9/10 UPDATE: CHANGE OF PLANS DUE TO WEATHER
As we approach our canoe trip this weekend and the weather picture is becoming clearer, we unfortunately have to change our plans slightly. The forecast says that there is a possibility of thunderstorms Sunday morning which is problematic for obvious reasons.
Therefore we are changing the plan as follows:
We WILL NOT camp overnight. This is a day trip on Saturday now.
That means Scouts only need to pack for a daytrip - no tents, sleeping bags, etc
We will still have lunch and dinner on the island as planned
We will return to the boat launch by 6pm
IF YOU WERE NOT ATTENDING BECAUSE OF CONFLICTS ON SUNDAY AND WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE NOW, PLEASE RSVP!
Cost: $20 - Please pay below
RSVP: by 8/31 - Please RSVP using this form. See who signed up here.
Meet: 8am at the Hadlyme Boat Launch
Description: Selden Neck State Park is on an island in the CT River. The only way to get to and from the campsites is via boat. Travel to and from the campsites will be timed with the tides to make the trip easier. Once there we can explore the neck via foot or boat.
We will load the canoes and Mr. Laroche’s motor boat and paddle to our sites on Selden Neck.
Scouts should pack as light as possible, as we will have to carry everything that we need in by boat. Care should be taken to keep items dry during transport:
Tent/Ground Cloth or hammock
Sleeping Bag/Pad
Clothes appropriate for the weather
Mess Kit
toiletries
towel (We will not be swimming, but getting wet is a possibility in the canoes)
Fishing gear
Activities:
Hiking/exploring the island
Canoeing
Fishing
Meals:
Saturday:
Lunch
Hot dogs (ketchup, mustard)
Chips
Watermelon
Alternates: Ramen or Easy Mac
Dinner
Vegetable skewers (peppers, red onions zucchini,
Baked potatoes (bacon, shredded cheese, sour cream, chives)
Alternates: Ramen or Easy Mac
Desert
Banana with marshmallow and chocolate sprinkles heated in tinfoil in the fire
Sunday:
Breakfast
Fruit (mango, green grapes, bananas, apples)
Bagels (cream cheese, butter)
Snacks
Granola bars
Fruit
Pick Up:
We should be back to the boat launch around noon on Sunday.
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