Backpacking Action Camp 2017 Who: Boys that have completed a JLTC or have scheduled a camp previously that have a application already on file and monies in hand with Commander Mark Jones. What: Backpacking Action Camp is a Backpack on the Buffalo River. Thursday at noon we will leave from the Ranger Annex at 1220 N Boonville in Springfield, MO. After a 2 hour drive down by Compton Arkansas at Compton Trail Head Sneeds Creek Trail. Our backpack will take us from 2200 feet elevation down to 900 feet elevation following along Sneeds Creek down to the Buffalo river. We will base camp at the jumping cliffs not far from Hemmed in Hallow. Then we day hike with fanny packs to the falls and return back to first nights stay at the jumping cliffs. Where: Buffalo River Trail from Compton Arkansas to Steel Creek following the Old River Trail with 8 river crossings. When: Be at the Ranger Annex in Springfield, Missouri at 10:00 a.m. Thursday July 6th, 2017. Why: To train men and boys how to backpack so they can teach others how to do an over night backpacking trip. We will be hiking in a no motorized vehicles allowed area and most of the days activities are on the river. We are looking for a grand safe time and the view is beautiful. How: Submit your BAC Application to Mark Jones by the end of Pow Wow 2017. This year the Friends of Rangers will join in with you on paying for this BAC camp. You pay only $15.00 and Friends of Rangers picks up the balance of $40.00. YOU BRING YOUR OWN FOOD!. Bring along just what you need. The attached forms are guides and suggestions. YOU are responsible for carrying your own FOOD/DRINK /SHELTER and the means to handle them. "There may be pictures taken at this activity and may be used on the Royal Ranger web site or in a news publication." Contact Mark Jones and let him know your coming and approx. how many will be in your party. 417-343-0463 Cell markjonesranger@hotmail.com email (preferred)
MySon,mayattendtheRoyalRangerBACCompton SneedsCreektrailhead twonightbackpack! IwillhavemysonattheRangerAnnexat1220N.Boonvillebetween10:00am nolater than Noon onjuly6th. Iwillhaveamedicalreleaseformsignedalongwiththis permissionslipandseetoithispersonalequipmentandfoodisallpackedandreadyto go. AllCamplistCheckedItemsareRequired. PLEASEINCLUDE$55.00 TOCOVEREXPENSES. WithaFriendsofRangershelp requestthefeewillonlybe$15.00. TheoutingwillstartattheRangerAnnex. Allgearand FOOD andbackpacksshould bepreparedbeforeyouarrive. Wewilldo somechecksofgearbeforeweleaveatnoon. ThursdayatnoonweheadouttoComptonTrailheadSneedsCreekintheBuffalo NationalRiver. Wewillbebackpacking15miles. HikingMeritBadgesandvarious "CampCraft"activitiesplanned. ComehiketheBuffaloRiverTrailswithus. Only5milesoftrailperday. Manyonthetrailtipstricksandtales willbefound. Come outandenjoyawonderful44hourcampout! IunderstandImusthavethispermissionslipandthe"MedicalReleaseForm" signedplusthefunds incommanders, possessionbyjune27th, 2017. Dated: (ParentsSignature) CellPhoneinCaseofEarlyorLateArrival: -------- CutHereandkeepbottompartforpickupinformation----------------- TheBACwill returnsaturdayjuly8th, at2:00pm. Iwillpickup mysonat theranger Annexatthattime. Forinformationcall: MarkJonesat417-343-0463
