Outdoor activities teach scouts how to live safely and comfortably in wilderness settings. By being prepared we allow ourselves to have fun and be safe while camping. Our monthly outings are the laboratories where scouts learn and apply their leadership and outdoor skills.

Monthly Outings

Monthly troop outings are scheduled by the Patrol Leader’s Council each month, September through May. These events are usually Friday through Sunday, tent camps at BSA reservations or parks within Ohio.  Most outings have additional fees and the patrols are responsible for their food costs.   Please see this article for more important information.

Summer Camp

If your scout does nothing else this summer, make it be a trip to Camp Conestoga!  Camp Conestoga is a beautiful and modern camp situated in the Laurel Highlands of Pennnsylvania, about 40 miles east of Pittsburg. The staff offers an excellent Pathfinder program for first year scouts where they will learn many of the skills necessary for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. Many different merit badges can be earned as well as other challenges that provide a tremendous amount of fun. Boys return from summer camp with a strong sense of what scouting is about. Cost is about $260 plus modest supply fees for some merit badges. Registered adults may attend subject to space and drivers are always needed.

Mid-Level Adventure

Our troop strives to organize an extended, summertime trek that is accessible to all levels of scouts. While not as strenuous as High Adventure, they are multi-night and are rigorous. These events are contingent upon scheduling of other summertime activities, adult leader availability, and of course interest by the scouts themselves.   Some summers, the troop combines mid- and high-adventure outings.

High Adventure

Troop 299 offers high adventure camping. Past treks have included hiking at the BSA Philmont facility in NM, Sea Base sailing cruises, back-country canoeing in Canada and hiking in Glacier and the Great Smoky Mountains. Scouts must be at least 14 years old, First Class, and have the Scoutmaster’s approval to participate in the week-long, back-country outings. These outings are not for the beginning boy scout; however, knowing that these adventures exist can be a huge incentive.

Please Note

Outings are only for Troop 299 Boy Scouts unless the Scoutmaster specifically permits otherwise. Adults provide transporation. Parents are welcome to attend outings as members of the Raven Patrol. Any adult participating on an outing must provide all three portions of the BSA Annual Health Medical Records form including physician's certification.  Adults are reminded that the scouts elected their Patrol Leaders and they - not adults! - are in charge of all outings with the Scoutmaster as their advisor.

Please also see the article on Boy Scout Uniforms and also Back to Basics