Monday, March 8, 2021

Lake Darling Campout | April 16 - 18


Our April campout will be at Lake Darling State Park. The main activity for this weekend will be a 10 mile hike on the lake’s main trail loop. Other camp activities could be planned for non-hikers who remain at camp if we have enough adult support; a shorter hike distance for example. Scouts using this 10 mile hike for their Hiking MB will need to submit a hiking plan to their MB counselor.  



Registration Deadline: April 10th. No refunds after the deadline.


Where: Lake Darling | Youth Group Site

111 Lake Darling Road, Brighton, IA


Activities: Camping, Hiking, and other things scouts do. An itinerary document with details will be emailed a few days before.


When: 

April 16th - 18th. Drop off at the park's youth site between 5-6pm. 

Eat dinner before you come. Pick-up around 9am Sunday.


Cost:

$30 for scouts and $10 for adults. Includes camp fees, 3 meals on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday.


Registration Link: 

https://forms.gle/bubz9KDPUFNLk6MS7


What the troop needs for this event:  

Adult volunteers who are willing to provide 2-deep leadership at camp for non-hiking scouts remaining at camp or to guide a shorter distance hike.


What to Bring:

Be sure to bring two face masks (in case 1st gets wet/dirty), a large water bottle, reusable cup if you want warm/hot drinks, clothing layers for cold weather, replacement clothes if something gets wet, board games, your cold weather sleep system (ask if you need help with colder weather camping).


COVID precautions: 

Scouts must occupy a tent on their own, or with someone from their household. Masks must be worn when 6’ social distancing is not possible. Hand sanitizer will be available and usage highly recommended. The Council has loosened the carpooling rules. If families work out arrangements with each other, Scouts can ride in a vehicle outside of their own as long as masks are worn. The troop won't be brokering rides for this activity. So, please work this out ahead of time as not everyone is comfortable with this yet.


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