2024 WHITEWATER TRIP ITINERARY AND PACKING LIST

Thursday - August 8th

• 7:00 PM – Grubmasters' Grocery Shopping at Food Lion (8118 Blair Rd, Mint Hill, NC)
  • In an effort to maximize time and efficiency, only the Scouts selected to grocery shop will do so on Thursday at 7pm. I will contact these families directly in a separate email on Wednesday
  • If your scout is one of those, please have drop them off at the Food Lion on Blair Rd (right near the church) to shop for our groceries for the weekend
  • Scouts can be picked up at 8:00 pm at the Scout Hut
• 8:00 PM - Whitewater Trip Gear Drop (optional)
  • Drop off your gear for trip early as you likely don't need the gear on Friday before the trip
  • Pack toiletries in day pack to allow use on Friday before we depart

Departure from Scout Hut - Friday, August 9th

• Please arrive at Hut at 3:30 pm to drop gear and load trailer. We need to depart by 4:00 pm as it is a 4.5 hour drive
  • Scouts need to be in full class A uniforms for departure
  • We will stop to pick up dinner to eat on the drive. Please pack some cash for your Scout!

Arrival back at Scout Hut - Sunday, August 11th

• 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 Drive, Blairsville, Georgia 30512
• Phone: (770) 989-8820
• Campsite: Site #6
  • Camp Woodruff has cell towers installed in camp so signal should be great. Please feel free to contact Mr. Hall at (770) 601-1044 during the trip should you need to contact the troop

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: Uppers 80s for highs and low 60s at night - Pack appropriate cool weather gear for the evening!
• Rain: The weather looks totally clear for the weekend, 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 A & B
• Pants
• Short sleeve shirt
• Hat
• Underwear
• Swim Gear
• PJs/something to wear to bed
• Sweatshirt (especially for the evening)
• Light jacket/fleece
• Boots and Warm Socks
• Water shoes or sandals - something that will strap or conform to your feet. Flip flops are not allowed - the shoes must strap to your feet
• Rain Gear (weather is TBD, but you should be prepared…it’s the mountains)

Gear:

• Backpack or Duffel Bag
• Day pack
• Tent & Footprint (No need to bring if you already have a tent mate and arrangements to use a troop tent or your tent mate's tent)
• Ground Sleeping Pad
• Sleeping Bag rated to 50 degrees or below
• Pillow
• Mess Kit
• 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