[Bsa-troop85] Camping this weekend - PLEASE RESPOND

[Melissa Pascarella]

Dylan has first round playoffs for football and won't be attending but will
be there tonight.
On Nov 10, 2014 1:32 PM, "Don Curry via BSA-Troop85" <
bsa-troop85 at troop85tulsa.org> wrote:

> Hello, All:
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> This weekend we will be “Survival” camping at Camp McClintock.  As always,
> survival camping is limited to boys that have achieved First class scout.
> IF your son has not achieved First class as of yet, the campout will focus
> on achievements to reach first class.  The consent form is attached to this
> email.
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> We will plan and discuss the campout this evening.  If you and/or your son
> are planning on attending, please make certain you send $15 for the boy and
> $20 for yourself to cover meal expenses.
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> I will not be able to attend this campout, unfortunately.  I need to make
> sure we have enough leaders to help the boys work on achievement items and
> I need someone to be able to haul the trailer.  Camp McClintock is near
> Bartlesville…see the map,
> http://www.cherokeebsa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=102&Itemid=142
> , and is a great place to camp.  There is a wide open field and lots of
> woods and a “private” piece of the trail of tears.
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> *Please respond to this email* letting me know how many boys and adults
> we will have for this campout so we can make a good plan.
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> Boys need to be prepared for this campout.  Temps could get down to the
> low 20’s and we may see snow.  This is not a problem for boy scouts,
> though, as we are always prepared.  Please make sure your boy has a
> sleeping bag rated at no higher than 15-20 degrees and you might even send
> an additional blanket with them if it is a 20 degree sleeping bag.  Boys
> should have a sleeping mat to keep their backs off the ground… Therma-rest
> are good mats.  They need to have the appropriate clothing for cold,
> including changes of undergarments for bedtime.  IF they change into dry
> clothes before bed, they will sleep warmer.
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> They should also bring their books and any equipment they need to complete
> the achievements they would like to complete.  Many of them need to plan,
> cook, and clean meals.  Some of them have a hike to complete…adults going
> on the campout should be prepared to do a 5-mile hike.  Others have
> orienteering to complete.  This is a great campout for that activity.
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> They are also planning on playing escape and evade during the evening.
> Perhaps even asking other troops that will be camping there to play with
> them.
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> We will talk more tonight, including how to get boys and adults through a
> cold campout.
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> See you tonight.
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> YIS,
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> Don Curry
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