What:  Pack 133 Scouts and Families Annual Winter Cabin Camping Trip

When:  Friday, Jan 19, 2018 6:00pm – Sunday, Jan 21, 2018 11:00am

Where:  Camp Winnebago, Corwin Cabin, 102 Timberbrook Road, Rockaway, NJ 07866
We are staying in the Corwin Cabin (formerly Baden Powel Lodge) (listed as number 16 on the Winnebago Map)

Who:  Pack 133 Scouts and Families

How:  RSVP on Scoutbook
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Cost: Free to Camp, BYO Meals, we are considering doing a Pig Roast Saturday Evening, the cost would be $10/person.  Please respond to the survey to let us know if you would like to participate.

​Contact:  Anthony Garofalo at agarofalo@mendhampack133.org
NOTES:
  1. There is a chance that we may need to park in the parking lot and walk to the cabin, especially if there is snow on the ground.  It is an easy but fairly long walk.  It is preferable if we all meet close to the same time and travel in together.  Those who cannot join us on Friday night must stop at the Ranger’s office near the parking lot to check in prior to proceeding to the cabin.
  2. Our cabin has running water and indoor bathroom and heat.
  3. There is a full large kitchen with gas range and refrigerator/freezer.
  4. Of course, you are welcome to cook out doors on camp grills or open fire in approved fire rings.
  5. Directions:
    1. From Mendham find your best way to Rte 80.
    2. Use exit 37 for Hibernia.
    3. From either direction, turn left, heading North onto Green Pond Road (Rte 513 North)
    4. Travel for about 6.5 miles to Timberbrook Road
    5. Turn right onto Timberbrook Road and go 1.3 miles to camp entrance.
    6. Parking will be on the left opposite Camp Ranger station.

AGENDA

The purpose of the weekend is for the scouts to enjoy the outdoors, learn a scout skill or two and have fun.

Friday:
Meet at Hilltop lot at 7pm for caravan to the Camp Winnebago
Check in with Camp Ranger
Camp Fire (weather depending)

Saturday:
Breakfast
Morning scout skills and free time
Lunch
Hike (length and route will depend on weather)
Clean up, Dinner, Free time
Camp Fire (weather depending)
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Sunday:
Breakfast, clean up, free time and check out


Winter Cabin Camping Check List:

CLOTHING
  • Winter boots
  • Extra sneakers or shoes
  • Sweatshirt
  • Warm Pajamas
  • Long thermal underwear (top and bottom)
Daily change of clothes:
  • Long-sleeved shirts
  • Blue jeans or other long pants
  • Socks (twice as many if wet weather)
  • Underwear
OUTERWEAR
  • Winter coat with hood
  • Rain Coat
  • Hat, gloves
  • Hooded sweatshirt
CAMPING GEAR
  • Backpack, duffel bag, or suitcase to carry everything in (suggest packing light)
  • Good flashlight with extra batteries
  • Mess kit (plate, bowl, and cup)
  • Utensil kit (knife, fork, and spoon)
  • Laundry bag
  • 2 garbage bags (for storage, carrying items, etc.)
  • Folding camp chair (optional)
  • Canteen or water bottle (with water)
  • Personal First Aid Kit
  • If your son has the whittling chip, then he can bring pocket knife
PERSONAL ITEMS
  • Toothbrush and Toothpaste
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand soap and sanitizer
  • Washcloth and towels

BEDDING
  • Winter weight sleeping bag
  • Foam sleeping pad, blanket or Cardboard to put on cot springs (3 feet x 6 feet)
FOOD
  • Friday dinner or eat on the way
  • Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Pig Roast under consideration)
  • Sunday: Breakfast
  • There is water on site, bring other drinks is you wish
  • Pack snacks
  • Please be mindful of nut allergies
Cooking
  • Open Fire (weather permitting)
  • Full size Gas Range to share
  • Coleman style stove (I suspect that at least 2 families will already be bringing stoves, and will share).
OPTIONAL ITEMS you may be glad you brought
  • Baseball cap
  • Compass
  • Fire starters
  • Hand Warmer packets
  • Lip balm
  • Metal or plastic mirror
  • Notebook and pencils or pens
  • Nylon cord for clothesline
  • Pillow or air pillow
  • Sleeping bag liner, and/or blanket(s) Small music player with earphones
  • Sunglasses
  • Watch