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* The troop asks that parents of each scout volunteer to drive or attend at least two campouts per school year.
 
* The troop asks that parents of each scout volunteer to drive or attend at least two campouts per school year.
 
* As of November 2017, our camping policy has changed. Scouts that cannot attend an entire campout or Troop activity (summer camp, high adventure, NYLT, etc.) should not sign-up nor attend. Thus, there will be '''no''' more late arrivals, early departures, etc.
 
* As of November 2017, our camping policy has changed. Scouts that cannot attend an entire campout or Troop activity (summer camp, high adventure, NYLT, etc.) should not sign-up nor attend. Thus, there will be '''no''' more late arrivals, early departures, etc.
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* As of April 2024, we've further stipulated that Scouts *must* attend camp prep if they are going to attend a campout.  If they cannot attend camp prep, they must get permission from our Scoutmaster in order to attend.
 
* Download the Bill Eidson ringtone so you can experience the full effect of a T197 campout! [[Media:bill-eidson-amped.m4a|m4a]], [[Media:bill-eidson-amped.mp3|mp3]], [[Media:bill-eidson-amped.ogg|ogg]] formats.
 
* Download the Bill Eidson ringtone so you can experience the full effect of a T197 campout! [[Media:bill-eidson-amped.m4a|m4a]], [[Media:bill-eidson-amped.mp3|mp3]], [[Media:bill-eidson-amped.ogg|ogg]] formats.
 
* Download the Scouts' rendition of Bill Eidson's GMV [[Media:gmv.m4a|m4a]], [[Media:gmv.mp3|mp3]], [[Media:gmv.ogg|ogg]] formats.
 
* Download the Scouts' rendition of Bill Eidson's GMV [[Media:gmv.m4a|m4a]], [[Media:gmv.mp3|mp3]], [[Media:gmv.ogg|ogg]] formats.
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* [[Patrol Gear List]]
 
* [[Patrol Gear List]]
 
* [[Caving Checklist|Caving Gear List]]
 
* [[Caving Checklist|Caving Gear List]]
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* See [https://www.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Camping_Equipment_Suppliers this page] for more information about gear, a few recommendations, and where to buy.
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==Camp Cooking==
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See [[Camp Cooking]] for recipes and ideas for cooking on campouts.
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==Campouts, 2024-2025==
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Ocoee_River_Rafting,_September_6-8,_2024 Ocoee River Rafting, September 6-8, 2024]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Beginning_Backpacking_Spring_to_Hawk_Mountain,_October_25-27,_2024 Beginning Backpacking Spring to Hawk Mountain,  October 25-27, 2024]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=ILST,_Tiger_GA,_November_8-10,_2024 ILST, Tiger GA, November 8-10, 2024]
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* Cumberland Island Backpacking, January 17-20, 2025
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* Bartram Trail Winter Backpacking, Tiger GA, February 14-17, 2025
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* Caving Fort Payne AL, March 21-23, 2025
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* Rock Climbing, Fort Payne AL, April 11-13, 2025
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* Camp Kiwanis Service Campout, May 2-4, 2025
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== Campouts, 2023-2024==
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Chattooga_River_Rafting_September_8-10,_2023 Chattooga River Rafting September 8-10, 2023]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Chattooga_River_Trail_Backpacking,_October_13-15,_2023 Chattooga River Trail Backpacking, October 13-15, 2023]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=ILST_Campout,_November_3-5,_2023 ILST Campout, November 3-5, 2023]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Andersonville_and_Providence_Canyon,_January_12-15,_2024 Andersonville and Providence Canyon, January 12-15, 2024]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Ossabaw_Island_Backpacking,_February_16-19,_2024 Ossabaw Island Backpacking, February 16-19, 2024]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Wilderness_Skills,_March_22-24,_2024 Wilderness Skills, March 22-24, 2024]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Silver_Comet_Campout,_April_12-14,_2024 Silver Comet Campout, April 12-14, 2024]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Camp_Kiwanis_Service_Campout,_May_3-5,_2024 Camp Kiwanis Service Campout, May 3-5, 2024]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Northern_Tier_Crew_Canoeing_Campout,_May_3-5,_2024 Northern Tier Crew Canoeing Campout, May 3-5, 2024]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Summer_2024_Bonus_Backpacking_Trip Summer 2024 Bonus Backpacking Trip]
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==Campouts, 2022-2023==
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Ocoee_River_Rafting,_September_9-11,_2022 Ocoee River Rafting, September 9-11, 2022]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=ILST_Campout,_October_21-23,_2022 ILST Campout, October 21-23, 2022]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Conasauga_River_Backpacking,_November_11-13,_2022 Conasauga River Backpacking, November 11-13, 2022]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Cumberland_Island_Backpacking,_January_13-16,_2023 Cumberland Island Backpacking, January 13-16, 2023]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Winter_Backpacking,_February_17-20,_2023 Winter Backpacking, February 17-20, 2023]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Desoto_State_Park_Rock_Climbing,_March_24-26,_2023 Desoto State Park Rock Climbing, March 24-26, 2023]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Shooting_Sports,_April_14-16,_2023 Shooting Sports, April 14-16, 2023]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Camp_Kiwanis,_April_28-30,_2023 Camp Kiwanis, April 28-30, 2023]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Summer_2023_Bonus_Backpacking_Trip Summer 2023 Bonus Backpacking Trip]
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==Campouts, 2021-2022==
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Chattooga_River_Rafting,_September_10-12,_2021 Chattooga River Rafting, September 10-12, 2021]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=ILST_Training_Campout,_FDR_State_Park_October_15-17#Info ILST Training Campout, FDR State Park, October 15-17]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Fall_backpacking,_November_12-14,_2021 Fall backpacking, November 12-14, 2021]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Okeefenokee_Canoeing,_January_14-17,_2022 Okeefenokee Canoeing, January 14-17, 2022]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Andersonville_and_Providence_Canyon,_Feb_18-21,_2022 Andersonville and Providence Canyon, Feb 18-21, 2022]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Winter/Philmont_Backpacking,_Feb_18-21,_2022 Winter/Philmont Backpacking, Feb 18-21, 2022]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Wilderness_Skills,_March_25-27,_2022 Wilderness Skills, March 25-27, 2022]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Jacks_River_Hiking_and_Backpacing,_April_8-10,_2022 Jacks River Hiking and Backpacing, April 8-10, 2022]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Camp_Kiwanis_Campout,_April_29-May_1,_2022 Camp Kiwanis Campout, April 29-May 1, 2022]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Philmont_Prep_Campout,_April_29-May_1,_2022 Philmont Prep Campout, April 29-May 1, 2022]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Summer_2022_Bonus_Backpacking Summmer 2022 Bonus Backpacking Trip, July 23-24, 2022]
  
