Great Smoky Mountains Campout  

Thurs Oct 5- 8

We will be camping at the Elkmont camping area in the Smokys.

On Thursday Oct 5  we will depart from the church parking lot at  7 am.  So show up about 6:30 am.

We should arrive back on Sunday around 4 pm.  (have cells on that day for arrival call)

Activities:  Hiking, race car driving, zip line , jet boats, shopping , hiking

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REMEMBER TO SHOW IN FULL UNIFORM because we travel in full uniform.

COST:      $100.00

 

Permission slips

      MEDICAL FORM A-B-C        If you did NOT attend summer camp , we will need a valid BSA medical health form  AND exam.  Check emails for exam dates.

   Troop Permission slip

 

MAP:   MAP to Great Smokys

Packing List:  

__Extra money for Race Car Track, Souvenirs, possibly whitewater rafting , and of course Dairy Queen

__Day Pack  (for the hiking around, water)

__Backpack  (to carry all your clothes & equipment)  

__Tent  (1 per team)

__Boots  (good hiking boots)

__Clothes (change of clothing  change of socks, change of liner socks, underwear, tee shirt, long sleeve shirt, light jacket)

__Snacks (for the trip )

__Flash light / Head light

__Batteries

__ Water bottle  (filled with water)

__Sleeping bag

__Sleeping mat / pad

__Personal Eating Utensils (plate, cup, spoon / fork – or mess kit)

__Hygiene Kit (Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hand sanitizer)

__Toilet Paper in a ziplock bag

__Matches

__Compass

__Emergency kit (including a whistle, pocket knife, emergency blanket, etc)

__Scout Handbook

__Wet Weather Protection Gear (Rain Jacket and Pants- pants are optional)

__Personal First Aid Kit