2018 New Scout and New Leader Camp Out Details

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Troop 183

For Drivers:

Arrive between 6-7:30 at camp K. We will be staying in Cherokee campsite. (Camp K Site Map)
Camp Kikthawenund – 7651 W 500 N, Frankton, IN 46044 (Map)
- Take IN-37 (or IN-19 or IN-13) north until Scout Camp Road / W 500 N.
- Camp is 1 mile east.
Note that there is a roundabout going in at Strawtown which would affect the route for many of us headed to Camp K:
- https://www.in.gov/indot/3573.htm
  Strawtown Ave & IN-37 (intersection just south of White River) Map
- Website says IN-37 will be open with a light controlling alternating one-way traffic at the roundabout spot. Alternate routes would be north on IN-19 or IN-13 then East on W 500 N until you reach the camp (see graphic below).
Break camp at 10am Sunday. Drivers to pick up scouts at Camp K.

For Scouts:

Pack for small chance of rain and weather from 50-75 degrees.
New scouts will work on Tenderfoot requirements with Phillip, Hunter, and Jacob.
New leaders will be instructed on Leadership Skills assisted by more experienced scout leaders.
Scouts under first class will have an opportunity to work on rank advancement Friday night and parts of Saturday.
A camp chair will be important for the training classes.
New scouts will be encouraged to set up and sleep in a tent to meet a Tenderfoot requirement.
The trailer will be at CampK should you need a tent. First priority will go to the youngest scouts.
Camping Checklist
Bring your handbook and a notebook for notes.

For New Scout Parents:

The troop has reserved a cabin (Remy Cabin) for our use Saturday night.
- It has bunks with a pad – bring a sleeping bag and pillow.
- Bring a camp chair for training as well as killing time around the campfire.
Arrive at camp at 9am and plan to stay the night (in a cabin or a tent, your choice).
Food will be provided.
Troop Instructor Phillip B. will be leading the new scout training assisted by Troop Guides Hunter and Jacob. Please have your scout report to Phillip with his gear (still packed) to begin.

For Leaders:

Bob and Dave will lead the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) assisted by older scouts who have been through the training.
Tim is organizing the new parent training and will use our leaders to talk about key information for the troop as well as some scout skill demonstrations.
Matt Levy is grubmaster. Please help him as needed. There is a Dutch Oven cracker barrel Saturday night. Bring ingredients and your oven if you’d like to participate. The troop has a small number of Dutch ovens available.

Direction from the church to Camp K with construction marked and two alternate routes (north on IN-19 or IN13)