Quick Summary:
- Depart: Friday, April 23rd 5:00 pm St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church
- Return: Sunday, April 25th @ 12:00 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: Drive Home (or Lava tubes then drive home)
Stuff Required Before Outing:
- Troop 818 permission slip & $75 for 12 and over and $50 for under 12
- Flagstaff Extreme Waiver of Liability
- BSA Medical Form (Sections A & B minimally)
Here’s 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.
BE PREPARED:
Weather: Prepare for the Cold. The Friday night forecast calls for a low of 34o F. Saturday should be mostly sunny with a high of 69o F. But Saturday night will be cold again with a low of 39o F.
- Consider bringing a heavy sleeping bag and/or extra blanket
- Bring winter clothes for nighttime: Jacket, gloves, hat and long underwear
Setting up in the Dark: We’ll arrive at our campsite after dark. Know where your flashlight/headlight.
Meal Planning:
Friday Dinner = stop on I-17 in Camp Verde at (Wendy’s, McDonalds, Subway, Taco Bell) bring money or a brown bag dinner.
Saturday Breakfast = Patrol’s Organize
Saturday Lunch = Scout’s plan individual sack lunch
Saturday Dinner = Patrol’s Organize
Sunday Breakfast = Patrol’s 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 & headlamp or flashlight for Lava Tubes
Warm clothes (watch the weather, it will be chilly in Flagstaff)
Water Container (preferably Nalgene)
Mess Kit (no paper or plastic plates, forks, etc.)
Sleeping pad, if you want one
Helmet, optional for Lava Tubes
COVID-19
Stay home if you are sick.
Stay home if you have been in contact with anyone known or suspected to be COVID-19 positive.
Stay home if you or someone in your household has a medical condition where COVID-19 infection could result severe illness.
Flagstaff Extreme requires facemask wear in certain locations.
Bring and use hand sanitizer with 70% alcohol.
Costs:
Per Scout = 12 and older $75; under12 it’s $50; includes campground fees, gas, and Flagstaff Extreme price; pay via Venmo @Troop-EightOneEight; all funds must be collected by 4/19/21
