Memorial Day Weekend Canoe Trip and Parade Information

Hello all,

Following is important information for the canoe trip and the parade:

Who:

All Scouts and parents are invited to join us for this weekend’s canoe trip.  Traditionally, this has been a “father/son” trip down the Delaware.

When:

We’ll meet at the Barta cabin Friday night (5/28).  The cabin is located in the Ten Mile River Scout Reservation.  See directions and cabin information below.

Cost:

$55 per person for canoe rental and an additional charge for food and cabin after the trip.  Please bring canoe rental fees with you.

From NYC & Points South:
Travel to and take the upper level of the George Washington Bridge. Take your first exit on your right on the New Jersey side. This will be the Palisades Parkway. Travel north for 35 miles. Bear to your left and take the exit marked Route 6. Travel half-way round the traffic circle and continue on Route 6 for six miles unto Route 17 West. Travel on Route 17 for 44 miles to exit 104 (Monticello Raceway). Travel on 17B for about 6.7 miles into White Lake and blinking light. At 0.7 miles beyond the blinker, make a left hand turn on Route 55 West. Follow Route 55 for about 4 miles to the Ten Mile River Camp cut-off on the right hand side (County Route 26). Follow the TMR signs to the desired camp.

http://www.tenmileriver.org/gen/other/directions.shtml

http://www.tenmileriver.org/stc/facility_detail.php?id=5

What to bring:

Parents have the option to stay in the cabin or bring their own tent.  Scouts camp outside by patrol.  Troop tents will be provided by patrol leaders.  Food will be provided.  Scouts should bring sleeping bag, flashlight, bailing bucket, change of clothes, general scouting gear.

Schedule

Friday Night – Arrivals (dinner on your own)

Saturday – Breakfast

                        On the river by 10 or so then canoe ~20 miles. Lunch will be on the river.

                        Dinner that evening at the cabin (burgers and dogs)

Sunday-           Breakfast

On the river by 11 or so.  Canoe about 12 miles. Lunch on the river.    Depart home from end point at Matamoros

Monday-          Meet at intersection of Sherman and Baldwin at about 10 AM to march in  the parade.  Full uniform is required.

Quesitons:

Jeff Pitcher       973-650-3232             jeffpitcher@comcast.net