Backpacking Camp

Upcoming Dates: May 30th-31st, 2009; April 10th-11th, 2010

Costs: Children $45 (17 and under) / Adults $60. Group Rates Available.

Length of Time: Arrive at camp Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. and plan to leave about 2:30p.m. on Sunday.

Class Description

This class will be lead by Austin Holtzman who is an Eagle Scout that has gone on several long backpacking treks at Philmont Ranch, in the mountains of New Mexico. After you take his fun, informative class you will be eligible to take a week long trip with Camp Tonkawa (location, dates, etc. will be planned by those interested in such an adventure.)

CLASS CONTENT

• Hazards one may encounter in nature
• Backwoods basic first aid
• Protecting your feet
• Water purification methods
• Modern Survival Kit
• Types of Equipment **to include the Go-Lite concept**
• How to distribute the weight in your pack
• Orienteering course to learn how to use a compass
• Understanding Maps
• Setting up a backpackers camp
• Meal preparations out of your pack
• Edible plant nibbles
• Bear bags
• No trace camping

Scouts will participate in a Trail Maintenance Project.

You will need to bring a backpack (day pack for those younger hikers), sleeping bag, a light weight tent if possible, bowl, cup and spoon. Also a sketch book / notebook to take notes along with drawings of the edible plants and the hazards.

We will be taking two short hikes so don't forget comfortable walking shoes. These will be practice experiences to familiarize yourself with all that you learn.

Dinner Saturday and Breakfast Sunday will be provided. Vegetarian Fare Available. You need to bring lunches that can be carried in you packs

Arrive at camp Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. and plan to leave about 2:30p.m. on Sunday.

NOTE: This class also meets requirements for:

• The Boy Scouts of America Hiking & Backpacking Merit Badge
• Cadette & Senior Girl Scout Interest Projects "Backpacking"
• Junior Badge "Hiker"

We have a swimming pond, so bring provisions to enjoy.

NOTE : All classes have a minimum number of registrants to make or sorry to say it will be cancelled. So bring your friends and tell everyone you know. Some classes are listed but are not currently on the schedule for the upcoming year. If your group has an interest we can schedule a date for you.

Large Family Rates are available.

Scout and other large groups of 12 or more are eligible for a group discount, contact us for more information.