Post date: Jun 3, 2016 10:49:24 AM
Trip Summary: Two-night canoe and kayak trip to Purcellville, VA: Friday, June 24, 2016 thru Sunday, June 26, 2016. Program includes a half-day canoeing trip on Saturday and a half-day kayaking trip on Sunday, both on the Potomac River. Scouts will have the opportunity to work on their Canoeing and Kayaking Merit Badges. We will be camping at Demory, Field, Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, 11661 Harpers Ferry Rd, Purcellville, VA. Canoeing and kayaking provided by River & Trail Outfitters of Knoxville, MD. Trip supervised by troop adult leaders with guide assistance from River & Trail Outfitters (dependent on number of adults and Scouts with experience).
Instructions: We will meet on Friday at the old Arcola Fire Station (on Gum Spring Rd.) at 5:30 PM and depart at 5:45 PM. We expect canoeing-only participants to return at 12:00 PM on Sunday and participants in the kayaking trip to return by 5:00 PM. Sunday. Bring appropriate gear for summer, including rain gear (e.g., light sleeping bag, poncho, tent, ground cloth) and Class B uniform. Bring gear for being on water (e.g., clothes that can get wet/dry easily, closed-toe swim sandals or swim shoes). Bring a bag dinner for Friday night.
Outing Fees: Canoeing Only $75 per participant (Maximum Cost)
(Includes all equipment, guide, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 2 nights camping)
Kayaking Only $85 per participant (Maximum Cost)
(Includes all equipment, guide, 1 lunch)
Canoeing & Kayaking $160 per participant (Maximum Cost)
(Includes all equipment, guides, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 2 nights camping)