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.