Events

Troop 42 Bike, Canoe and Camping Trip

What: A 25 mile bike ride to a campground near Ft. Ancient and a 2-3 hour canoe/kayak ride. Because of the down-hill and down-river nature of the trip, Scouts should be able to participate without prior training.

When: Saturday August 23– Sunday August 24

Required:

· Bicycle with multiple gears/speeds in good working order and a bicycle helmet.

· Passed a BSA swim test in the last 12 months to participate in the canoe trip. Contact Mr. Leonard ASAP if you need a BSA Swim test.

· Parents must pick up your scouts from the campground near Ft. Ancient on Sunday morning.

· Scouts must attend the August 18 Troop meeting for planning and bike inspection.

Departure:

8:30 AM Saturday August 23 at the bike trail parking lot at intersection of I-35 and Factory Rd. Camping gear will go into troop trailer. Wear Class B shirts for the bike ride. Be on bike and ready to go by 9:00.

Pick up scouts:

10:00 AM Sunday August 24 at the “Old Mather’s Mill Base” canoe rental and campground near Ft. Ancient. See attached map. (The campground is just south of the Canoe livery on Corwin road. This is about a 45 min drive away.)

On the bike trip, Scouts must have:

· a day pack, fanny pack, or bike satchel/saddle bag

· water – at least one liter of water (water bottles can be re-filled in Corwin)

· 3 snacks or 2 snacks plus money for ice-cream at the Corwin Peddler

· bicycle repair and first aid kits

Camping gear needed:

· normal gear and toiletries (campground has showers)

· swim suit, water shoes (or old sneakers) and class B shirt for canoe trip

· towel and sun block/bug spray

· clean and dry clothes (class B) and dry shoes

· bike lock

Costs:

$4 camping fee (Includes gas for trailer)

$13 per person in canoe or $13 for a kayak.

Food as determined by patrols

Emergency Contact:

Jeff Leonard Cell Phone – 937-609-6803

Little Miami Canoe Livery –513-899-3616 (Local Cincinnati call) 1-800-634-4277

Schedule:

Saturday 8/25

8:30 AM Parents drop off scouts at bike trail parking lot at I-35 and Factory Road (NOT THE CHURCH !).

12:30 PM Arrive at campground eat lunch and set up camp

2:00 PM Leave for canoe trip from campground

6:30 PM Dinner at camp site

9:00 PM Cracker barrel

Sunday 8/26

7:30 AM Wake up

8:00 AM Breakfast

9:00 AM Troop devotional

10:00 AM Parents pick up scouts AT CAMP GROUND - see attached map for directions. We are camped south of the Rental Facility, near the intersection of Wilmington Road and Corwin Road. Please do not pick up early without prior arrangements. No scouts will be dismissed until the campground is clean and all work is done.

Mr. Leonard

Phone: (937) 426-2871

jeff.leonard@wpafb.af.mil