Trip Plan for Kelly's Island State Park

July 15-17, 2011
Kelleys Island, OH


Date and Time of Departure: Friday, July 15th, 5:00pm - Old Church. Meet to pack and account for Scouts

Purpose: It’s Fun!  Relax, get some biking in to get requirements for cycling merit badge and rank.  To see some fascinating nature sites and swim off the beach.  If you need cooking requirement for First Class see Mr. Wrabel as soon as possible for approval.

Location: Kelley’s Island State Park, 920 Division Street, Kelly’s Island, OH 43438, (419) 746-2546

Directions:

  1. Turn LEFT onto E ROYALTON RD/OH-82
  2. Merge onto I-77 N toward CLEVELAND (11.6 miles)
  3. Merge onto I-490 W via exit number 161B toward I-71/Toledo (2.3 miles)
  4. I-490 becomes I-90W (25.6 miles)
  5. Take OH-2 W toward OH-58 W/ Lorain Sandusky (43.3 miles)
  6. Merge onto OH-269 N toward Lakeside/Marblehead (2.4 miles)
  7. Turn Right onto OH-163/OH-269 Continue to follow OH-163 (5.3 miles)
  8. Arrive at Kelly’s Island Ferry 510 West Main Street, Marblehead, 43440.

Cost: $40.00 per person (permission slip and fee due on or before Troop meeting on June 21st)

Estimated Time of Return: Sunday, July 17th, 11:30 a.m. We will call when on the road – Parking Lot behind Old Church. 

Items to Bring:

  • Scout Outdoor Essentials (see handbook)
  • Extra Clothing (see handbook)
  • Camping Gear (Tents provided)
  • Bike, Helmet, and Lock & Cable (no helmet, no biking)
  • Day Pack, Water Bottle (Filled with H2O)
Weekend Schedule
Friday  
6:00pm Meet at Old Church, Depart When Ready
7:150pm Arrive at Marblehead Ferry
7:30pm Depart Marblehead to Kelly’s Island
8:00pm Arrive Kelly’s Island, unload bikes and ride to State Park
8:30pm Set up camp
10:00pm Snack
10:45pm Get ready for bed
11:00pm Lights Out, Quiet Time
Saturday  
7:00am Reveille, Wake Up
8:00am Prepare Breakfast
8:30am Cleanup
9:00am Bike ride to Glacial Grooves and Nature Preserve
noon Stop for Cold Lunch (provided) at Inscription Rock
1:00pm Resume Bike Ride to Marina and Souvenir shops (time permitting)
3:00pm Ride to beach to go Swimming or Free Time
5:00pm Head back to camp
5:30pm Cook dinner
6:00pm Dinner
6:30pm Clean-Up
7:00pm Evening Games/Free Time/Requirements
9:00pm Campfire
10:00pm Time for Bed
10:30pm Lights Out, Quiet Time
Sunday  
6:30am Reveille, Wake Up
7:00am Breakfast
7:30am Clean-Up
8:30am Leave for home
11:30am Arrive at Assumption

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