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Camping Event 10/12/2019

Pack 250 Fall Campout 2019

Trip Details

When:  October 12th – 13th, 2019 — meet at campground Saturday at 1 p.m.

Where:  Watkins Regional Park

301 Watkins Park Dr. Kettering, MD 20774

Park Map: http://www.mncppc.org/DocumentCenter/View/8717/watkins-regional-park-map

Campsite Map: http://www.mncppc.org/DocumentCenter/View/8716/2017-Watkins-Regional-Park-Group-Map

Campsite: Group campsite #29

Trip Leaders: Kristin Gruen (cell 240-350-7050), Josh Ho (cell 410-340-9561)

Itinerary:

Saturday

1:00 p.m.  Arrive at campsite

1:00 – 2:00  Unload and set up tents

2:00 – 2:15  Drive/carpool to Nature Center (meet outside at entrance)

2:15 – 3:15  Visit Nature Center (will do this in 2 groups)

3:15 – 4:00  Hike to the Playground near the farm

4:00 – 4:30ish  Snack/play

4:30 – 5:00  Hike back to Nature Center/Drive back to campsite

5:00 – 6:00  Free time/Dens can work on requirements

6:00 – 7:30  Dinner

7:30 -8:30/9  Campfire program

Sunday

TBD   Breakfast

TBD Break down camp

10:30 a.m.  Police line to clean up

11:00   Depart

What to bring:

Water bottle

Snack for hike

Small bag/backpack to carry water and snack on hike

Side dish for dinner – Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4FA9AF28A64-pack

Tent

Sleeping bag/sleeping pad (optional but recommended)

Pillow (optional)

Flashlight/headlamp

Camp chair

Appropriate footwear (hiking boots/shoes are preferred but not necessary for our easy hike)

Change of clothes, including long pants

Sweatshirt

Rain jacket

Toiletries

Sunscreen

Insect repellent

Other suggestions:

Lantern

Plastic bag for wet/dirty clothes

Towel (for if you get wet/dirty)

Hat

Playing cards

Frisbee/balls

Not permitted:

 Open-toed shoes (no sandals or flip-flops)

Cell phones and electronic devices (parents please use discretion, Cub Scouts should not be on electronics)

Alcohol (BSA prohibits the consumption of alcohol during Cub Scouts events)