Canyon Camp updated info!
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By Jen Scott in General Published: Friday, 17 July 09 - 03:52 PM (GMT) Last Updated: Friday, 17 July 09 - 03:56 PM (GMT) |
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Permission slip is available here for Canyon Camp....
Please refer to the handbook pp 224 & 225 for a packing list, and include this information in guiding your packing:
Canyon Camp
- Meet at 9am at the VFW to get packed
- Have your permission slip (attached) signed
- Leave cell phones at home
- Pack according to the lists in the handbook starting at p 224
- Wear Class A uniform to travel in – pictures taken when we arrive!
- Bring your Totin Chip card if you earned it! J
- Bring money for pictures ($5 for 8x10, $3 for 5x7) and Tradin Post.
Add these items to your list of things to pack, please:
- Extra flashlight batteries
- Quart size zip top bags for items that should stay dry
- Mess kit if possible
- Rain gear – two piece suit might offer more coverage
- Mosquito netting is optional but may be a good idea
- 2 swim towels – (there will be a lot of swimming/water activities)
- Unscented soaps/shampoos wherever possible (helps w/ bugs)
- Insect repellent for mosquitoes and ticks
- Afterbite lotion/ointment for when they do get bit
- Don’t forget sunscreen J
- 2 pair tennis shoes (a good pair for hiking/walking, an old pair for water)
Please note:
- NO electronics…no cell phones, game systems, iPods, etc
- NO food, gum, candy, etc…we don’t want critters or bugs if we can avoid them. Camp life includes 3 meals and snacks each day.
- No ground cloth or pad is needed…we will be in platform tents on cots with mattresses. Sleeping bags and an extra flat sheet should be sufficient.
- No matches or firestarters, please. Leaders will take care of that.
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