BAC 2017 Outing Check off List Personal Equipment [] Ziplock bags are great organizers. [] small Candle stub [] Small pliers or multitool [] Twenty feet paracord [] Safety pins [] Needles and thread [+] Extra matches in container [ ] BIC lighter mini [ ] Small Roll Duct tape (30") [+] Head lamp batteries [ ] Paper and pencil [+] Toilet paper in zip lock bag. [+] Zip lock bag containing extra clothing [+] Put Boys Name in Clothing/gear [+] 1 Large Heavy Leaf Trash bag [+] Knife [+] Shorts and or Swim Trunks [+] If you have a water pump bring it. Wewill pump water from the stream. [+] It has been extremelywet, it has been extremely hot, it has been wonderful weather. Please prepare for any thing you might encounter weather wise. [ ] Cheap ziplock bags will onlylet you down. Buy the Freezer type bags for you gear. [+] Food for 2 full days 3lunchs 2suppers 2 breakfasts snacks and drinks dehydrated foods are lightest. No refrigerated foods no ice chests. sport aid drink mixes are good. [ ] Small first aid kit [+] Paper Plates 6 [+] LED Headlamp AA or AAA [+] Mess kit (pan and pot) [x] Canteen -Hydration system with at least 16 Ounces of water. [x] backpacking stove and fuel. [+] Eating utensils (fork and spoon) [ ] Camera [ ] Sunglasses [ ] Trekking poles [ ] Leather gloves Warm Weather Clothing Cotton is fine in warm weather. Cold weather it can freeze you. [+] T-shirt or short-sleeve shirt 2 [+] Underwear _2_ Amount [+] Backpacking Socks _3_ Amount [ ] light weight wind type jacket [ ] Rain gear Look at forecast! [ ] nylon type hiking pants with zip off legs are wonderful. [+] Hiking boots do not bring brand new boots to this camp. Break them in first or be prepared for blisters. [+] Sneakers or Crocs (for wear around camp we will have at least 10 water crossings) (NO FLIPFLOPS) [+] Chap stick [+] Check the requirements included with the outing information. [+] Small Backpacking tent 5 lbs or less boys mayshare parts of a bigger tent or 8'x8' tarp and extra paracord or a hammock with rain fly. Overnight Camping Equipment [+] Personal essentials [+] Sleeping bag or Blanket or sheet. [+] Backpack can double as daypack. [+] Day pack or fanny pack [+] sleeping pad (foam or air) [+] Pillow Case to put your clothes in to use as a pillow. [+] Compass or smart phone with extra battery for recharging and viewranger app loaded up on it There is no cell service there but GPS still works..zip lock bag is good to keep it dry. [+] Extra clothing (seasonal) [ ] Ground cloth [+] Soap biodegradable [+] Toothbrush and a bit of toothpaste [ ] Comb [+] light microfiber Towel or small hand towel should be hanging outside your backpack to be drying out between river crossings. Optional Personal Equipment [] Watch [] Royal Ranger Bible [+] Insect repellent [+] Extra Spending money [x ] Think light. Think it through. [x] Put your backpack on fully packed and walk a few hundred feet at home to make sure it fits you and your gear. *Checked items are Required for this Outing
BackpackingMeals;WarmTrips ThisonlywhatIambringing. Youbringwhatyouwanttoeat. Remembernonperishable foodsafterthefirstday. 1stnightSupper:Steak,pudding,fruitcup,cheesestick(thismealwillbeeatenfirstnight freezesteaksolidbeforeevent) 2ndnightSupper:FreezeDriedmeal, applesauce,trailmix. 2breakfastsBreakfast:Instantoatmeal(2packsperman),1fruitpie,fruitortrail bar,instantrice. Butterandbrownsugaroptional. 2lunchesLunch:peanutbuttercrackers, apple,trailmix,stringcheese,rollofsassuage,energybar. ================================================================== 1stnightSupper:Steak,pudding,fruitcup,cheesestick(thismealwillbeeatenfirstnight freezefoodsolidbeforeevent) Breakfast: InstantOatmeal,DehydratedBaconandEggs,Fruit Tangpacket. Coffee Lunch:PeanutButterCrackers,Orange,TrailMix,StringCheese,Mixed Nuts,rollofSausage,energybar,SportDrink. Supper: FreezeDriedMeal,Pudding,mixednuts,SportDrink,Coffee. Breakfast: InstantOatmeal,FreezeDriedBaconandEggsCherryPie,FruitorTrailBar,Sugar,Coffee andtangpacket. Lunchonthewayout:PeanutButterCrackers,Orange,TrailMix,ColbyChunkCheese, MixedNuts,rollofSausage,energybar,SportDrink
