Boy Scout Troop 81
Richardson, Texas
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Come join us at 1997 Winter Camp
Winter camp is a 4 day/4 night experience held at Clements Scout Ranch near Athens, Texas. The Troop 81 boys that have gone in the past have had a great time. This camp is a combination of merit badge classes, fun and fellowship. It is shorter and less formal than summer camp with less participation due to the time of year. All activities and classes will be conducted outdoors.
There are merit badge classes as well as Trail to First Class (for new scouts) and advanced programs (for older boys) offered. All of the our boys will be taking merit badge classes. It is not expected that many merit badges will be completed since this is a short week; the boys will earn partials.
The biggest risk of this camp is bad weather -- both cold and rain. Please take this reality seriously and help the boys "be prepared" for the worst. Please make sure your son carefully reviews and understands the clothing requirements. Use the layer approach in planning what to bring. Several layers are better than one heavy coat.
We will do all of our own cooking Troop 81 has a 16' x 32' tent in which all of the cooking and socializing will be done. Cooking will be done by or directed by the adults.
The boys should bring a ground cloth for their sleeping bag in case of rain and a good air mat or pad to keep the sleeping bag off the ground. If they don't have a cold weather sleeping bag, a second bag stuffed into the first bag or an extra blanket will work.
The total cost of this camp is $110.00 which includes the camp fee, food, and transportation. There is no cost for the leaders. The money is due at the Nov. 24th meeting. There will be an orientation meeting on Dec. 8th at 6:00 pm at RBF. This meeting is mandatory for all attendees and their parents.
Outdoor toilets will be available. The availability of showers is unknown.
The Trading Post should be open. Merit badge books are usually sold at $2.50 each. However we recommend books be bought prior to camp.
Departure Saturday, 12/27/97. Gather at 7:30 am at RBF. We will be returning on Wednesday, 12/31/97 at 12:00 noon. Travel to/from camp is Class A uniform.
Drivers will be reimbursed $0.25 per mile for each direction scouts are transported (minimum of 3 scouts; prorated if less). We will need a total of 4 adults to set up the tent, so if you transport scouts to camp, plan on spending a maximum of 3 hours at camp.