Quick Summary:
Depart: Friday, June 7th 5:00 pm St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church
Return: Sunday, June 9th @ 2:00 pm St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church
Car Camping at Ft. Tuthill USAF Recreation Area in Flagstaff
Saturday: Take on the challenge of Flagstaff Extreme
Sunday: Explore the Lava Tubes
Stuff Required Before Outing:
- Troop 818 permission slip; $75
- Flagstaff Extreme Waiver of Liability
- BSA Medical Form (Sections A & B minimally)
The Details:
Flagstaff Extreme (FLG X): FLG X provides a safe, fun, physical and unique outdoor experience in the trees. FLG X challenges everyone to push their limits and overcome their fears in a supportive environment. Through shared experience FLG X creates an opportunity to build relationships with friends and patrols.
Lava Tubes: Who would think that surrounding the beautiful Ponderosa Pine forest here is Northern Arizona we have our very own collection of volcanic wonders? One of these wonders include the lava tubes. The Lava Tubes were formed through a volcanic vent located in Hart Prairie. As the lava flowed from the vent, the outside hardened into a tube-like formation. Explore the mile long subterranean cave. Bring a good flashlight and a jacket!
Camping: The Scouts will be camping at the Fort Tuthill US Air Force Recreation Area. Camping will be in campsites; we have a reservation for seven sites. This will be “car camping style”. The Scout Patrols will have their Patrol Boxes (cooking gear) and will sleep in tents with their patrol members.
The Scout Patrols will organize their tent buddies and meal plan.
Meal Planning:
- Friday Dinner = stop on I-17 in Camp Verde at (Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Subway, Taco Bell) bring money or a brown bag dinner.
- Saturday Breakfast = Patrols Organize
- Saturday Lunch = Scouts plan individual sack lunch
- Saturday Dinner = Patrols Organize
- Sunday Breakfast = Patrols Organize
- Sunday Lunch = on the road, most likely in Flagstaff, bring money or a brown bag lunch
Gear (things to remember):
- Tent (Scouts will be sharing tents with a tent buddy)
- Sleeping Bag
- Daypack for lunch and water on Saturday/Sunday
- Gloves, preferably fingerless
- Hiking shoes
- Hat and headlamp or flashlight for Lava Tubes
- Warm clothes (watch the weather, it might be chilly in Flagstaff)
- Water Container (preferably reusable)
- Mess Kit (no paper or plastic plates, forks, etc.)
- Sleeping pad, if you want one
- Helmet, optional for Lava Tubes
Costs:
Per Scout = $75 includes campground fees, gas, and Flagstaff Extreme cost
