Fall Campout 2023 at Camp James Ray

See the event link and map at https://pack751richardson.com/calendar-single-post-name/fall-campout-2023/.

Camp Itinerary

Directions from Dallas: Take Highway 75 north to Denison, take exit 69 (Highway 120), and turn left at the light. Continue west on Highway 120 to Pottsboro, passing through town (staying in the left lane). At the intersection of Highway 120 and Highway 289, continue on Highway 120 for 5.1 miles. Turn left on Locust Rd (see camp direction sign), and travel 1.8 miles to a 4-way stop (Paradise Store on the corner). Turn right on Mill Creek Rd, and travel 2.1 miles. Camp James Ray’s entrance will be on the right (large stone entranceway).

Camp details

Date: September 29, 2023 – October 1, 2023

Check-in window: Anytime after 3PM and before 10PM Friday (gates lock after 10)

Checkout window: 8:30-11:00 AM Sunday

Location: Camp James Ray in Pottsboro, TX 

Cost: $0

Pack 751 has two campsites, Lone Eagle and Apache.

Lions/Tigers/Wolves will be at Lone Eagle;

Bears/Webelos/AOL will be at Apache.

Required Registration Form: 

• Pack 751 Fall Campout Registration Form: one per family

Required forms: Give to Den Leader

• Medical Form: one per every camp participant, including adults
• Commitment to transport: one per scout 
• Photo Release: one per camp participant including adult (optional)

Den Assistance

We will have a pack-wide dinner on Saturday, and to ensure no one is overburdened, we need volunteers for the following positions: 

• Cooking
• Serving
• Clean-up

Additionally, we need each den to contribute the following items: 

• Firewood for Saturday evening campfire
• Soccer/volleyball/playground ball for field games
• Food for Saturday evening meal:
  • Lions – fruit
  • Tigers – pancakes and syrup
  • Wolves – eggs
  • Bears – sausage and bacon
  • Webelos/AoL – graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate bars for s’mores 

Suggested packing list 

(https://pack751richardson.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pack-751-Camping-Rules-and-Checklist_Fire-Safety.docx.pdf)

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