Info:
2006 Yawgoog *latest info*
- Meet at Methodist church parking lot Saturday 7-15-06 @ 8:00 AM
- Be sure to have medical forms and permission slips if not previously turned in
- Keep a pillow, sleeping bag and a change of clothes separate from your footlocker for the Battleship overnight as you won’t have access to your footlocker
- REMEMBER TO BRING A STAMPED ENVELOPE OR POSTCARD – YOU MUST HAVE A LETTER HOME FOR ADMISSION TO THE DINING HALL FOR DINNER ON TUESDAY
Emergency Cell#s for adults staying the week:
- Paul O’Connor 856-296-5738
- Mike Bradley 609-413-1501
- Joe McMullen 609-841-3868
- Mike Murphy 609-315-6548
- Mark Holmes 856-304-7893
- Phil Gruender 609-980-4392
Address to write (mail by Tuesday):
(scout name) SB, JB, Week 4,
Troop 26 Medford
Yawgoog Scout Reservation
61 Camp Yawgoog Road
Rockville, RI 02783
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Date:
July 15 - Sat - Battleship Cove campout
www.battleshipcove.org/
July 16-22 (Sun-Sat): Yawgoog summer camp
www.campyawgoog.org/
Cost:
• Battleship Cove $45.00 – adults and scouts
• Yawgoog - $285.00 scouts, $150.00 Adults ($25.00 per diem for adults staying
less than the full week)
Location:
Yawgoog
(Map) GPS = 41.51940N / 71.77749W
Medical Forms:
Class 1&2
Class 3 (need .pdf reader)
Leaving: Meet Sat July
15 at tbd am @ Methodist Church
Returning: Sat July 22 at pm tbd (will call)
Preparation:
1) The
Yawgoog Checklist
and bring
(or don't bring) what you should! We will supply all the
poles for the mosquitoe netting. (note
on unauthorized
poles...)
2) You should have paid, given physical and permission slip to Mr. Gruender
Directions: Go to Turnpike (north), get onto the Garden State (break at Montvale reststop on your own if you need to gas up with cheap NJ gas), continue north to Route 87, head EAST across Tapenzee Bridge, after the bridge, go 1.5 miles to exit on route 287 take it 10 miles to get to Route 95 -and then keep heading on 95 NORTH (EAST).
We will probably meet at the reststop just past Exit 53 Branford. About 4.71 miles past the point route 91 goes north in New Haven in CT (gps 41.28581N / 72.83382W). Figure 4 hours or so and 190 miles to this point.
LOCAL MAP: Follow I95 to Exit 3B (Rt. 138 West). Follow Rt. 138 through your first traffic light. At the second light (blinking yellow), take a right to continue on Rt. 138. Follow 138 until you see the sign for Yawgoog on your left. It can take from 5 to 7 hours depending on traffic, accidents, etc.
Fees:
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW FOR THIS GREAT EVENT!
Mr. Grunder has details. Checks to "Troop 26 BSA"
Lodging: Tents of course, silly! Big tents! Sleep 6 scouts! Bunks!
Link to Yawgoog Summer Camp site: yawgoog.org
Details:
This trip is like no other. On Sunday, start
your week long adventure at camp Yawgoog! The mess hall - singing until
your lungs burst! The waterfront - awsome! Beaches everywhere.
Vollyball tournament. Advancement opportunities galore. Beautiful
nights in your tent. Bunk beds with your friends. Crazy activities.
A unforgettable experience awaits you! Staying at Sandy Beach!
Adult Coordinator: Phil Gruender
Address: (takes 3-4 days!!)
(scout name) SB, JB, Week 4, Troop 26 Medford
Yawgoog Scout Reservation
61 Camp Yawgoog Road
Rockville, RI 02783