Hello Troop 818 scouts, parents, leaders and Webelo II guests,
We have an outstanding Mountain Man program and campout scheduled for January 15th-17th 2021. The event is being held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in the Cholla group site, Address: 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207.
Directions: VIEW IN GOOGLE MAPS
Webelo II’s – You are our guests; no outing fee is required. Wear full field
uniform (class A) plan to arrive at 9:00AM Saturday the 16th, the Troop
will cover your $7 entry fee at the gate, however, be prepared to pay the fee
and be reimbursed. Bring a large water bottle and stay hydrated, drink, drink,
and drink some more! Use sunscreen and wear a hat. Hamburger lunch will
be served to all guests, Mountain Man activities should wrap up around
4:00PM. Your welcome to stay for evening activities and camp out. All Webelo
II’s scouts must be accompanied by, and camp with, a parent or legal
guardian. Any questions contact Mr. Whitney.
Weather report – This is why we live in Arizona! Highs mid 70’s lows high 40’s
no rain.
COVID – The Troop will have all COVID protocols in place.
- If you are sick, been around someone sick, or come in contact with
someone in a vulnerable health situation, please stay home. - Wear a mask at all times and social distance 6 feet apart.
- Bring and use hand sanitizer.
Scouts– Outing fee is $20. Fires are allowed, the campsite has bathrooms and
potable water for drinking. Bring a sack dinner Friday night, hamburger lunch
Saturday is provided by the Troop. Patrols should meal plan for (2) breakfasts,
Saturday dinner and a tasty dessert entry in the Iron Chef Competition.
Schedule and Program
Friday, January 15th, 2021
Gather at St. Bernadette’s at 6:00PM depart by 6:30PM
Arrive at campsite, set up, enjoy the sack dinner you remembered to bring
Informal campfire, lights out at 10:00PM
Saturday, January 16th, 2021
6:45 “REVEILLE” – Wake up
7:00 Flag Ceremony, Scout Oath/Law, Prayer and Announcements
7:15 Patrol breakfast and clean up
8:00 Scout free time while adults set up stations
9:00 Webelo II guests arrive
9:30 Announcement of MM events and organize into groups
9:45 Mountain Man Events:
1) Leatherworking – Ms. Anitha and Ms. Bonnie
2) Blacksmithing- Mr. Miller
3) Frisbee golf – The Finigians
12:00-12:45 lunch and finish earlier projects
4) Char cloth and fire building – open
5) Geocaching/ Map&Compass- Mr. Wood
6) Tomahawk throw – Mr. Kunze
7) South American Bolos – Nathan and Harrison Scholten
3:45 End of Events
4:30 – Patrols cook dinner and Iron chef desserts – scouts bring your own
ingredients
6:00 – Dinner and Iron Chef Dessert competition
6:30 – Clean up
7:30 – US Flag Retirement ceremony
8:30- Scout led Campfire program
10:30 – “Taps” lights out
Sunday January 17th, 2021
7:00 – Wake up and eat a light breakfast by patrol
8:00 – Pack up
8:30 – Flag ceremony, scouts own – roses, buds and thorns.
10:00 depart
11:00 Arrive at St. Bernadette’s
