Bowen Island Scouts

Scouts Hollyburn Cabin Event

• By Leslie Blais
• January 20, 2014
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Event:                Two Night  Camp – Scouts (cubs information to follow)

Location:        Scout Cabin on Hollyburn Ridge

Date:                Friday,  January 31 to Sunday February 2

Departure:        we will meet at the east end of the Cross Country Ski Parking Lot on Hollyburn Ridge at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, February 1.

Return:        we will return to the Cross Country Ski Parking Lot 11am on Sunday February 2.

Parent Participation:    parents are invited to participate in this event.

Travel:        there is a hike of about 1 1/2 kilometres into the cabin.  Scouts and parents will require a backpack as they have to carry their own personal equipment into the Cabin.    Suitcases, garbage bags and other hand carried baggage are not options.  Also required is a headlamp or flashlight with spare batteries. We will be walking in to the cabin in the dark.

Equipment:        a list of suggested equipment for Scouts and parents is enclosed with this bulletin.   The Scouts will likely spend a lot of time playing in the snow, so warm clothes and several changes of socks and mitts are recommended.

Cost:                $25.00 for each participant.

Registration:        please RSVP by email or phone and inform us if you plan to attend with your child. Also indicate if you are driving and able to drop off or pick up any other Scouts. Camp fees can be submitted prior to departure or at the cabin.  Cheques should be payable to 16th West Vancouver Scouts

Questions:        please direct any questions about the weekend to Leslie Blais by e-mail to Leslie (leslie@leslieblais.com) or by phone at  778-788-8475

Recommended Equipment for Camp at Hollyburn Ridge Scout Cabin

Each Scout and Parent will require:

• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping Pad or air mattress (we are sleeping on the floor)
• Backpack to carry equipment
• Boots for hiking and playing outside
• Change of footwear for indoors
• Three changes of socks
• Clothing for outdoor activities in all weather conditions (including snow or rain) including toque, mitts (at least two pair), waterproof pants, waterproof jacket
• One complete change of clothes
• Pajamas
• Warm sweater or jacket
• Raincoat including waterproof head wear
• Water bottle
• Eating utensils – cup, plate, bowl, knife, fork & spoon
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Soap, towel, toothbrush, toothpaste & dental floss
• Personal entertainment items – like cards, small games, kazoos, harmonica, whoopee cushions, etc.  (no pianos please)
• Sleds or toboggans are welcome as long as the Scout is able to carry/pull it on the hike in to the cabin.
• Please leave at home electronic games, electronic music and video players and radios.