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Troop 4 |
Grapevine, Texas |
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Troop 4 gratefully acknowledges the contributions of its Adult Leaders who make our activities possible. |
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2004
Summer Camp
Camp Tahuaya |
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June 6-12, 2004 |
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$155.00 |
| Signup Deadline: |
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May 24, 2004 |
| Money Due: |
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May 24, 2004 |
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| Camp Tahuaya has the largest natural spring in Texas and has a rich lore of history. The sparkling springs attracted the camps and burial grounds of prehistoric Plainview Man, and later the Native Americans of several tribes. It has known the Spanish Conquistadors who built their forts and, according to legend, buried their gold. The Old Military Road and the Shanklin Mill brought thousands of wagons to the spring, carving deep wheel ruts in the stone by our lake. The stone fences, plentiful arrowheads, Military Road, and millrace ruins are visible reminders of Camp Tahuaya’s frontier heritage. |
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| Canoeing and Kayaking |
| We have 40 canoes and a dozen kayaks that you can take out on the lake, in one of the most beautiful settings you’ll find in any Texas camp. A great place to learn to paddle! |
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| High Adventure Programs |
| All Longhorn Council high adventure programs are available to older youth and adults from units camping at Worth Ranch, Camp Tahuaya, or Sid Richardson Scout Ranch. Crews of older youth and adults may do the unique and exciting Chisholm Trail Adventure on Lake Bridgeport at Sid Richardson. You can send patrols on our Brazos River Canoe Trip 50–miler, based at Worth Ranch. Individual youth and adults may spend a week learning wakeboarding at the Steele Island Aquatics Base. All high adventure programs require a separate reservation and deposit. |
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| Baden Powell Program |
| Camp Tahuaya’s premier program! We challenge your first year campers to complete requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class, and give them the opportunity to complete the First Aid merit badge. The Baden Powell Program is a half–day program that is offered both in the morning and in the afternoon. |
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| Campsite Cooking Option |
| A popular option! Your Scouts may elect to cook some of their own meals in their campsite. Coordination with the Program Director is all that is required. Be sure to make arrangements a minimum of 24 hours before you wish to cook. Scouts can complete cooking requirements for rank advancement by cooking in the campsite. |
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| Tahuaya Canoe Adventure |
| If your troop would like to spend your week of camp on the water, try our Pack and Paddle program. You can do canoe camping for patrols of older Scouts (age 14 and up) and adults. You’ll spend five days and four nights on nearby Stillhouse Hollow Lake. On Friday morning you’ll return to your final campsite and hike into camp. Units must meet the two deep leadership requirements for the trip. Scouts must have the Swimming and Canoeing merit badges prior to coming to camp. All participants must have a working knowledge of canoeing and be able to pass a swim test. Units MUST register for the Tahuaya Canoe Adventure before May 1st, 2003. |
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Camp Tahuaya Coup Stick |
| The Coup Stick is awarded daily to the Troop with the highest campsite inspection score. The unit is entitled to fly its unit flag on the central flagpole and to eat first. The winning Troop is expected to “improve” the Coup Stick each day. At the closing campfire on Friday the Coup Stick will be permanently awarded to the Troop with the highest total score for the week. |
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| Climbing and Rappelling |
| Vertical Fun! You can climb on our cliffs to the limits of your endurance. We have outstanding climbing routes in the canyon below our spring-fed lake! You can take Climbing Merit Badge, or do an evening climb. The camp will provide all helmets, ropes, and climbing equipment. |
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| C.O.P.E. |
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C.O.P.E. challenges each participant to reach beyond their normal expectations and limits and discover new things about himself. Both team building and individual challenges are included in the Challenge Course program. This is a great teambuilding experience for your older patrol or Venture Crew! Both adults and youth are welcome to do C.O.P.E. Youth participants MUST be at least 13 years old by January 1st or a graduate of the Seventh grade. There is an additional cost of $30 per participant. Participants MUST preregister by May 15th or COPE will not be offered. |
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Special Events |
| VIS (Very Important Scout) Dinner for your Troops’s SPL and youngest Scout, King Pee Wee competition, Scoutmaster Cobbler Cookoff competition, T.G.A. (Tahuaya Golf Association) Tournament (fabricate your own clubs and balls from natural resources found on camp), Camp Wide Games, Scoutmaster shootoff, and others. |
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Merit Badges/Activities Offered
PRINTABLE
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RED INDICATES EAGLE REQUIRED
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| Merit
Badge |
# of
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Class Times |
Location |
| Swimming |
4 |
9:00-9:50 |
10:00-10:50 |
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2:00-2:50 |
3:00-3:50 |
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Pool |
| Lifesaving |
2 |
9:00-9:50 |
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2:00-2:50 |
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Pool |
| BSA Lifeguard (ALL
DAY) |
1 |
9:00-3:50
(with break for lunch 12:00-2:00) |
Pool |
| Canoeing |
3 |
9:00-9:50 |
10:00-10:50 |
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2:00-2:50 |
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Lake |
| Rowing |
2 |
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11:00-11:50 |
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3:00-3:50 |
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Lake |
| Rifle (Fee for free shoot) |
3 |
9:00-9:50 |
10:00-10:50 |
11:00-11:50 |
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Rifle |
| Rifle/Shotgun-instructional
for MB* |
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3:30-4:30 |
Rifle |
| Shotgun (one-time fee for
class) |
1 |
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2:00-3:30 |
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Rifle |
| Archery (must buy arrow kit) |
3 |
9:00-9:50 |
10:00-10:50 |
11:00-11:50 |
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Archery |
| Archery-instructional
for MB* |
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3:30-4:30 |
Archery |
| Mammals |
1 |
9:00-9:50 |
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Nature |
| Environmental Science |
2 |
9:00-9:50 |
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2:00-2:50 |
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Nature |
| Geology |
1 |
9:00-9:50 |
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Nature |
| Soil & Water Conservation |
2 |
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10:00-10:50 |
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4:00-4:50 |
Nature |
| Forestry |
1 |
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11:00-11:50 |
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Nature |
| Fish & Wildlife Management |
1 |
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11:00-11:50 |
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Nature |
| Nature |
1 |
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2:00-2:50 |
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Nature |
| Reptiles & Amphibians |
1 |
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3:00-3:50 |
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Nature |
| Fishing |
1 |
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4:00-4:50 |
Nature |
| Orienteering |
1 |
9:00-10:30 |
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Outdoor Skills |
| Pioneering |
2 |
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10:30-12:00 |
2:00-3:30 |
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Outdoor Skills |
| Wilderness Survival |
2 |
9:00-10:30 |
