Shown here in 2005, Troop 55 is returning to Montana in 2008!
Troop 55 and Crew 55 are planning for four to six summer camps for 2008. Some scouts will also attend leadership camps. Some of the camps listed below for 2008 are only in the planning stage and may change. Comments or suggestions on other camps should be directed to Ken Alexander or Rich Wakeland.
Summer Camps 2008
In chronological order
Summer Camp Overview view/download PDF >
Summer Camp Registration Form view/download PDF >
| Sailing High Adventure |
| Dates: June 6 - 9, 2008 |
| About: We plan to have up to 3 boats, each with a USCG captain do a round trip, hands-on sail to Freeport (3-4 days). |
| Cost: Cost for the class, books, and American Sailing Association certification is approx. $290. This is part of the total estimated cost of $729. |
| Requirements: Open to all 9th grade and above |
| Contact: Nikolas Noffsinger, Life Scout (713) 529-5714 nnoffsinger@hotmail.com |
| Click here for more info > |
| "Hut Hiking" trek in the Swiss Alps |
| Dates: June 14 - 27, 2008 |
| About: This hiking path is Switzerland's equivalent of the Appalachian Trail, and we will cover 60-70 miles. |
| Cost: $1,300 to $1,400 plus airfare to/from Zurich, which is currently $1,300 Total cost of $2,600-$2,700 at current airfare. |
| Requirements: This trek is restricted to Scouts currently in 10th grade and older. Participant also need to have backpacking experience and be in good physical shape. |
| Coordinator: James Cauble, 713-664-7801 (h), james@cauble.org |
| Click here for more info > |
| El Rancho Cima, Texas |
| Dates: June 15 - 21, 2008 |
| About: Offers a full schedule of merit badges. This 2,680 acre property is located in the Texas Hill Country just twelve miles from Wimberley on the Blanco River. |
| Cost: About $320 |
| Requirements: Open to all Scouts |
| Contact: Garrett Kobs garrett.kobs@gs.com |
| Click here for more info > |
| Philmont Backpacking Treks |
| Dates: June 27 - July 10, 2008 |
| About: Troop 55 has reservations for 5 backpacking crews to do treks of at least 50 miles. |
| Cost: $1,100, which includes airfare |
| Requirements: Scouts from Troop 55 can participate provided they meet the following requirements: (a) will have graduated from 8th grade by June 2007, or will be at least 14 yrs old by Jan 1, 2008, (b) actively participate in the training sessions to get ready, and (c) have the SM's consent based on prior backpacking experience. |
| Coordinator: John Brentin |
| Click here for more info > |
| Camp Alexander, Lake George, Colorado |
| Dates: July 6 - 12, 2008 |
| About: Scouts will have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of programs, ranging from aquatics to shooting sports, from nature to mountain biking, from rock climbing to the First Class Center where the Scout handbook comes alive with the essential camping and outdoor skills. |
| Cost: About $750 |
| Requirements: Open to all Scouts |
| Contact: Campmaster Don Treat dontreat@mac.com |
| Click here for more info > |
| Montana High Adventure Base |
| Dates: July 26 - August 2, 2008 |
| About: MOHAB provides the adventure of a lifetime, with backpacking, flyfishing, river rafting, conservation, and shooting, and the training to support these programs. |
| Cost: $1,600 |
| Requirements: finished 7th grade+ |
| Contact: Campmaster David Spaw spaw@spawmax.com |
| Click here for more info > |
Summer Camp Inspiration
Go to the Media Room to view photos and video of past Summer campouts - media room >
Leadership Camps
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - June 3-8 and June 24-29 (two separate sessions)
• Contact Charles Williams, Ken Alexander, Dick Yale or James Cauble for more information.
• For registration form, click here.
National Advance Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) - June and July (six separate one-week sessions)
• Conducted at Philmont Scout Ranch, this advanced leadership course includes a short backpacking trek.
• Open to scouts who have completed the NYLT course.
• Contact Charles Williams for more information.
• Click here for NAYLE website
General policy for summer camps in future years:
• Troop 55 usually arranges three levels of camps in June, and three levels of camps in July/August. The three levels are:
(a) merit badge camp (open to all scouts),
(b) mid-level adventure camp (targeted to scouts who are 12-14), and
(c) high adventure camp (usually restricted to scouts who are 14 & over), which may be arranged jointly with Crew 55.
• The camps are usually selected in October and November for the following year.
• Suggestions are welcome and should be sent to Ken Alexander.
Previous summers . . .
2007
Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico- June 10 - 23
Camp Morrison and Camp Cullimore, Idaho - June 16-23 view photos >
Hale Scout Reservation, Oklahoma - July 1 - 7
Salmon River High Adventure Base, Idaho - July 15 - 23
2006
Chimayo Scout Reservation, New Mexico - June 10 - 17
Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch, Texas - June 18 - 24
Camp Loll, Wyoming - June 30 - July 8
Alaska advanced backpacking trek - June 30 - July 12 (Pictures) (Video)
Colorado advanced backpacking & mountain climbing trek - July 15-29
Montana backpacking trek - July 28 to August 6
Ecuador, South America - July 7 - 22
Grand Teton advanced backpacking trek, Wyoming - August 4 - 12
2005
Chimayo Scout Reservation, New Mexico - June 11-18
El Rancho Cima, Texas - June 19-25
Nantahala Outdoor Center, North Carolina - June 26 - July 2
Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico - June 28 - July 11 (one crew)
Camp Parsons, Seattle, Washington - July 3-11
Montana High Adventure Trip, Montana - July 8-17
Ecuador, South America - July 16-31
National Jamboree, Virginia - July 22 - Aug 3 (19 scouts attended)
Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico - July 22 - Aug 4 (three crews)
2004
Worth Scout Ranch, Texas - June 13-19
Brazos River Canoe Trip, Texas - June 13-19
Double H Ranch, New Mexico - June 22-30
Camps Morrison & Cullimore, Idaho - July 11-17
Salmon River High Adventure Base, Idaho - July 11-20
Ecuador, South America - July 17 - Aug 1
Matagamon High Adventure Base, Maine - Aug 2-11
2003
El Rancho Cima, Texas - June 22-28
Packard High Adventure Base, Colorado - July 13-19
Nantahala Outdoor Center, North Carolina - July 21-27
Blue Ridge Scout Reservation , Virginia - July 27-August 2
2002
Chimayo Scout Reservation, New Mexico - June 23-30
Yoho Valley in British Columbia, Canada - July 5-11
Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico - July 13-25 and July 29-Aug 12
Yellowstone & Camp Loll, Wyoming - August 2-10
Teton Crest Trail, Wyoming - August 2-8 (near Yellowstone)
2001
Nantahala Outdoor Center, North Carolina - June 2-6 (kayaking)
Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico - June 13-25 (two crews)
El Rancho Cima, Texas - June 24-30
Texas Sea Base, Texas - July 8-14
El Rancho Cima, Texas - July 8-14 (2nd session)
Chimayo Scout Reservation, New Mexico - July 8-15
BSA National Jamboree, Virginia - July 20-Aug 1
Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico - July 21-Aug 2 (three crews)
Matagamon Canoe Base, Maine - July 25-Aug 5
2000
Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch, Texas - June 23-July 1
Packard High Adventure Base, Colorado- July 7-9
Gates of the Artic National Park, Alaska - July 22-Aug 3
Camp Hale, Oklahoma- July 23-29
Chimayo, New Mexico