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 NORMANDY
Scouts from Troop 77 often travel to Normandy, France, to participate in the annual Transatlantic Council (TAC) Memorial celebration in Normandy, France
 KANDERSTEG
The Klondike Derby
The Kandersteg International
Scout Centre (KISC) is a World Centre of the World
Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM). The Centre began in 1923
with Lord Baden-Powell, who, after the first World
Scout Jamboree, had a dream about a place where
all Scouts from all over the world could meet. Troop 77 participates in The TAC-sponsored Klondike Derby every Winter (usually end-January)
SUMMER ADVENTURE WEEKS
Scouts from Troop 77 participate in Camp Alpine (at Kandersteg) or at other adventure weeks worldwide. Some adventures:
- 2019 Backpacking Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico
- 2019 Kandersteg, Camp Alpine
- 2011 Sailing in the Med, Finale Ligure
- 2010 Florida Sea Base
- 2010 Kandersteg, Swiss Alps
- 2009 Backpacking Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico
- 2008 Seakayaking around Elba, Italy
- 2007 Canoeing Allier River, France
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Go-karting in France.
Outdoor cooking at a campout.
Family full moon snowshoe hike.
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Celebrating the 100th Anniversary with Scouts from all over Europe |
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Special memorial celebration in Normandy, France. |
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On the weekend of the 17th of March, the merit badge fair took place. We (the scouts) travelled to Genolier, not very far away from Geneva and Nyon. On Saturday, we got there around 8:30 and started working on their first merit badge until lunch. The merit badge options this year were First Aid, Personal Management, and Chess (a new merit badge) during the first session. After lunch we worked on the second merit badge (some worked on first aid for two sessions, but others were able to work on Coin Collecting or Home Repairs). After, most of the scouts stayed outside playing capture the flag, and lingered around till dinner. Dinner was hot dogs with delicious mac and cheese, prepared by the Mario Bothers. After a filling meal came the dessert. Waffles, strawberries, ice cream, dessert was very good. Next morning, we cleaned the chalet after breakfast and then started the third merit badge session (Family Life, Public Speaking, or Architecture). By the time the sessions finished, it was around noon and it was pouring outside. We had to wait a few minutes for the train but still got back to Geneva (Nyon for some) for lunchtime. This was a very fun campout.
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Summer Camp 2011 saw us head towards the Med. We camped in a wonderful campsite in Finale Ligure.
The first few days saw us hiking through the coastal hills, visiting the small towns in the area, and savoring local delicacies in the gelato shops.
After that it was onto sailing the blue waters of the Northern Med.
On the off time we spent working on Lifesaving and Forestry merit badges.
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October saw us return for a hike over Gemmi Pass - 2316m / 7599ft
This year we did it a bit different than last year, starting in Leukerbad, hiking straight up over the pass.
The path up was hewn from rock in 1737/1740, it runs along a rock face with a sheer drop of 600m (1960 feet), and is recommended only to those with a good head for heights. We then hiked down along the shores of the Daubensee.
We spent the night on top at Schwarenbach.
The next morning, after a sparse breakfast we hiked down the other side to Kandersteg where we caught the train back to Geneva.
The 2009 hike only saw two of the Scouts that did it in 2008, what happened to all the others??
Congratulations to Hyeon-seo and Jean-Michael - well done!!
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Troop 77 was very busy this summer!
We sent Scouts to Val Ferret in the Swiss Alps, Camp Freedom, Germany, and Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico, USA this year!
All of these experiences are "Life List" experiences for our Scouts. Summer Camp provides a great way to work on merit badges, work with other members of your troop and learn leadership while having a GREAT TIME!
Philmont Scout Ranch is the capstone of all BSA programs! Scouts participate in a 12 day outdoor experience while trekking 70 miles, participating in AWESOME programs such as shotgun shooting, black powder rifle shooting, fly fishing, rock climbing and rappelling, leading and working with others in a very challenging outdoor environment while having a GREAT TIME!
This is an exceptionally high amount of summer activity for a Scout Troop - definately not the "norm" at all! Being able to provide our Scouts with this amount of Program opportunities, is due to the dedication and committment of our Scouters!
All of our adult volunteers (Scouters) worked together to make sure that our Scouts were provided with the best summer programs available. Some volunteers set up transportation and lodging, others went to camp with our Scouts.
All of this would not be possible without the selfless service of Troop 77 Scouters!
Thank you ALL for ALL that YOU DO!
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