weekend schedule:

Upcoming Dates: Mar 8-9, 2025



• Arrival: Saturday morning at 9:30 A.M.
• Departure: Plan to leave around 2:30 P.M. Sunday afternoon.

camp cost:

• Adults (16 & up): $60
• Children (15 and under): $50

tools & hunting

• Hazards one may encounter in nature
• Backwoods basic first aid & protecting your feet
• Modern Survival Kits & Equipment types
• The "Go-Lite" packing concept
• How to properly distribute weight in your pack
• Orienteering Course (using a compass & map)
• Water purification methods
• Setting up a backpackers’ camp
• Meal preparations straight from your pack
• Proper food storage on the trail
• Edible plant nibbles
• 'Leave No Trace' camping techniques
• Bonus: Campers will also participate in a Trail Maintenance Project!

required packing list

• Backpack: Camping backpack (or a day pack for younger hikers).
• Shelter: Light-weight tent (if possible) and sleeping bag.
• Mess Kit: Reusable bowl, cup, spoon, and water bottle.
• Journaling: Sketch book/notebook and pencils to draw edible plants and hazards.
• Footwear: Don't forget comfortable walking/hiking shoes!

Optional: Air mattress, flashlight, insect repellent, musical instruments for the campfire.

meals

• Saturday Dinner: Provided by the camp! (Vegetarian Fare is available upon request).
• Lunches: You will need to bring lunches that can be carried in your packs on the trail.
• Breakfast: Bring your own; it can be cooked over the fire at base camp Sunday morning.

boy scouts:

Hiking & Backpacking Merit Badge

cadette & senior girl scouts:

Interest Projects, Badge 'Backpacking'

junior girl scouts:

Badge 'Hiker'

Girl scouts of northeast texas:

Can work on #5 of the Totem Pole patch (Outdoor Program Progressive)