Camping
Operations Order:
We will need adult/parent drivers to drive. We do not have a bus.
Arrive around 8:30-ish am, we will depart Saturday at 9 am and travel to Chilo OH, show up a half hour early to load gear.
We will be crossing the Ohio River by ferry at Augusta, Ky (near Maysville map ) then travel north to Chilo Lock 34 Park.
Boys will be working on 1st class cooking, orienteering, and pioneering as well as basic scout skills.
We will be sleeping in the yurts (heated via stoves), - but will need sleeping bag, pad, and pillow.
IF YOU WANT CREDIT FOR CAMPING MERIT BADGE, BRING A TENT TO SLEEP IN OVERNIGHT.
Return Sun about 3 pm.
Adults may bring a cot to sleep on.
DQ on the way home. (have a little
extra cash for this)
Boy Scout Cost $25.00
Webelos cost = $0
REQUIRED FORMS:
-
Permission Slip : PERMISSION (download this and fill out on your PC, then just change the DESTINATION for each trip)
- MEDICAL FORM : MEDICAL FORMS AB (Each scout must have a the part A/B filled, no need for the physical part C.)
Map : 89 miles Yurt google map
Local Info:
Chilo Lock Park, WEATHER , Ferry Authority
Suggested
Packing List:
__ 1 Complete Scout Uniform CLASS A (Mandatory). Boy scouts AND Webelos
__Scout
Handbook
__Deck of cards (or some card game) but NOT any board games since there's no room.
__Day Pack
__COMPASS!
__Boots
(good hiking boots)
__Coat
__Clothes
(change of
clothing change of wool socks, change of liner
socks, underwear,
tee shirt, long sleeve shirt)
__Snacks
(for the trip )
__Flash light / Head light
__Batteries
__Water
bottle (filled
with water)
__Backpack
(to carry all your clothes & equipment)
__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
__Emergency
kit (including a
whistle, pocket knife, emergency blanket, etc)
__Wet
Weather Protection
Gear (Rain Jacket and Pants- pants are optional)
__Personal
First Aid Kit
__Extra money for Dairy Queen
NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES ALLOWED ON TRIP. (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:
Local
Emergency: