Encamporee, quick facts

A lot of parents have been asking about encamporee.  This is an event that our girls have been working hard to attend, and I know some of them have brought it up to you.

Don't know what encamporee is?  Well, this is when our Service Unit (the sub-grouping of Girl Scouts in North Seattle) rents our Camp River Ranch, and many troops from the service unit do a two night campover at the camp.

What does this mean to you?  Your girls are eager to spend two nights 'camping' at Camp River Ranch, which will include continued work on our Hiking and Outdoor badges, SU run activities, camp food, lots of songs, and good fun.  Our returning girls loved the event last year, and are excited to go again.

So, good news!  We have fully registered for the weekend, and are working on finalizing our activities and meals with the service unit.  The girls sold enough cookies to completely cover the cost of the trip, including foods.  (No, you haven't had to do anything yet, except hold the dates.)

Details:

Friday night - Sunday late morning, April 22-April 24.

We will be in unit Sundance:

An outdoor unit of five cabins, each with six bunks with mattresses. Flush toilet, water, and fire circle. Cook shelter features a fire place, two burner propane stove and unit equipment.

Estimated packing list:

1.  Boots
 2.  Raincoat and hat, or extra plastic garbage bag to serve as a poncho
 3.  Toilet articles (brush, washcloth, towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, medications)
 4.  Flashlight
 5.  Sleeping bag, pillow
 6.  Two extra blankets (not necessary in winterized units)
 7.  2 or 3 pair of underwear
 8.  4 pair of socks (in case of heavy rain and wet feet)
 9.  2 to 3 pair of pants
10.  Warm shirts and a sweater
11.  Warm pajamas
12.  Hat or sun visor
13.  Sunscreen
14.  1 extra pair of shoes
15.  Dunk bag with plastic bowl, plate, cup, spoon, knife & fork (outdoor units only)


If you have questions, don't worry - more information will be forthcoming.  We can also work with you if your girl can't attend both nights of the event, or if she needs to borrow equipment.