Troop 248 / 2248   - Leading a Trek
   
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Last Edit:09/25/07                            

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 Leading a trek becomes an easy task if you have the right information available or if you know where to get it. This page will try to give you as much information as possible to help you out. Remember, of you have any questions, please ask one of the "Seasoned" trek leaders. They will definitely help you out.
 
  • First - pick out a trek that sounds interesting to you.
  • If this is your first trek you may want to VOLUNTEER to HELP.
  • Then again, you may want the challenge of leading a trek yourself.
  • Which ever way you go, the troop will welcome your efforts. 
  • Second - Draw up a estimated cost sheet for the trek. Include the following in your estimate...
  • Camping costs (LLSR Spruce Glenn) or Lodge costs (LLSR Decourcey Lodge).
  • Food Costs - definitely a cost approximation - because the scouts will get their own food.
  • Transportation Costs - definitely a cost approximation - used to move the troop.
  • Think about whether you will need the trailers or not. If so, do you need both trailers or just one.
  • Third - Now you are ready to present to the troop.
  • Draw up a sign up sheet for the trek.
  • Include dates; approximate costs; and other pertinent data - pictures ; etc are cool.
  • If you can get a poster or something like that - definitely include it.
  • If your trek has a website let the WEBMASTER know - he will post it for you.
  • Make the announcement to the TROOP at one of our regularly scheduled troop meetings.
  • Fourth - Now the FUN starts.
  • Documentation - the bane of any trek/project; but it's necessary especially in BSA.
  • Permission Sheets for all scouts.
  • Adult drivers need to fill out information sheets on their vehicles.
  • For  BSA treks you will need a  Local  tour permit or a National Tour permit.
  • Health history record forms.
  • Some treks (Kalamazoo Air Zoo) may require extra forms to be filled out - like a flight release form.
  • All these forms can be explained to you by any scoutmaster or troop committee member plus there is a lot of information available at the BSA web site or the Clinton Valley website.