One of the scout favorites, the Shoot-o-ree Outing is definitely always a blast. On this unique outing, scouts get the opportunity to shoot firearms. For many of the scout and parents, this is their first time being able to shoot a firearm. Scouts are able to shoot recurve and compound bows, 12 and 20 gauge shotguns, and .22 rifles.

At the end of the day, the patrols participated in a patrol shooting competition. Each patrol sent out scouts to shoot the shotguns, rifles, and bows and compared scores. After dinner on Saturday, the patrols also participated in desert competition. The scores for the shooting competitions and dessert competitions were then added up. The winner of the annual Shoot-o-ree Patrol Competitions is the Chilli Peppers.

Although not everyone won, all the scouts were good sports about it. Everyone also had lots of fun.

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Philmont 2025

November 20, 2025
Philmont is our most popular high adventure. In mid-June, we stayed at Great Wolf Lodge for a night, and then spent 12 nights on the trail, covering 77 miles and hiking from 6000 ft to 12,441 ft. None of us will forget how we summited Mount Baldy (12,441 ft) and Tooth of Time (9003 ft). The views were spectacular and so were the memories .

Shoot-o-ree 2025

November 18, 2025
In November, we went to Camp Birch for our annual Shoot-o-ree: shotgun, rifle and archery . Everything was closely supervised by our experienced and trained adults. We also had our award-winning dessert competition. Ravens won, but watch out for next year!

Camp Conestoga 2025

November 18, 2025
A scout favorite, every July we make the 4-hour drive to Camp Conestoga in Pennsylvania. The week is filled with swimming, canoeing , sailing , fishing , zip-lining, hiking , games and more . At night we sit around the campfire, laughing and telling stories. Not only do we earn a lots of merit badges, but it's a great time to be with friends .

Kelleys Island 2025

November 17, 2025
In May, we went to Kelleys Island near Sandusky, Ohio. It was sunny and warm, and perfect for a bike ride around the island. Highlights were stopping at The Glacial Grooves and the quarry , where we played "Infection" and ran through the winding trails to escape. We had lunch and the best ice cream in town before heading back to camp, tired but happy.

Back to Basics 2025

April 13, 2025
The annual Back to Basics camping trip did not disappoint! A great time was had by new and veteran scouts alike, including traditions like capture the flag and lemon squeeze. It was great welcoming the new scouts into the troop.

Backpacker 2025

April 13, 2025
Troop 299 ventured to Tar Hollow in March for an overnight backpacking outing. The outing also served as shakedown for the scouts and adults who are going to Philmont this June. The weather cooperated and it was a fun outing!

Klondike 2025

April 13, 2025
Our February outing was at Marmon Valley. We enjoyed camping and horseback riding. The temperatures were cold but everyone was prepared!

Snow Sports Outing 2025

By James Schrock • March 8, 2025
Troop 299 ventured to a new ski resort for the 2025 Snow Sport Outing. We enjoyed the Seven Springs Ski resort staying nearby at Camp Tenacharison. Everyone enjoyed a full day of skiing and snowboarding!

Vertical Adventures 2024

By James Schrock • December 2, 2024
Our December outing was an overnight lock-in at Vertical Adventures in north Columbus. Scouts climbed, belayed, and had a pizza party before camping indoors overnight.

Shoot-o-ree Outing 2024

By James Schrock • November 8, 2024
In November, Troop 299 scouts attended our annual Shoot-o-ree outing at Camp Birch in Yellow Springs. Scouts rotated between shotgun, rifle, and archery stations followed by our traditional patrol dutch oven dessert competition.
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