When camping in the cold weather scouts can accumulate “Degrees of Freeze” points. One point is obtained for every 1 degree below 32 degrees that a scout sleeps outside. When a scout reaches 100 Degrees of Freeze points they earn a special patch which can proud display their achievement.
The graph below shows the accumulated Degrees of Freeze points as of March 2020.
A long tradition in Troop 407 is the chance to earn awards for accumulating hiking miles. Mileage is earned at: Parades, Service projects, Event hikes, Weekend scout hikes, High Adventure trips.
Watch the calendar and announcements for hike days!
Awards earned by accumulating mileage: At 25 miles – Troop 407 T-shirt At 75 miles – Troop 407 Nalgene Water bottle At 250 miles – Troop 407 fleece
Mileage below is as of September 16, 2024 for all active scouts, leaders and parents.
In 2021, Mr Thomson reached a WooHoo milestone of 1,000 miles with the troop. A great achievement and well done!