Packing List:  

See “Campout Checklist” on our website athttp://www.bentontroop99.org/policies-checklists-faqs/ 

 

It will be raining a good portion of the weekend.  Everyone needs to bring the following:

1. Raingear
2. Waterproof boots. 
3. Extra clothing.  NOTE: Avoid cotton clothing if possible (i.e. Jeans and cotton sweatshirts).  Cotton clothing will not dry, instead use wool socks and synthetic pants, shirts and jackets.
4. Ground cloth for your tent.  NOTE: Be sure to tuck the ends of the ground cloth under the tent to prevent water from pooling between the ground cloth and the tent floor.

Departure Time:  

Be at the church Friday at 5:30. Leaving at 6:00.  Eat supper before you arrive.

Return Time:  

12:30 on Sunday.

Weather:  

Raining most of the weekend with a low of 49 degrees.  Be prepared to protect yourself and your gear from getting wet.

Cost:  

$15 (includes travel costs and a Patch) plus $12 Cash for Grub Money.

Food:  

Scouts will cook as patrols.  Each patrol should assign a grub master that will collect the $12/scout grub money and do the grocery shopping for their patrol.  Each patrol should plan for the following: Saturday: Hot Breakfast, Cold Lunch, Hot Supper.  Sunday:Cold Breakfast.    

Location: 

Lake DeGray State Park

2027 State Park Entrance Rd

Bismarck, AR 71929

Activity: 

Log lift, Blindfolded tent set up, Map and compass orienteering, Fire starting, Dutch oven cook off (desserts), OA Campfire, skits, Campsite inspection.

Schedule:

Friday:  Meet at church at 5:30. Depart at 6:00. 

 

Saturday:  Scouts will participate in camporee activities.

 

Sunday:  Camp cleanup.  Chapel (Class A required).  Depart by 11:15 return to church at 12:30.