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8th Orleans Cub Pack "A" - Second Year Canoe Trip

Due to lower than expected participation we have decided to make a change in plans for the upcoming canoe trip; we have switched the trip from an overnight camp to a day trip.

We still want to offer our Cubs the canoeing experience that all our Cubs normally get, so we are going ahead with a slightly altered plan.

We will meet at the church at 8:30am on Saturday June 15th, and arrive back at the church the same day at 8:00pm. Our plan is to canoe the Rideau Canal from the Nicholson's Lock to the Burritts Rapids Lock, then spend the day hiking/canoeing in and around Burritts Rapids before heading back to the church.

Please note the cost for this trip has been reduced down to $0 per cub; we will be covering the entire cost of this trip from the fundraising we did this year.

Here is the kit list for the trip:

Equipment List for 8th Orleans Cubs 2nd Year Canoe Trip 23-24 June 2012

Inside a Duffle bag or back pack:
• One change of clothing (Long pants, Shorts, T-shirt, Socks, Underwear)
• Bathing suit
• Towel
• Fleece/Hoodie
• Waterproof jacket (with a hood)
• Rain pants
• Plate, bowl, cup, knife, fork and spoon in a mesh ditty bag

To Wear:
• Shorts or long pants (depending on weather)
• T shirt (8th Orleans group T shirt preferred)
• Shoes (that might get wet)
• 8th Orleans necker
• A properly fitting PFD with a whistle
• A paddle of the correct size
• Wide brimmed hat

To Bring:
• A 1 litre water bottle (we discourage single use water bottles)
• Sun screen
• Insect repellent
• Any required medication

Optional:
• Spare shoes (optional as the short duration of the trip means that Cubs can survive with wet feet)
• Sunglasses
• Camera (be aware, it may get wet! A sealed zip lock bag will keep it safe when not in use)

If you have problems acquiring any of the required items let me know and I should be able to help.

All packed items (especially extra clothing) should be waterproofed inside sealed plastic garbage bags inside the duffle bag/backpack – the garbage bag should not be the outside layer as it will easily get punctured.