Harpers Creek Camping

When:  

Meet at First Presbyterian Church at 2pm Tomorrow

        We Will Return Around 1pm on Saturday (we will call as we get closer to town)

Where:

        Off the Blue Ridge Parkway between Hwy 181 and  Grandfather Mtn.

        It is called Gragg Prong

What:

        Have your son pack a sandwich and chips for dinner Friday night

        We will be making our dessert (details of who needs to bring what are below)

        We will provide granola bars, hot chocolate/apple cider, oatmeal for breakfast

        We will stop and get lunch on the way home

Cost:

        $15 per person covers breakfast and lunch on Saturday

Dessert on Friday Night:

        Peter bring 5-6 med. Granny Smith apples

        Robinson bring 20 oz Sprite

        Will bring ½ cup Brown Sugar

        Harper bring box of yellow cake mix

        Patrick bring 1 stick of butter

        Elijah 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

Weather:

        The weather looks very good.  Only 10-20% chance of rain with temps 52-75 degrees.

Details:

        We are going to end up with a very good turnout. 

        We will leave from the church and hopefully get up to our location around 4-5pm. 

        From there we will hike in about 1-2 miles and set up camp.  For new Scouts, don’t worry, we have tents.       

        There is a stream so you will be allowed to play in it and also fish if you bring a rod.

Packing Suggestions:

        (This is a list of suggestions but it may not include everything so don’t rely on it as your only source)

• Backpack
• Boots
• Several pairs of good socks that go above ankle (1-2 to hike in and out an 1-2 to end up getting wet)
• Short pants (scout pants are great)
• Gym shorts/bathing suit
• Ziploc bag to put we clothes in (not required just good to have)
• Shoes that can be worn in
• Underwear
• Long sleeve shirt
• May want long pants for cooler evening
• Light waterproof raincoat or shell
• Sleeping bag
• Canteen(s)
• Small flashlight
• Hat (optional)
• Mess kit/bowl with eating utensil
• Some like to bring bug repellent/sunscreen.  It is optional and someone else may have it if you don’t

Important:

        To go you must have a signed waiver form.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

        Other than the 20 oz. Sprite that Robinson brings, NO SODAS.

Summer Camp Reminders

Scout Camp is around the corner!  July 7-13th.

If you haven't submitted your final payments for Scout Camp, please do so as soon as possible.  Scouts who have signed up for merit badge classes that have program fees with receive an email soon with their final fees.

Scouts need to have a BSA Medical form updated every year. We are required to have each scout's updated medical form and a copy of their insurance card at the start of camp.  The medical form can be found at http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/whole.pdf.  Parts A, B, and C must be completed and signed by a medical provider.  Piedmont Urgent Care offers camp physicals for $50-- no appointment necessary.  Most primary care physicians will only charge your co-pay for a physical, but you must make an appointment and have it completed before camp, so please plan ahead.

If you have any questions, please talk to your scout leaders.  Thanks!