Marin Headlands Overnight

Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28, 2003

 

WHAT:  This is our first campout trip of  the year, designed for the older Scouts to introduce the younger Scouts to camping and backpacking.  Our new Scouts will have an opportunity to complete complete their Tenderfoot and Second Class requirements.  The hike in is less than a mile.  Adults are invited and can make it easily!  Scouts will carry their sleeping bags and personal gear in backpacks.  New Scouts who do not have backpacks may pack their stuff in a duffel bag or large day pack.  But everything, including pack, duffel, water, food and cooking gear will be carried in. 

 

WHEN:  We will meet at the clubhouse at 7:30 am and leave at 8:00 am on Saturday, September 27th, and return to the clubhouse by early afternoon on Sunday, September 28th. 

 

DETAILS:  We will be camping at Haypress Campsite, located ¾ mile from Tennessee Valley in Marin County (Marin Headlands).

 

Take Highway 101 over the Golden Gate Bridge.  Then take the Mill Valley/Highway 1 exit at the bottom of the hill.  About ½ mile after the exit, just before entering Mill Valley, make a left turn going to Tennessee Valley.  After driving about 2 miles on a paved and flat winding road you will come to parking lot.  If you are driving, don’t forget to get your parking permit from Mr. Dotson.  We will don our packs and walk the short distance (3/4 mile) to the camping area.  We will work on basic Scouting skills on Saturday, sleep in Troop tents, cook our own food and return on Sunday, shortly after noon.

 

High Adventure Scouts may use tarps, but be aware that the camping area lacks branches and trees for anchoring your tarp.  We recommend carrying hiking staffs or poles to prop up your shelter.

 

BRING/WEAR:  Bring a bag lunch for Saturday   Wear your troop 88 t-shirt.  The weather will be mild, but always be prepared for cool weather and rain.  Backpackers will bring water in their pack.  Dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday will be provided.  Wear sturdy shoes.  Bring $6.00 a head to repay your patrol cook for food, and $2 a head to repay your driver for bridge toll and gas.

 

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:  New Scouts will review what they need for Tenderfoot and Second Class.  Older Scouts will help the younger ones - do you need any requirements for Second and First Class?  Cook?  Bring a compass and the rest of the ten essentials.

 

** A NOTE FOR NEW SCOUTS:  Young scouts need a small pack  - a borrowed full size one doesn't work.  Also, do NOT pack everything on the equipment checklist, only what you deem appropriate for the trip.  If you need help or advice about packs and what to pack, please consult with an experienced scout.