Kayak Trip

Verde River at Clear Creek

Car camping.

Meeting time – 2:30pm on Saturday, March 18th at Madison #1 School (16^th Street parking lot).

When we get to Camp Verde, we will set up camp and cook dinner.

On Sunday, we will cook breakfast and tear down camp.  We should be on the river by 9:00am.  Plan for a 2.5 / 3 hour paddle, so we should be done by 12:00 and on our way back to Phoenix.  Participants will need a sack lunch for Sunday.

All boys going on the trip will need to have completed the swimming merit badge.  We have parents looking at getting a class set up – possibly March 11^th.

Every participant needs to have a medical form on file – Class A/B.  if you don’t have a form, click on the link to download the form. 

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_AB.pdf

Cost is $20.00 to cover camping and gas. Bring payment to the meeting on March 15^th.

Click on the link to sign up.  Sign up is limited to 40 participants. 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044baca92ba02-verde

 

Driving Directions:

                From Phoenix: 

1. Merge onto I‐17 N/US‐60 W toward Flagstaff,  continue to follow I‐17 N, 84.7 mi 
2. Take exit 285 for Gen Crook Tr., 0.5 mi 
3. Turn right at General Crook Trail., 1.8 mi 
4. Turn right at Oasis Rd., 0.5 mi 
5. Turn right at S Salt Mine Rd., 6.2 mi 
6. Turn left to stay on S Salt Mine Rd., 1.1 mi 
7. Turn left at E Camp Verde Acres Access Rd., 0.4 mi 
8. Turn left at end of pavement and follow forest service road to end for Beasley Flats

 

Individual Campout Checklist

for Troop Overnighter

Our Troop is conducting an overnighter on _03/18/17– 03/19/17.  We are going kayayking along the Verde River.  We will return early to mid-afternoon on  March 19___.

 

The following is a list of equipment that would be useful on the campout.

This list is not all inclusive.  Add / take away what you feel is necessary.

Check off each item in pencil as you lay out your equipment pack.

High temperatures in the 70’s, Lows in the 40’s.  River temp is 50.

Ten Essentials

❑ First aid kit

❑ Flashlight or headlamp, bulb, batteries

❑ Sunscreen / Sunglasses

❑ Compass

❑ Repair kit (tent tape; extra pack straps/buckles; Swiss Army knife or Leatherman)

❑ Waterproof matches / Lighter

❑ Extra food (beef jerky; trail mix; dried fruit, etc)

❑ Water including Purification tablets or filter (minimum 4 liters)

❑ Tent or tarp, poles, and stakes (or buddy up with somebody)

❑ Extra socks, shoes, underwear, other extra clothing

 

Camping Equipment

❑ Waterproof ground tarp

❑ Internal Frame or External Frame Backpack (backpack trips)

❑ Duffel Bag (car camping trips only)

❑ Sleeping bag, pillow, air mattress or pad

❑ Stove, extra fuel, cooking utensils

❑ Cup, bowl, plate, knife, fork, spoon, mesh bag

❑ Clothesline / Clothes Bag

❑ Poncho or raincoat

❑ Warm jacket or coat

❑ Sleeping clothes

❑ Wet Suit or Swim Suit.

❑ Water Shoes

❑ Day Pack for water, snacks and sack lunch

❑ Hat or cap

❑ Gloves

 

Extra Gear for Car Camping

❑ Camp chairs

❑ Cooler or ice chest

❑ 5 gallon water jugs

❑ Cot or pad

❑ Lanterns

❑ Canopies / Pop up shelters

❑ Collapsible Tables

 

Toilet Kit

❑ Toothpaste, toothbrush, comb

❑ Washcloth, towel

❑ Soap in container (unscented)

❑ Toilet paper

 

Extras

❑ Extra plastic bag or container

❑ Insect repellent

❑ Whistle

❑ Safety pins

❑ Camera

❑ Binoculars

❑ Notebook and pencil