New Scout Corner – Campout Prep and Planning

New Scouts may be wondering how and who plans our meals for each campout. Simply put, we all do! Generally at the meeting prior to an upcoming campout, all attendees will meet and decide on the campouts meals. They will also decide on a “grubmaster” who will be the one who goes to the store (with a parent) and purchases all the necessary food based on the menus decided at the meeting.

Why do we do it this way? Aside from the obvious reasons of us being a Scout-led Troop, several rank and some merit badge requirements dictate the need for Scouts to plan, purchase, and cook meals on campouts! We do have a basic budget (see the website under the Resources/Links page) but ultimately ask the parent of the grubmaster to retain and submit the receipt(s) to the Treasurer for reimbursement and proper charging of that campouts attendees.

So next time you’re coming on a campout, make sure to attend the planning meeting prior so you can provide input on what you’ll eat!

-Mr. Bielkiewicz
ASM of Late Night Postings