September 2023 – Adventure Park Campout

What: Adventure Park Campout

When:  09/15/2023- 09/16/2023

Where: The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring
16701 Norwood Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
The Adventure Park, Sandy Spring

Departure Details: Meet 4:30 at First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City, Depart by 5:30. Scouts should eat prior to arrival or pack a meal to eat on the way.

Return Details: 4:00 Saturday, First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City *Note: Return time is estimated based on reasonable travel time and timeliness of departure from the event location.

Event Details: Climbing and Ziplining! Friday night camping only. Troop will return Saturday afternoon.

Uniform: Class A Uniform Required for Travel to and from Campout 

What to bring: Check Scout Handbook for Camping Packing List including clothing for the weather (rain or shine), mess kit, and water bottle. In addition Closed Toed Shoes and Gloves are required (Check the “Be Prepared” page for the venue).

Event Open to: Scouts and Adults Registered with the troop (Participants must camp, no “day only” registrations for this event)

Registration Deadline: 09/11/2023 before midnight

Registration options:

$64.00 for Campsite, Food, Climbing and Zip line – Scouts and Adults

$16.00 for Camping and Food only (No climbing and zipline) – Adult Option Only

Cost Basis: Campsite Fee: $7.00; Activity Fee: $48.00; Food: $9.00 ($4.50/meal x 2 meals – breakfast and lunch Saturday)

Itinerary: Friday Night setup and Cracker Barrel

Saturday Morning Breakfast and Packout

10:00 Safety Briefing

10:30 Ropes Course and Zip Line

1:30 Lunch

2:00 Depart

Additional Registration Details: 2 waivers are required to participate.  One for camping and one for the event.

Registration Link: https://events.troop964.org/index.php/events/scouting/campouts/adventure-park/2023-09-adventure-park
Password: See Troop Emails for password

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.