Scouting Is Outing!
Attending outings and campouts are an important part of the scouting experience! Please see our resources below for information about going on campouts, summer camp, high adventure camp and more.
Trip Planning Resources
Troop 10 trips are a team effort. Scouts are responsible for helping plan the activities and meals, while adult leaders help with the logistics, transportation, safety, and other requirements needed to make each trip possible.
For Scouts
Patrol Trip Planning Checklist
Before each trip, every patrol should work together to complete the Patrol Trip Planning Checklist. This helps your patrol prepare for the trip, divide responsibilities, plan meals, and make sure you have the equipment you need.
The checklist should be completed at the troop meeting before the trip and reviewed with your Patrol Leader and other youth leaders as appropriate.
For Adults
How to Lead a Scout Trip
Organizing a troop trip is an important adult volunteer responsibility. If you are organizing a trip, please review How to Lead a Scout Trip for guidance on reservations, transportation, paperwork, adult leadership, communication, and other logistics.
Scout Trip FAQ for Parents
If your Scout is attending a troop trip—or is serving as the Grubmaster for a trip—the Scout Trip FAQ for Parents provides useful information about what to expect, what Scouts need to bring, meals, equipment, and other common questions.
Other Resources
Packing Lists
Use the troop’s Packing Lists to help determine what Scouts should bring on different types of trips. Remember that packing requirements can vary depending on the destination, season, weather, and planned activities.
Equipment Information
Our Equipment Information provides guidance on choosing and using camping equipment, including sleeping bags, sleeping pads, clothing, and equipment for staying warm during winter camping.
You don’t need to buy the most expensive equipment. If you’re unsure what your Scout needs, ask a troop leader before making a purchase.
Helpful Trip Planning Resources
AMC White Mountain Guide Online
The AMC White Mountain Guide Online provides an online version of the guidebook covering the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
AMC White Mountain Guide Online
Contact Bob Morse for the current username and password.
Appalachian Mountain Club
The Appalachian Mountain Club provides information about AMC huts, campgrounds, trails, and other facilities throughout the Northeast.
High Adventure Trips
For information regarding high adventure trips, please consult the High Adventure Page.
Summer Camp
For information regarding summer camp, please consult the Summer Camp Page.
TrailsNH
TrailsNH is a useful resource for researching trails and reading trip reports throughout New England. It also includes a collection of trip reports near AMC huts.
National Weather Service
Before any outdoor trip, check the latest weather and forecast information for your destination. The National Weather Service provides current forecasts, warnings, and other weather information for New Hampshire, western Maine, and destinations throughout the region.
Always check the forecast shortly before departure and be prepared to adjust plans when conditions require it.
Get weather forecasts for the mountains.
Expense Reimbursment
Troop 10 Expense Reimbursement Policy
Troop 10 reimburses approved expenses incurred while supporting troop activities. Please keep all receipts and submit them with your reimbursement request.
Meal Expenses
Meal expenses are reimbursed based on the actual cost of food purchased. Food purchases should not exceed the following amounts per person, Scout or adult:
- Breakfast: $4
- Lunch: $5
- Dinner: $6
Please plan meals carefully and make reasonable, economical choices when purchasing food for the troop.
Mileage
Mileage expenses may be reimbursed when you use your personal vehicle to transport Scouts as part of a Troop 10 trip.
Reimbursement is based on the calculated travel cost for the particular trip. Please contact the trip leader to find out the applicable travel cost.
If you are willing to do so, please consider donating your mileage reimbursement to Troop 10. Your contribution helps support the troop’s activities and equipment.
Other Expenses
Other approved expenses incurred for troop activities—including equipment, campsite reservations, permits, and similar costs—may be reimbursed at their actual cost.
Please obtain approval from the appropriate troop leader before making significant purchases on behalf of the troop.
Receipts
Please provide a receipt for all expenses submitted for reimbursement. Receipts may be:
- Scanned and submitted electronically by email, or
- Submitted as paper copies by U.S. mail.
Make sure your name is included with all submitted receipts so that we can properly identify your reimbursement request.
Submitting Expenses for Reimbursement
By U.S. Mail
Complete the Troop 10 Expense Reimbursement Form and submit it along with copies of your expense receipts to the address listed on the form.
Please make sure the form is completed fully and that all supporting receipts are included.
Questions
If you have questions about whether an expense is reimbursable, what documentation is required, or how to submit a request, please contact the Troop 10 Treasurer before making the purchase whenever possible.