Welcoming New Scouts to Boy Scout Camping
We had to delay our first real campout due to the pandemic. Back to Basics is usually held in April, but it was in September this year. We had a good time at Otter Run campground, where the new Scouts rotated to different stations that were run by the older Scouts.
Scout Skills such as knife and ax safety, first aid, athletics and fire-building were taught. This helped the new Scouts to get some sign-offs on their rank requirements!
Scout Skills such as knife and ax safety, first aid, athletics and fire-building were taught. This helped the new Scouts to get some sign-offs on their rank requirements!

For this year's High adventure, we went to the Boundary waters in northern minnesota! Our route took us straight along the border of the U.S and Canada, which meant plenty of amazing photo opportunities! Along the way we ate at multiple amazing restaurants, and worked with an outfitter to give us the Canoes, paddles, and more. Not only did we canoe a lot, we also fished, cooked, and and swam as a troop. Overall, it was a really fun experience, and we'll be back in 2028!

One of troop 299's biggest outings is our summer camp, Camp Conestoga, which is located near Somerset, PA. During this week of fun, scouts can earn merit badges, signoffs, or simply learn more about scouting! Camp Conestoga is one of the best outings for scouting advancement. At Conestoga we also do plenty of extra activities, Including campfires, competitions between troops, and skits. We also get three meals a day from the dining hall, but there is one evening we get to cook our own food. And don't forget to save money for the trading post, which has things including merch, food, and other items.