Cub Scout Pack 232 - Winter Camping 2014

Information Packet

February 7-9, 2014

General Information

The pack s winter camping trip is one of the highlights of the scouting year. This year we are going to Camp Wakpominee (

www.trcscouting.org/camping/campwakpominee ) in Fort Ann, New York from February 7 - 9, 2014. It takes about an hour and twenty minutes to get there from Glenmont. The camp is located at:

183-185 Sly Pond Road Ft. Ann, NY 12827

Directions

Take Exit 20 of the Northway. Follow Rte. 9. North Mile to Rte. 149 East. Turn Right onto Rte. 149 East, Travel 5.9 Miles. Turn Left onto Buttermilk Falls Road. (Look for Black Rooster on the Left) Travel 6.1 miles on Buttermilk Falls road, the entrance to camp is located on the left side of Buttermilk Falls Road.

I am told that phone reception in this area is not good.

Emergency Contact

Paul King, Camp Manger

(518) 792-0897

Because we had a successful popcorn fundraiser, there will be only a minimal charge of $20 a person to defray some of the cost of the food and supplies for the weekend. A parent or guardian is required to accompany each Scout. If you have not paid, please go to the pack website at

and pay via PayPal!

Camp Wakpominee is a Boy Scout owned camp site. We will have 2 cabins: Gelder Hall (sleeps 40) and Thomas Lodge (sleeps 15). Both cabin are heated with wood stoves and have electricity. The cabins are located close to each other and near the lake. You will be able to unload at the cabin, but may need to park in a nearby lot. See attached camp map for the layout of the camp. There is not a lot of room to in these cabins, and everyone should be prepared to be outside as much as possible. It is Winter Camping, right? they are “latrines.”

Ii. Schedule

Below are some further details regarding the trip:

Arrival We can arrive at 6pm on Friday. If you cannot arrive on Friday night, please let Jim Maurer (518-852-4029), Peter Lauricella (518-391-0569), or another Dad know by text message or cell phone. Same thing if you are going to be more than 1 hour late. We are planning to have dinner (Pizza will be carted) and then the boys and Dads can play games (NO ELECTRONIC HAND-HELD GAMES [IPods, DS, GAME BOYS ETC.]) in their cabins. We probably also will have a movie in the Gelder Hall. Lights out 11:00pm.

Saturday Wake up, breakfast. Clean-up and be ready to go out by 9 or 9:30am. Games, hikes, sledding (helmets are required for sledding), hockey or skating on the Lake if the lake is sufficient frozen, possibly campfires, outdoor fun. Everyone is pretty much on their own, but try to STICK TOGETHER WITH OTHERS. We will try to organize a fairly large group to go on a hike around the lake. Also, if you would like, the camp has snowshoes to rent for $5. Campfire outside the cabin. Dinner. After dinner, we are likely going to do one big campfire with treats. We may also use this time to hold a very informal , and do some Scout requirements or electives to help the boys meet their scout achievements. Games, cards, etc. Lights out at 11:00pm.

Sunday Wake up, breakfast. Clean-up this is mandatory. No one can leave before clean-up is done. All garbage must be brought to a dumpster on-site. I may need a Dad or two that have trucks to help with the garbage. We must leave the place as we found it. As the Scout motto goes, . Most people leave after breakfast, although we have until 10:00am in the cabins. You are welcome to do more outdoor activities.

Iii. What To Bring

Lots and lots of layers of warm clothing, hats, gloves, snow pants, thermals, boots, mittens. Bring some extras, but leave those in the car if you can. Slippers or sneakers for the cabins (concert floor in Gelder Hall). Space is limited though. Try to pack as lightly as you can keeping in mind the space. Please label the boys clothes if you can stuff is bound to get misplaced or mixed up.

Sleeping bag, pillow, and blankets everyone must have a sleeping bag and extra blankets as needed. Army style cots are provided in both cabins, but you may bring a twin size air mattress instead of using the cot if you prefer. You may also want to bring a foam sleeping pad, old comforter/blankets or something else to cousin the cots or put under your twin air mattress as a barrier to the floor (concert in Gelder Hall).

Flashlight or lantern. Extra batteries.

Backpack for hiking if desired.

Sled and other winter sporting gear (leave in the car). However, if you plan on sledding, please bring a bike helmet, as I was told that was required to sled.

Water - Everyone is required to bring at least one gallon of water per person coming. If you have two in your party, we need 2 gallons, if 3 people, 3 gallons. Extras are helpful.

Toilet Paper and Hand sanitizer please bring one roll per family. Baby wipes/sterile. NO RUNNING WATER IN CABINS OR OUTHOUSES. The only running water is at the camp office.

One snack to share (it does not have to be enough for everyone example, box or two of Oreos, brownies, chips, popcorn, etc.).

Bring a game the boys like cards, board games, etc. (NO ELECTRONIC HAND-HELD GAMES, IPods, DS, GAME BOYS ETC.)

Please bring hand sanitizer and use often.

IV. MEALS - Please let me know if there are any food allergies or special diets required. We will be cooking and eating in Gelder Hall. We are still working out the details, but we will be asking (or assigning) parents to oversee and prepare each meal. Everyone is expected to pitch in and help with cooking and clean-up as needed.

Menu - subject to Change, this just gives you a rough idea:

Friday Dinner Pizza Drinks soda, punch, lemonade

Saturday Breakfast Pancakes Scrambled Eggs Breakfast Sausage Cereal Drinks Coffee, OJ/Juice, Milk

Saturday Lunch Soup Chicken Noodle Popcorn Chicken PB&J Fruit Drinks Punch, Lemonade

Saturday Dinner Ziti Sauce and Plain Meatballs Salad Hot Dogs Drinks Milk, Punch

Sunday Breakfast Donuts/Pastries/Cereal Drinks Coffee, OJ/Juice, Milk

** Please bring a non-breakable labeled, plastic cup.

V. Things Needed

One laptop with a projector hookup for movie night and a white sheet or screen. Several long lighters to in case the Wood Stoves need to be relit. One or two large coffee pots. A large water urn. Large pots and pans. Looking for two/three griddles for pancakes. Ice fishing equipment. I will need one or two people to help bring up supplies. Other supplies will be purchased and brought in.

Any questions please email or call Jim Maurer ((h) 518-439-7550 or (c) 518-852-4029); jimmeg433@gmail.com or Peter Lauricella peter.lauricella@wilsonelser.com).