Old English Fort District

Fall 09 Camporee

Theme

Space Exploration Merit Badge. We will be building and launching (twice) basic rockets with assistance from UROC on their test range.  

Location

Pony Express Test Range (Travel west on Faust Rd off of State Route 73)

Map with directions can be found at: http://uroc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=541&Itemid=682

Date

September 18, 19, 2009 (This is a change, please make note)

Preparation

In order to accomplish the merit badge requirements, we will be holding two �Build it Nights�. (August 21, Sept 11)

Cost

Cost for the camp is $12. Early bird discounted cost is $9 (before August 15) 

Each scout leader is encouraged to pre-order (pre-pay) the number of rockets needed for their group.  Reserve through Jeff Gardner (working to set this up on district web page)

Launch Facilities

UROC will provide a multi-rocket launch pad for our launches.

Fires and Water

It is not known at this time whether fires will be permitted, but we anticipate that they will not. There are no facilities for water at this camping area. Portable restroom will be provided by the District.

General Schedule of Events


    September 18:

               Arrive and register

               Build rockets (as necessary if not already done)

               Evening program

September 19:

        Breakfast

        Launch

        Other requirements

        Visit UROC launch area

        Clean up

        Go home


Contact Jeff Gardner for additional details or questions:

jeffreygardner@comcast.net or 801-550-2649 (cell)

 

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