Pack 236 Hiking Club
Cub Scout Pack 236
Do Your Best
Do Your Best
South Lyon, Michigan - Chartered by Sayre Elementary School
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Pack 236 Hiking Club
announced. Hikes will occur in Metro Parks, State Parks, Oakland County Parks. Other hikes
locations are welcome. Most hikes will be around 3 to 5 miles (depending on terrain), but I would like
to have two hikes a year (spring and fall) that would be longer, 6 to 10 miles. The longer hikes will
have options for shorter hikes to accommodate younger scouts.
Prior to a hike, the trail will be walked by a hiking coordinator to identify interesting points, areas to
avoid and to make sure it is clearly marked. Hike must be led by two adults.
Accumulating Miles
Hiking mileage will be awarded for Pack 236, Den, and Clinton Valley Council events. Plus, Individuals
will be credited for hikes that are not part of a scout activity, but are considered a hike on a marked
trail. A good rule to follow is the hike should be on a marked hiking trail and should be a planned
activity. The idea is to avoid scouts accumulating miles simply by taking causal neighborhood walks.
Two community hikes are allowed each year. These are community based Pack activities such as a
parade or to perform a community service project. All mileage that is earned must be reported to the
Hiking coordinator to receive credit.
Awards & Milestones
As a scout earn miles, he will track them and work toward earning his Hiking Club Walking Staff.
Building up miles toward earning a hiking staff and beyond is a goal that hopefully each scout will
have. For scouts that reach the 50 mile mark, a nice presentation will occur at the next Pack Meeting.
When a scout reaches his 10th mile, he’ll receive an initial award that he can add to as he continues
with the club. At the 10 mile mark, the scout will receive a leather band with 10 beads signifying the
first 10 miles hiked, a very good start that will be recognized at a Pack Meeting. Each additional 10
miles will earn another bead. At the 50 mile mark, a new and slightly more special bead will be added
to the band. More importantly, at the 50 mile mark, a BSA Walking Staff will be awarded at the pack
meeting. This should be a short ceremony of recognition which is designed to attract the interest of
other scouts to participate. The staff will be the only item awarded yet the beads will continue as long
as he is in scouts. As long as the scout is a member of the BSA, any member of Pack 236 can
continue to participate in the Hiking Club even after Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and beyond. Below is the
award schedule:
The bead format continues with a bead for each 10 miles and a special bead and patch every 50
miles. The bead, patches and staffs will all be purchased at a craft shop and the local Boy Scout shop.
Hiking Rules
The same BSA activity and safety procedures apply as well Front Country Guidelines which will be
reviewed before each hike. Below are some additional hiking tips that will be enforced. The BSA has
published a significant amount of information on camping and hiking especially as it relates to safety
and should be reviewed by all parents. http://www.scouting.org/pubs/gss/gss03.html#c
Scouts and parents will be reminded of our standard safety rules and guidelines prior to all hikes.
Scouts and parents are encouraged to bring these items and follow these guidelines:
announced. Hikes will occur in Metro Parks, State Parks, Oakland County Parks. Other hikes
locations are welcome. Most hikes will be around 3 to 5 miles (depending on terrain), but I would like
to have two hikes a year (spring and fall) that would be longer, 6 to 10 miles. The longer hikes will
have options for shorter hikes to accommodate younger scouts.
Prior to a hike, the trail will be walked by a hiking coordinator to identify interesting points, areas to
avoid and to make sure it is clearly marked. Hike must be led by two adults.
Accumulating Miles
Hiking mileage will be awarded for Pack 236, Den, and Clinton Valley Council events. Plus, Individuals
will be credited for hikes that are not part of a scout activity, but are considered a hike on a marked
trail. A good rule to follow is the hike should be on a marked hiking trail and should be a planned
activity. The idea is to avoid scouts accumulating miles simply by taking causal neighborhood walks.
Two community hikes are allowed each year. These are community based Pack activities such as a
parade or to perform a community service project. All mileage that is earned must be reported to the
Hiking coordinator to receive credit.
