Pilot Mt. Trip

Pilot Mountain

(Ravens Only!!)

Who: Ravens and Raven Leaders

When: October 3-5 2008

Where: Pilot Mountain State Park

Why: Good Times and Scout Advancement!

What: A mini Troop trip where the Ravens are able to have fun and complete many advancement requirements. The boys will plan and then cook their own gourmet meal, including one over (or in) an open fire. They will take a hike using their own map and compass skills to lead them to their destination.
Saturday afternoon will be time for games, scout skills, and just simple playtime.

Cost: $20 (Pay to Mr. Spiegalman at our Troop meeting Sept. 22 or 29)

What to Bring:

• Sleeping Bag
• Foam/air pad for sleeping bag
• Toiletries (toothbrush, tooth paste, soap or hand sanitizer etc., etc..)
• Rain jacket (no ponchos)
• Hat, Cap or toboggan
• Gloves
• Pants (dry fit, no cotton)
• Undershirts (dry fit, no cotton)
• Underwear
• Extra Shoes (The boys might play in the creek)
• Extra Clothes (The boys might play in the creek!)
• 2 water bottles (32 ounces each – fill before you leave)
• Long underwear
• Fleece Sweatshirt
• Socks
• Small Flashlight or headlamp
• Non-aerosol Bug Repellant
• Sunscreen Lotion, if desired
• Spending Money
• Extra jacket (suitable for the weather)
• Personal First Aid Kit
• Compass
• Rope
• Backpack w/ Pack Cover
• Cup, bowl, and spoon

What not to Bring:

• Electronics
• Snacks
• Cell Phones

Adult Advisers

Raven 1: Mr. Noyes, Mr. Stallings

Raven 2: Mr. Pike, Mr. Spangler

Senior Raven Advisors: Mr. Smith, Mr. Jolly

Itinerary:

Friday 5:30 Meet at Church

5:45 Depart

7:00 Setup Camp

11:00 Lights Out

Saturday 7:00 Wake Up

7:15 Learn about Light Stove (Mr. Noyes, Mr. Pike, Mr. Spangler, and Mr. Stallings)

7:30 Cook Breakfast and Clean Up

8:30 Discuss Compass and Maps (Mr. Noyes and Mr. Pike)

9:00 Hike

12:00 Prepare Lunch and Clean Up

1:00 Free Time

Games

Optional Trip to Horne Creek Living Museum

5:30 Learn to Build Open Fire (Mr. Noyes, Mr. Pike, Mr. Spangler, and Mr. Stallings)

6:00 Cook Dinner over Open Fire and Clean Up

11:00 Lights Out

Sunday 7:00 Wake Up

7:15 Cook Breakfast and Clean Up

8:00 Devotional

8:15 Break Camp

9:00 Depart to top of Pilot Mountain

9:30 Hike

12:00 Depart For Home

1:00 Arrive at Church