BSA TROOP 189 AT TRAIL MAGIC EVENT GUIDEBOOK 20-22 OCTOBER 2017 WASHINGTON MONUMENT STATE PARK, MD GROUP CAMPGROUND YG2, RES#2-32080756 6620 ZITTLESTOWN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, MD 21769 SUNRISE 07:27, SUNSET 18:21 FORECASTED MOSTLY CLOUDY & WARM, HIGH 76F, 38F HISTORICAL AVERAGE HIGH 66F, AVERAGE LOW 45F POC: JOHN ORILLE, ASM, JOHN.ORILLE@GMAIL.COM
CONCEPT This weekend s adventure bases the Troop s activities out of Washington Monument State Park in Middletown, Maryland, which is located along the Appalachian Trail (AT) passing through the site. Located atop South Mountain, Washington Monument State Park is named for the first completed monument dedicated to the memory of George Washington. The Washington Monument is a rugged stone tower that was initially erected by the citizens of Boonsboro in 1827. Most of the Washington Monument s hiking trail is part of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Visitors are able to hike the Appalachian Trail (AT), which is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world spanning from Georgia to Maine. This will be a great opportunity for Scouts interested in making progress in Rank Advancement requirements and continue to the other requirements for the Camping, Hiking, and Backpacking Merit Badges. This is an excellent opportunity to gain and hone skills for Scouts and Scouters interested in going to high-adventure places like Philmont Scout Ranch, NM. After a great day on the Appalachian Trail (AT), we will enjoy the victory with AT Trail Magic, which is as an unexpected act of kindness and a quintessential part of the Appalachian Trail experience for many longdistance hikers! If time allows, we will be stopping at an Ice Cream parlor along the AT in Harper s Ferry, WV. TROOP SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY 17:30 Link up at Pattie Elementary 17:45 Depart Pattie Elementary 18:21 Sunset 20:00 Arrive & set up camp at Youth Group #2, Washington Monument State Park 21:30 Cracker barrel & program meeting 22:00 Lights out SATURDAY 07:27 Sunrise/Troop wake up, breakfast, & personal hygiene 08:30 Hiker s & Backpacker s prep time 08:45 10 Mile Hike begins 12:00 Hiking/Trail lunch IVO Annapolis Rock 15:00 Arrive back to camp 16:00 Dinner in camp 17:00 Depart for Harper s Ferry, WV 19:09 Sunset 22:00 Lights out SUNDAY 07:30 Sunrise/Troop wake up, breakfast, & personal hygiene 08:00 Break camp 09:30 Scout s Own Service 10:00 Depart Washington Monument State Park 12:30 Arrive at Pattie
DIRECTIONS TO WASHINGTON MONUMENT STATE PARK 1. Head west on RTE 234 N/Dumfries Road 2. Continue on Lake Jackson Dr., Take Liberia Ave to RTE-28 N/Centreville Road in Manassas 3. Continue on RTE-28 N. Take RTE-267 W to VA-9 W / Charles Town Pike. Take RTE-9 exit from RTE 7 W. 4. Continue on RTE-9 W/Charles Town Pike to Blue Ridge 5. Continue on US-340 E to 11, Sandy Hook. Take the MD-67 exit from US-340 E. 6. Continue on MD-67 N. Drive to Zittlestown Rd to 6620 Zittlestown Rd, Middletown, MD WASHINGTON MONUMENT STATE PARK MAP
DIRECTIONS FROM WASHINGTON MONUMENT SP, MD TO HARPER S FERRY, WV 1. Head South West on Zittlestown Road towards US-40 ALT W 2. Take MD-67 S/Rohrersville Road and US-340 W to Hog Alley in Harpers Ferry onto Shenandoah Street 3. Turn Left onto Potomac Street
SAFETY & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES BUDDY TEAM & YOUTH PROTECTION All Scouts will utilize the buddy system at all times, reporting to their Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, &/or Scoutmaster if they are departing the Troop s immediate area for any reason Non-Scout youth participating in Troop activities must be supervised by their parent or guardian All adults providing direction supervision of Scouts (aside from their own child(ren)) require current BSA Youth Protection Training found at https://myscouting.scouting.org TORNADO If you hear or see a tornado coming, warn others, & take cover right away If you're in a building, go to the middle of the lowest level away from windows (bathroom or closet if possible) Get under something sturdy, such as a heavy table, hold on, & stay there until the danger has passed Use your other arm & hand to protect your head & neck from debris If there is no building nearby, lie flat in a low spot & use your arms & hands to protect your head LIGHTNING The safest