August 2023 – Whitewater Rafting
What: Whitewater Rafting
When: 08/11/2023 – 08/13/2023
Where: Tall Oaks Campground, 544 Camp Riamo Road, Farmington, PA 15437, (724-329-4777) (Camping); Wilderness Voyageurs, 103 Garrett Street, Ohiopyle, PA 15470, (800-472-4141) (rafting)
Departure Details: We will meet at the church at 4pm for a 4:30 departure. Please eat dinner beforehand. We will have a cracker barrel snack when we arrive at the campsite. It is about a 4 hour drive.
Return Details: We hope to leave the campground by 9am and arrive back at the church by 1pm. We will send out a notice with a more accurate time on that day.> *Note: Return time is estimated based on reasonable travel time and timeliness of departure from the event location.
Event Details: Enjoy an exciting day on a 7.5 mile Class III rafting trip where the scenery is beautiful and rapids are challenging. The Lower Yough is a Drop & Pool river, which means every whitewater rapid is separated by a calm deep pool, allowing you to catch your breath. Every raft will have a guide in the raft.
Uniform: Class B t-shirts for travel to and from campsite.
What to bring: For the rafting trip, water shoes or other soft sole shoes are required (old tennis shoes are fine). NO CROCKS, FLIP FLOPS, LOOSE SANDALS OR OTHER LOOSE SHOES! Quick drying clothing is recommended. If you wear glasses or sunglasses, please bring a glasses strap to hold your glasses on so they don’t fall in the water. For camping, please refer to the gear checklist in your handbook and don’t forget your mess kit.
Event Open to: Scouts/adults
Registration Deadline: Closed, but if you signed up to attend, please complete this form and submit payment before August 8th. If you did not sign up but wish to go on this trip, please contact Mrs. Ferencz at 703-498-9022 or peckette@yahoo.com. I will have to call to confirm that there is still room on the rafts.
Registration options: Option 1 – $134.80; Option 2 (no rafting) – $40.50
Cost Basis: Rafting – $94.30; Camping – $18; Food – $22.50 (5 meals @ 4.50 each); Extra money for snacks on way if driver stops – $10-$20
Itinerary: Rafting trip starts at 1:30pm.
Additional Registration Details: Please click on the following link to sign the waiver form. Waivers must be completed by August 8th.
Registration Link: https://events.troop964.org/index.php/events/scouting/campouts/whitewater-rafting/2023-08-whitewater-rafting
Password: Contact Annita Ferencz for the password to register
Health & COVID Safety: Much of scouting brings individuals closer than 6 feet. The troop will follow local health department ordinances. Scouts will be asked general health questions and have a touchless temperature taken at arrival. Scouts may tent with a parent if necessary for COVID accommodations.
Cellphone Policy: Cell phones are a prohibited item as per troop policy. Per troop policy, the troop will allow cell phones to be used during the car ride to the event and the car ride home. Troop 964 will not be responsible for lost, stolen, or broken cell phones. Cell Phones will be collected upon arrival at camp and locked in a lockbox in the troop trailer for the duration of the event. Scouts will not have access to their cell phones for the duration of the event unless granted permission from the Scoutmaster, or an Assistant Scoutmaster for use in completing a scouting related activity. Parents and scouts not in agreement with this policy should refrain from attending this troop event.
Scout Behavior: Please discuss with your scout that living up to the Scout Oath and Law is expected at all Troop 964 Events or event attended with Troop 964. Troop 964 will not tolerate harassment of any kind. Unit Leaders will have a (1) strike policy. Parents will be contacted to pick up their scout if any behavior issues are encountered. This is non-negotiable.