Camp OYO has been rescheduled for March12-14

To Troop 375 Parents and Scouts:

Troop 75 has invited us to camp with them at Camp Oyo on the last weekend in February.  This will be a “bonus” event—our regular troop event for February is the YMCA lock-in on Feb 20^th.  I need to let Troop 75 know if we are interested, and if so, how many people from Troop 375 will attend.  Please email me back by January 24^th to let me know if you are interested.  I need a good count for # Scouts, adults, and # drivers.

Dates:  26-28 Feb 2010.  Depart 6pm Friday Feb 26th, return 1pm Sunday Feb 28th

- Scouts attending

- Adults attending

- Who can drive/# of seats available

Basic Plan

- Winter campout at Boy Scout Camp Oyo

- Sleep in log cabins at Camp Oyo

- Saturday:  Experienced hikers will hike the Silver Arrow Trail.  Less experienced hikers will hike an easier trail or stay in camp and do camp activities (fire making, Scout skills).  Saturday night:  swimming in State Park resort swimming pool!

- Depending on the number of Scouts and adults attending, we will either stay in Troop 75’s cabin, or get our own cabin.  I need to give Troop 75 a good headcount soon for their planning.

Camp Oyo is near Portsmouth , OH .  About a 2.5 hour drive.

The Silver Arrow Trail is one of the most challenging hiking trails in Ohio .  This will be a good prep hike for Philmont-bound Scouts and parents.  Hikers will earn the Silver Arrow Trail patch and medal, and get credit for a 10-mile hike for hiking merit badge.  (The trail is about 14 miles long.)

Special equipment you will need for this Winter campout:

- Winter sleeping bag (20 degrees or lower rating) and pad

- Hiking shoes or boots and hiking socks

- Good quality wool or poly base layer (thermal underwear)

I’ll provide more details and a packing list later.

Call me or email if you have any questions.

-Harry Conley

848-2049