About the Campout

Our May campout is is an adventure to the Pointes West Army Resort where our scouts will take on the Odyssey II confidence course, a 2-3 hour high-ropes challenge that promotes tackling challenges, working in teams and having a great time ourdoors.  We will be camping onsite at the Pointes West Army Resort and there will be plenty of downtime for scouts to work on advancement, merit badges and outdoor games.  Adults and scouts over 16 will be required to have a valid fishing license to fish at Pointes West.

Additional Details

Due to the instructor-to-climber ratio, we can accommodate 30 ropes course participants.  All other participants can fish, hike, work on Scout advancement/merit badge, and enjoy time cooking and camping! If all the rope climbing spots fill up, priority will be given to scouts over adults and, if necessary, scouts with the Climbing Merit Badge or those Scouts who are registered for the Climbing Merit Badge at Summer Camp. The remaining spots will be filled on a "first-to-sign-up basis".

On Sunday, the Troop will drive back to Atlanta, arriving at OGUMC around 1:30pm stopping for lunch on the way.

Adult participation is critical - we will need at least 2-3 other adults who are either certified or highly knowledgeable with climbing and belay. We will also need adults to stay at base camp to monitor non-climbing scout activities.

We will be camping in Camping Area 6 and have access to Pavilion 2 on Saturday.

Weekend Weather

Here is the area forecast.The trip will happen rain or shine.

Packing list

• See the Gear webpage for the printable, standard packing list. For this campout, add . .  . 

  • Ropes Course Participants

    • Safety equipment will be provided: harness and helmet

    • Gloves are not necessary but can be worn

    • Wear comfortable, grippy athletic shoes and comfortable shorts.

    • Check the forecast and pack/dress accordingly

When to wear class A uniform

Scouts and adult leaders will wear Class A shirts at the following times:

• We always travel in uniform to and from the campout

• For Scouts Own Service

Medication 

If your scout will take medications during the weekend, please have your Scout turn it over to the medical officer when arriving for departure at OGUMC. 

• • • Complete this Medication Administration Form

    • NO prescription, over-the-counter medicine, vitamins, or herbal supplements are permitted in a scout’s gear.

    • The Scout’s medication, along with the completed form should be placed in a Ziplock bag.

    • Medications MUST BE in their ORIGINAL containers.  We will be unable to accept anything without the original container. 

    • Please label the Ziplock bag with your Scout’s name.

    • Emergency medications such as Epi-pen and albuterol inhalers should be kept with the Scout at all times!!!!!

MEALS

• Bring money for Sunday lunch

• Patrols will meet two weeks before the campout to determine their meal plans and equipment needs. 

• All patrols are expected to put together enjoyable, healthy menus that use their cooking skills.

Tenting

T77 Scouts are to coordinate tenting with other Scout(s) on their own which includes who they are tenting with and who is bringing the tent. They do not need to communicate their arrangements to the Scoutmaster. Check out the Tenting Guidelines here. 

KEY CONTACTS

• Senior Patrol Leader: TBD

  • Eric Klein <activites@troop77bsa.org> Trip Planner/Leader

  • Paul Mooring <frostypauly@yahoo.com> Scoutmaster

Hospitals

Doctors Hospital of Augusta (35 minute drive)

3651 Wheeler Rd, Augusta, GA 30909

+17066513232

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Hours:  24 hours