Survivalist at Allatoona

ABOUT THE CAMPOUT

For our September campout we will be camping at Allatoona Aquatics Base on the shores of Lake Allatoona. We will have two different groups on the campout. 

1. 1. Basecamp: This group is for our newest First Year Scouts (i.e., rising 6th graders) and most of our Second Year Scouts (i.e., rising 7th graders) plus any other older Scouts interested in this program.  The First Year Scouts will work on basic camping and scout skills, rank advancement, etc. and will sleep in tents.  For any other Scouts in this group, you will work on basic survival skills, including building shelters, advancement, and assisting in teaching First Year Scouts. This group will have the option of sleeping under the shelter they build or in their tent (all Scouts in this group will put up a tent regardless of whether they sleep in it or not).  

1. 2. Survivalists: For Scouts First Class and above (including 2nd Year Scouts) OR Tenderfoot or Second Class Scouts that are rising 8th graders who obtain permission from Mr. Mooring.  This group will stay away camp along the trail, working on various survival skills, including building their own shelters that they will sleep under. These Scouts do not need to bring a tent for Saturday night. Depending on adult support, Scouts in the Survivalist group will have the opportunity to work on the Wilderness Survival merit badge. If you do not have Wilderness Survival Merit Badge, then sign-up for it when you register for the campout, and we hope to have breakout sessions at upcoming meetings to assist you in completing this merit badge.  

Notes: 

1. 1. All Scouts will utilize tarps and rope in the construction of their shelters. 

   2. Food/Cooking:  Based on the number of Scouts that sign-up for each group, etc., the Senior Patrol Leader and Adults will coordinate meal planning activities.  We will continue to use patrol-method food preparation, but your patrol will be created specifically for this trip so we ask everyone to remain open and flexible as we start the sign-up and work our way through this process.

Deadline - 10 days prior to the campout 

1. All medical forms must be turned in

2. All adult training must be done

CAMPING

• Temperature: 70–90

• Water: Yes

• Toilets: Yes

• Ice: No

• Showers: Yes

• Changing rooms: Yes

• Shelter: Yes

• Tables: Yes

• Fire ring: Yes

• Cellular: Yes

• Wifi: No

PACKING LIST

1. See the Gear webpage for the general packing list.

2. Remember, all Scouts need to arrange who they are tenting with and who is bringing the tent! 

3. Survivalist Scouts

   1. Pack your normal (minimal) gear in a backpack. Your 10 essentials should be in your backpack . . . not in a seperate day pack.

   2. Have a tent in a vehicle as a backup in case of bad weather, but do not pack a tent for the trail. In case of bad weather you and a buddy(ies) should have a tent plan. Who is bringing the tent and who would stay in the tent in case of bad weather? These tents will remain in a vehicle in case they are needed. 

4. Basecampers: Ensure you have your daypack with the 10 essentials 

5. Bring money for lunch on Sunday afternoon.

6. Remember to be ready for wet and cold weather! All Scouts and families should review this list when packing.

Prescription Medication?

If your scout will be taking medications during the weekend, please have your Scout turn it in when assembling Satuday morning to the medical officer

• • • 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!!!!!

driver info . . . 

• Meet at OGUMC parking lot at 8:00 on Saturday

• The last miles of the drive are on a narrow residential road.  Speed limit is 25 MPH.  That turns into a narrow two-way gravel road...the Speed Limit is 15 MPH on the gravel road.

• Will plan to leave Allatoona Aquatics Base around noon on Sunday, stop for lunch and be back to OGUMC around 2:00PM.

When to wear class A uniform

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

• Enroute to Allatoona Aquatics Base (we always travel in uniform). Upon arrival they can be left in a vehicle or tent. 

• For Scouts Own Service

• Sunday, on the trip home

Sunday Return to OGUMC

After stopping for lunch, the estimated time to arrive at OGUMC is 2:00 p.m. All Scouts will need to be present for roll call and to help unload the trailer before being dismissed. 

Hospital info - Closest Er

Wellstar Urgent Care

1120 Wellstar Way Suite 105

Holly Springs, GA

678-494-2500

7AM- 10PM

7.4 miles, 15 minute drive from campground

Northside Hospital Cherokee ER

450 Northside Cherokee Blvd

Canton, GA

770-224-1000

Open 24 hours

13.3 miles, 26 minute drive from campground