Capitol Area Council

2005 PHILMONT COUNCIL CONTINGENT TREK

Crews 622-N-01 through 622-N-08 and 704-L-01 through 704-L-08

Uniform

The Council Contingent travels in full Class-A uniforms.  There are no exceptions and this applies to both youth and adult participants. Arrive at the bus meeting location wearing a full summer “Class A” uniform.  This includes:
Boy Scout Troop-based Crews: Venturing Crew-based Crews:

  • Tan uniform shirt (with Contingent Council patch)       

  • Official Scout shorts (or Scout long pants)

  • Official Scout socks (if wearing Scout shorts)

  • Scout belt (web or leather)

  • Green uniform shirt (with Contingent Council patch)

  • Crew's "official" pant

  • Crew's "official" socks (if official pant is shorts)

  • Crew's "official" belt

Each participant should pack their base camp clothing in the contingent issued duffle bag and wear their crew's T-shirt under the Class-A uniform shirt on the bus. 

You will wear this “Class A” uniform at all times while we are in public from the time you arrive at the bus until we reach Philmont and then again from the time we leave Philmont until you leave the bus in Austin upon your return.  On the bus, while traveling, you will be able to remove your uniform shirt.  We may have occasions on which we will allow you to leave the bus in a “Class B” uniform which means that the uniform shirt is removed and you will wear your crew's T-shirt.

It is strongly recommended that you wear your boots on the bus instead of packing them -- this insures that you really remember to bring them and takes less luggage space. 

Once we reach Philmont you will only need to be in Class-A uniform for certain meals, chapel services, and campfires.  At other times you can wear whatever you choose as long as it is not objectionable and is appropriate for a Scouting setting.  Your crew tee shirt is preferred.

You should pack all of your trail equipment and clothing in your backpack and all of your base camp needs and clothing in your contingent supplied duffle bag.  We will store the duffle bags in lockers at Camping HQ while we are on the trail.  Your backpacks will travel in the bus luggage compartment and will not be available during the bus ride.