Activity: 

Backpacking

Location: 

Friday

Camp at Kyles Landing Campground.

https://goo.gl/maps/KWa3uMAoWaU4WCg29

Saturday

Short Hike will hike to Horseshoe Bend via the Old River Trail (2.3 Miles).

Long Hike will hike to Horseshoe Bend via the Buffalo River Trail and the Old River Trail (~10 Miles).

Both Crews will camp at Horseshoe Bend Saturday Night

https://goo.gl/maps/c7gqqBLPP9PKHxsQ9

Sunday

Both Crews will return to Kyles Landing via the Old River Trail (2.3 Miles).

Departure Time:  

Friday.  Meet at 5:30 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Depart at 6:00

Return Time:  

Sunday at 1:30 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Watch email for time changes.

Cost:  

$15 plus money for McDonalds or Snacks on the way home.  If time allows.

Packing List: 

Water Shoes.  ***This is a MUST.  Both crews will cross the Buffalo River at least 8 times.  The river will be lower than normal, but the water is expected to be at least ankle to knee deep at each crossing.

See Backpacking Checklist: http://www.bentontroop99.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Backpacking-Checklist-Weekend.pdf

See How to Pack Your Backpack:  https://www.bentontroop99.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/3.-how-to-pack-your-backpack.pdf

Food: 

Eat supper before you arrive on Friday. 

Everyone should have a food buddy and they should plan for the following meals. 

Saturday

Breakfast

Trail Lunch

Dinner

Sunday

Breakfast

Bring money for McDonalds or Snacks on way home.

See Backpacking Food Ideas for help deciding what to pack.  http://www.bentontroop99.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Backpacking-Food-Ideas.pdf

Weather: 

Low of 47, High of 82.  25% chance of rain.

Activity: 

Caving (Wild Cave Tour and Standard Tour)

Location: 

Cave Location:

War Eagle Caverns
21494 Cavern Dr
Rogers, AR 72756
https://g.page/WarEagleCavern?share

Campsite:

Beaver lake Hide-A-Way Campground
8369 Campground Cir
Rogers, AR 72756
https://goo.gl/maps/LCNxc1WjxN6xy4KF6

Departure Time:  

Friday.  Meet at 5:30 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Depart at 6:00

Return Time:  

Sunday at 1:30 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Watch email for time changes.

Cost:  

$95 Wild Cave or Standard Tour ($56 if over 13 or $47 if under 13)
$12 Grub Money (Cash).  Paid to your Grub Master.
Money for McDonalds or Snacks on the way home.  If time allows.

Packing List: 

If going on the Wild Cave Tour, you MUST bring the following.  If you do not have the items below, you will not be allowed to participate in the Wild Cave experience.

1. Long Sleeve Shirt
2. Long Pants
3. Lace Up Shoes
4. Full change of clothes for ride back to camp

Everyone must complete attached waiver.

See Campout Checklist.  https://www.bentontroop99.org/2022/01/13/campout-checklist/

Food: 

Eat supper before you arrive on Friday. 

Patrol Cooking
Saturday
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Sunday
Lunch – Cold
Bring money for McDonalds or Snacks on way home.

Weather: 

High of 85 Degrees, Low of 53. 

Activity: 

Lake Activities (Tubing, Canoeing, Fishing, Swimming, etc)

Location: 

Mountain Harbor
Lake Ouachita

Departure Time:  

Friday.  Meet at 5:30 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Depart at 6:00

Late Shuttle. Scouts that are in the band will depart from the Band Hall after evening practice on Friday.  Mr. Metcalf will be driving you to Lake Ouachita.   Please arrange to have your gear at the church by 5:30 so it can travel with the troop.

Return Time:  

Sunday at 12:00 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Watch email for time changes.

Cost:  

$35 plus $12 CASH paid to Mr. Douglas 

Packing List: 

Life Jacket – Everyone is required to have one.  If you need a Life Jacket, please contact Mr. Douglas.
Closed Toe Water Shoes. 
Water Guns
Fishing Gear and Bait

See Campout Checklist.  https://www.bentontroop99.org/2022/01/13/campout-checklist/

Food: 

Eat supper before you arrive on Friday. 

The Adults will be doing the cooking

Weather: 

Hot, High 92, Low 67 

Activity: 

Lake Activities (Canoeing, Fishing, Swimming, Water Gun Wars, etc)

Location: 

Ross Rhodes Reservation (Campsite 1.  Behind the Wayerhaeuser Building)
987 Chestnut Dr
Bismarck, AR 71929

Departure Time:  

Friday.  Meet at 5:30 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Depart at 6:00

Return Time:  

Sunday at 12:00 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Watch email for time changes.

Cost:  

$20 plus $12 CASH paid to your Grub Master.  Contact the SPL if you do not know who your Grub Master is.

Packing List: 

Life Jacket – Everyone is required to have one.  If you need a Life Jacket, please contact Mr. Douglas.
Closed Toe Water Shoes. 
Water Guns
Fishing Gear and Bait
Kayak (Contact Mr. Douglas to ensure there is enough room)

See Campout Checklist.  https://www.bentontroop99.org/2022/01/13/campout-checklist/

Food: 

Eat supper before you arrive on Friday. 

Patrol Cooking:  $12 CASH paid to Grub Master.

Plan for the following meals:

1. Sat Breakfast
2. Sat Lunch
3. Sat Supper
4. Sun Breakfast

Weather: 

Hot, High 98, Low 72.