This spring, the Troop is headed to George Washington State campground for the inaugural Woodlands Trail campout from Sep 15 to 17. Activities begin at sundown Friday and end around 8:30am on Sunday. Parents of Fox Trailmen are required to attend. Trailmen are highly encouraged to attend a local church service on Sunday morning if possible.
RSVP Info
Please RSVP on Trail Life Connect by going to Calendar, finding the event, and then indicating your attendance info. Even if you’re not attending, please RSVP as NOT GOING.
You will also need to book your own campsite using Reserve America.
Attendance Requirements
In order to attend, Trailmen and accompanying parents will need to complete the following steps:
- Be registered with the Troop—contact Troop leaders for link (get help)
- RSVP for the event (see above)
- Book your campsite with Reserve America (see above)
- Ensure a youth and adult medical forms are on file with the Troop for each Trailman and parent attending
- Download the campout checklists on what to bring and start packing!
Location
The entrance to the camp is located at 2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814.
Campsite Info
The 100-acre camping area has plenty of amenities including flushing toilets, shower facilities, parking lot, swimming area, and boating ramp.
Activities
During the course of the weekend, Trailmen will be working on three branch steps:
Map skills. This Life Skills step provides a basic knowledge of what maps are and how they can be used. Basic features of maps will be understood. A Trailman should be able to find his general location on a map and how to get to another location.
Troop hike. After learning about map skills, we’ll hike the short Blue & Red Trail (approx. 4.8 miles).
Emergency Shelter Challenge. This Values step provides a basic knowledge of the principles and value of working as a team. Upon completion of this Step Trailmen should understand, through experience, the challenges and benefits of team activities and the importance of cooperation.
In addition to program work, Trailmen will have plenty of time explore, hang out with friends, play games, attend engaging campfires, and have free time to make friends and enjoy the outdoors.
Basic Agenda
Friday
| 5:30p | Departure from Church (if getting ride) |
| 6:30p–7:30 | Arrival at camp and setup |
| 8:00p | Opening campfire |
| 9:30p | Lights out |
Saturday
| 7:30a | Wake-up, breakfast, tidy up |
| 9:00a | Flag ceremony |
| 9:15a | Morning activities |
| 11a | Free time / lunch prep |
| 12:30n | Lunch |
| 1p | Rest |
| 2p | Afternoon activities |
| 4:30p | Free time / dinner prep |
| 6p | Dinner / tidy up |
| 7p | Closing flag ceremony |
| 7:30p | Closing campfire |
| 9:30p | Lights out |
Sunday
| 7:30a | Wake-up, breakfast, tidy up |
| 8a | Troop devotion |
| 8:15a | Dismissal / travel home |
What to bring
Trailmen should plan to bring adequate camping gear. Trailmen and their parents/guardians should bring equipment for and plan meals for the course of the weekend. If a particular Trailman’s parents/guardians are not planning on attending, the Trailman will dine with his Trailguide.
Trailmen and their parents/guardians can use the prepared checklists to ensure they have brought everything necessary for the campout.
Use the Trailman Campout Checklist for packing adequate gear.
Parents/guardians should use the Campout Cooking Checklist for meal preparation.
Health and Safety
Trail Life USA has rigorous protocols for camping that pertain to the health and safety of Trailmen, Leaders, and adults in attendance. Strict compliance will be required of all attendees.
Please see the Troop Guidebook for Parents for more detailed policies on Troop campout.
Health Forms
Trailmen are required to have a completed Youth Member Health and Medical Record Form and copy of insurance on file with the Troop. Attending adult members are required to have an Adult Member Participant Health and Medical Form and copy of insurance card. Note that these forms do not require a physician’s signature unless the boy has medications that are required to be administered by the Health and Safety officer.
Q&A
Is it okay for siblings or other non-members to attend Troop campouts?
Family camping is not allowed as per Trail Life USA policy. Parents in attendance must gain permission from Troop leaders to bring additional non-member children.
Can I bring electronic devices?
Camping events give Trailmen a chance to explore the outdoors and make new friends. As such, Trailmen are not permitted to have electronic devices with them on campouts or other events. Adult member participants should set the example and are strongly discouraged from using electronic devices during campouts and other events.
What do boys get for attending campouts?
Besides the opportunity to learn outdoor skills, discover a new bug, or share stories around the campfire, boys work towards earning their next branch. This campout will cover skills from three different branches—outdoor skills, science & technology, and values.