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3:00-4:30 |
Outdoor Skills |
| Camping** |
1 |
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10:00-10:50 |
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Outdoor Skills |
| Baden-Powell Program-1/2
day |
2 |
Session
A - 9:00-11:50 |
Session
B - 2:00-4:50 |
Baden Powell |
| First Aid |
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9:00-10:30 |
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2:00-3:30 |
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First Aid |
| Emergency Preparedness |
1 |
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10:30-12:00 |
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First Aid |
| Leatherwork |
1 |
9:00-9:50 |
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Crafts |
| Basketry
(Mon & Tues only) |
2 |
9:00-9:50 |
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2:00-2:50 |
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Crafts |
| Fingerprinting
(Wed - Fri only) |
2 |
9:00-9:50 |
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2:00-2:50 |
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Crafts |
| Indian Lore |
2 |
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10:00-10:50 |
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3:00-3:50 |
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Crafts |
| Woodcarving |
1 |
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11:00-11:50 |
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Crafts |
| Art |
1 |
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11:00-11:50 |
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Crafts |
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Other Activities |
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| Swimming
(Instructional not MB) |
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11:00-11:50 |
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3:00-3:50 |
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Pool |
| Free Swim |
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4:00-4:50 |
Pool |
| Free Boating/Kayaking |
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4:00-4:50 |
Lake |
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(not merit badge) |
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11:00-11:50 |
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3:00-3:50 |
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Pool |
| Free Shoot - Rifle |
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4:00-4:50 |
Rifle |
| Free Shoot - Archery |
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4:00-4:50 |
Archery |
| Pioneering Hour |
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4:00-4:50 |
Outdoor Skills |
| Open Crafts |
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4:00-4:50 |
Crafts |
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* Only for
those who are enrolled in one of the Merit Badge Classes.
** Can not be finished at Summer Camp unless you meet the required # of
days camping. If so have blue card filled out with proper
signature prior to going to Summer Camp. |
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Summer Camp Check List |
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| Personal Equipment List |
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Medical Form - Required |
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Swim Suit |
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Scout Uniform |
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Sun Screen |
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Socks (7) |
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Boy Scout Handbook |
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Shorts (3-4) |
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Canteen & Cup |
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T-Shirts (7) |
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Spending Money |
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Hiking Boots |
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Notebook / Envelopes / Stamps |
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Tennis Shoes |
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Completed Merit Badge Work |
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Cap or Hat |
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Pen (2) |
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Underwear |
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Pajamas |
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Other Items - Optional |
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Handkerchiefs |
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Fishing Equipment |
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Long Sleeve Shirt |
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Camera / Film |
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Long Pants |
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Bible / Devotional Book |
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Sleeping Bag or Bed Roll |
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Work Gloves |
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Sheet |
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Musical Instrument |
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Pillow |
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Sewing Kit |
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Cot |
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Space Blanket |
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Poncho or Raincoat |
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Backpack |
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Jacket |
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Dirty Clothes Bag |
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Towels (2-3) |
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Whistle |
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Soap |
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Personal First Aid Kit |
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Shampoo |
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Camp Chair |
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Toothbrush & Toothpaste |
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Water Shoes/Flip Flops |
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Comb / Brush / Mirror |
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Flashlight & Extra Batteries |
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Pocket Knife & Totin Chip |
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Insect Repellant |
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United States Flag |
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Permanent Marking Pen |
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Troop Flag |
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First Aid Kit |
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Patrol Flags |
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Compasses |
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Cooking Gear |
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Troop Roster |
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Dutch Oven |
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Troop Advancement Objectives |
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Thumb Tacks |
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Troop Program Ideas |
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Heavy Stapler |
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All Medical Forms |
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Ice Chest |
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Water Coolers |
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Rope |
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Binder Twine |
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Program Reference Material |
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Lanterns |
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Stoves |
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All of the Scout's personal equipment (with the exception of their cot, camp
chair,
sleeping bag
and pillow) needs to be packed in a case like this.
You can find these at Wal Mart, Academy and many other stores.
It is called the Contico Storage Locker Model No. 1320BK-1.
There is also a model that does not have wheels.
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Camp Tahuaya is a 147 acre camp with the largest spring in Texas,
located 1 mile west of the Tahuaya Road Exit at mile marker 289a on
I-35, just south of Belton and Temple. Tahuaya is 47 miles south of
Waco, 135 miles south of downtown Fort Worth, and approximately 150
miles from DFW Airport.
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