Summertime! June 28, 2006
Posted by Jim Galley [ASM] in : general , comments closed
Yep, its that time of year again, and a scouts mind turns towards… summer camp! Troop 565 members have two camp opportunities - camp baiting hollow and camp yawgoog. Follow the links or click on events to get additional info.
Happy Summer!
Whitewater Rafting June 10, 2006
Posted by Jim Galley [ASM] in : events, general , comments closedWhen: June 10-11, 2006
Where: Whitewater Challengers, Weatherly, Pennsylvania
Ok folks, here it is!
The troop will meet at church Saturday morning at 5:45 sharp! , raft, camp overnight and return Sunday. The cost is $65 which includes rafting, three meals and camping. Every scout going on the trip must have a parent or a committee approved guardian with them.
Signup begins at the April 24th troop meeting and ends on May 16th. May 22nd is the last day to signup for the rafting trip.
Those of you who have not taken this trip with the troop be sure to ask anyone how much fun it is. I will provide more details as the date nears with what to pack, wear etc. In the meantime, here is an informative email from last years trip:
Once you arrive [at whitewater challengers] you will be assigned a parking spot near the campsite. It will be best to arrive as a group; try to arrange car pooling before the trip. We are a large group @ 60 people. It is also a good idea to organize into paddling teams of 6 per raft.
After parking do not unload any camping gear, proceed to the check in area prepared to raft. The check in process is organized in stations. It is a good idea to travel Saturday morning in your rafting clothes, there won’t be anyplace to change once you arrive. Uniforms will not be worn anytime on this outing.
Our group leader will check-in to hand in liability forms and receive tickets to get on the bus, you will not be allowed on the bus without a ticket. I included the location of the liability form [here], fill it out ahead of time and bring it with you to save time.
Once checked in:
- Rent wet suits, if recommended - wet suits may be recommended depending on the water temperature; last year they recommended wetsuit jackets. Wetsuits are available for rental; $7 jacket: $7 pants; $6 boots
- Get fitted for life jackets
- Pick up lunch - a group leader will pick up lunches and hand out to the group; lunch includes a sandwich, snack, and drink
- Use the rest rooms, once you are on the bus there are no facilities
- Proceed to bus pick area
Get on the bus with a ticket, your lunch and your 6 person paddling team (6 people per raft, scout and parent must raft together). Bus ride is approx 1/2 hour.
What to bring whitewater rafting:
- Old sneakers
- Bathing suit or shorts
- Eyeglass straps
- Suntan lotion
- Hat/visor
- Light windbreaker (no hood)
- Driver’s license for wet suit rental
Tip: Nylon, polypro, wool blends and synthetics are best to wear under a wet suit. YOU WILL GET WET!
Do not bring:
- Alcohol
- Ice chest
- Rain suit/poncho
- Bare feet/sandals/flip flops
- Cotton clothing
- Expensive cameras (water proof disposable cameras are ok)
- Jewelry
- Wallet/valuables
- Towels
- Change of clothing in raft
- Keys
- Food - box lunches have been pre-purchased, they will be picked up before getting on the shuttle bus; water proof containers are provided for the raft
What to bring camping:
Scouts sleep with their patrols and use their patrol equipment which will be distributed the troop meeting before the trip. Scouts will need to bring their own personal gear, Refer to scout handbook for personal camping gear details. Adults need to bring their own camping gear and personal items
Remember - All meals are included: box lunch on the river, dinner and breakfast Sunday morning. Packing snacks for the campsite is a good idea!