2nightsstay:Partof3days. Thinkitthrough. []Steak []1FreezeDried MealLasagna []2Oranges []2SnackPackPudding []2packagesoftrailmix(M&Ms,nuts,raisins,walnuts) []4packagesofInstantOatmeal []2Trail Bars []4PeanutButterCrackers []6StringCheeseSticks []1SmallSummersausagein ziplock []2CoffeePacks []2TangPacks []8packetsofGatoradeMixorFlavoredwatermixeslikelemonade,Koolaidetc. []1boxofheavydutyFreezertypeSandwichBags []1Boxof1gallonFreezertypeSandwichBags. []2LargeTrash Bags LeafSizeHeavyDuty. []2Cherrypies. DollyMadison []1PackageofDentineGum []ExtraBatteriesorchargingpack []2freezedriedbaconandeggs []2fruitcupapplesauce []4Sport Drinks20ozsize
SOUTHERN MISSOURI DISTRICT ROYAL RANGERS EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION AND AUTHORIZATION FORM Ranger's Name Date of Birth Mailing Address City Zip Phone Soc. Sec. # Age E-mail Father's Name Time of Day/Night you Work Place of Employment Work Phone Mother's Name Time of Day/night you Work Place of Employment Work Phone Family Doctor Office Phone Insurance Company Policy # Address Phone PERSONS (OTHER THAN PARENTS) TO CONTACT IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY: Phone Phone MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE Please answer all of the following questions. EXPLAIN any "YES" answers. 1. Is your son being treated for any injury or illness? YES NO 2. Is your son taking any medication? If so, What? & When? YES NO 3. Does your son have asthma? YES NO 4. Is your son allergic to any form of medication? YES NO 5. Does your son have hay fever? YES NO 6. Does your son have any known allergies? YES NO 7. Has your son had his tonsils removed? YES NO 8. Has your son had his appendix removed? YES NO 9. Has your son had any other operations? YES NO 10. Is there any family history of any disease? YES NO 11. Does your son require a special diet? YES NO 12. Does your son have any chronic medical problems? (i.e. cardiac, respiratory, kidney, seizure or other) YES NO 13. Has your son had any "childhood diseases"? (i.e. measles, mumps, chicken pox, etc.) YES NO 14. Does your son sleepwalk? YES NO 15. Is your son hyperactive? (If so, is he on medication?) YES NO 16. Are there any medical considerations not mentioned? YES NO (over) 17. What is the date of your son's last physical exam? 18. What is the date of your son's last tetanus shot? IF YOU ANSWERED "YES" TO ANY OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE EXPLAIN. PLEASE LIST ALL MEDICATIONS BEING TAKEN BY YOUR SON AT THIS TIME.
NAME OF MEDICATION DOSAGE WHAT TIME(S)? REASON FOR MED AUTHORIZATIONS My son has permission to participate in any sanctioned event of the Southern Missouri District Royal Rangers provided he is supervised by authorized Royal Ranger leaders who are approved by the Southern Missouri District Royal Rangers. I understand that I will be contacted as soon as possible in the event of an emergency (accident, injury, or illness). I authorize the Commander-incharge (or designate) to give consent for treatment of my son by a licensed medical personnel in the event of such an emergency. I also understand that the Commander-in-charge of any activity has the responsibility and right to restrict any party from any activity which he feels is beyond the physical capabilities of that party. I understand that my personal insurance will be the primary insurance policy to be billed in the event of any medical treatment or evaluation and that the local church will be billed as the secondary insurance policy with the Southern Missouri District being the third insurance carrier. I will not hold the Southern Missouri District Royal Rangers, the National Royal Rangers Organization, any authorized Royal Ranger leader, or any medical personnel financially responsible for any accident, injury, or illness when reasonable precautions have been taken for my son's safety. SIGNATURE OF FATHER, MOTHER OR LEGAL GUARDIAN DATE