Fort Stanton Details!
Please note, Cub Scouts do not arrive until 1:00 on Saturday. In addition to the agenda below, here are a few additional reminders:
- Bring water shoes and tennis shoes (not flip flops)-we may hit the river if it is running.
- Email me if you need a packing list: anessa.collins@gmail.com
- Class A and Class B Shirts Required: During the day they will wear a nice t-shirt and shorts (no holes) and during flag ceremonies they will need their official shirt and a Scout hat.
- Pack plenty of sunscreen and fluids.
- All food and drinks (including snacks) for your family, need to be provided by your family.
- Please bring cash to pay for registration: $5.00 per person.
Sierra Blanca District
Outdoor Appreciation Camporee in Fort Stanton, NM
The sights and sounds at Fort Stanton are quite remarkable after dark. We ask that you please keep your Scout quiet after dark, following campfire time (this means no talking.)
Saturday- 7am--Wake up
Troops on your own for breakfast
8:45am-- Opening Flag Ceremony at flag pole on parade grounds
9:00am till Noon--Morning MB session
Noon till 1:00pm-- lunch
1:00p --Afternoon MB session
1:00p--Cub Scout activities begin
(archery, horse shoes, hike to the Bonito, games)
4:00pm till 5:30p--Troop Archery time
--Dutch Oven snacks with Mike Hunter demo-info time
4:00pm till 8:00pm—Dinner and free time about Fort Stanton
8:00pm-- Campfire and skit time!
8:30pm-- Special music presentation
9:00pm till 10pm-- quiet time
10:00pm--TAPS and lights out
Sunday- 8:00am—Scouts Own Service
**If there is enough interest, SM Kevin Flusche (T-59) is prepared to take the boys on a 5 mile hike in the Ft Stanton area immediately after the service.** Please talk to Kevin on Saturday to make arrangements.
Maps of activity locations will be available upon arrival and check in.
Out of Roswell-
head west on US 70 to US 380.
Continue right on US 380 for 18 miles to NM 220 (Billy the Kid Trail), turn left.
Continue on NM 220 approximately 2.5 miles to Ft Stanton.
Scout Camp will be just off of Kit Carson Rd on the south side of the fort.
Out of Ruidoso-
head north out of town on US 48 to NM 220 (Billy the Kid Trail) on road toward Sierra Blanca Regional Airport.
Continue past SBRA till the road comes to a stop at a three way intersection.
Turn left and stay on NM 220 approximately 1.5 miles to Ft Stanton.
Scout camp will be just off of Kit Carson Rd on the south side of the fort.
Cell service is spotty in the area but should you need additional help while on the road please call Kevin Flusche SM T-59 on his cell at 575-937-0897 or Dana Lenzo CC T-59 at 575-808-0524.
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