troop. road trip to south dakota how much will it cost? cost: $260.00 per person 7 day action packed...
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Summer Camp 2014
Troop
Road Trip to South Dakota
How Much Will It Cost?Cost: $260.00 per person
7 day action packed full of: “Once in a Life Time Fun and Experience”
Orientation of Trip
Burlington, KY to Bloomington, IL 4.5 hoursBloomington, IL
to Sioux Falls, SD8.5 hours
Sioux Falls, SD to Mount Rushmore, SD5.5 hours
1200 miles one way
Troop Program (Mount Rushmore) vs Traditional Scout
CampLocal Scout Camp
VS 30 min to 1 hour away Up to 6-7 Merit
Badges Cost $240-$260 per
scout/$110.00 Adult Camping Merit Badges Memories
Mount Rushmore 18 Hour Trip 6-7 Merit Badges Cost $260.00 per
person Camp/Hike/Kayak Caving/Water Park Monuments Park Black Hills Lifetime Memory
Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore Hikes on beautiful terrain Up to 7 Merit Badges offered Kayaking on Sylvan Lake Camping in the Black Hills Caving/Water Park Monuments Park
Mount Rushmore Crazy Horse
Dates
June 21-June 29
Will be staying at Heritage Village Campground Crazy Horse Memorial can be seen from campground Near Custer, SD Question here is: What works better for the troop as a
group Heritage Village will be our base camp
Travel Schedule
Depart IHM on Friday Evening 18 hours one way Depart Saturday Morning
6/21 Rotate adult drivers 2 per
van Stop for Lunch Frequent Rest Stops Stopover at Cedar Point
Scout Camp in Minnesota Arrive Sunday Evening 6/22
Transportation
Looking for a driver and truck to pull troop trailer:
Troop will pay for fuel
No camping cost to adult
Pulled with ½ ton truck
1200 miles one way
High Level View of Route and Food Stops
Activities While There
Mount Rushmore Black Hills Crazy Horse Memorial Custer State Park Native American Hieroglyphics Hiking Harney Peak Swimming at Sylvan Lake Beach,
Custer SP
Activities Scheduled by Boys
Boys schedule activities prior to arrival South Dakota
Troop will make base camp at Custer State Park
Fun and Relaxing Activities
Activity fees included in Summer Camp Fee
Camp Custer
ELEVATION 5,200 FT
The park offers a well-stocked camp store Hot showers! Laundry facilities if needed Lake Beach in crystal clear mountain water
Camp Custer
Troop Cafeteria Mini camp cafeteria Boys and Adults will be assigned
Kitchen duties Meals served at troop level Menu prepared in advance
Church Services
Mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Protestant Services Mountain View Baptist Church
Packing List
Packing List will be provided. Be sure to have these items.
Good Sleeping Bag (Zero to —30 degrees) Camera Good hiking shoes, comfortable, and durable
Emergency Situations
Hospitals and Ranger Stations
Custer Regional HospitalCuster, SD 57730(605) 673-2229
Ranger Station13000 S Dakota 244,
Keystone, SD (605) 574-2523
6 miles from Custer State Park
At Mount Rushmore
“Camp Custer”
Other Activities FISHING
FREE FOR YOUTH WITH ADULT FISHING LICENSE Adult 3 day fishing license $34
A variety of animals call Custer State Park home. Of course, the main attraction is the 1,300 head of buffalo, but visitors can also see pronghorn, prairie dogs, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mountain lions and burros.
Extracurricular Attractions
Pay Extra Per Activity
1880 Train Ride Round Trip: $40 Adults,
$21 Children (3-12) One Way: $35 Adults $35.00,$19 Children (3-12)
Horse Back Riding at Blue Bell Stables 2 hour ride: $40.00
Woyatan Wacipi Dinner Show $35
Summer Camp T-Shirt
Boys Design the Logo and the color
included in summer camp cost
Dri-Fit T-Shirt
Summer Camp Patch
Boys Design the Patch
Summer Camp Patch included in overall cost
What you get for $260
Possible trip to Devils Tower in Wyoming 2.5 hrs (Depends on Budget Constraints)
Transportation to and from Camp Custer, SD6 nights lodging (Paying for Real Estate)22 Quality MealsAssorted Merit Badges Visit Mount Rushmore
Visit Crazy Horse Monument
All day water parkCaving at Jewel Cave
Bison ParkMuseum Visit
Canoeing/Kayaking
Memories for a
lifetime!
Fishing Hiking the Black Hills Hike by ability to Harney Peak 7,200 FTDri-Fit T-ShirtAwesome Camp Patch
Return Travel Schedule
Depart Camp Custer
Depart Saturday 6/28 Rotate adult drivers Stop for meals Troop stays overnight at
Cedar Point, Minnesota Arrive Afternoon Sunday
6/29
Payment Schedule
Payment #1 January 26 $43.35Payment #2 February 23 $43.33Payment #3 March 23 $43.33Payment #4 April 27 $43.33Payment #5 May 25 $43.33Payment #6 June 15 $43.33
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