Verde River kayaking outing
FORMS: BSA permission slips and Outfitter permission slip
COST: $75 (includes gas) per Scout PLUS reimbursement to Patrol Grubmaster for Patrol Meals.
OUTING DETAILS:
Friday, May 13th, 2016
5:30pm Meet at St. Bernadette’s Church
5:45pm Departure
7:15pm Stop for Dinner in Camp Verde
8:30pm Arrive at Beasley Flats and set up camp
10:00pm Lights Out
Saturday, May 14th, 2016
7:00am Wake-up, Breakfast by Patrol
8:00am Shuttle will arrive and pick up rafters
8:45 9:15am Arrive at White Bridge, unload, and put in river
12:30 to 1:00pm Lunch at riverside ( Scouts will need a bagged lunch)
3:00pm Float for approximately 5-6 hours and arrive back at Beasley Flats
5:00pm Dinner by Patrols
10:00pm Lights out in Tents
Sunday, May 15thth, 2016
7:00am Up and Out of Tents, Breakfast
8:00am Scouts Own
8:30am Pack up (if not already done)
9:00am Return to Phoenix
11:00 am Arrive at St. Bernadette Catholic Church for Parent Pickup.
Directions: Beasley Flats is located approximately 93 miles north of the valley and the drive time is roughly 1 hr 45 min. I will hand out a detailed travel map at the time of departure.
MEAL PLANNING:
Friday Dinner – the drivers will be stopping in Camp Verde for dinner, so Scouts can bring money for dinner or pack a dinner to eat.
Saturday Breakfast – Scouts will eat by Patrol, breakfast will be “no cook” to aid in departure time for hike, for example Bagels, dry cereal bars, fruit, etc.
Saturday Lunch – Scouts should pack individual trail lunch for themselves as they will be eating sometime along the river as the troop decides.
Saturday Dinner – Scouts will eat by Patrol, a good dinner meal.
Sunday Breakfast – same as Saturday Breakfast, “no cook” as Scouts will be departing early and quickly for the return to Phoenix
MEALPLAN SUMMARY: Patrols / Patrol Grubmaster should be coordinating 2 “no cook” breakfasts and dinner. Each Scout should have money or planned vehicle food for Friday Dinner, plus 1 lunch for Saturday. Scouts should also have enough nutritious snacks for the hike to maintain their energy.
Additional Comments: The weather forecast is partly sunny with highs in the low 90’s and lows in the 60’s. Attire on the river is swimsuit and river sandals or other appropriate water shoes. Use a good sunscreen and bring plenty of water. The campground has no water or restroom facilities so please consider this when planning. Please wear your troop uniform for the trip up and back.
