Dear Scouts and Scout parents,

Our Pack 28 campout is on May 8 – 9 at Camp Wokanda in Mossville.  (Camp Wokanda is where Cub Scout Day Camp has been for the last couple of years.)  This is the third annual campout and the scouts and parents have really enjoyed each of the past ones.  We are doing something a little different in that we have reserved the Order of the Arrow (OA) Lodge, rather than a tent area.  The OA Lodge is a large cabin that has a single, large open room, a fireplace, men’s and women’s bathrooms, and a small kitchen.  As with the past campouts, it is a family event, so we encourage you to bring the whole family.  Every scout must come with at least a parent.  As is our tradition, the Webelos II scouts that recently crossed over to Boy Scouts are also invited.  Perhaps they can show us what they have already learned.

The plan is to meet at Camp Wokanda starting at about 5:45 on Friday the 8^th.  We’ll cook a hamburger dinner and possibly take a night hike.  On Saturday, we’ll have a pancake breakfast and do some activities before wrapping up around 12:30.  We’ll have a light snack before we leave camp.

Details:

When: May 8 -9

Where: Camp Wokanda in Mossville.  (see directions below)

Why: Because camping is fun!

Cost: $12/person with a maximum of $30/family (This covers food and lodge rental.)

What to bring: see camping list below and/or troop packing list that is attached

RSVP: Call John Bender at 694-4985 by Monday, May 4

Packing List:

·      Sleeping bag

·      Sleeping pad (for comfort)

·      Pillow

·      Scout uniform (wear to campout)

·      Change of clothes & underwear

·      Extra pair of socks

·      Hiking boots or walking shoes

·      Hat

·      Rain poncho

·      Jacket/sweatshirt (hopefully just for evening)

·      Water bottle or canteen

·      Flashlight

·      Camp chair

Directions:

From Peoria Heights, take Rt. 29 north to Old Galena road (just past the Rt. 6 stop light).  Take a left onto Old Galena road and drive past Mossville grade school.  Turn left on Boy Scout Rd. which is immediately before the power plant on the left side.  Take Boy Scout Rd. to the camp Wokanda sign.  You will need to park overnight in the lot that is accessed by staying to the left.  The OA Lodge is on your right before you get to the parking area, so you will probably need to park and walk back to the lodge.  There is a small parking lot that is to the right before the lodge, but it does not hold very many cars.

1. Start out going SOUTH on N MONROE AVE toward E ROUSE AVE.  0.5 mi
2. Turn RIGHT onto US-150 W/E WAR MEMORIAL DR.  2.6 mi
3. Merge onto I-74 W toward GALESBURG/I-74 W.  2.8 mi
4. Merge onto I-474 E via EXIT 87A toward INDIANAPOLIS.  5.5 mi
5. Take the AIRPORT ROAD exit, EXIT 5.  0.5 mi
6. Turn LEFT onto AIRPORT RD.  1.4 mi
7. Turn RIGHT onto W SMITHVILLE RD.  1.7 mi
8. Turn RIGHT onto S FALCON BLVD.  0.2 mi
9. End at 2416 S Falcon Blvd Peoria, IL 61607

 Estimated Time: 22 minutes Estimated Distance: 15.03 miles