Spring Family Campout

Eisenhower State Park

50 Park Rd 20, Denison, TX 75020

(903) 465-195

March 31st through April 2nd Stay the whole time or come and go as you need

Arrival – Friday after 4pm (gates close at 10pm on Friday)

Departure – Sunday after Sunday Morning Service/Tear Down (everyone must leave by 2pm)

Pack 1290 Cub Scouts and families are invited to attend our annual Spring Campout!

CLICK HERE to reserve your family's spot! Please RSVP by March 24^th to reserve a campsite for your family. If you would like to take part in Pack 1290's Cookout on Saturday night, we ask that you help provide some fixins'. We keep it very simple - hotdogs, chips, fresh fruit/veggies, and S'MORES!!! Please bring your own drinks.

CLICK HERE for a Google Map to Eisenhower State Park

When we ask our Scouts what they like most about being a Cub Scout –it is always the camping!! This year's Spring Campout will be two days but is also open to those that can only camp one night or come for the day. No set time to arrive on Friday and you are also welcome to stay later on Sunday. Our last Pack event will be on Sunday morning when we hold our Sunday Morning Service.

Lots of fun activities will be offered over the weekend (some designed by the leaders of Pack 1290 and some by the Park Rangers.) Itinerary to come. This campout is for you!! Just make sure to come well rested and ready to enjoy the great outdoors with your family and scouting friends.

Where Are We Going?

http://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4503_032f.pdf

Will It Be Cold?

Average high is typically in the mid-70s and average lows in the mid-50s.

What Will It Cost?

Children under the age of 12 get free admittance to the park. Adults will need to pay $7 per day for admittance into the park. Camping site fees are provided by Pack 1290.

Food Is Important

Friday Dinner –Family Brought

Saturday/Sunday Breakfast –Family Brought

Lunch on Saturday will be an optional Den Lunch. Check with your Den for details.

Dinner on Saturday will be a Pack Dinner and we ask each family to sign up to bring a group of items. Here is our sign-up genius page –

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a094aa4ab2ca31-spring1

Sleeping Bags are Pretty Important Too

(What to Bring)

Tent, Sleeping Bag, Flashlights, Extra Batteries, Sunscreen, Bug Spray, First Aid Supplies, Snacks, Drinks/Ice and Food for your Family, Hats/Caps, Chairs, Cooking Supplies, Soap –Yes for Dishes and Yourself, Fishing Poles and Supplies –bring good bait!!,Please oh Please bring Toothpaste and Toothbrushes, Good Hiking Boots, Warm Clothes, –in case it gets cold and LOTS of Firewood (Note:If the burn ban is lifted, we will all have campfires and a large campfire on Saturday night for the pack. If you have wood, like part of a fence, that you would like to donate for our Saturday night campfire, please let us know. You must bring in the wood or purchase it there. You cannot pick up wood in the park for burning.)

We are car camping –so your car will be close by (along with a restroom with working showers and sinks –hopefully. :) Although we will all be camping in the same area –campsites are separate. We will be pairing 2 families together at each campsite. If you have a wagon, please bring it to help carrying your camping items, firewood, etc.

There is always a possibility of rain and we had some last year –so please come prepared.

Scouts should wear their Scout Class B Activity t-shirt and shorts/pants. No need to wear Class A (Field) uniform. A fishing license is not required in a state park.

What NOT to Bring

Radios, Televisions, Pets, Electronic Games, Axes, Aerosols,

Fireworks, Non-Approved Cub Scout Pocket Knives, Accordians

Parents –Sorry, no Alcohol, Tobacco Products or Firearms

What Do We Do When We Get To The Park?

The Park Rangers at the registration desks should be able to tell you where Pack 1290 is camping but you can always call/text Your Den Leader. They will text you to let you know if there is a change of plans or weather issues (sometimes this can be quite last minute –so please watch your emails/phone.)

We Need to Hear From You

We need everyone to let us know if they WILL or WON'T be attending.

It is very important that we hear from everyone to ensure we reserve

enough great camping spots. Right now, we have a LIMITED

number of campsites.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a094aa4ab2ca31-spring1