Winter Camp signup will be at the November 25 Troop meeting. A $20.00 non-refundable down payment is due at time of signup. 2002 Winter Camp Summary Information Name of Camp: Camp Cherokee City/State: Athens, Texas Departure Date: Friday, December 27, 2002. Gathering Time: 8:00 A.M. Departure Time: 8:30 A.M. Departure Location: Richland Bible Fellowship Church Return Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2002. Return Time: 1:00 P.M. Return Location: Richland Bible Fellowship Church Emergency Phones: Primary: Camp Phone: 903-675-3781 (Camp Cherokee Office) Secondary: Note: cell phone/pager reception is inconsistent at Camp Cherokee; Mr. Nichols cell phone: 972-672-1217 Mr. Nichols pager number: 214-925-8391 (Dial number, it will beep a few times, then enter phone number you are calling from, then press # sign. Mr Nichols or another Troop 81 adult at the camp will call you back at the number you provided within a few minutes). Other T81 adult cell phone numbers (TBD) To check on revised return time, call the troop voice mail: 972-238-8722, ext 81 Costs: Basic Winter Camp Fee: $100.00 (includes basic camp fees, transportation, food) Optional Activities: Cope Course $20.00 Indian Village (Special Day of Adventure) $10.00 Mountain Man (Special Day of Adventure) $10.00 Cowboy Cookout $10.00 A Trading Post will be provided for the purchase of cold drinks, candy, T-shirts, some craft supplies, limited camping gear, etc. Also, rockets will be available at $10.00 each for the Rocket Shoot for those interested. Deadlines: Nov 25 -- non refundable camp fee deposit of $20.00 plus any other Optional Activities Fees. Dec 9 -- remaining balance of $80.00 due. T81 WC Meeting: A meeting to review cold weather camping preparation and information is planned for Thursday, Dec 12 from 7:00 to 8:00pm at RBF. Parents are encouraged to attend. Other: This campout is similar to Summer Camp in that several troops from around Texas participate and approximately 500 boys are at the camp. Winter camp staff teaches some merit badges, and there will be a few merit badges taught by troop 81 adults. A list of available merit badge classes will be provided at a later date. This is also a good opportunity for boys participating in TFC activities, rank advancements and selected other merit badges to get signoffs on various outdoor requirements. The camp also has several outdoor themes such as the Indian village and Mountain Man areas that demonstrate many early camping and outdoor skills such as leatherwork, blacksmithing, etc. A supervised climbing tower and rifle/shotgun range are located on the camp, and horseback riding is also available. Cold weather conditions are usually present during some or all of the winter camp duration. Troop 81 adults and scouts will prepare all food in a family style manner with the cooking done at the campsite. Other T81 Information: TFC activities will be accomplished on an individual need basis (bring your scout book). A large Army tent will be set up to provide protection for cooking, etc during the week. T81 adults plan to teach a few merit badge classes in camp. Any questions? Call Mr Nichols at 972-946-3612 (work) 972-644-8388 (home)