Date:

October 7-9, 2011

Famlies have an opportunity to come early and camp on Friday night, October 14, 2010.

The council will be showing a Family Friendly Movie to kick off the weekend.  Pack 897's activities begin on Saturday with the Pack Meeting.

Time:

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Cost:

$16.00 per camper (Under 5 Free) due no later than September 20, 2011 Pack Meeting – Register with your Den Leader  -

If you wish to join us after the deadline - please register on-line through the Flint River Council website - Be sure to enter Pack 897 where indicted to be assigned to our Pack camping area

(NOTE – The Pack has a “ no-refund” policy in the event you can no longer attend, consider it a donation to the Pack)

Where:

Lawhorn Scout Base - Pack 897 Lake Area  - Lawhorn Canoe Side

Uniform:

Class A & B

Health Forms:

All participants must have Medical Form Part A and C completed.

Campers:

Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos and all family members.  At least 1 parent/guardian must accompany Cub Scout.

Campsites:

You need a tent but if you do not have one let trip leader know - there are extras.

Activities:  Bring everything you need for some camping fun, food, and even your favorite fishing pole.  We will have a Pack Meeting, a costume contest, fear factor activities, pumpkin decorating and carving (for those scouts with their whittling chip), and fun.  The spooky trail is a hit with everyone so bring your flashlights!  A Tiger Trail is available to do games instead of the spooky trail.  Trick or treating will happen during the dark hours as we tour our campsite from tent to tent.  We will participate in a Conservation Project so bring work gloves & hand tools for planting bulbs and grass seed that we will be spreading.  Don’t miss out on the excitement!  T-shirts may be available by preordering at the time of registration.  Please bring candy and a bag for tent to tent Trick or Treat.

Costumes: Bring your costume and be ready for a fun filled scary weekend at Lawhorn Scout Base.  No costume accessories such as guns, knives, axes, light sabers are allowed.  One Cub Scout will represent our Pack at the Council Costume Contest.

Pumpkins:  (Pumpkins provided) Tigers and Wolves may draw on the pumpkins and decorate with feathers, pushpins, glitter (anything that does not require carving).  Bears and Webelos who are carrying a whittling chip card may carve their pumpkins.  One Scout in each rank will be chosen to represent our Pack at the Pumpkin Contest.

Note:  Rock throwing, hitting, kicking, and cursing (especially along the haunted trail) will NOT be tolerated.  Violators will be asked to leave.

Meals: Families will be responsible for their own meals, drinks & snacks.  However, menus and cooking can be coordinated by Den if they so wish.  Pits are available for campfires but wood, cooking surfaces, pans & utensils will be needed.

Supervision:

1:1 Adult/Parent Ratio

For more information contact Nichole Beamon-Rice at

 770-480-9306;hnbeamon@gmail.com, or visit the pack’s website at http://pack897newnan.tripod.com or go to http://www.flintrivercouncil.org/spookoree.htm

Clothing

        Class A & B Uniform

        Extra T-Shirt & Shorts

        Underwear, Socks

        Boots/Walking Shoes

        Belt, Hat

        Sweater or Jacket

        Raincoat or Poncho

Cooking / Dining

        Eating Utensils (Knives, Forks, Spoons, Plates, Cups, etc…Disposable??)

        Cooking Utensils (Pots, Pans, Spoons, Spatulas, Knives, Coffee Pot, etc.)

        Charcoal Briquettes & Starter

        Groceries

        Waterproof Matches

        Camp Grill (Optional)

        Camp Stove (Optional)

        Firewood (If you want it!!!)

        Ice Chest (with Ice)

        Dish Washing Detergent

        Pot Scrubber Brush (Optional)

        Water Jugs and/or Canteen

        Paper Towels

        Dish Towels

        Trash Bags

       Campfire Bucket

Other Items

        Cub Scout Handbooks (Mandatory

        Ten Scout Essentials

        Flashlight with Extra Batteries

        American, Pack and Den Flags

Hygiene / Safety / Clothing

        Medication

        Bath Soap & Shampoo

        Toothbrush & Toothpaste

        Bath Towel & Washcloth

        First Aid Kit

        Insect / Mosquito Repellent

        Sunscreen (SPF 30+)

        Toilet Paper (and Other Personal Toiletries)

        Sunglasses

Comfort

        Tent

        Tarp (Ground Cloth)

        Air Mattresses or Foam Pads

        Sleeping Bags or Blanket

        Pillows

        Flashlights w/ Extra Batteries

        Camp Lantern, Fuel, & Mantels

Optional Gear

        Shovel

        Camera & Film

        Books (Tree/Bird Identification or Other)

        Binoculars

        Rope or Nylon Cord

        Folding Chairs

        Tent Broom

        Games

        Notebook and Pen

        Rope for Clothesline

        Fishing Gear

        Camp Stool or Folding Chair

        Outdoor Sports/Game Equipment

        Money for Trading Post

·         Pocketknives are permitted for scouts who have earned their Whittling Chip.  The Scouts are required to have their Whittling Chip with them.

·         There is a Trading Post at most Scout Camps.  They have sodas, snacks, T-shirts, and souvenirs available to purchase.

·         Open-Toed Shoes, including sandals, shower shoes, flip flops, etc., are permitted only in the shower area and may not be worn at any other time, including to and from the shower.

Alcohol, Illegal Drugs, Hunting/Sheath Knives, Fireworks, Firearms, Ammunition, Radios/Tape players/Video Games and Pets Are Prohibited