Troop
Campout -- Katy Trail -- 20 Mile Bike Ride
Last Updated
04/22/2006 09:10 PM
2 night campout
September 23 - 25, 2005
New Franklin, MO
When and where to meet:
At the Lenexa United Methodist Church, Friday evening, Sep 23th at
5:30pm. We will load up the camping supplies and leave around 6:00pm. We will
stop at McDonald’s on the way for dinner.
UPDATE: Cost of Bike Rental is actually $25, not $20 as originally announced
What to bring:
1. Your personal items (see "Personal Equipment" section of
Trail Tips (pdf)
for list).
2. Boy Scout Handbook!
3. Patrols' food, camping supplies and tents.
4. A
Campout Permission Slip
signed by a parent.
5. Class "A" Uniform for Advancement.
6.
Money for McDonald's on the way
7.
$25 for Bicycle Rental (You can use your
own bike - the troop will try to provide a trailer for the scouts to load their
bikes on)
8. $6 per person for camping fees ($3 per
night)
9. A bicycle helmet
Those taking the Hiking Merit Badge need to also bring:
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A small day pack (a school backpack will work) to carry the following:
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Extra Clothing (extra socks, sweatshirt if it gets cool or starts cool, hat, shorts if you start in long pants)
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Rain Gear
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Water Bottle (at least 2 Liters total could be two bottles or Camel
Backpack) -
Trail Food (breakfast such as Pop-Tarts and juice, and snack such as Trail Mix)
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Sun Protection
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Map and Compass (Map will be provided and compass is optional)
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Also, bring $10 for a burger lunch at the half-way point (it will be less than $10 but I am not sure how much)
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Optional Items:
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First Aid Kit
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Flashlight
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Pocketknife
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Matches and Fire Starters
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Location:
We will be camping at the Katy Roundhouse Campground, New Franklin, Missouri. 417-276-4259.
www.katyroundhouse.com
Bike rental will be at Trailside Café & Bike Shop, Rocheport, MO (573) 698-2702
Return to:
The Lenexa United Methodist Church, Sunday the 25th at 1pm.