Camporee
When: March 8 - 10, 2024
Friday - Meet at OGUMC at 6:00 p.m. having had dinner
Sunday- Return to OGUMC around 1:00 p.m.
Where: Scoutland
~ 1 hour away (not considering traffic), 51 miles
3685 Looper Lake Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
Cost: $50
$7 Scout Transportation, $20 Camping, $20 Food and Cobbler, $3 Trailer
Register by: Fri 23 Feb 2024Register He
ABOUT THE CAMPOUT
This is Troop 77's weekend to camp, play games, and enjoy activities at beautiful Scoutland on the shore of Lake Lanier. Patrol- and individual-based skill challenges (lashing/knot games, orienteering, Firem'n Chit and Totin' Chip activities, the Golden Ax) and dutch oven cooking are all possibilties. The PLC will finalize the plan prior to the campout. Scouts elected to the Order of the Arrow will be recognized at the Saturday night campfire.
KEY CONTACTS
Senior Patrol Leaders
T77, Vishnu Ghanta
T177, Abby Cole
Trip Planners
Gary Jensen and Andrew Kraft
Trip Leader
Gary Jensen
Scoutmasters
T77, Sara Henderson, sara_crofton@yahoo.com
T177, Marcus Taylor(404) 295-0428marcus.taylor@gmail.com
Venture Crew, Mitch Leff(404) 861-4769mitch@leffassociates.com
CAMPING
Temperature: 45–65
Water: Yes
Toilets: Yes
Ice: Yes
Showers: Yes
Changing rooms: Yes
Shelter: No
Tables: Yes
Fire ring: Yes
Cellular: Spotty
Wifi: No
PACKING LIST
See the Gear webpage for the packing list.
Ensure you have your daypack with the 10 essentials for Saturday
Remember to be ready for wet and cold weather! All Scouts and families should review this list when packing.
Deadline - Two weeks prior to the campout
All medical forms must be turned in
All adult training must be done
If these things are not completed two weeks by the time registration ends, the participate will not go.
MEDICAL FORMS
Every participant will need Forms A, B1, B2 for this campout. You are responsible to keep medical forms current and a copy for your reference. Please keep a copy and submit completed forms to the black box in the lobby. If you need a new form to complete please obtain a copy at . . .
Tenting
T77 Scouts are to coordinate tenting with other Scout(s) on their own and determine who is bringing the tent. A list of participants will be sent out after registration closes so scouts can coordinate. All tents should have a good rainfly and ensure they are set up properly. The Scoutmaster will no longer follow-up to ensure everyone has a tenting partner(s). Check out the Tenting Guidelines here.
Medication
If your scout will be taking medications during the weekend, follow the below instructions.
NO prescription, over the counter medicine, vitamins or herbal supplements are permitted in a scout’s gear.
Complete this Medication Administration Form:
Medications MUST BE in their ORIGINAL containers. We will be unable to accept anything without the original container.
The Scout’s medication, along with the completed form should be placed in a Ziplock bag. Please label the Ziplock bag with your Scout’s name.
Emergency medications such as Epi-pen and albuterol inhalers should be kept with the Scout at all times!!!!!
When to wear class A uniform
Scouts and adult leaders will wear Class A shirts at the following times:
We always travel in uniform to and from the campout
For Scouts Own Service
HOSPITAL
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville Emergency Room
743 Spring St SE
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 219-1200
https://www.nghs.com/emergency-unplanned-care