Patriot's Point Campout May 3-4, 2008
Patriots Point is in Charleston. It is the US Monument/Museum to Naval Aviation. It consists of the “The Fighting Lady” the WWII aircraft carrier USS YORKTOWN (CV-10), the WW II destroyer the USS LAFFEY (DD-724), the WW II submarine USS CLAMAGORE (SS-343), and the Coast Guard Cutter INGHAM (WHEC-35). There are also over 25 aircraft and helicopters on the museum grounds ranging from actual WW II aircraft to modern aircraft to include an F-14 Tomcat to various helicopters.
There is also a second tour as part of the package. I have signed us up for a boat trip to Fort Sumter, but this has not been confirmed. As a bonus, the boys will also qualify for one or two Historical Trail Patches. The Historical Trail program is a visit/hike/learn educational program for Scouts designed to teach them United States History. Patriot’s Point and Fort Sumter together consist of a Historical Trail available in Charleston.
The pack will pay for the Cub Scout’s fare. The ship provides berths to sleep in, showers and mandatory separate quarters for females. You will need to bring sleeping bag, pillow, blanket, change of clothes, personal toiletries. Entire Families are welcome.
Registration forms will be passed out at the Pack but one is also avaliable here on the web site. Just copy and paste.
We will be checking in at Patriot’s Point on Saturday AM, May 3rd and departing sometime Sunday May 4th. We need to check in as a group at 9:00 AM so everyone will need to be there at that time. We may leave as a group from NMB at a time TBD. Meals are provided (lunch Saturday through breakfast Sunday) and there is of course a snack bar and machines. Bring lots of change or $1.00 bills for the snack machines.
Be sure you read and understand the following:
1. I will need all reservations and money (parents/siblings cost of $55.00/person) by Monday, March 3rd. The pack will pay for the Cub Scout’s fare. This money is non-refundable as we will have to send the money in to Patriot’s Point. Checks should be made out to Cub Scout Pack 800.
2. Returned Registration Forms MUST be accompanied by all payments due.
3. A parent has to accompany a child.
4. We have to check in as a group at 9:00 AM on Saturday.
5. You will need to bring sleeping bag, pillow, blanket, change of clothes, personal toiletries.
6. Meals are provided - lunch Saturday through breakfast Sunday.