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Big Trees and Mercer Caverns Camping

What: Two nights of camping, cooking, campfires, Cave Tours and Giant Redwoods!
Date: Friday, September 7 to Sunday, September 9
Where: Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Arnold, CA and Mercer Caverns, Murphys CA
Cost: $95 per Scout (includes camping, meals, and admission to parks)
Meet: Sycamore Park & Ride 4:30 pm for 5:00 pm departure
Return: 4:00 pm at Park & Ride Scouts should have $5-$10 to buy lunch on the way home. We will call with ETA from Angel’s Camp
Attire: Class A Uniforms to travel, Class B for camping and cave tour
Required: Permission slip and Signed Medical A&B Forms due Tuesday, August 21

Scouts and parents, this is a fabulous trip to see some amazing sights in California! Friday night we will set up camp at Big Trees Campground in Arnold, CA. After flags and a scout cooked breakfast, we’ll head over to Murphys for a tour of Mercer Caverns and enjoy a homemade ice cream (time permitting) in the historic town of Murphys. A quick tour of Big Trees State Park will wrap up our epic weekend. All ranks are welcome. OSPL needed.

Brown bag dinner on Friday. Each Scout/adult responsible for lunch $ needed for return trip.
Possible MBs: Geology, Forestry, Cooking, and Camping… Scouts, think about what you can accomplish and bring your books !

Parents: Drivers / campers needed! We will also need an adult QM.  Contact Mrs. Wong or Mr. Yamada with questions.

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