 
==Campouts, 2020-2021==
 
==Campouts, 2020-2021==
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=ILST_Training_Campout,_October_2-4,_2020 ILST Training at CAAB, October 2-4, 2020]
 
* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=ILST_Training_Campout,_October_2-4,_2020 ILST Training at CAAB, October 2-4, 2020]
 
* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Intro_Backpacking,_November_6-8,_2020 Intro to Backpacking, November 6-8, 2020]
 
* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Intro_Backpacking,_November_6-8,_2020 Intro to Backpacking, November 6-8, 2020]
* Pine Mountain FDR Hiking and Backpacking, January 15-18, 2021
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Pine_Mountain_FDR_Hiking_and_Backpacking,_January_15-18,_2021 Pine Mountain FDR Hiking and Backpacking, January 15-18, 2021]
* Winter Advanced Backpacking, February 12-15, 2021
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Winter_Advanced_Backpacking,_February_12-15,_2021 Winter Advanced Backpacking, February 12-14, 2021]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Bert_Adams_Spring_Campout,_March_26-28,_2021 Bert Adams Spring Campout, March 26-28, 2021]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Silver_Comet_Campout,_April_16-18,_2021 Silver Comet Campout, April 16-18, 2021]
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* [https://private.supertroop197.com/index.php?title=Camp_Kiwanis_Campout,_April_30-May_2,_2021 Camp Kiwanis Campout, April 30-May 2, 2021]
  
 
==Campouts, 2019-2020==
 
==Campouts, 2019-2020==

Latest revision as of 18:35, 28 October 2024

Camping Information

General Information

  • Arrive at our Scout Hut @ 5:30 PM Friday for gear and food distribution, vehicle assignments, and to eat dinner.
  • Bring money ($5) to pay for your friday Chick-Fil-A dinner and weekend troop snacks.
  • If you need Class-B t-shirts, see any of the scoutmasters.
  • Departure is at 6:00 pm. sharp.
  • Return on Sunday between 12:00 and 2:00. Drivers will have scouts call their parents with an estimated arrival time before we arrive back in Atlanta.
  • Two- or three-man tents - no family tents.
  • No Pop Tarts for main meals.
  • Menus to be approved by SPL prior to departure
  • Adults that attend are assumed to be drivers. Please make sure the troop has updated auto insurance information and contact numbers.
  • See this page for tips and suggestions on where to buy gear.
  • A more complete list of campout guidelines and planning information can be found here.
  • The troop asks that parents of each scout volunteer to drive or attend at least two campouts per school year.
  • As of November 2017, our camping policy has changed. Scouts that cannot attend an entire campout or Troop activity (summer camp, high adventure, NYLT, etc.) should not sign-up nor attend. Thus, there will be no more late arrivals, early departures, etc.
  • As of April 2024, we've further stipulated that Scouts *must* attend camp prep if they are going to attend a campout. If they cannot attend camp prep, they must get permission from our Scoutmaster in order to attend.
  • Download the Bill Eidson ringtone so you can experience the full effect of a T197 campout! m4a, mp3, ogg formats.
  • Download the Scouts' rendition of Bill Eidson's GMV m4a, mp3, ogg formats.
  • Guidelines for parents attending campouts can be found here.

Gear Lists

In general this troop avoids the use of cotton materials for clothing. Cotton absorbs moisture and is recognized as a cause of hypothermia. Please do not bring cotton clothes because it might rain. Because rain and cold are unpredictable, always carry a high quality rain jacket with a hood. Rain pants, a pack cover, and a rain fly for your tent are all desirable gear. Here is an interesting article on backpacking light and various gear.

  • See this page for more information about gear, a few recommendations, and where to buy.

Camp Cooking

See Camp Cooking for recipes and ideas for cooking on campouts.

Campouts, 2024-2025

Campouts, 2023-2024

Campouts, 2022-2023

Campouts, 2021-2022

Campouts, 2020-2021

Campouts, 2019-2020

Campouts, 2018-2019

Campouts, 2017-2018

Campouts, 2016-2017

Campouts, 2015-2016

Campouts, 2014-2015

Campouts, 2013-2014

Campouts, 2012-2013

Campouts, 2011-2012

Campouts, 2010-2011

Campouts, 2009-2010

Campouts, 2008-2009

Campouts 2007-2008