Camp Turrell
Troop 71 will camp at Camp Turrell December 8-10, 2023.
Cost and prerequisites:
$20 per person
RSVP on Scoutbook and Venmo fees to troop account or bring check to meeting
Permission slips
Like all camping trips, this trip will be a CELLPHONE FREE ZONE
Food:
Fresh water will be close to the site.
The troop will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner for Saturday.
Scouts:
bring snacks
eat dinner ahead of time on Friday or bring something to eat
bring something easy for Sunday breakfast (bagel, muffin, etc)
Activities:
Mr. Venetoklis will offer the Woodcarving Merit Badge to all attendees who have previously earned the Totem Chip. He plans to have the Scouts make walking sticks.
Weather permitting, we plan to take a 5 mile hike, which satisfies one of the key elements for the Second Class rank.
Any Scout who previously took the Fishing MB class with Mr. Venetoklis, here's your chance to finish it off - there will be fishing at the Camp's stocked 100 acre lake.
The Scouts will also do a short service project, ticking off another rank requirement for Second Class.
What to Bring:
Treat this as a regular camping trip. 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
sleeping pad/roll
sleeping bag/camping pillow
water bottle (filled) w carabiner
sunscreen
mess kit w/ utensils (Scouts only)
flashlight/headlamp w/ fresh batteries
personal toiletries (including 1/2 roll toilet paper)
compass
pocket knife (new scouts may not take this until instructed to do so)
work gloves for trail maintenance project
poncho/rain gear
hiking boots/hiking socks
Scout pants/Class B shirt
fleece top/jacket/windbreaker
warm clothing
change of clothes & extra socks (in ziplock bags)
warm clothes to sleep in
printed copy of Wood Carving merit badge workbook
Board game, playing cards, UNO cards.
OPTIONS:
fishing pole and gear
camping chair
If temperature is warm enough, optional floored tent with rain fly (Scouts will tent in pairs) to earn camping nights. If going this route, a 0 degree sleeping bag is recommended and/or an additional liner for cold weather camping.
SUGGESTIONS FOR 2-PERSON TENT:
SUGGESTIONS FOR FRAME PACK:
Departure/Return:
Meeting at Plandome Train Station lot at 6pm on Friday evening. Leaving at 6:15pm sharp.
Address:
Camp Turrell, 144 Galligan Rd, Cuddebackville, NY 12729
NOTE: Only adults registered with the troop as committee members or assistant scoutmasters are permitted to camp with the troop.
Leader: George Venetoklis