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Vicksburg, Mississippi
 
March 13-16

Departure :   7:00 AM Saturday Morning, March 13th
Return :   Afternoon of Tuesday, March 16th
Activities :   Overnight camping at Rocky Springs Campground with visits on Sunday and Monday to Vicksburg National Military Park
Cost :   $75
Expected Weather :   Daytime temperatures of 60-70 degrees F, night time temperatures of 30-40 degrees F.  Rain is currently forecast for Sunday, March 14th. CLICK HERE for most current forecast. 
Emergency Numbers :  
Adult Leader Cell Phones:
Jeff Carter   817-368-0650
Dick Cureton   817-689-0237
Linda Mitchell   817-456-7858
Rocky Springs Campground: 662-680-4014  601-680-4025
Note to parents :   Given the limited number of scouts participating in this event, we will not be taking the troop's trailer. Personal cars will transport the scouts and their equipment.
No foot lockers or large backpacks will be allowed.
      Please have your son use a daypack (like a school backpack) to bring the equipment they will need for the trip. Gameboys and CD players are welcome while the scouts are in the car, but not at the campsite or the National Park.
Permission Slip :  
CLICK HERE TO OPEN PERMISSION SLIP IN IT'S OWN WINDOW..
PLEASE PRINT IT OUT AND BRING SATURDAY MORNING.

TROOP 4 EVENT PERMISSION FORM

Event :   Travel to Vicksburg, Mississippi and return
Activities :   Overnight camping at Rocky Springs Park and two days of hiking at Vicksburg
 

PERMISSION

I, ___________________ of Tarrant County, State of Texas, being the natural parent or legal guardian of _________________, my minor child, do hereby grant permission for said child to travel to and from, by private automobile, public carrier or other means of transportation, and participate in any and all activities of Troop 4, Boy Scouts of America, including but not limited to day and overnight campouts, trips, and projects.
 
I further hereby appoint the Scoutmaster, or other duly registered adult leader in charge, as my true and lawful agent and Attorney-in-Fact to act for me and in my name, place and stead to do any, every and all acts and exercise any, every and all powers that I might or could do in securing and consenting to whatever medical treatment (s)he shall deem proper or advisable for said child, including but not limited to hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, or medication. Further, this Power of Attorney shall not terminate upon my disability or incompetence.
 
In consideration for my Attorney-in-Fact so acting, I hereby waive any and all claims or causes of action against Troop 4 and its adult leaders, Boy Scouts of America, and Colleyville Christian Fellowship of Colleyville, and agree to hold them harmless against and from any damage, loss, cost or expense, arising out of or in connection with the exercise of the powers granted hereunder, or with said child traveling to or from or participating in the aforesaid activities.
 
Dated:________________________ Signed:_________________________
 
In case of emergency I can be reached at ___________________.
 

In the event I can not be reached, an alternate contact person

is_________________________ at _______________________.
 

 

Suggested Equipment :  
Medicine
Day Pack
Sweatshirt
Scout Shirt (wear to event)
2-3 T-shirts
Extra Pair of Pants
Underwear
2 pair of socks with sock liners
Hat
Sunscreen
Mess Kit
Spoon, fork, knife
Water Bottle
Broken in pair of shoes (broken in boots if the have them)
Rain gear (breathable rain gear preferre, if not pancho)
Sleeping bag (with liner, sleeping pad)
Pillow
Flashlight
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Soap
Personal First Aid Kit