VISIT TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT
Attend the ARMY vs. EASTERN MICHIGAN football game
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What: Pack 133 Scouts and Families attend West Point vs Eastern Michigan Football Scout Day When: Saturday, Oct 14, 2017 7:00am – 3:00pm Where: United States Military Academy, West Point, NY (directions below) Who: Pack 133 Scouts and Families How: RSVP on Scoutbook by Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Cost: $30 per attendee, plus parking – check for cost of Tickets made out to Mendham Pack 133, collected by Anthony Garofalo by 9/8 Pack Meeting – parking paid onsite Contact: Anthony Garofalo at agaraofalo@mendhampack133.org |
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Details:
West Point strongly suggests we arrive at The Washington Gate by 7-7:30 am latest. Their suggestion is based on a long list of "possibles" and their recommendation we do not miss Cadet-led tours and the parade of cadets at 9 am: The possibles include - "...possible game day traffic, possible congestion at the gate, possible delays in parking at a remote parking lot and possibly waiting for transfers to a shuttle bus and the possibility that the ride down to the academy proper might take more time than usual...," to quote the very nice Army football folks.
Dress:
Class A Uniforms. West Point prefers Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts wear their uniforms given this is Scout Day and they were quick to note the Cadets love seeing the boys in their scouting uniforms. Obviously: bring weather-appropriate clothing, umbrellas, etc. The game is played rain or shine but other activities - including the parade of cadets - are weather-dependent.
Directions to West Point and The Washington Gate:
I would recommend you drive north on I-287 to I-87 most of the way - driving time is usually 90 minutes but please allow extra time for possible game day traffic congestion at the gate, parking at a remote parking lot and then transfers to a shuttle bus and the ride down to the academy proper.
Google Maps / GPS navigation address: 917 Washington Road. West Point, NY.
This is the intersection of Route 218 and Washington Road. You might see signs for the Keller Army Community Hospital as you head north on 218 toward West Point. Enter the USMA on Washington Road. You will be directed to remote parking lots.
Directions: http://www.usma.edu/visiting/SitePages/Directions.aspx
Parking:
Your ticket does not include parking. General parking costs $20 at the gate. Parking passes may be purchased in advance at a $5 discount up to two weeks prior to game day.
For further information:
https://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=P&linkID=army&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=
West Point strongly suggests we arrive at The Washington Gate by 7-7:30 am latest. Their suggestion is based on a long list of "possibles" and their recommendation we do not miss Cadet-led tours and the parade of cadets at 9 am: The possibles include - "...possible game day traffic, possible congestion at the gate, possible delays in parking at a remote parking lot and possibly waiting for transfers to a shuttle bus and the possibility that the ride down to the academy proper might take more time than usual...," to quote the very nice Army football folks.
Dress:
Class A Uniforms. West Point prefers Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts wear their uniforms given this is Scout Day and they were quick to note the Cadets love seeing the boys in their scouting uniforms. Obviously: bring weather-appropriate clothing, umbrellas, etc. The game is played rain or shine but other activities - including the parade of cadets - are weather-dependent.
Directions to West Point and The Washington Gate:
I would recommend you drive north on I-287 to I-87 most of the way - driving time is usually 90 minutes but please allow extra time for possible game day traffic congestion at the gate, parking at a remote parking lot and then transfers to a shuttle bus and the ride down to the academy proper.
Google Maps / GPS navigation address: 917 Washington Road. West Point, NY.
This is the intersection of Route 218 and Washington Road. You might see signs for the Keller Army Community Hospital as you head north on 218 toward West Point. Enter the USMA on Washington Road. You will be directed to remote parking lots.
Directions: http://www.usma.edu/visiting/SitePages/Directions.aspx
Parking:
Your ticket does not include parking. General parking costs $20 at the gate. Parking passes may be purchased in advance at a $5 discount up to two weeks prior to game day.
For further information:
https://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=P&linkID=army&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=
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Schedule:
8 am: Cadet led walking tours, scout activities 9 am: Cadet parade (weather permitting) - One of the time honored traditions of a Army West Point game day, a full-dress cadet parade takes place on "The Plain" 3 hours prior to kickoff (weather permitting) 9:45 am: Cadet-led walking tours & activities resume (they generally stop during the parade) 11 am: Tours & activities end 12 pm: Game starts The game usually ends between 3 to 3:30 pm. |
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If you have any questions or need any further details, contact:
Anthony Garofalo
15 Old Orchard Rd.
Morristown, NJ
Google map link- https://goo.gl/maps/6eNnUxLxrXR2
Anthony Garofalo
15 Old Orchard Rd.
Morristown, NJ
Google map link- https://goo.gl/maps/6eNnUxLxrXR2
