Friday, October 10 -
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Fort Adams
Newport, Rhode Island
Event Description
Troop 54 travels to Fort Adams to participate in the Adventure at the Fort, a jamboree-sized Narragansett Council event. We participated in the last such event at this location in 2022.
For details, see the Leaders Guide.
This trip is open to Scouts BSA members.
Registration
- Permission Slip - Each participating Scout must submit this to the Scoutmaster by September 4.
- Event registration fee - pay by September 4 (includes food):
Youth - $81 (online payment)
Adult - $56 (online payment) - Annual Health and Medical Record - Each participant must have submitted this record within the previous year and no later than September 4. This trip requires only Parts A and B, including copy of insurance card (both sides). A medical exam is not required.
- Adults - In accordance with a BSA rule that became effective September 1, 2023, "All adults staying overnight in connection with a Scouting activity must be currently registered in an adult fee required position as listed or as an adult program participant."
Packing
Use our Personal Camping List to ensure you pack the needed items and see our Personal Camping Gear page for descriptions of most of the items needed and for how to use the checklist. You can pack your stuff in a backpack (the big kind), a duffle bag or a tub. It is strongly recommended to put your name and phone number on objects, especiallly outerwear, cell phones, day packs and hats. Specific items to bring:
- Full uniform
- Water bottle
- Day pack
- Wet weather clothing
- Long pants - Be prepared in case the weather is cold at night.
- Spending money - Bring money if you want to visit food and other concession stands.
- Dinner for Friday - Eat before coming to the church or bring something easy to eat on the run.
- Food - Each patrol should plan to provide 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner.
Travel
Note the earlier-than-usual departure for this trip.
- We will meet at the Epworth United Methodist Church parking lot at 5:30 PM Friday where we will pack personal gear into the trailer for departure at 5:45 PM. Only the participating adults will drive to the event.
- Travel to Fort Adams is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes from Epworth United Methodist Church, and we have to arrive before the end of the check-in window of 8:30 PM. As a result, we must leave on-time.
- We estimate a return to the church in the range of 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The exit logistics involve units loading out in sequence. We will call family members as our timing becomes more clear.