Level I and Level II Trips

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Troop 137 offers a variety of trips throughout the year as part of the program. The Level I and Level II trips are some of the major events Scouts look toward each year.

Level I trips are for all Scouts consisting usually of a one-week road trip based on a theme. The trips help the Scouts develop camaraderie and independence while reinforcing exploring new experiences and being a "band of brothers" in the Troop program. Scouts return with a greater sense of belonging and enjoyment of the Troop.

Level II trips are for older Scouts who are prepared for the rigors of a High Adventure trip. These trips are one- to two-week adventures usually at a greater distance and including challenges such as Philmont (backpacking), Boundary Waters (canoeing), or open-water sailing (Sea Base or sailing ship experiences). Due to the physical, mental, and emotional demands of these trips, Scouts must be approved by the trip leaders as ready for the level of adventure. Scouts typically begin Level II trips in their third or fourth year with the Troop (around age 14).

These trips are subsidized to control costs through the annual Troop fundraiser. Scouts who choose to attend more than one of these trips in a single year may pay for the additional events.

Level I Trips	Level II Trips
2012 - Being planned....	2012 - Hawaii
2011 - Washington DC	2011 - Boundary Waters
2010 - The Bluegrass Sneak (southern Kentucky)	2010 - Pamlico Sea Base
2009 - In Search of Treasures (AL, GA & TN)	2009 - Philmont Scout Ranch
2008 - Westward Ho! (St. Louis area)	2008 - Sailing the Gulf
2007 - Summer Amusements (KY, IN & OH)
2006 - Washington DC	2006 - Boundary Waters
	2005 - Florida Sea Base (Spring Break) 2005 - Philmont (Summer)
2004 - Submarine Trip	2004 - England
2003 - (AR & TX ?)	2004 - Boundary Waters
1980 to 2003 - (lost history)
?	1979 - Charles L. Somners Canoe Base
?	1978 - Philmont Scout Ranch
Prior to 1979 - (lost history; please send the webmaster information if you have it)

13 Nov 2011 MSS