Canoe Trip – Saturday, September 22nd to Sunday September 23rd

We have scheduled our Fall canoe campout this year for the weekend of September 22 and 23. The outfitter we will be using is River & Trail outfitters (https://www.rivertrail.com/). We will be canoeing on the Potomac river. The cost for canoeing and camping at the Brunswick Family campground will be $65 per scout this can be paid via PayPal (https://www.troop773.com/payments/) and the outfitter has requested that people sign a waiver form prior to our arrival (https://www.rivertrail.com/waiver/) We will need a final headcount by September 14th. We will also be taking volunteers to chaperone, canoe and campout (will need approximately 5 cars). I will provide driving directions for all volunteers. Reminder: All attendees must have already passed the BSA Swim Test.

We will probably be on the water about 3 hours. We should plan to be there at noon, so we can setup our campsite, have lunch and be on the water at 2pm that should get us back to camp around 5:30pm to cook dinner. To do this we want to be pulling away from the church no later than 10:30, so we need to — MEET AT THE SHED BY 9:30AM — to gather gear on Saturday, September 22nd.

DO NOT FORGET TO BRING A BAG LUNCH FOR SATURDAY OR YOU WILL NOT EAT! Also, remember to bring $15 in small bills to pay the cooks, along with $10 for a fast food lunch on Sunday.

We will be doing our traditional stop at McDonalds on the way home so anticipate your scout getting home around 1pm. That is not a commitment so if you have needs to be home before or shortly after that time, you should plan on your own transportation home. Volunteer transportation needs to be able to abide by the schedule I outlined above.

Please go to the Signup Genius to register for the trip as soon as possible we are in need of additional adults to canoe/camp as well as drive.  Four cooks and four assistant cooks will be assigned by the Patrol Leaders and should plan to feed 8 people Dinner and Breakfast.  If you need to be a cook or assistant cook for advancement, please talk with your Patrol Leader.  If you plan on attending or driving (or have any questions), please contact me – Joe Ashcraft

Again, please submit payment of $65 via PayPal at (https://www.troop773.com/payments/) by September 14th and bring a completed waiver form to the Troop Meeting prior to the trip and give them to the SPL.

I have also attached a general packing list to this email.

PARENTS OF NEW SCOUTS:   Remember that the troop provides tents.  However, your son needs his own sleeping bag and mess kit (or at least a plastic bowl, cup, spoon and fork).  Because the canoe trip is like car camping, he can pack in either a backpack or a duffel bag.  

Just another suggestion, it is a good idea to wear water shoes or closed toe sandals for the canoe trip.  Also, the trip is on rain or shine, so please check the weather and pack accordingly.

This campout is usually fun for everyone; let’s hope for excellent weather!