place to be during a lightning storm is inside a relatively large, fully enclosed building Avoid bodies of water, open areas, high ground, tall objects (trees, light poles), small shelters in open areas, & metal objects If you are outdoors & lightning is in the immediate area, crouch down with feet close together, keep your head down, & cover your ears to minimize hearing damage from thunder Stay at least 100 feet away from other individuals in the area to prevent bolts from jumping from person to person INJURIES Scouts treat minor injuries using their individual first aid kit. For serious injuries & hurry cases, Scouts perform immediate aid, & call for assistance with three short whistle blasts. The first Scouters to arrive on the scene provides additional immediate aid as required, & determines whether medical evacuation is required by ambulance (911) or troop vehicle. Nearest hospital emergency room: o Meritus Medical Center, 11116 Medical Campus Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21742, (301) 790-8000 o Washington Monument State Park Watch Number: 1-800-825-7275
GEAR & SUPPORT ALL SCOUTS BRING THE FOLLOWING: Class A uniform (for travel) Backpack that holds: o BSA Handbook, paper, & writing utensil in waterproof bag o BSA 10 Essentials + whistle 1. 2 liters of water minimum 2. Headlamp with spare batteries 3. First Aid Kit 4. Rain gear 5. Weather appropriate clothes (layers of wicking materials, no cotton!) 6. Map & compass 7. Sun protection (Sun Screen/Hat) 8. Pocketknife (Totin Chip trained only) 9. Matches/First starter (Firem n Chit trained only) 10. Trail food o Sleeping bag & pad o Mess kit with eating utensil o Toiletries o Camera (optional) No junk food nor electronics Money for Ice Cream on Saturday night GRUBMASTERS PLAN THE FOLLOWING MEALS FOR THEIR PATROLS: 2 x breakfast 1 x hiking/trail lunch 1 x camping dinner THE TROOP PROVIDES: Reservation fee for two nights at Youth Groups Site #4 at the Washington Monument State Park, Middletown, MD Troop first aid kit Tents & dining flys Lanterns Cookware & utensils Water jugs CADRE SUPPORT: Min of 4 cadre with following certifications: Basic Training: o SM/ASM/IOLS/YPT (min 2) Supplementary Training: o BSA Trek Safely/Hazardous Weather o Wilderness First Aid with CPR/AED training (min 1)
BSA T189 AT TRAIL MAGIC: 20-22 OCT 2017 Who: Troop 189 Scouts & Scouters What: Washington Monument State Park AT Trail Hike Where: Drop off & pick up at Pattie Elementary School, 16125 Dumfries Rd, Dumfries, VA; tent camping at Washington Monument State Park Youth Group Campground, Middletown, MD When: From 17:30 Friday, 20 October 2017 to 12:30 Sunday, 22 October 2017 Why: Develop skills and confidence while working towards portions of Rank Advancement, the Camping, Backpacking, and Hiking merit badges. Weather & Light Data: Monthly averages: 66F high, 25F low, 2.9 precipitation; sunrise 07:27 AM & sunset 06:21 pm With: Per Equipment & Support Requirements (See gear list); cash for Ice Cream in Harper s Ferry; eat dinner prior to link up Friday night; completed permission slip & grub fee due no later than 17 October 2017 to the SPL " " " " " " " " " " cut here, keep the upper portion, & turn in lower portion with your fees " " " " " " " " " " BSA T189 AT TRAIL MAGIC: 20-22 OCT 2017 As the parent or legal guardian of, I hereby give my permission for this child to participate in an outing with Troop 189, linking up on Friday, 22 October 2017 at Pattie Elementary School at 17:30, camping two nights at Washington Monument State Park Youth Group Campground, Middletown, MD, & returning Sunday, 24 October 2017at approximately 12:30 to Pattie Elementary School. I give permission to the leaders of the above unit to render First Aid, should the need arise. In the event of an emergency, I also give permission to the physician, selected by the Adult Leader in charge, to hospitalize, secure proper anesthesia, order injection, or secure other medical treatment, as needed. I further agree to hold the above named unit & its leaders blameless for any accidents that might occur during this outing except for clear acts of negligence or non-adherence to BSA policies & guidelines. In case of an emergency, I can be reached by phone at: or. In the event I cannot be reached, please contact at. Printed name of parent or guardian: Signature or parent or guardian: Date: