Yes, adults are allowed to go on the monthly campouts with the troop. The more the merrier. If you want to go camping, grab an Assistant Scoutmaster to discuss how the food purchases and menus are handled by the adults then just sign-up and pay your camping fee to the Campout Coordinator. You will need a bedroll, eating utensils (plate or bowl, cup, fork, spoon, knife), flashlight, and a tent (we can usually provide a few new parents with a tent) at least. The troop has cooking gear, stoves, and lanterns.
For new parents, if you attend a campout, try to keep a distance from your Scout so he can learn what it’s like to deal with his peers in a patrol setting. Talk to the assistant scoutmasters about letting your Scout “FAIL” a little. That’s the way he will learn. Younger siblings are highly discouraged from attending the monthly campouts as they tend to cause a distraction.
Also, all parents wishing to go on the monthly campouts must fill out a BSA application.
At the campsites, the Scouts camp by patrols in areas away from the Scouters. If you have any questions about troop camping, do not hesitate to call any of the Assistant Scoutmasters. A list of the current Assistant Scoutmasters, and their phone numbers, can be found on the Troop 172 Phone List that will be provided to you.