As part of our campout, we will participate in the Fish N Fun Day on Saturday, April 20, with Parent N Pal Weekend. That will include horseback riding (second grade and older), fishing, BB guns (first grade and older), games, bows and arrows, and more for Scouts and their families. The cost is TBD and the location is Clements Scout Ranch/ Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp, 11217 FM 2970, Athens, TX 75751. All youth must attend with an adult. 

Friends and siblings are invited to come on Saturday for Fish N Fun Day; however, only currently registered Scouts and parents can participate in the Parent-N-Pal Weekend. We are awaiting clarification/exceptions to this for our Pack from the Council Executive.

Be on the lookout for the registration email and additional information. 

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Most Scouts will tell you that their favorite part of the program is the camping. This fall, Pack 751 Richardson is headed to Camp James Ray for two nights of outdoor fun, Friday, Sept. 29 – Sunday, Oct. 1. The location, 2026 Mill Creek Rd., Pottsboro, TX 75076, is about 75 miles northeast of ACM and sits on Lake Texoma. Camp James Ray has lots to offer and we will be playing field games, hiking, canoeing, and if you like to fish, bring your fishing pole!

This is a pack-wide event, from Lions to Arrow of Light, and a family event, so all parents and siblings are encouraged to attend. Arrival time is anytime after 3PM on Friday with departure no later than 11 AM on Sunday. There is no fee to attend.

The paperwork – oh, the paperwork! Every family must fill out the Pack 751 Fall Campout Registration Form so we have an accurate headcount. As mentioned in that form, we must have three other forms from you, too. Please complete, don’t date them so we can use them all year, and send to your den leader before the campout:

1. Medical forms A & B are required for every adult and child (please don’t date)
2. Commitment to Transport is required for each minor (please don’t date)
3. Photo Release is optional but makes our lives easier as we snap pics of Scouts having fun (please don’t date)

IMPORTANT: Please also read our updated document, Camping Rules, Packing Checklist, and Campfire Safety. (Excerpt is below!)

In an upcoming den meeting or call, your den leader will cover specific planning items, like den meals, activities, and to answer your questions. If you need anything else, please reach out to our outdoor activities chair, Sam Mettauer. A lack of camping equipment should not be a deterrent from attending any event. The Pack has a limited supply of gear, if you need to borrow something let him know.

Here’s a good roundup of what to pack, excerpted from Camping Rules, Packing Checklist, and Campfire Safety:

Camping equipment:

* Tent with stakes (in case it is windy)
* Waterproof ground cloth or plastic tarp for under tent
* Sleep bag and pillow (cot or thermarest, if desired)
* Cup, bowl, plate, and silverware

Clothes:

* Class A uniform and Class B shirt
* Poncho or raincoat
* Warm jacket or coat
* Warm PJs or sweatshirt and sweatpants
* Underwear and socks (bring extras!)
* Durable shoes (hiking shoes if you have them. If not, just make sure they have good tread on them)
* Hat offering sun protection
* Shirts and shorts/pants. Bring some items to layer in the event your Scout gets cold in the evening/night
* Swimsuit /clothes and shoes to get wet while canoeing (just in case!)

Family gear:

* Chairs to sit in
* Cooler
* Cooking equipment – don’t forget items like Pam to make sure your food doesn’t stick and cooking utensils

Toiletries:

* Toothpaste, toothbrush, and comb
* Washcloth and towel
* Soap in container
* Toilet paper
* Extra bag for wet/soiled clothes

First aid:

* There will be a first aid kit for the Pack, but each den and individual should have one as well
* Reusable water bottle filled with water
* Flashlight with extra batteries
* Sunscreen
* Insect repellent
* Whistle

Extras:

* Garbage bags
* Towels (or paper towels) to clean up around campsite/dry dishes
* Hand sanitizer
* Gallons of water (we will have access to water, but it’s always best to be prepared)
* Snacks – we don’t want to get hangry

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Parent N Pal Weekend

Registration Estimated to open late February

https://scoutingevent.com/571-2024PNPFishNFunDay

You and your family can participate in horseback riding (2nd grade +), fishing, BB guns (1st grade +), games, bows and arrows, and MUCH, MUCH, MORE!

Event Details:

• TBD

Cost

• TBD per person
• Cancellations: All cancellations must follow the cancellation & refund policy

Required information

• First and last names
• Gender
• Dietary restrictions
• Emergency contact information

Documentation required at check-in

• Unit roster: one per registration or group arriving together
• Annual Medical Health Record parts A & B

Who can attend

• Fish N Fun Day: All Cub Scouts (parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, siblings) and anyone who wants to join scouting!)
• Parent N Pal: All Cub Scouts with parents

Location

• Clements Scout Ranch/Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp, 11217 FM 2970, Athens, TX 75751

All youth must attend with an adult. You will get a pop-up to add adults to your youth registration. 

See event link and map at https://pack751richardson.com/calendar-single-post-name/spring-family-campout-2024/.

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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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