Our Fort Washington camping trip is rapidly approaching and it is time to start getting a headcount to ensure we have ample supplies for the event. Specifics about the location, directions, and such can be found on the calendar event linked above.
The camping trip is from Friday April 29th through Sunday May 1st at Fort Washington State Park. We will be camping at Site B and the cost of the camping trip is $20 per person which includes all meals for the weekend: Friday Night Cracker Barrel; Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Campfire Snacks; and Sunday Breakfast.
We will start collecting headcounts and payments on Monday April 4th. Final headcount and payments will be due on Monday April 18th.
It is strongly recommended that each family bring a case of water as the site only has latrines and water taps. There is no running water.
Outdoor Essentials for Cub Scouts
- Personal first aid kit
- Filled water bottle
- Flashlight with spare bulb and batteries
- Whistle
- Rain Gear
- Sunscreen
- Trail Food
- Map & Compass
With permission and appropriate training:
- Pocketknife (Whittling Chip required for scout activities)
- Fire starting Materials (Fire’m Chit required for scout activities)
** If you or your scout require any medications please be sure to bring them and store them in a zip lock bag **
What you have above, is the basics necessary for taking care of yourself outdoors. It is vital to always have the above with your regardless of the activity type you are participating in.
Now for our camping trip the following items, in addition to the items above, are necessary for this weekend to be a successful and safe weekend.
- Backpack for your gear
- Class A Uniform/Class B Uniform
- Scout Uniform hat or billed hat (ball cap)
- A knit cap is great to sleep in if you get cold easily
- Clothes to sleep in (pajamas or sweats)
- Sweatshirt and/or Jacket
- Hiking boots (it is recommended that you scotchguard them)
- Rain Gear (jacket and pants preferred over poncho)
- Extra shoes, socks & underwear.
- Extra set of clothes
- Tent, poles, and stakes
- Waterproof ground cloth (tarp or plastic sheet)
- Sleeping bag +20 degree recommended (if it has cartoons or super-heroes on it it is NOT a sleeping bag)
- Sleeping Pad
- Pillow
- Extra blanket (optional but could be necessary).
- Insect Repellent
- Sunscreen
- Cup or Mug and Mess Kit
- Toilet paper (remove tube, crush and put in zip lock bag) this is a must have !!!
- Toothbrush and Toothpaste
- Soap, washcloth, towel
- Cub Scout Handbook (in plastic bag)
- Good Attitude!
OPTIONAL FAMILY ITEMS
- Camp/Lawn chairs
- Lantern
- cooler/ice chest
Please note, that even though that this camping trip is at the end of April, it can still get quite cold at night. Be prepared!
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