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The Historic District Family Hike is held every year in early April.
Each scout can walk or run any or all of the 10-mile course to help raise money for scouting.
The Family Hike was formally known as the Hike-A-Thon. While the name and location has changed, it remains
an excellent fundraiser for the scouts and a great chance to start off the Hiking Season.
More than just a fundraiser, this family event is a great way for the scouts,
parents and siblings to get out and enjoy a spring morning in New England after a cold,
snowy winter.
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Scouts obtain pledges from friends, neighbors, family etc in advance of the Hike.
Pledges can be per-mile or a flat amount. Parents and siblings are not expected
to obtain pledges in order to participate in the Family Hike.
75 % of all money a scout collects goes directly into their ScoutBucks account to pay for scouting
related activities like Hidden Valley/Camp Bell, equipment(back packs, camping gear etc),
troop events like Ice Climbing, Skiing, White Water Rafting, etc. The other 25% goes
to the Daniel Webster Council for things like improvements to scout camps and other programs.
Scouts will be given a sponsor sheet to request
tax-deductible contributions for the event. To make it easier, it is recommended that scouts
collect pledges ahead of time if possible. Checks should be made out to
"Stratham Boy Scouts Troop 185". Pledge sheet can be otained on line.
Starting in 2008, the Family Hike moved from Raymond down the road to Epping.
The Family Hike starting/ending point is the American Legion parking lot at 232 Calef Highway (Rt 125) in Epping.
For more information including pledge sheets, directions and a route map,
click here for the 2008 Family Hike Page
We'll post more info as we get it !
A Few more items
- Troop 185 meet at the Stratham Fire Station at 8:00 AM and drive to the starting point in Epping.
- All pledge sheets must be completed and turned to the Troop 185 Unit Coordinator before the event.
- Troop 185 will start hiking the route between 8:30 and 9:00 AM
- Scouts should wear appropriate clothing with comfortable (i.e. broken in) hiking shoes. A Class B shirt should be worn.
- Those scouts raising munimum or more may receive a special Family Hike patch.
- Weather can be unpredictable so you will want to dress in layers and pack rain gear, just in case. A light backpack may be helpful to carry things.
- Pack a snack and some water for the hike.
- Eat a good breakfast.
Note: This is what we've done in the past - contact Troop 185 Family Hike rep for latest information !
Interested leaders and parents can contact the Troop 185 Coordinator (
Tim Cushing) for this event.
For more information, visit the Daniel Webster Council
DWC Family Hike Web Page .
