Purpose: To help the 1st year scouts get used to tent camping, work on some scout skills, requirements, and have lots of fun hiking fishing and building our comaraderie.

Location: South Mastick Picnic Area in Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation.

Activities:

• Advancement, Requirements (Firem'n Chit, Totin' Chip)
• Fishing Contest (SEE Rocky River Fishing Pics - T810 Bradley Woods Fishing Derby, April 2006)
• Kickball, Capture the Flag, Bonfire Skits

Cost: $20 per scout (permission slip and fee, due at April 3rd meeting)

Directions: The South Mastick Picnic Area is just South of the intersection of Mastick Road (or Puritas Road) and Valley Parkway. This is about 3 miles North of the Rocky River Nature Center.

Take I-480 West to the Grayton Road/Airport exit. Follow Graton Road North until it dead-ends at Puritas Road. Turn left and go down the hill. At Valley Parkway, turn left. Watch for South Mastick sign on the left. Meet in parking area near the sign.

Estimated Time of Return: Sunday April 22nd around 9:00am - Behind Old Church.

Items to Bring:

• Be Prepared for Winder Weather, Rain
• Scout Essentials (see handbook)
• Camping Gear and Extra Clothing (see handbook)
• Fishing Rod & Gear for Rocky River (License if 16+ and going to fish)