February Campout

Below I am copying an email that Scoutmaster David Peters sent out about the February campout. The campout is usually one of the boys favorite events of the year.

If you haven't already responded to David about the campout, please do so as soon as possible. He needs to have the list of people who plan to attend before the December pack meeting.

Thanks.

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The Biggest Scouting Event of the Year!

Our Family Weekend Campout is set for February 19, 20 and 21.
Families have an option of a one night or two night trip.
The Campout this year will be at the Wild Lodge close to the southern entrance to Khao Yai. A 2 to 2 ½ hour trip. Buses will be provided as an option.

The Wild Lodge is part of the Wild Planet organization. http://www.thewildlodge.com/ Please share the web site with your son. The Lodge is primarily used by International Schools for youth camping. We will be tent camping but there are eight lodges available that accommodate up to 6 people each. They are not air-conditioned but in mid February the weather is cool in the mountains. We will have the Lodge to ourselves. The Pack has tents available for every family that needs one. You must supply your own sleeping bags or blankets.

For those family members wanting to join in the outdoor activities but not wanting to camp or stay in a lodge, the Grandview Resort is around the corner and is offering us special rates for rooms at 1,000 baht per night. You will be able to participate in all activities but slip off in the evening. The Pack reserves the right to determine which families will have first choice of lodges at Wild Lodge and will base this decision on perceived needs.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE ATTACHED SIGN UP FORM

The following itinerary is preliminary and subject to change.


Friday (for those staying two nights)
Depart 2:45 PM from ISB – Bus provided
Arrive 5 PM
Set up Camp
Dinner – (Webelos 2s will prepare their own meal)
Campfire

Saturday Morning
Breakfast
Games in the morning at the Lodge
For those staying one night
Depart Saturday 8:30 AM from ISB – Bus provided
Arrival 11AM
Set up Camp
Lunch
Group A (Tigers, Wolves and ½ Bears)
Hiking and Canoeing

Group B (1/2 Bears, Webelos 1 and Webelos 2)
Archery, High aerial ropes
Cook out dinner
Den Skits and entertainment
Campfire - marshmellows

Sunday
Breakfast
Group A (Tigers, Wolves and ½ Bears)
Archery, Aerial ropes and other activities
Group B (1/2 Bears, Webelos 1 and Webelos 2)
Mountain biking, canoeing
Lunch
Buses will Depart back to Bangkok by 1:30 PM
Arrival at ISB 4 PM

The attached registration form is to be completed and returned by 20 November. We will be taking deposits at the 2 December Pack meeting, Final payment will be made at the January Pack meeting.

Deposit
Per Scout – 1,000
Per individual on a Bus – 200 baht
Per room at Grand view or Wild Lodge – 500 baht

Final Costs
Meals per person per meal
Dinner 300 – Friday and Saturday night
Lunch 200 – Saturday and Sunday
Breakfast 150 – Saturday and Sunday

Camping
Per camper per night 200
Activities
Students 6 to 16 1,500
Optional Wild Lodge
Lodge/twin per night 2,150
Extra person max 6 - 300
Optional Grandview Resort rooms
Per room 1,000+baht a night
Optional Bus – 600 baht per person

Note : It is a Scout policy that Scouts may not sleep with any adult that is not their parent or legal guardian.