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Wednesday, 21 May 2008

Be Prepared!

  • Check the weather forecast
  • Pack or duffel with your personal gear (print a packing list)
  • Sack dinner for the road
  • Class A uniform
  • Meet at 5:30 pm Friday

For Scouters:

  • All adults must have completed Youth Protection Training within last 2 years (do online, print certificate, bring with you)
  • Consider also taking the Safe Swim Defense course at the same time
  • Route map

Please check this page frequently for updates before departure.

Urgent update May 23, 12:45 pm: It was discovered at the last minute that the Battleship Texas requires their own liability waiver. We must have one signed by a parent for each Scout. Please download and print the Battleship Texas Liability Waiver. You only need to fill out the participant's name and sign and date the parent signature block. We will also have a supply of blank forms available at TBC at 5:30 pm.

Update May 23, 2008: If a permission form was not turned in with your payment for the trip, be sure to print one out and bring it with a parent's signature.  Also bring a couple of t-shirts to wear under your uniform; we'll be in Class A Friday, Sunday, and Monday and you will want to look and smell you best for COH Monday morning. A change of socks and underwear wouldn't be a bad idea, either. Saturday attire will be Class B and swimsuit.

The May 23-26, 2008 campout will be to Galveston State Park, NASA Space Center Houston and the Battleship Texas. As usual, we will meet in the TBC parking lot at 5:30 pm Friday to form up and load up. We will return Monday about 5 pm to  TBC.

This weekend's trip promises to be fun for everyone. Please read carefully to Be Prepared. As usual, we will meet at TBC Friday at 5:30 pm in full Class A uniform. Eat dinner before arriving or bring a sack dinner. The bus will not stop for meals.  The bus will return to TBC approximately 5 pm Monday but could vary depending upon driving conditions, so parents should be available for an early or late arrival. 

The spring Court of Honor (COH) will be held on the Battleship Texas Monday, Memorial Day, in the morning before departure. We will take lots of photos.

Scouts should download and print a packing list. Besides the items common to most campouts, please note the following items that need special attention:

  • Full Class A uniform (worn Friday)
  • Ceremonial uniform items for COH if you have them: merit badge sash, OA sash, medals, and other regalia
  • Mess kit (washable plate, cup, knife, fork and spoon; plastic items from Target's camping department is fine) - no disposable - Scouts will be washing and reusing their kit
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Proper beach shoes, preferably closed-toe sandals, swim shoes, or crocs
  • Sunscreen
  • (Optional) Spending money for souvenirs.
  • Scout handbook for rank advancement
  • Class B or other t-shirts
Itinerary
(subject to change)

Friday

  • 5:30 pm meet at TBC, load up the bus
  • 6:00 pm bus departs TBC
  • 11:00 pm Arrive at Galveston State Park

Saturday

  • All activities at Galveston State Park, which include swimming, volleyball and other organized patrol competitions
  • Evening campfire will feature elections for the 2008-2009 Patrol Leader Council

Sunday

  • 8:00 am Breakfast
  • 9:30 am Depart from Galveston State Park
  • 10:30 am Arrive at NASA Space Center Houston
  • noon Lunch
  • 4:30 pm Dinner
  • 5:30 pm Arrive at the Battleship Texas
  • 10:00 pm Lights out

Monday

  • 6:30 am Wake up
  • 7:00 am Breakfast
  • 8:00 am Flag ceremony
  • 8:10 am Deck tour
  • 9:30 am Patch presentation
  • 9:30 am Court of Honor
  • 11:00 am Tour San Jacinto Monument (time  and weather permitting)
  • noon Depart for home
  • 5:00 pm Arrive at TBC

 

Last Updated ( Friday, 23 May 2008 )
 
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