2026 WHITEWATER TRIP ITINERARY AND PACKING LIST

Departure from Scout Hut - Friday, August 14th

• Please arrive at Hut at 4:00 pm to load gear. We need to depart by 4:30 pm as it is a 4.5 hour drive
  • We are going to keep our summer theme going and wearing Class B for travel (unless you feel like wearing Class A)
  • Please send your Scout with some cash for dinner as we will stop along the drive.

Arrival back at Scout Hut - Sunday, August 16th

• Estimated arrival back at Hut is 1:30 pm. Updates on ETA will come through Band and Text via Scoutbook. This is not when Scouts are cleared to leave.
  • Scouts need to help unload Troop gear, unpack leftover food and clean up before being dismissed
  • Please pack some snacks or extra cash for a gas station stop on the way back to Mint Hill

Camping Location: Woodruff Scout Camp

• Address: 31 Woodruff Dr, Blairsville, GA 30512
• Phone: (770) 956-5687
• Campsite: Campsite #6
  • Camp Woodruff has great cell signal. Please feell free to contact Mr. Hall at (770) 601-1044 or call the camp directly during the trip should you need to contact the troop outside of our rafting hours

Payment:

• The cost of the trip is dependent on option selected. Please refer to your signup for the total needed to be paid.
• We need payment before they depart on Friday. If food/gas costs end up lower, we will refund any excess to Scout accounts.
• Please send extra money with your Scout(s) for dinner on Friday and a snack on the way home.

Weather

• Hi/Lo Temps: We will update as we get closer, but normal for this time of year is upper 70s/low 80s for highs and mid 60s at night
• Rain: The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with no rain, but the weather in the mountains can change at a moment's notice so be sure to Be Prepared!

What Clothing to Bring:

• Scout Uniform - Class B (Class A is optional on this trip)
• Pants
• Short sleeve shirt
• Long sleeve shirt/light jacket/hoodie for evenings/night
• Hat
• Underwear
• Swim Gear
• PJs/something to wear to bed
• Boots and Warm Socks
• Water shoes or sandals - something that will strap or conform to your feet. Flip flops and Crocs are not allowed by the rafting outfitter - the shoes must strap to your feet
• Rain Gear (you should be prepared…it’s the mountains)

Gear:

• Tent and ground cloth/tarp. Troop tents are available for all to use.
• Backpack or Duffel Bag
• Day pack
• Ground Sleeping Pad
• Sleeping Bag rated to 50 degrees or below
• Pillow
• ​Personal First Aid Kit
• Water Bottle
• Sunscreen & bug spray
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, soap & shampoo if you plan to take a shower)
• Small Towel
• Toilet Paper – ½ roll (just in case)
• Headlamp w/ extra batteries
• Fishing Gear (rod, tackle box)
• Knife (Totin’ Chip Required)
• Scoutbook
• Extra money for dinner on Friday evening and convenience store stop (we will likely make a stop on the way home on Sunday)
• Scout Spirit