Cars:
We have 2 cars scheduled for the ferry, Kevin and I are driving our vehicles and they will be used for transportation while we are on the island.
Avino: 8
Laroche: 5
Attendees:
Dave
Christine
Ava
Juliette
Kevin
Brandon
Raj
Aanya
Carolyn
Blair
Cost:
Includes the ferry ride (reason for the price difference), and all of the meals we will eat out, except for Lunch on Friday. If your Scout wants to buy lunch on Friday, send some extra cash for that meal.
$80 for scouts under 12 yrs old
$90 for scouts over 12 yrs old
Ferry:
Leave Point Judith for Block Island 8/14 @ noon
Leave Block Island for Point Judith 8/16 @ 5pm
Travel:
Meet @ Exit 61 commuter lot @ 9:20 am
Leave Madison @ 9:30 am
Return: ETA home on 8/16 will be communicated for arrival at Exit 61 commuter lot after we return to the mainland and get dinner
Meals:
Friday:
Lunch: pack a bag lunch or buy at the Old Harbor View
Dinner - cook at campsite (hot dogs, chips, watermelon, ramen)
Saturday
Breakfast - cereal cups/granola bars/fruit
Lunch - Snack Shack at Town Beach
Dinner - Pizza at Poor People’s Pub
Sunday
Breakfast - Bagels
Lunch - TBD - it depends on where we end up on the island.
Dinner - fast food TBD
Packing:
Space is at a premium in the vehicles, so Scouts should pack lightly for this trip.
Tents, sleeping bag, ground pad, etc.
A couple changes of clothes, bathing suit.
Bring a pair of sneakers or hiking boots, and some form of water shoe (preferably not flip flops/sandals)
Towel for beach, separate towel for shower
sunscreen/hats/sunglasses
lightweight poncho or rain jacket just in case
Money for souvenirs - we will visit some shops that have items for sale, and your scout may want to buy something to commemorate their trip. These items range in price, so set a budget for them. Cash, or some of these places may take apple pay etc.
Activities:
We have lots of options to explore, and we will play it a little bit by ear. There are many options for us to explore, activities over the 3 days will likely include:
A visit to the Abram's Animal Farm
Visits to the lighthouses at either end of the island
Hiking on some of the island's trails
Swimming at Fredrick J. Benson Public Beach
walking downtown and visiting shops
We will shower Saturday afternoon after going to the beach and before going out to dinner at Poor People’s Pub.
Please pay below, or you can bring cash.