Bicycle & Virtual Camp – June 27-28

Permission Slip – June Bicycle Olentangy and Virtual Campout 2020

Hello Everyone

 

Here’s some additional information for the event this weekend.  Please read carefully as there is some really important information.  I know it’s a lot, but it’s needed to make sure we have a safe trip.  Be sure to bring paper copies of the permission slip and medical form on Saturday when you arrive.

  • PERMISSION SLIP:  Because this is an outdoor event, we need a permission slip for every Scout
    • Print and bring a paper copy with you on Saturday
  • TEMPERATURE CHECK:  We need everyone to record (youth and adult) to record their temperature Saturday morning
    • Adults, be sure to do this before that delicious cup of coffee to avoid false alerts 😊
    • There is a place on the permission slip to note the temp for all participants in your family (just include name & temp)
  • MEDICAL FORM:  Again, due to this being an outdoor event, we need a medical form for every participant
  • SIGNUP:  Please signup in advance here  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094AA8AF28A3FC1-bicycle
    • List your name and patrol (adults choose Adult as patrol)
    • Choose between cycling and totin chip only
    • We are NOT collecting signups for virtual camping – we’ll send a survey out afterwards to collect this information
  • LOCATIONS
    • Start
      • Meet at the Hills Market.
      • There is parking on the north side of the market, around back, and in the south end of the parking lot
      • We’ll release from the start of the trail on the North side
    • Stop 1 – Totin Chip
      • TWHS Flats from 9:45 to 11:00 (approx.)
      • Down on the flats around behind the football field; clear at the end
    • Stop 2 – Team Building Games
      • Scouts will be using a GPS to find this location
      • When they arrive, the group will participate in team building games
      • Scouts will find out the location on Saturday, but here are the coordinates for your record:  40*2’30” N 83*1’49” W
        • If you want more information, shoot me a message.  I don’t want to spoil it for the Scouts on this message
    • Scouts are encouraged to take time to enjoy the trip and explore throughout the day.  The time we have available is more than enough to ride and explore
    • Groups cannot go further south than the boat house / confluence park
    • End
      • Return back to Hills Market
  • SAFETY
    • Make sure bicycles are in good working order prior to arrival – be sure to test them out
    • Helmets are to be worn while riding
    • Masks are to be worn while not riding
    • Social distance must be maintained
  • MEALS
    • Don’t forget to eat in advance and pack food for the trail
  • GROUPS
    • We need plenty of adults for this trip.  We have to have 2 per group (which is 2 adults for about every 3-4 youth)
    • Youth should be communicating with their patrols now to try to arrange themselves
    • Every group will need to ride together and at a pace comfortable for everyone within the group

 

 

If you have any questions, just ask!

camping@troop-332.com

 

From: skctroop332@googlegroups.com <skctroop332@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Josh Wayne BSA
Sent: Friday, June 19, 2020 11:59 AM
To: Troop332 Google Group <skctroop332@googlegroups.com>
Cc: Camping T332 <camping@troop-332.com>
Subject: [TROOP 332] June Campout – Bicycling the Olentangy Trail – June 27-28

 

Please forward all questions and comments to camping@troop-332.com

 

Sat June 27 – June 28

 

Overview

  • Bicycle ride on the Olentangy Trail
    • Multiple activity stops
  • Evening tent camping in small groups at Scouts’ homes

 

Timing

  • Sat 9:00am – Meet up at start location (location tba next week)
    • We need experienced Scouts to arrive early to help out
  • Sat 9:45 – 11:00 – Totin Chip at TWHS
    • Non-cyclists are welcome to attend to work on their totin chip.  This is needed for those working toward second and first class
  • Sat 4:00pm – Return to start location
  • Sat 8:00pm – Campfire

 

Groups

  • Groups of 10 or less
  • Groups will be created on the day of the event based on who is there and ready as well as relative skill level/bike size
  • We need at least 2 adults per group – so adults can come have fun too!
    • Adult or older Scout in the front
    • Adult(s) in the back
  • A group or two of experienced Scouts will be released first so they can prepare to help teach totin chip at TWHS
  • Groups will have freedom to go as far as they would like (as long as the whole group is happy)
    • Stay on or near the Olentangy trail
    • Do not go into downtown…turn around at confluence park or before

 

Activities

  • The main activity is the bicycle adventure down the Olentangy trail
    • BRING PLENTY OF WATER FOR THE DAY 😊
  • 9:45-11:00 will be totin chip at Thomas Worthington High School
    • We will be meeting in the flats all the way around behind the football field down by the river
    • Totin Chip will be done in small groups (your cycling group, then non-cyclists will be fit in)
    • Experienced Scouts will be teaching this skill – so we need all the help we can get
  • Team Building
    • A second stop will be given out that Saturday.  It will be GPS coordinates so bring a GPS or your favorite GPS app on your phone (this is also a second/first class requirement)
    • PLC is coming up with team building games for the individual groups to do on their own
  • The rest of the cycling trip is up to the group themselves.  So long as they meet back at the start location on time
  • 8pm campfire

 

Camping

  • We will need an emcee/host for the campfire like what Luke and Ethan have done
    • This will be another Zoom call-in
  • Camping in the backyard
  • GROUP CAMPING
    • We will encourage families get together in small groups if they are comfortable (i.e. a handful of Scouts at the same house in the backyard)
    • Only do this if you are comfortable!  This is NOT a requirement
    • Camping groups should be worked out amongst yourselves and/or your patrol
      • WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND USING YOUR PATROL GROUP CHATS TO FIGURE THIS OUT.  We don’t want anyone excluded
    • Keep groups small
    • Non-related Scouts must sleep in separate tents
    • Face masks and other guidelines must be followed

 

 

Meals

  • Everyone is on their own for their meals
  • Sat Breakfast:  eat before you arrive
  • Sat Lunch:  pack for trail
  • Bring trail snacks
  • Sat Dinner:  Eat at home or at camping location
  • Sun Breakfast:  eat at home

 

 

Campfire Zoom Meeting

https://truecommerce.zoom.us/j/97043620595?pwd=NDc2enZQTFh4elZubDdUY1RvMjR2dz09

 

Meeting ID: 970 4362 0595

Password: 796893

 

 

 

If you have any questions, just ask!

camping@troop-332.com