Fall campout at Boulder Creek Scout Reservation

Post date: Nov 8, 2013 7:40:48 PM

(This event has passed, but I'm adding it to the webpage for documentation.)

Hi pack -- We will have space for everyone who RSVP'd for the campout this weekend!

First important point: do any of you have access to seasoned wood for our campfire? If not we'll buy some wood before we arrive.

Second important point: please bring a mess kit for your family (plates, utensils, bowls, cups, coffee mug if desitred). In an effort to reduce waste, we encourage all families to bring re-useable gear though you may bring your own disposables if you wish.

DETAILS:

Our fall campout will be this weekend at the Boulder Creek Scout Reservation, near Big Basin in the hills above Santa Cruz. We arrive Saturday, Oct. 25 at 1pm and depart Sunday, Oct. 27 at 11am. I expect we'll find a Sunday afternoon activity to do in the area for those who area interested. It will take 80-90 minutes to drive there from SF.

Meals provided include Saturday afternoon snack, Saturday dinner, campfire s'mores, Sunday breakfast, and a packable Sunday lunch. Food cost will be approximately $12 per person. The pack will cover the cost of the campsite itself.

I am told that there is running water available, including flush toilets and hot showers.

Committee chairman and Tiger den leader Russ Hunter will be the point of contact when you arrive on Saturday. We are camping in the "Cubland" site, which is to the left of the parking lot as you arrive, just on the other side of the bathrooms.

ROUGH SCHEDULE

Saturday

1pm arrive and set up camp

2pm-6pm activities with kids

6pm dinner

7pm campfire and s'mores

9pm night hike?

Sunday

7am breakfast and break camp

8am-11am hike through redwoods

11am depart, possible activity outside of camp

QUICK FACTS

Date & Time: Sat 10/26/13 1pm - Sun 10/17/13 11am

Location: Boulder Creek Scout Reservation, 250 Scout Ranch Road (formerly & physically 14586 Bear Creek Rd.), Boulder Creek, CA 95006

Cost: approx. $12 per person for food

Parking: Free parking.

Attire: Class B uniform (pack T-shirts), comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing for hot and cold weather (it can get very chilly at night)

Bring: overnight camping gear, mess kits

Awards earned: Each den will be working on advancement requirements.

Contact: Russ Hunter, cell 415-269-5032 (unknown whether cell service is available on site)