Spring Campout Packet 2014

AHG Family Spring Campout

February st rd

21

– 23

2014

Huntsville State Park

Fall Family Campout Our purpose this weekend is to create a fun, outdoor opportunity for the girls and their families to live out the AHG Oath. When you arrive Check in at the front entrance and pay your day fee of $5 per person per day (13 and older). Children under 13 are free. Let them know you are with the American Heritage Girls camping group under Sarah Panagos name. We are staying in the Prairie Branch Camping Area. We will have 15 sites marked for AHG. The state park may assign you a site number just for their check-in procedure, but campsites will be first come first serve. All sites will fit a RV. Check in at the state parks is not until 2pm, but normally they let us have our campsites earlier if they are empty. We will check in as early as possible Friday morning to ensure all our campsites are together. If you are arriving before 2pm, please let us know. You can call or text Sarah Panagos at 713-419-5711

State Park # (936)-295-5644

Map to Huntsville State Park

Safety Please make sure you know where your kids are at all times. We have a lot of adults and kids coming. The kids are all going to be very excited and it will be easy for them to wonder off. We will be near water, so please go over with your kids water and wildlife safety. We will have a AHG Banner hung up and every campsite will be marked with 8”X10” AHG sign. Let your kids know if they get lost to look for banner and or signs. Look around your campsite for hazards, ant beds, poison ivy, fallen limbs, stumps, etc.

RULES 1. Wear Tennis Shoes at ALL activities 2. Don’t walk across other’s campsite. Walk on the paved road or sidewalk to go to the restrooms. 3. Buddy System at all times. Always let an adult know where you will be. 4. Pick up after yourself. Leave NO TRACE BEHIND. 5. Don’t shine flashlights in people’s eyes. Only on the ground

TENT CAMPING CHECKLIST EATING/FOOD PREP Camp stove and propane Hot Pot / mugs Camp Table Folding Chairs Cooking and eating utensils Plates, cups, bowls Can opener Coolers Ice or ice substitutes Food Plastic zipper bags Salt and pepper / Condiment packets Plastic wrap / aluminum foil Dish soap / towel Tablecloth / clips Paper towels / napkins / Kleenex / TP Trash bags Drinking water / drinks Clorox wipes / baby wipes SLEEPING AND COMFORT Air mattress with pump or camp pad Sleeping bags Pillows / blankets CAMPING GEAR Tent, poles and stakes GPS and maps Flashlights Lanterns Extra batteries Ground cover or tarp Multipurpose knife or camper’s tool EZ-Up shade Rope, cord or wire Walkie-talkies Rake Extra tent stakes Whisk broom / broom / dust pan Tent Fans / Heater Christmas Lights to light up area at night

PERSONAL First aid kit Bath towels Soap Insect repellent Layered clothing Rain gear Medicines / Vitamins Toiletries

MISC Digital Camera Cards and games Pad, pencil or pen Sunscreen Extension cord / three way splitter FOR THE KIDS Towel / Washcloth / Shampoo / Soap Clothes / PJs Tennis Shoes / Flip flops Brush /ponytail holders Toothbrush / toothpaste Pillow / Blanket / stuffed animal Outdoor toys.. scooter, chalk, jump rope, etc.

Things to consider Weather -- It's going to be COLD this time so some additional items you might want to bring are - a Jacket, gloves, long johns, space heater, extra blankets, extra tarp for putting over your tent. Drinks and Food for your family. Each family will be providing their own food and drinks for all meals except for our group lunch on Saturday. You will only need to provide drinks for that meal. Hike—If we go on a hike, so you might want to bring a small backpack to keep water, band aids and sun screen in. Tennis shoes must be worn on hike Clothing – No AHG Uniforms for this outing. You can wear your red AHG Tshirt on Saturday if you have one. Fishing Supplies - There is a great fishing pier where we are camping. It is free to fish at state parks. No license required to fish. So bring your fishing poles and supplies. PETS: Pets must be attended and on a six-foot leash at all times. Pets are not allowed in any park buildings, cabins, or shelters. Campers must provide proof of current vaccinations for each pet entering the park.

Pay your park entrance fee at the main office. They will need your Car License Plate number. Tell them you are with American Heritage Girls.

We will be camping in the Prairie Branch Camping Area