Caving
Operations Order:
CAVE TRIP
We will have a WEEKEND TRIP to spelunk inside Climax Cave. Next to Climax Church ,Mt Vernon, KY 40456
(see caving packing list below)
WEATHER is dependent. If rain is forecast, we may cancel. (hello Thailand)
We have been grantes special permission to enter these caves and there will be 3 other troops going on this.
We will meet at Centenary lot then depart from the Centenary church at Fri 6 pm-ish and travel to Berea. See parking map below.
Parents should return to Berea about 8am Sunday, to the Climax church right next to the cave entrance.
Covid protocols are lifted so we will all carpool from the Centenary to the cave. (and back)
MEALS
We will have lunch in the cave , so bring a bag lunch.
There will not be any cooking as we have done in the past, with cooks & coolers & chuckboxes,
instead we will only eat backpack meals that you bring. After the cave, the cook may prepare a hot dinner. THIS IS DEPENENT ON THE SIGNUP ROSTER.
Low turnout may change the meal plan.
Scouts may bring a backpack stove to heat water for their backpacking meal, or just eat packaged no-cook foods.
WATER
There are no drinking fountains in the cave. BRING A LARGE WATER SUPPLY.
Bring at minimum a 1/2 GALLON JUG OF WATER (link: like this 1/2 gallon juice container , or large camelback)
There are no restrooms in the cave. We may camp near the entrance so scouts may go outside to perform #2. Nothing is to be left in the cave. Everything must be carried out. (hint,hint)
We have some helmets but try to bring your own: either construction hard hat, or cycling helmet.
Cost: $20.00
Download Troop Permission Slip here
Maps : Google map of Climax Church near Berea
Parking for Climax Cave , Cave Map
Suggested
Packing List:
__CLASS B UNIFORM (we will wear travelling ,To-AND-From the campsite)
__Cave Clothes (We will change upon arrival: some kind of sweat wicking clothing or wool shirt/sweater, wool socks, so you dont get cold when wet)
__Trash bags (for putting
wet dirty clothes into after the cave)
__Day Pack
(for the hike)
___non cave Clothes (change of
clothing AFTER caving, change of wool socks, change of liner socks, underwear,
tee shirt, long sleeve shirt)
__Gloves
__Knee Pads
__Boots
(good hiking boots for caving)
__Sneakers (for
NON caving
activity)
__LUNCH..Snacks (for the trip &
cave)
__Flash light / Head light +
3 sources of light
__Batteries
__ Water
bottle (filled with water)
__Emergency kit (including a
whistle, pocket knife, etc)
__Wet Weather Protection
Gear (Rain Jacket and Pants- pants are optional)
__Personal First Aid Kit
__Extra money for Dairy Queen
In a plastic bag – bring the clothes you will change into after travel (we will leave ALL uniform pieces – including Scout socks on the bus so we can travel home in clean uniforms).
NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES (gameboys, DVD players, phones)
NOTICE!!
Sheath, butterfly, and survival type knives, etc. are not allowed on
the reservation. IF brought, the Scoutmaster should hold them until the Scout returns home.
All fuel (propane, white gas) must be checked in and held by an adult until it is needed. Only adult leaders should handle fuel.
Support:
Mr. Pack’s Cell– (859) 351-1753
Mr. Chase’s Cell – (859) 229-4239
Local
Emergency: