Sands Point Preserve
Troop 71 will camp at Sands Point Preserve April 12-14, 2024.
Cost and prerequisites::
Cost: $TBD - venmo troop or drop off check.
RSVP on Scoutbook
Permission slips
Like all camping trips, this trip will be a CELLPHONE FREE ZONE
Food:
If camping Friday night, bring dinner and breakfast for Saturday.
Saturday lunch: bring bag lunch
Saturday dinner: cooked by patrols
Sunday breakfast: cooked by patrols
What to Bring:
Treat this as a regular camping trip, but cars will be a 10-min walk away. The weather may vary so check before you leave and pack accordingly. Here's what you need:
Scout Spirit
frame pack (Troop has several to loan) - personal items must be carried in/on frame pack; new Scouts may use a duffle bag as the cars will be close
floored tent with rain fly (Scouts will tent in pairs)
sleeping pad/roll
sleeping bag/camping pillow
water bottle (filled) w caribiner
sunscreen
mess kit w/ utensils (Scouts only)
flashlight/headlamp w/ fresh batteries
personal toiletries (including 1/2 roll toilet paper)
compass
poncho/rain gear
hiking boots/hiking socks
Scout pants/shorts/Class B shirt
fleece top/jacket/windbreaker
change of clothes & extra socks (in ziplock bags)
warm clothes to sleep in
brown bag lunch
pocket knife (New Scouts may not take this until instructed to do so.)
OPTIONS: camping chair (recommended), frisbee/football/soccer ball
SUGGESTIONS FOR 2-PERSON TENT:
SUGGESTIONS FOR FRAME PACK:
Departure/Return:
For those departing on Saturday, meet at the trailer in the Plandome Train Station parking lot (across from Plandome Country Club) at 9am sharp.
Address:
Sands Point Preserve, Sands Point, NY
NOTE: Only adults registered with the troop as committee members or assistant scoutmasters are permitted to camp with the troop.
Leader: George Venetoklis