouts must stay in tents.  (This is a winter skills competition after all.)

Events: Saturday Morning                            Saturday Evening


Campsite Inspection*                         Leaders’ Cracker Barrel                                 

Patrol Flags Judging                           Astronomy (If clear sky.)

* Trail-in inspection was eliminated due to Friday night arrival.

Saturday Afternoon                          Sunday Morning                              

A-Frame Walk                                    Grand Klondike Sled Race                            

Fire Building                                       Best Sled Judging                  

First Aid                                              Closing Ceremony / Awards             

Log Pull                                             

Klondike SledLog Sawing

Orienteering Course

Tent Set Up (Timed)

Tomahawk Throw

Yukon River Gorge Crossing

Scavenger Hunt         

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Micropantry for September and October: http://troop416medford.org/wpdirectory/2021/09/micropantry-for-september-and-october/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=micropantry-for-september-and-october Wed, 22 Sep 2021 22:07:49 +0000 https://troop416medford.org/wpdirectory/?p=309 Fierce Cobra’s:

Anthony P – First week of September

Declan – September 13-20 and September 20-27

Logan – September 27 – October 4

Geremiah – October 4-11

Jason – October 11-18

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Canoe Trip http://troop416medford.org/wpdirectory/2021/09/canoe-trip/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=canoe-trip Wed, 22 Sep 2021 21:50:33 +0000 http://troop416medford.org/wpdirectory/?p=308 The fall Canoe trip will happen on the October 8-10.

This will be at New England Base Camp.

Be prepared to pass the BSA swim test on Sat. morning

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Troop Outings http://troop416medford.org/wpdirectory/2021/04/troop-outings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=troop-outings Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:39:34 +0000 https://troop416medford.org/wpdirectory/?p=302 Here is a list of recent camping trips and outings so you can update your books!

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Hike in the Fells http://troop416medford.org/wpdirectory/2020/12/hike-in-the-fells/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hike-in-the-fells http://troop416medford.org/wpdirectory/2020/12/hike-in-the-fells/#respond Wed, 02 Dec 2020 21:28:05 +0000 http://troop416medford.org/wpdirectory/?p=88 Saturday, Dec 12 There will be a day hike in the Fells. Julie will lead the troop to the MIT Observatory Site. The starting point will be on the Melrose side of I-93.

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