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Neosho District |
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Indian Nations Council, BSA |
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2008 Neosho District Fall Camporee |
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August 22 - 24, 2008 Grand River Raft Race
Welcome Scouts and Scouters, to another fun filled Camporee. This year we will be Rafting down the Grand River for approximately 9 miles. First leg on Friday night will be about 2-3 miles, ending at a site that has opened especially for us. Then on the second day (Saturday) we will continue on to Fort Gibson. Plans for a Raft are in this pamphlet, but this is only suggested plans, how you make your raft is up to you. No motorized type of propulsion will be allowed, any other types of propulsion can be used (sail, paddlewheel, and paddles).
All Scouts must be swim qualified to go, responsibility of Scoutmaster to ensure Scouts are. Equipment that must be on each raft is listed below.
Gary Buday Camporee Chairman 918-967-2994
Items to be carried on each Raft: Heavy duty rope for towing Friday nights meal and Saturday breakfast Ice chest Sleeping Bags Tents Extra change of clothing (1) Life vest per scout, must be worn while on River First aid kit Water-proof bag Water All other items you will need at Fort Gibson
Things to be incorporated into Raft plans: Cleat at each corner of Raft to tie to safety boat or to dock with Floatation device attached to rope Rudder Some type of tie-downs to tie equipment to raft
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Updated on 4/3/2008 9:38 AM |
