Philmont training schedule

These are the events planned for Philmont prep. It is important that we get our teamwork, gear, skills and bodies in shape for the trip. So for everyone going to Philmont this summer, consider these events mandatory. We will be joined on these outings by our friends from Troop 51 who are going with us this summer.

This is all part of the adventure of going to Philmont, so we'll have fun with it.

March 11 -- Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- Dayhike at Watchung Reservation. We'll work on orienteering and do some strenuous hiking. Plans for this day are being made by Jonathan and Hattie.

March 19 -- Sunday afternoon, 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. -- First Aid/CPR training held at the Somerville Rescue Squad

April 2 -- Sunday afternoon, 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. -- First Aid/CPR training held at the Somerville Rescue Squad

April 8 -- Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- Rigorous dayhike, planned by Troop 49. Location to be determined.

April 21-22 -- Friday night to Saturday afternoon -- Overnight backpacking at High Point. We hike in the dark, set up camp and hike out the next day. Hike led by Jonathan and Hattie.

May 1 -- DEADLINE for physicals.

May 5-7 -- Friday night to Sunday afternoon -- Watchu weekend, at Allamuchy, backpacking and events with other crews from our council who are going to Philmont. Attendance is mandatory. (Andrew will be away this weekend.)

May & June -- Physical fitness events to get us into shape. Frank and Stan planning. Details to come ...

June 10 - 11 -- Possible overnight campout, last prep trip. Details to come ...

June 27 -- We get together and overnight at Rec Center or some other venue. Bags packed. Final shakedown.

June 28 -- We leave for Philmont in the morning.