TROOP 801 TRIP PLAN

Sequoia National Park/ Whitewater Rafting Trip

Saturday, May 26 – Monday, May 28, 2007

 

Note: This copy is to be left with an adult who is NOT going on the trip.

 

Activity                         Whitewater rafting and camping trip.   Note:  This trip is limited to Scouts 14 years old by the trip date.  Scouts also will need to have passed their Swimming and/or Lifesaving Merit badge, First Aid merit badge and be in good physical condition since you will be an active participant.

 

Description                  This trip will include Class 3-4 whitewater rafting on the Kaweah River.  We will put in outside of the town of Three Rivers located South of Sequoia National Park. We will be camping at Kaweah Park Resort campground located just outside the Southern part of the Park. 

  

Departure Details

            Location:         Brea Senior Center parking lot

            Day/Date:         Saturday, May 27th

            Time:               Assemble at 6:30 a.m.; Depart promptly                          at 7:00 a.m.

 

Return/Arrival Details

            Location:         Brea Senior Center parking lot

            Day/Date:         Monday, May 29th

Time:               Arrival time in the late afternoon/early evening (we’ll call with specific time as we travel on Monday).

 

Adult Leaders              Bob Lee, Warren McGee, Camille Heagerty, Dru Wilson, Bill Boorujy, others TBA

 

Uniform                        Class C for around camp

 

Equipment                   10 essentials, water bottles/daypack for hiking, fishing gear and license if needed.  Sandals or old tennis shoes for rafting.   Each rafter has the option of renting a wet suit either locally or at the put in site. Approximate rental cost is about $10 at the put in site.  Bring a towel and extra clothes to change in to after rafting.   Sunscreen and UV blocking sunglasses are a must due to the glare off the water.  Bring clothing that can be worn in layers for the evening as the temperature may vary.

 

Money to Bring            $5-10 cash for Monday fast food lunch.  Bring a sack lunch for Saturday.

 

Trip Costs                     GAS: ($5) Gas money is due May 14th  to cover fuel costs. Please enclose the gas money in an envelope marked with the Scout or non-driver Scouter’s name.   Cash only is preferred for ease of disbursement to the drivers.  Mrs. Sarkan will coordinate this effort.

 

                                    RAFTING: ($60) A $30 deposit is due Monday, April 2rd to reserve your spot.  The remainder is due Monday, May 14th.

 

                                    CAMPING FEES: ($18) The private campground is 15 minutes from the rafting site.  Amenities include volleyball, showers and swimming pool. 

 

Emergency                  Sequoia National Park Ranger Station at (559) 565-3766

                                    Bob Lee cell 714/488-7084.