Attention Scouts and Scouters:
Registration deadline: August 16 Troop meeting
Troop 613 is planning a camping trip to the Shenandoah River State Park, August 24 - 26, 2001 south of Front Royal in Bentonville, VA. This camping trip will canoeing and tubing on the Shenandoh River via equipment provided by Shenandoah River Trips, a local outfitter.
BSA "Safety Afloat" requirements for moving water canoeing are in effect for this trip. You must have a watercraft merit badge to participate in the canoe trip.
Scouts must be rated as a BSA Swimmer to participate in the canoeing or the tubing activity on this trip.
A "Float Plan" per BSA requirements is provided below on this page.
The cost of this weekend trip is $45.00 which includes camping, food, and canoe or tube rentals.
Please return the Permission Form below by the August 16 Troop meeting so appropriate plans can be made.
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Permission Form: Please complete one form for each scout attending.
I give permission for _________________ to attend the Troop 613 Canoeing/Tubing Trip August 24 - 26, 2001. I understand that BSA Safety Afloat requirements for moving water canoeing will be in effect for this trip. I authorize adult leaders to authorize emergency medical treatment as necessary in the event that I can not be reached in an expeditious manner.
Payment: Check/cash $_______ and/or deduct $_______ from Scout Account.
Scouts using funds from their scout account must verify that funds in the account are sufficient to do so from Mrs. Trudel. Scouts should maintain a positive balance in their account.
Parent Signature _____________________ Date _______________
Please indicate medications your son is required to take while on the trip.
_____________________ _____________________ _____________________
Emergency phone #'s to reach you _____________________ I'll try home first.
Parents are also needed to provide transportation for the trip. Please indicate below:
___ I will attend and can drive ____ Scouts for this trip.
___ Sorry, I'm not available to drive on this trip.
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Friday, August 24, 2001 |
Depart Columbia for Shenandoah River State Park,
Bentonville, VA |
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Saturday, August 25, 2001 |
Rise and Shine - Patrols cook Breakfast |
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8:00 - 8:30 |
Review Safety Afloat and Canoe Safe Use Instructions |
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9:30- 3:30 |
Scouts tubing will start at the Low Water Bridge on Route
613 and tube 3-4 miles to the campsite in the State Park.
(took us 5 hours last year) |
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noon - 1:00 |
Lunch on the water at point to be determined by leaders |
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4:30 |
Scouts will return to camp for dinner preparations, evening campfire, etc. |
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Sunday, August 26, 2001 |
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6:30 a.m |
Rise and Shine |
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9:00 a.m. |
Depart for home - scouts should be back ~1:00 p.m. |