Awards & Milestones
As a scout earn miles, he will track them and work toward earning his Hiking Club Walking Staff.
Building up miles toward earning a hiking staff and beyond is a goal that hopefully each scout will
have. For scouts that reach the 50 mile mark, a nice presentation will occur at the next Pack Meeting.
When a scout reaches his 10th mile, he’ll receive an initial award that he can add to as he continues
with the club. At the 10 mile mark, the scout will receive a leather band with 10 beads signifying the
first 10 miles hiked, a very good start that will be recognized at a Pack Meeting. Each additional 10
miles will earn another bead. At the 50 mile mark, a new and slightly more special bead will be added
to the band. More importantly, at the 50 mile mark, a BSA Walking Staff will be awarded at the pack
meeting. This should be a short ceremony of recognition which is designed to attract the interest of
other scouts to participate. The staff will be the only item awarded yet the beads will continue as long
as he is in scouts. As long as the scout is a member of the BSA, any member of Pack 236 can
continue to participate in the Hiking Club even after Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and beyond. Below is the
award schedule:
The bead format continues with a bead for each 10 miles and a special bead and patch every 50
miles. The bead, patches and staffs will all be purchased at a craft shop and the local Boy Scout shop.
Hiking Rules
- All members of Pack 236 are members of the Hiking Club. Parents or guardians of Pack 236
members are also Hiking Club members. Siblings are not members of the Hiking Club unless
they are members of Pack 236. - Hiking mileage will be awarded for Pack 236, Den, or BSA and Clinton Valley Council
sanctioned events and parent approved non-scout related hikes on marked hiking trails. All
mileage that is earned must be reported to the Hiking coordinator to receive credit. - Scout hikes must be led by two adults including a trained leader.
- Dens, or the Pack, may have community service events where hiking miles are awarded.
Examples would be street clean-up or participation in a parade, etc. All hikes should have a
purpose - to explore a particular trail, perform a particular service, or theme hikes. This rule is to
prevent individuals or dens from accruing mileage by "hiking the neighborhood" with no other
purpose than to accrue hiking mileage. - All mileage that is earned must be reported to the Hiking Coordinator to receive credit.
- The Hiking Club award schedule is noted above. Awards will be issued when the milestone
has been met or exceeded. - For Scouting hikes, the trail will be walked by a Hike Coordinator prior to the hike.
- We will take multiple breaks for rest and water.
- Trail leaders will be at the front and the rear of the line of hikers.
The same BSA activity and safety procedures apply as well Front Country Guidelines which will be
reviewed before each hike. Below are some additional hiking tips that will be enforced. The BSA has
published a significant amount of information on camping and hiking especially as it relates to safety
and should be reviewed by all parents. http://www.scouting.org/pubs/gss/gss03.html#c
Scouts and parents will be reminded of our standard safety rules and guidelines prior to all hikes.
Scouts and parents are encouraged to bring these items and follow these guidelines:
- Bring water and, if needed, healthy trail snacks
- Sun screen, even on cloudy days
- Insect repellent
- Extra bag for your trash
- Compass
- Cell phone
- Wear proper footwear
- Bring a first aid kit including materials to light a fire
- In most cases wear long pants to avoid poison ivy
- Knowledge of poisonous plants
- Stay on the trail
- Use the buddy system at all times
- Embrace Leave No Trace ethics
- Check the weather prior to departing and bring weather appropriate attire
- Become educated on hiking and hiking safety
10 Miles
20, 30 and 40 Miles
50 Miles
60, 70, 80 and 90 Miles
100 Miles
20, 30 and 40 Miles
50 Miles
60, 70, 80 and 90 Miles
100 Miles
Standard wood bead
50 Mile Bead, BSA Staff and 50 mile patch
Standard wood bead
Century Bead and 100 mile patch
50 Mile Bead, BSA Staff and 50 mile patch
Standard wood bead
Century Bead and 100 mile patch
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