Troop 288 Guides
And Handbooks
The Parent Handbook explains what Scouting and Troop 288 is all about. It outlines what each scout and parent is expected to do to contribute to the Troop. Other issues such as cost and meeting schedules are covered. (13 pages, 130K)
The Backpacking Guide is a comprehensive guide to backpacking. It contains a detailed description of the necessary equipment, from backpacks to clothes to food. At the end is a backpacking checklist and a the principles of the "Leave no trace" program. This guide is a must read for every backpacker. (20 pages, 680K)
The Trek Leader's Guide is the basic info to help you lead one of our treks. (21 pages, 148K)
The Plant Guide is a full color guide to the plant life found in Deukmejian Park. With this guide, you will be able to lead a 90 minute walk through Deukmejian Park and help the boys meet the First Class requirement 6. (12 pages, 3.10 MB)
Backpack Scouts Own 1 is single sheet Scouts Own program that can be folded into fourths to form a handy booklet (1 page, 1.2MB)
Backpack Scouts Own 2 is another single sheet Scouts Own program that can be folded into fourths to form a handy booklet (1 page, 1.2MB)
Car Camp Scouts Own is a two sheet Scouts Own program appropriate for any car camp outing. The two sheets can be printed double-sided and folded to create a 4 page booklet. (750K)
Car Camp Scouts Own 2 is another sample of a two sheet Scouts Own program which can be used for any cmpout. The two sheets can be printed double-sided and folded to create a 4 page booklet. (550K)
Astronomy Scouts Own is a two sheet Scouts Own program especially suited for any Astronomy Campout. It includes quotes from famous astronomers. The two sheets can be printed double-sided and folded to create a 4 page booklet. (550K)
Dutch Oven Dinners has some excellent recipes for dinners cooked in Dutch Oven. These are tried in tested on Troop 288 car camps.
Dutch Oven Desserts are the favorite recipes used by Troop 288 on campouts and at our yearly Dutch Oven cooking contest.
Backpack Menu Ideas contain Mr. Webster's favorite food ideas for backpack treks. These meals are light, easy to prepare and most of all, tasty!