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WHAT: National Forest Wilderness Trip

WHEN: June 24^th – 26^th 2012

WHERE: Deerlick Camp, Minister Creek Trail, National Forest, PA

FEE: $20.00 Due June 13^th 

DEPARTING: 6:00 P. M., Friday from the school (We must tie your son’s equipment to the top of the vehicles).

RETURNING: Sunday afternoon.  We will call the phone tree approximately one hour from home.

LEADERS IN CHARGE: John Smith (555-123-3210) and James Jones (555-987-6543)

  DIRECTIONS:  From Oil City, Pa., go to Tionetsa, then take Rt. 666 to Minister Creek trailhead.

RETURN THIS FORM, DEPOSIT, & BRING REQUIRED EQUIPMENT, BELOW: Monday, June 13^th 2005.  Deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE.  Trip will be postponed to August in the event of rain.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:  This is a High Adventure Activity, a wilderness trip in the PA National Forest in an environment that includes rattlesnakes and bears.  A Scout must be able to carry 1/3 of his body weight on his back for a distance of three miles, and own or be able to borrow REQUIRED EQUIPMENT # 1-6, below.  Space is very limited due to transportation, so to be considered, bring the following equipment to the June 13^th meeting.

1.) Hiking Boots (leather sneakers are not boots).  Good boots are available for about $5 at thrift stores.

2.) Two (2) pairs Heavy Duty non-cotton Hiking Socks, and two (2) pairs of non-cotton Hiking Sock Liners.  These help prevent blisters.  Boots should be about ˝ size larger than your normal size to fit these socks comfortably.

4.) Rain Gear: A rain suit to keep you dry, a 5'X7’ plastic tarp to keep your sleeping bag dry at night, and 12 clear lawn bags to keep your extra clothing dry.

5.) Non-Cotton Clothing: Such as your olive-drab nylon Activity Pants.  Polar Fleece sweatshirts and nylon pants are available for about $4 at thrift stores. Check the tags, look for silk, wool, or any synthetic such as polar fleece, polyester, nylon, rayon, etc.  Blue jeans & cotton socks are forbidden.

6.) Backpack.  A real camping backpack with a waist strap, not a school book-bag.  Ranger Rick has a couple of extra packs that he can loan to Scouts who bring the above equipment to the June 13^th meeting. 

7.) 100% Polypropylene Long Underwear: If you own it, you must bring it.  Space is limited, so preference will be given to Scouts who own poly-pro long underwear and bring it June 13^th.  You should always pack it to keep you warm when everything you own gets wet.  Buy poly-pro a couple of sizes LARGER than your normal size.

8.) See also the attached “Summer Backpacking Equipment List” for additional recommended equipment.  

(return this part, below)

I, ______________________________________________________________________, the undersigned parent/guardian of   

 ________________________________________________________________, do hereby grant permission for him to attend:  

[  ] High Adventure Wilderness Trip,  June 24^th-15th 2005.  I also give permission to the leaders, John Smith or his designees, to seek any necessary, emergency medical treatment for my son.  

CAN YOU DRIVE & CAMP?  THIS IS FOR ADULTS WHO LIKE WILDERNESS CAMPING:

[    ] YES,  I like bears, rattlesnakes, and heavy packs.   I HAVE ROOM FOR _____ SCOUTS

 Signed: ___________________ Phone Numbers:______________________________ Email Address:______________________

Another Responsible Party: _________________________________________________________

Relationship: _________________________________ Their Phones: _____________________________

Payment Amount: $_____________ Paid by [ ] Cash (Preferred)   [ ] Check (due 2 weeks before Campout)

[ ] Take from Troop Account of ___________________________________ (due 2 weeks before Campout)         

(Doc 6-4-2012)