Hello everyone,
As School and Scouting begins in earnest, don't miss this exciting camping/day trip event, October 6-7: American Explorers Cub Scout Camporee at the Ed Bryant Scout Reservation near Mauston, WI. This event is open to all levels of Cub Scouts from new Tigers to Webelos, their siblings and their families. (Note: There is no formal programming for less than Cub Scout age kids so they may not be able to participate in all activities.)
The Camporee is an all-day hands one experience with living history stations, rendezvous re-enacters, games, crafts, shooting sports, and a campfire. There will be optional Saturday overnight camping with breakfast and morning chapel service on Sunday.
Important Facts:
- The deadline for registration for this event is September 15, 2007 by e-mail to me, Shenoi@tds.net or by sending the "blue form" each Scouting family should have received in the mail last month. Don't delay as the earlier we register the better campsite we will obtain (e.g . closer to bathrooms and the Dining Hall).
- Given the long drive to Mauston on Saturday morning, we highly encourage you to drive to Mauton on Friday night. We have arranged rooms at the Country Inn in Mauston on Friday night October 5 (indoor pool, $73 group rate). You must commit to staying by Wednesday, September 12th to be eligible for this discounted motel rate.
- The Pack has committed $1000 to subsidize the cost of attending this Camporee. Based on prior year attendance at this event, it will probably be free or close to free for all who go.
- Camping on Saturday night is optional, but not required. If the weather is poor or the family needs to be home early on Sunday you can leave after the campfire on Saturday and be home by 10:30 p.m. (or leave earlier and be home earlier, of course).
- Attending a "Scout's Own Service", which is offered on Sunday morning, is either an achievement or an elective in both the wolf and bear books.
- Check is on Saturday October 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. for overnight campers and from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for day visitors.
- What to bring?: Appropriate clothing and rain gear if it is expected to be cold and wet Scouting goes on even it the weather doesn't cooperate! Participants are encouraged to add to programming by dressing in a costume representing an American explorer. If not in costume, Scouts and Scouters should wear Scout uniforms or Pack t-shirts.
- Camping gear: If you are camping, bring a tent with ground cloth, sleeping bags and mats, blankets, change of clothing, personal gear and a flashlight. Because of the abundance of dry leaves in the fall and the large number of campers in close proximity, NO FIRES will be allowed in the campsites. Please leave cooking equipment at home.
- Meals: Saturday lunch, supper, evening cracker barrel and Sunday breakfast will be provided. Coffee and hot chocolate will be available throughout the day.
Hemanth Shenoi
Pack 549 Camping Coordinator
