TROOP 818: Flagstaff Weekend Outing
April 21- 23, 2017
Quick Summary:
Departure – Friday, April 21 5:00 pm St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church
Return – Sunday, April 23 @ 2:00 pm St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church
Troop 818 will be travelling to Flagstaff to take part in two very different activities:
- Saturday, we will be going to Flagstaff Extreme
- Sunday, we will be visiting Lava Tubes
Required, completed documents per Scout prior to Outing (Friday is acceptable):
Troop 818 permission slip
Flagstaff Extreme Waiver of Liability
BSA Medical Form (Sections A & B minimally)
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Flagstaff Extreme (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.
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 Flagstaff has to offer that 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.
Camping: The Scouts will be camping approximately 6 miles South of Flagstaff at Fort Tuthill Recreation Area. Camping will be in camp sites, 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 = on the road, most likely in Cordes Junction/Camp Verde bring money or a brown bag dinner
- Saturday Breakfast = Patrol’s Organize
- Saturday Lunch = Scout’s plan individual pack 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 might 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
Costs:
Per Scout = $75 includes campground fees, gas, and Flagstaff Extreme price
