BWCA Interest • 2024 • Troop 1
Troop 1 will send one or two crews to the BWCA this summer.
We can have up to 18 people divided up into two crews (think patrols).
Plan: Drive up and stay the night at the outfitter. Hit the water for 4-5 nights. Off water & drive home same day. making this a 5-6night/7-8 day trip total. Estimated Cost $350/Person
Scout (Youth) • Up to 14 spaces available
Requirements:
• Pass Annual Physical
• Pass BSA Swim Test
• Will be prioritized/evaluated by Scoutmaster corps.
Adult Advisor • 4-6 spaces available
Requirements:
• At least Age 18
• Pass Annual BSA Physical
• Pass BSA Swim Test
• Complete eTrainings: Youth Protection, Weather Hazards, Safety Afloat, & Safe Swim Defense
• Priority given in this order: Scoutmaster Corps, Committee, Parent
Crew requirements
• No more than 9 people in 4 boats (BWCA rules)
• At least one trained CPR & Wilderness & Remote First Aid
• Two Adult Advisors per crew (4-6 adults total)
• Plan route based on interest and experience (Outfitter will help)
• Menu & Food purchase by crew
• At least one adult over 21
• Attend Troop Canoeing Training sessions
• Travel representing Troop in BSA Uniform
Advancement Opportunities (not a complete list):
• Canoeing MB (find counselor in Twin Cities)
• Camping MB
• Cooking MB
• Fishing MB
• First Aid MB
• Insect Study, Mammal Study, Amphibian & Reptile Study, Bird Study, Nature, Forestry, etc.
• Various Rank Requirements
Other Award requirement may be completed or worked toward:
• 50 Miler Award (depending on route and will require other service project)
• National Outdoor Award Aquatics & Camping Segments