BSA Troop 81 Handbook Campout Information Sheet Primary Activity: Backpacking Campout Name of Camp: Camp Cherokee/Treasure Oak Site City/State: Athens, Texas Departure Date: November 15, 2003 Gathering Time: 6:00 P.M. Quartermasters and Grubmasters meet at 5:30 Departure Time: 6:30 P.M. Departure Location: Richland Bible Fellowship Church Return Date: November 17, 2003 Return Time: 1:00 P.M. Return Location: Blockbuster Emergency Phone: (214) 587-5868 (Base Camp Cell Phone) Camp Phone: (903) 675-3781 (Camp Cherokee Office) To check on revised return time, call the troop voice mail: (972) 238-8722 ext. 81 This campout is designed to provide Scouts with an opportunity to learn backpacking skills, as well as to complete certain Camping MB and Wilderness Survival MB requirements. ANY SCOUT OR ADULT PLANNING TO ATTEND PHILMONT IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. This will provide an opportunity to get familiar with and test backpacking gear. Information and sources to purchase or rent backpacks and related gear will be provided in advance of the campout. Backpacking Campout- November 15-17, 2003 (Camp Cherokee/Treasure Oak Site) Date Time Event Uniform Assigned Friday, Nov. 15 5:30 P.M. Grubmasters and A Quartermasters at RBF 6:00 P.M. Arrive at RBF A All 6:30 P.M. Depart RBF A All 9:00 P.M. Arrive at Camp Cherokee/ A All Treasure Oak ALL campers must pack to campsite. By Patrol Non-backpackers do not require packs, but must carry ALL gear (including Personal First Aid Kit) to campsite. Camp Cherokee will not allow vehicles to the campsite. 10:30 P.M. In Tents C All 11:00 P.M. Taps C All Saturday, Nov. 16 7:00 A.M. Reveille C All 7:00 A.M. Fire/Water; Drinking Water B By Patrol 7:00-8:00 Breakfast B By Patrol 8:00 A.M. Flag Pole Construction B Pyro 8:30 A.M. Flag Raising A Pedro BASE CAMP SCHEDULE Base Camp Only 9:00 A.M. TFC Program B Non-Backpackers 11:30-1:00 Lunch B 1:00-5:00 TFC Program B Non-Backpackers 5:00 P.M. Flag Lowering A Badger 5:15-7:00 Dinner B All 7:00-8:30 Prepare Skits/Free Time B All 8:30 P.M. Campfire Program B All 10:30 P.M. In Tents C All 11:00 P.M. Taps C All Sunday, Nov. 17 7:00 A.M. Reveille C All 7:00 A.M. Fire/Water; Drinking Water B By Patrol 7:00-8:00 Breakfast B By Patrol 8:00 A.M. Flag Raising A Fox 8:15 A.M. Vespers A Moose 8:30-9:30 Break Camp/Police Grounds B All 9:30 A.M. Flag Lowering/ A Shark Take Down Flagpole 9:45 A.M. Closing Meeting A All 10:00-10:30Pack to cars; Depart Camp A All 1:00 P.M. Arrive at Blockbuster A All BACKPACKING SCHEDULE Backpackers Only Saturday, Nov. 16 9:00 A.M. Break Camp and prepare B Backpackers packs for 8-10 mile hike to/from Camp Meisenbach. 10:00 A.M. Depart Base Camp B Backpackers 12:00 Noon Stop for Lunch B Backpackers (Trail Mix/Light Schedule) 12:30 P.M. Continue Hike B Backpackers (periodic breaks) 6:00 P.M. Return to Base Camp B Backpackers Make Camp and Prepare Dinner SEPARATE from Base Campers 8:30 P.M. Campfire Program with B All Base Campers 10:30 P.M. In Tents C All 11:00 P.M. Taps C All Sunday, Nov. 17 7:00 A.M. Reveille C All 7:00-8:00 Breakfast SEPARATE from B Backpackers Base Camp 8:00 A.M. CONTINUE WITH BASE CAMP SCHEDULE NOTE: Hiking schedule will be flexible to allow for trail conditions and breaks. Saturday night camp will be next to Base Camp because of Camp Cherokee requirement, but camp will be pitched and Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast will be prepared from your packs separate and apart from Base Camp program and supplies. Emergency Phone Numbers: Camp Cherokee Office: (903) 675-3781 Base Camp Cell: (214) 587-5868 BACKPACKING HELPFUL WEBSITES The following websites offer information and/or supplies for backpacking. This does not constitute an endorsement of these sites; there are many others to choose from. Mountain Hideout Mountain Hideout 14010 Coit Road 5643 W. Lovers Lane Dallas, Texas 75240 Dallas, Texas 75209 972-234-8651 214-350-8181 www.mountainhideout.com REI 4515 LBJ Freeway (between Alpha & Midway) Farmers Branch, TX 75244 972-490-5989 www.rei.com Texas Army Navy Store Hwy 75 @ Beltline Road Richardson, TX 75080 972-235-9781 www.dogtags.com Other Websites: www.scoutstuff.org www.macscouter.com www.cheaperthandirt.com www.backpacking.net www.backpackinglight.com www.thru-hiker.com www.backpacker.com