Boy Scouts of America
TROOP 970
Sponsored by Sterling United Methodist Church in Sterling, Virginia
Boy Scouts of America
TROOP 970
Coming Trip and Event Information

Outing Weekend








Date: November
To Be Announced

Visiting Scouts are Welcome

Weekend Schedule
Saturday
•       Meet at SUMC at  9 AM
•        Drive to location          
•        Set up camp                 
•        Eat lunches                  
•        Hike!                               
•        Dinner                            

Sunday
•        Breakfast                        
•        Worship service         
•     Break Camp                   
•    Return to SUMC by 12 noon

What to Bring:
1.       Sleeping bag & pad  
2.       Overnight gear/tent  
3.       Nalgene/Water bottle

Meals:
•        Bring bag lunch for Saturday
•        Dinner Saturday &  Breakfast Sunday provided by Troop


Please RSVP to:
wjohnson50@msn.com
or 703-450-7956
Adult Grubmaster: Walter Johnson

Scout in Charge: Thomas Crowson


If you have any questions about Troop 970 or the weekend
event, please contact:
Walter Johnson, Assistant Scoutmaster
wjohnson50@msn.com



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Get a general
permission slip and
Health form too.

pdf version of perm
slip and health form

Don't leave home
without them!
what to bring??
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or
contact your
Patrol Leader

Personal Equipment  List
for Camping Trips

Back Pack or Duffle Bag
Sleeping Gear
Clothes - Pants, shirt,
underwear, socks,
boots, jacket, gloves, hat.
Personal Hygiene Supplies:
toothbrush & paste, comb or
brush, shaving gear, towel &  
soap. Mess Kit / Eating Gear,
Flash Light, Rain Gear,
Sunscreen,
Scout Book & Pen

Be sure all gear is weather &
temperature appropriate.

Label everything with your
name or initials.

Use zip-loc or clear garbage
bags for water proofing.

Guidelines for
Overnight Events

Guidelines for Back
Packing Meals

Helpful hints on
purchasing high
adventure camping gear