Camp Grimes/ Webelos Trip

Camp Grimes
(Last Trip of the 2009!!)
Featuring Highland Games

Who: Scouts, Leaders and Guests

When: November 13-15, 2009

Where: Camp Grimes (Charlotte’s version of Raven Knob)

Why: Good Times, Good Food and Great Scout Fellowship

What: Spending our last weekend of the year at an excellent Scout Camp. The Troop leaders will provide fine dining for all. H2 will lead the exciting Highland Games (kilts optional) with a strenuous tug of war to end the festivities. Take part in teaching Scout skills to Webelos as we start them on the path to being a Boy Scout. Free time to play (basketball, football, Frisbee or whatever else you can imagine to do). The older Scouts will be able to do a COPE program that will include: Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Zip Lines, Obstacle Course and Team Building. We will end our stay on Sunday with a hike to further explore Camp Grimes.

Highland Games Highlights:

Caber Toss: The throwing of a young tree trunk used as a trial of strength in a Scottish sport.

Shot Put: A field event in which a rock is heaved for distance.

Hammer Throw: A field event in which a rock is attached to a wood handle and is thrown for distance.

Tug-of-War: A contest in which two teams pull against each other at opposite ends of a rope with the object of pulling the middle of the rope over a mark on the ground.

Cost: $20

What to Bring:

• Bag Supper (Friday Bus Ride)
• 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)
• Shirts
• Undershirts (dry fit, no cotton)
• Underwear
• 1 water bottles
• 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:

o Electronics
o Snacks
o Cell Phones

Departure and Arrival Times

Friday 5:00 Meet at Church (Bring Supper)
5:30 Depart
Sunday
3:00 Arrive at Church
3:30 Gear Stored – Go Home