| Date and Time of
Departure: Saturday, February 27th, 7:30am - Old
Church Purpose:
To learn how to camp in the winter. We will earn our
Polar Bear Award. The troop will be using Adirondacks for
sleeping quarters. Adirondacks are small shelters with
bunks. These shelters have fireplaces, but it will still
be cold so plan accordingly. Scouts crossing over in 2010
will not be permitted to attend this event.
Activities:
| Saturday |
7:30am |
Meet at Old Church,
Load up troop gear and depart as soon as ready. |
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10:00am |
Expected Arrival at
Oil Creek, Check-in. |
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Park at Wolfkiel Run
Shelter Parking Area, and backpack into Wolfkiel
Run Shelters. |
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11:00am |
Setup camp, collect firewood. |
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12:00pm |
Lunch |
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1:00pm |
Lunch and Cleanup
complete |
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1:00pm |
Plan and Hike a
section of the Park. |
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4:00pm |
Return from Hike |
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Work on Advancement and Freetime |
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5:00pm |
Begin supper preparation, serve
when ready |
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6:30pm |
Supper and Cleanup complete |
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Freetime, Campfire, Mill about
Smartly |
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10:00pm |
Turn-in |
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10:30pm |
Quiet time |
| Sunday |
7:00am |
Reveille |
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Pack up camp and quick breakfast |
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8:00am |
Hike back to Cars |
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9:00am |
Return to Cars and Depart for Old
Church |
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11:30am-12:00pm |
Expected return time at Old
Church (depends on hike back, weather, etc.
Scouts will phone parents as we get closer to
home). |
Location:
Oil Creek State Park - Wolfkiel Run Shelter Site (see Park Map), Park Phone Number - 814-676-5915.
Cost: $15.00 per
scout and permission slip due at troop meeting on February
16th
Estimated Time of
Return: Sunday, February 28th, 11:30am-12:00pm
Items to Bring:
- Be Prepared for Winter
Camping (covered at past troop meetings)
- Scout Outdoor
Essentials (see handbook)
- Camping Gear and Extra
Clothing (see handbook)
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