Whitewater Rafting or Biking Trip 2019 - Sign up by 5/10 please!

IMPORTANT NOTE: All people (adults and Scouts) who want to raft MUST pass the BSA Swim Test, which will be offered at some point in the next few weeks. Any Scout attending the Summit should also take the swim test at this time. Sinoquipe attendees are optional.

IMPORTANT NOTE #2: Wilderness Voyageurs (the outfitter for the trips) need to know a head count by May 10th, so please sign up soon!

When: May 31–June 2, 2019

Where:  Lower Yough River in Ohiopyle, PA. It is a Class III with one lesser IV.  Scouts will camp at Benner's Meadow Run Campground, Farmington PA on Friday & Saturday nights.

NEW RAFTING OPTION:  There is an option for any Scout 16 years or older to raft the Savage River instead of the Lower Yough.  It is a Class III-IV, but it has more volume (there is a release that day!) and is a little more difficult than the other trip.  It’s a 40 min drive from the campgrounds.  The catch is that we have to have two adults willing to drive there and back on Saturday and raft as well, and we have to have enough interest from older Scouts.

NEW NON-RAFTING OPTION: Also, there is an option for biking on a bike trail instead of rafting if you prefer. Costs for 2 nights of camping, Saturday breakfast, and Saturday dinner is $42. Again, we will need two adults to agree to bike and not raft to support any Scout doing this option. You will need to bring money for bike rental and for Saturday lunch.

Organizer and Contact Info:  Jodi Remer – remer.jodi at gmail.com

Cost / Payment: 
$133 per person (For camping, meals, and either rafting trip)
$42 per person (for camping, breakfast/dinner on Saturday, no rafting)

Travel Details: Meet at the church on Friday no later than 4:45.  Will return on Sunday around 12 or 1pm.

Meal Info: 

Friday:  BRING bag dinner for eating in the car while traveling. It is a 3-4 hour trip to Ohiopyle PA.

Saturday:  All meals will be provided by the tour company. (Bring money for lunch if you are biking and not rafting--you will bike to a place for lunch)

Sunday: Healthy donut breakfast provided by the adults.

Equipment Required: 
• Swim wear / clothes that can get wet.
• Bring a light rain jacket to wear under your lifejacket.
• Wear CLOSED-TOE shoes that can get wet (no Crocs or flip flops!).
• Bring a towel
• The water can be cold so bring clothes to warm up in.

Other:

Bring money for snacks and souvenirs. The outfitter and the campground sells snacks, equipment, and souvenirs, and there is mini-golf and an arcade at the campground.

Permission Slips: 

For Scouts, 2 forms: BSA form + Wilderness Voyageurs waiver form for minors.

BSA Waiver Form

Wilderness Voyageurs Minor Waiver Form

For Adults, 1 form: Wilderness Voyageurs waiver form for adults.

Wilderness Voyageurs Adult Waiver Form


Sign-Up Instructions:  First Name and Last Initial only.  No last names please.

Please indicate:
1.     If you are rafting or biking
2.     If rafting:
a. Are you 16 or older, have rafted before, and want to raft the Savage River?
b. Are you an adult who wants to (or is willing to) raft the Savage River?
3.    ONLY IF YOU ARE AN ADULT, how many Scouts you can bring, and year-make-model of car. PLEASE make your adult entry separate from your Scout's entry!

PAY HERE IF YOU ARE RAFTING
PAY HERE IF YOU ARE CAMPING and/or BIKING but NOT RAFTING

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