Camping Trip to Andreae Cabin this weekend!
This event is known
as the Andreae Cabin trip involves a recreational event beginning at about 5:30
PM on Friday and going continuously until Sunday when the boys will return to
Gaylord. The boys will be cooking meals,
participating in a hike and a service project which will include stacking fire
wood for the cabin. Be prepared to carry your gear in to the cabin (a backpack or rucksack would be the best way to pack)
Cost per scout will be approximately
$10.00
No air
rifles, pellet guns or paintball equipment is permitted.
Other rules and guidance can be reviewed in
the Troop 1 Scout Handbook. Knives must be in conformance with the
handbook and no fixed blade knives or hatchets are permitted. .
ADULTS available
during this activity include, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Mr. Ken Arndt, and
Mr. Dave Detgen. Adults are registered
in the troop and have been trained in both scouting operations, water safety and
first aid. In addition, Mrs. Bushong
will be driving up and Mr. Zelkowski will be driving back from Indian River.
Mr. Arndt, the
Scoutmaster of Troop 1’s cells is: 989-619-0630
If
you think your child will need such medications as Tylenol or other prescribed
meds, please list this under the current medications section of the medical
form and send it with your son and give it to the adults at check in. Boys may not retain any medications while in
the Sportsplex and will be administered the meds by adults. NO MEDICATIONS WILL BE DISPENSED to a
scout THAT is not specifically identified with that scout.
Parents
and Scout: The first page must be filled
out completely and returned to the trip adult at or before departure. If Part A and Part C are in troop files, no
further action is necessary. If parts A
and C are not on hand, one will need to be completed before the drop off is
complete.
Suggested Equipment
Where is this
anyway? This is the Agnes Andreae
preserve located about 5 miles east of Indian River on the Pigeon River. This 200 acre preserve has the primitive
cabin which we use and about 10 miles of hiking trails along the river. The cabin has electricity but we must pack in
our water and other special cooking gear like dutch ovens and food of
course. On Saturday we are going to hike
in the morning and stack wood in the wood shed for the preserve, after a
contractor drops two large trees on the site close to the cabin (we are not
cutting down trees).
Parents if you want to visit:
Directions: I75 to Indian River Main exit, go left, turn
right at Burger King and follow Club Drive about 1 mile past BK to Onaway
Road—Go right on Onaway Road and drive about 6 miles to Riverwood Trail and go left—Drive to the “T”
and the entrance to the preserve is across the intersection (cross street is
Sky Trail).
To get to the
cabin, follow the signs and walk down the hill to the east (marked) to the
cabin site.
We will be hiking in from the parking lot to the
site. Good boots or shoes and boots are
necessary. No tennis shoes without
boots.
It may rain so bring rain gear—at least a rain
jacket or poncho.
If you have a rucksack or pack, pack your gear in it
and the hike in, plus the hike on Saturday can be applied to advancement.
Weather is changeable this time of year. What is the worst thing that can happen on
this event, short of WWIII? Cold rain mixed with snow, soooo. . .
Rain gear and a jacket or jacket and sweat shirt
with rain gear is essential for layering.
Snow pants or rain pants
A cap—preferably with a bill (in front guys) to keep
rain off of your heads and faces.
Changes of socks and underwear and a change of pants
and shirt if you get wet.
And the usual:
Toothbrush and tooth paste
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping pad (for the wood bunks)
Sleep wear—and shoes or slippers
Camera
Fishing pole (out of season but we can try catch and
release)
Any
meds you need for the weekend
And-
Cotton or Canvas Work Gloves
Special first aid gear as required by you
Hand Warmers
Cards, games etc.
And your permission slip. . .
Please print and bring filled out permission slip below:
Permission slip Andreae Cabin
