Hiking Club
The Pack 575 Hiking Club is free for all Pack 575 Scouts who are active members and we encourage Scouts to bring friends on our hikes. Hikes will take place once a month on Saturday or Sunday (after church hours) in the local and regional area. In addition, if you know of a good night hike to view something along the trail or sky please let us know and we will make every attempt to include it. Cub Scouts will learn to be responsible to pack their own six essentials (food, water, sunscreen/sun protection, first aid kit, whistle, and flashlight) and to carry them on the trail. We plan to hike anywhere from 4-6 total miles. We will take breaks together as needed.
Hiking Program goals:
Prepare Cub Scouts for Scouts-BSA
Have fun
Develop more confidence outdoors
Encourage healthy habits and healthy lifestyles
Learn and practice the Outdoor Code
Learn history of local trails and parks
Build endurance for longer hikes
Reinforce the buddy system
Numerous opportunities to earn various Scouting requirements
Develop a deeper appreciation of the outdoors
Become more physically active
Learn how to stay safe in the outdoors
Recruit new Scouts