For our August outing, we’ll be traveling to the Lower New River in West Virginia for an afternoon of whitewater rafting.
On Friday, August 19, 2011 we’ll be leaving BUMC (meeting at 5 PM, departing as soon as we’re packed and ready) and driving about 4 hours to Babcock Start Park (http://www.babcocksp.com/ ) near Clifftop, WV where we will be camping in tents.
We have 15 participants and 8 tent sites, so plan to share a tent.
We will stop along the way to eat a brown bag dinner that Scouts and adults will bring with them.
On the way to and from the outing, Scouts may make user of personal electronic devices. They will be left in the vehicle at the campsite.
After morning at the campsite, we’ll travel the 30 miles to Oak Hill, WV and Ace Adventures (http://www.aceraft.com/ ), our outfitter for the trip. We’ll leave about 1 pm for the outfitter and then spend the afternoon on the river.
Afterwards, we’ll return to the campsite for the evening.
On Sunday morning, we’ll pack up and drive back to Bexley, arriving at about 1 or 2 PM. Scouts and adults should bring cash for a snack or lunch along the way.
Scouts must be at least 11 years old and at least 56” (4’ 8”) in height (outfitters rules, not our rules).
The outfitter will be providing all equipment for rafting, including helmets and personal flotation devices which will be worn at all times on the water.
See the outfitter’s website for some good tips on what to expect (What Should I Bring? What Should I Wear? What if the Weather is Bad? – http://www.aceraft.com/faq.html ).
The cost for adults and Scouts will be $135 per person. A payment of $50 is due by next Monday (July 25, 2011) to hold your spot. Payment in full is due at or before the August 15 Troop meeting. Checks should be payable to “Troop 166”.
In addition to our troop permission slip (http://goo.gl/R4jWw) each participant will need to complete a release form from the outfitter (http://goo.gl/KEmRV )
Here is a list of those planning to take part:
Scouts:
Nick E.
Eli F.
Liam F.
Zach G
Chandler G.
Daniel L.
James P.
Wade R.
Michael R.
James W.
Adults:
Mr. Flanigan
Mr. Fulton (driving)
Mr. Peters (driving)
Mr. Ryan
Mr. Weullner (driving)
As always, please let me know if there are questions.
Thanks
John Fulton
john@johnfulton.org