Arrived

We arrived at camp yesterday and everyone is adapting to camp life nicely. Time is tight, but I'll try to post pictures and notes when I can.

Directions

I will provide directions when we meet at 8:30am tomorrow.
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Important Update for Sunday

Thanks to all for your help in preparing for our scouts’ week at Goshen. Here are some important reminders for Sunday:

1. We will meet at the Scout House at 8:30am. Note – this is a new time.
2. Scouts wear Class A uniforms to and from camp (cub scout shirt and neckerchief)
3. Please don’t forget to bring:
a. The items you volunteered to bring
b. Medications in ziplock bag with your name on it – give to Victor
c. $12 for the t-shirts – pay to Suellen
d. $7 or $9 for the group pictures – pay to Victor ($7 for 5x7; $9 for 8x10)
e. $$ in scout hands for lunch on the road
f. Any missing forms
g. Full tank of gas if you are driving and gas money if you are riding
4. The boys should bring fishing poles (this was listed as optional, but we will most likely go fishing. I’ll try to bring an extra pole and they also sell the bamboo ones at the camp store.)
5. The boys must be able to carry every bag they bring. The hike into our campsite is somewhat rugged. They may bring a separate bag for their sleeping bag and pillow.

Packing

All items should be packed so that scouts can carry them to our campsite from the parking lot. The trails from the parking lot to the campsites are rugged - not paved, so rolling duffles, etc. will not work. Your scout must literally carry his items. You may need to pack their sleeping bag and pillow separately. In this case, a heavy duty trash bag works - they can sling it over their shoulder.

Again, have your scouts pack their own things so they know where to find them. All must have close-toed shoes. No open toe sandles allowed in camp.

Weather

Looking at the weather forcast for our Goshen week - it looks like some rain. Please pack accordingly, including a waterproof rain jacket. Please pack all clothes in plastic bags. It's funny how young scouts have an ability to drop their bags in puddles, or leave them in the rain.

Also, evenings will be down in the 60's with one night forcasted at a low of 59! We will definitely be climbing into our sleeping bags on those nights!

Goshen Emergency Contact Information & Address

Emergency Numbers:
Camp Post: (540) 997-5773 (call this number in an emergency)
Camp PMI Pay Phone: (540) 997-1279


Mail (Send before Wednesday):
Webelos Scout’s Name & PACK 681
Goshen Scout Reservation
Camp PMI
340 Millard Burke Mem. Hwy.
Goshen, Virginia 24439-2421

Goshen Update

We will leave for camp on Sunday, July 20.

Meet at the Scout House at 8am.

I just sent out a reminder note to all - please read it, there's lots of good information, including driving assignments.