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MISSION OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. TABLE OF CONTENTS Philmont Magic 2 PARENT'S COPY... TEAR-OUT AND POST ON REFRIGERATOR OR BULLETIN BOARD My expedition number is: IL Your Philmont Add ress an d Mail Your complete Exped ition Number is essential for mail delivery at Philmont. Incom ing mail may be picked up only by your Exped ition Eo-< Adviso r or Crew Leader at the Philmont Post Office when your crew 5arrives at Philmont and when you return to Camping Headquarters from I the trail. You may send mail from any staffed camp. ~ Philmont address: ~ Your name Eo- Your expedition number Philmont Scout Ranch 47 Caballo Road Cimarron. NM 87714 _ VISION STATEMENT - PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH It is the vision of the Philmont Scout Ranch to continue to positively impact the lives of young people and their Scouting leaders through inspiring and effective delivery of the finest Scouting possible through backcountry adventures and training center experiences. It is our further vision that these experiences will be expanded to help meet increasing demands. All future growth must be accomplished with minimal ecological impact on resources to insure the preservation of this great asset to serve future generations of Scouts. Emergency Telephone Numbe r at Ph ilmont 1(575) 376-22811 Telephone calls to you are restricted to EXTREME EMERGENCIES ONLY. Since Philmont comprises 215 square miles of rugged mountain wilderness, it may require several hours to transport you from some camps to return an emergency phone call. In those cases , it will speed contact when the caller has your full name and expedition number. Cimarron, New Mexico
MISSION OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the vqt.lQ£ of tho SCQII! Ogtb god I ::l!111 TABLE OF CONTENTS Philmont Magic 2 Awards .4 Preparationffraining for a Philmont Adventure 5 Sharpen Hiking and Camping Skills 8 Tips on Equipment and Clothing 10 Personal Equipment. 15 Crew Equipment Issued at Philmont 18 Equipment Provided by Crew 19 Arrival at Philmont 20 Day One. Day Two, Day Three at Philmont 21-25 Camping at Philmont. 26 Preserving the Philmont Wilderness 28 Safe and Healthy Camping and Hiking 29 Medical Treatment. 38 Program Features 39 Philmont Museums .48 Philmont Superactivities .49 Religious Services 51 Final Processing at Camping Headquarters 52 tion of this great asset to serve future generations of Scouts. Copyright ©2008 Philmont Scout Ranch, BSA Cimarron, New Mexico
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Page 6 and 7: Your Philmont Address and Mail Your
Page 8 and 9: TIPS ON EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING Tent
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Page 16 and 17: CAMPING AT PHILMONT Camping is the
Page 18 and 19: Heat Exhaustion Prolonged physical
Page 20 and 21: Disposal of Trash and Garbage Prope
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Page 30 and 31: Meanings and Pronunciations Philmon
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