The Troop relies very heavily on it's older Scouts and recent
graduates in order to run the High Adventure Programs. It is understood that Scouts
or Alumni attending college often are struggling for funds. Any older Scout or
alumni who is in college may apply directly to the Scoutmaster to serve as an Assistant
Scoutmaster for these events. In exchange they will be charged half price for the
activity.
Eagle's Wings Supplement
These same Scouts may apply for an Eagle's Wings
Scholarship/Campership for half of the remaining fee for these camps as well.
Therefore on a $100 week-long canoe trip, these Scouts may first apply to the
Scoutmaster to be eligible for the $50 fee and then may request the Eagle's Wings
supplement of half of the remaining $50. So a struggling college student could
attend the $100 trip for a total of $25.
This assistance is based on financial need and the mutual benefit
to the troop of having the experience and help from that former Scout or ASM.
