The permission slip is available for the Martha’s Vineyard bicycle trip (Friday 9/17 – Sunday 9/15). Permission slips and payment are due at the first troop meeting on Thursday 9/9. Due to the logistical difficulties with this trip we would greatly appreciate the permission slips being filled out as soon as possible to help us plan even though they aren’t technically due until 9/9. We will need parent participation. Please read the following details about the trip carefully.
Date: Friday 09/17/2021 – Sunday 09/19/2021
Drop Off: 6:30 PM on Friday at The Steamship Authority in Woods Hole, MA (depart on Friday at 4:00 PM from the Elks)
Dinner will not be provided.
The Council prohibits units from organizing carpooling in any form because of the risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).
Carpooling Guidelines (if individual parents independently choose to take this risk)
Due to the carpooling restrictions, the participants should be prepared to ride 3 miles from the ferry to the camp in the dark on the bike path. Bike lights are strongly recommended.
Pick Up: 3:00 PM on Sunday at The Steamship Authority in Woods Hole, MA
Please plan to meet back at the Elks at 5:30 PM to pick up bikes and duffel bags and to help unload and put away all gear that was on the trucks.
Location: Martha’s Vineyard (BSA Camp Duarte)
Troop/Patrol Cooking: Troop Cooking (individually plated by leaders)
Tent/Cabin/Lean-to: Tent (only one person per tent unless the participants reside in the same household)
Duffel Bag/Backpack: Duffel Bag
Cost: $65 (CASH ONLY)
Permission Slips & Money Due: Thursday 09/09/2021 Troop Meeting
Bikes need to be brought to the troop meeting on Thursday 9/9 for inspection.
Bikes and duffel bags need to be brought to the troop meeting on Thursday 9/16. Don’t forget a helmet! No helmet = no bike ride!
All participants must complete the medical screening checklist prior to drop off to determine if they must stay home.
Troop 20/20 Campout Supply List
