St. Andrew the Apostle - Algiers, LA

This is a general guideline - we are still working on the details.

PACK 393 SPRING CAMPING TRIP  -  October 1-3

PACK THE TENTS WERE GOING CAMPING !!!

The Mary Ann Brown Nature Preserve

http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/louisiana/preserves/art6857.html

The preserve is located 5.9 miles east of Highway 61 on LA 965 just south of St Francisville LA.

(Follow the signs to Audubon State Commemorative Area. The Campground is 3 miles past it on the same road.) (See attached Map - Directions from Cresent City Connection 2hr drive)

The Camping Trip will be a Family Camping Trip.  Cub Scouts must attend with an adult family member or guardian.  Siblings are also invited, however no pets are allowed.

Boy Scouts Youth Protection Policies will be enforced.  No youth will be allow to sleep in the tent of an adult other than his own parent or guardian.

The Pack camping rules is at the very bottom of this page.

(There is also a Camping Checklist on the website. You won't need the cooking gear unless you decide to cook on your own).

We will open the campground at 4:00 pm Friday and be packed up by noon Sunday.  If you can't make it Friday night or chose to join us just for Saturday we plan to start our activities at 9:00 am Saturday.  

To register for the event please Reply to the email with the SCOUT'S NAME, PARENT'S NAME(s) and SIBLING'S NAME(s) and age.  Include your estimated arrival time and if your just coming for the day.

PLEASE REPLY BY FRIDAY 9-24.

WHAT'S FOR DINNER ???

 The Pack will provide food for Saturday Meals.

Individuals families will be responsible for their own:

1. Meal Beverages

2.  Friday Night Dinner and Sunday Morning Breakfast (continental style works best on Sunday) and any special diet requirements and snacks. 

3. We are also asking families to bring a dessert for Saturday Dinner.

 The Menu for Saturday is : 

• Breakfast - Pancakes & Sausage

• Lunch - Campfire Pizza Pockets

• Dinner - Spaghetti & Meatballs, Green Beans, Garlic Bread & Salad

We will have a coolers with water & bug juice for the kids during the day.

ACTIVITIES: (subject to change): 

• Hiking - There is a 2 mile loop trail.

• Fishing - There is a nice pond for fishing (bring your own pole if you have one. We supply the bait) NO SWIMMING IN THE POND Craft Area - We have some cool projects we can't tell you about or everyone will wanna Go.

• Kickball Game

• Map & Compass Course

• Astronomy

• Campfire

 

AMENITIES:  

The campground has separate men's & women's restrooms with flush toilets and hot & cold water.

There are no showers.

 

Pack Camping Event Rules

1)          Two Deep Leadership is required at all times.

2)          Fishing is not allowed without Two Deep Leadership.

3)          No youth may sleep in the tent other than the tent of their parent or guardian.

4)          No Alcoholic Beverages or drugs are permitted at Scout functions.

5)          Tobacco use is not permitted by youth campers or by adults in the presence of youth. Smoking should be done out of sight of youth.

6)          No firearms, ammunition, fireworks, or archery equipment are permitted in camp.

7)          Sheath knives are not permitted in camp. Axes and wood tools are not to be used by Cub Scouts or Webelos.

8)          Pet are not allowed.

9)          ATV's and ORV's are prohibited.

10)     No one may ride in the back of a truck or on a trailer.

11)     All State Park or Campground Rules must be obeyed.

 FIRE SAFETY

1)          All fires must be built and lit under direct supervision of BALOO trained scout leader.

2)          Two 5 gal. buckets of sand or water must be next to the camp fire.

3)          No flames in tents – this includes propane or liquid fuel lanterns.

4)          Propane/butane lanterns and stoves are to be used only by adults.

5)          All scouts must observe the fire ring and a limited number of scouts should be allowed in under adult supervision.

6)          Cub Scouts and Webelos are not permitted to carry matches.

PERSONAL SAFETY

1)          All scouts must have a buddy, especially when going to the bathroom.

2)          Close toe shoes/sneakers must be worn at all times. Open toe shoes are NOT permitted.

3)          No running around tents.  No running after dark

4)          Do not touch or pick up wild animals, reptiles, or spiders.

5)          No food is allowed in tents. All food should be secured and sealed to avoid animal intrusion.

6)          Cub Scouts and Webelos who have earned the Whittling Chip (card must be on their person) are permitted to use pocketknives only under strict and continuous adult supervision.

LEAVE NO TRACE

1)          Your campsite/area must be free from trash and litter at all times. Scouts always leave an area cleaner than they found it.

2)          Do not chop on or down any live trees.

3)          Turn off water at faucets and showers.