When: April 11-12, 2015
Where: Artillery Ridge Campground, Gettysburg, PA
Time: Arrive at the St. Francis parking lot at 6:30 am on Saturday, April 11, 2015 Return to St. Francis mid-afternoon on Sunday, April 12, 2015, approx time 1pm
Troop 55 will travel to Gettysburg, PA and learn about the Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in the Civil War, the setting for President Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address”. The group will camp at Artillery Ridge Campground, conduct an orienteering instructional session, see a short movie at the visitor’s center, then the group will split – some will go on a biking tour through the battlefield (14 miles), and the rest will do a 4 mile hike. All bikers must have helmets, and have bikes that are capable of this ride.
We will bring our trailer with all troop and patrol equipment, and as always, meals are planned and prepared by patrols. Scouts need to have a day pack, with Lunch and water in it for the days activities. Patrols are responsible for Saturday dinner, and Sunday breakfast. Scouts should either eat breakfast at home or bring a meal for the car on Saturday morning. Scouts should remember the potential need for layered clothing when they pack, and they should bring a warm sleeping bag. Remember, rain gear and sunscreen are essential!
Photo Link November 2011 bike outing
Photo Link of Antietam bike ride 2014
There is a $54 fee (including $15 transportation) for each scout and parent attending. THE TRANSPORTATION FEE IS WAIVED FOR BOTH SCOUT AND PARENT IF THE PARENT IS DRIVING. Early payment price $44 non driver/$29 if driving if registration & payment are received by Apr 2. 2015
Questions?
Please contact Teri Fahlgren (703-795-7873) or tfahlgren [at] gmail [dot] com for questions
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