Scouts & Parents –
Lost Maples Campers
We had a busy night
tonight. Good elections, lots of details for the backpack this
weekend.
Details for the
weekend:
Gas money will be
$15.
Always traveling in
Class A, will be camping and hiking in Class B’s.
Be sure and bring your
permission form (attached).
All campers must bring
their own food.
All campers must be
carrying 2 liters of water.
It is going to be cold
at night, bring the following clothing:
(3) pair socks, (2)
pair underwear, sweat pants (no blue jeans), (2) t-shirts (Class B if
available), one of them long sleeve, pair of shorts, hat, rain poncho, jacket
(hoodie).
Equipment:
Mess kit, headlamp (new
batteries), sleeping bag, ground pad, tent parts. Small pillow (this is a
challenge). Tents were passed out tonight at the meeting.
There are quite a few
first time packers (Joseph, Keith, Ian, Kayden, Theo). Parents, make sure
their packs are fully packed Thursday night!!! Put the packs
on them, get them fitted (all the straps). Work on the packing
till it is right, nothing flopping. Have them walk around the block fully
loaded Thursday. Make sure the scouts can do the packing.
Food:
Bring snacks,
food for (2) breakfasts, food for (1) lunch, and one dehydrated meal for
Saturday night.
Adult
Leaders:
Dessie Davis (325 –
245-9550)
Justin Bancroft
(325-212-5502)
Meet at the church at
5:15.