Location: Fort Parker State park

Address:  194 Park Road 28, Mexia, TX 76667 (GPS 30°35’30.8”N 96°31’49.81”W)

Distance:  110.0 miles (about a 2 hour drive)

Directions:

1.       Take Interstate 30 West to 635 south (exit 56C).

2.       Go south on 635 (635 will turn into 20) to 45 south (exit 473C). 

3.       Go south on 45 and merge on TX-14 (exit 219A) towards Richland/Mexia.  TX- 14/Austin Ave. (approximately 58 miles from Dallas).

4.       Park Road 28 is approximately 25 miles from 45.  Take a right and follow the signs into the park.

WARNING:  There are a number of speed traps along TX-14.  Watch your speed when entering the towns along the way.

Camp schedule

 

Friday

Arrival – Camp setup/Dinner/Relax

Saturday

Breakfast

09:00AM – Flag Ceremony

09:45AM – Pack Hike (1hr.)

11:00AM – Free time/Lunch

02:00PM – Den Activity

03:00PM – Free time/Dinner

07:30PM –Flag retirement ceremony

Sunday

09:00AM – Scouts own church service

10:00AM – Free time/departure

Notes

1.       If you plan on riding your bicycle, you must wear a helmet (adults and children)

2.       There is a dock available for fishing.

3.       Please practice leave no trace at all times.  Leave the campsite in a better state than you found it.

4.       Scouts must wear their class A uniform for the following:

·         Travel to/from the state park

·         Flag retirement ceremony

Contact your den leader if you have any questions or need additional information.

This Saturday is the Arrow of Light Ceremony at 7:30.  The map below is to get to the camp from Hwy75 and FM 120 in Dennison to All Saints Camp, Lake Texoma.  Map quest shows a different route but this is the most direct.

 

I figure we can meet at Keeley and caravan up that way about 5:30 PROMPT…..

 

Remember to bring lawn chairs, bug spray and a flash light to walk back to the vehicles after the ceremony.

 

The Ceremony area is a couple hundred yard walk down a trail that can be rough if it has not been maintained so wear shoes that are appropriate.

 

Also remember the Ceremony is Native American Lore, and is a somber quiet ceremony that has great meaning to our boys.  

W Fm 120 Denison, TX 75020

1.	Head west on FM120 W toward N Lillis Ln	10.2 mi
2.	Continue onto Cooks Corner Rd	0.8 mi
3.	Turn left onto Locust Rd	1.6 mi
4.	Turn right onto Mill Creek Rd	0.5 mi
5.	Turn right onto Stanton Way Restricted usage road	0.3 mi

Stanton Way Pottsboro, TX 75076

Parents…..

 

·        If your son would like to be in Scouts next school year, you’ll need to Recharter.  The fee to do this is $27.50 per scout and $15.00 for leaders. Pay dead line 2-18-13

 

·        Camping fees are due.  $20 for the weekend for a half site, $40 for the weekend for a full site.  Spring Camp out is April 26,27 & 28 at Fort Parker State Park

 

·        Scouting for Food is Saturday, February 9^th – meet in Keeley parking lot at 8:00 am.

 

·        The Blue & Gold Banquet is February 23^rd at 7pm - Keeley cafeteria.  If you plan to attend, it’s $10 per person.  This needs to be handled by the 2/18 den meeting so we have an accurate headcount to order the food. 

Saturday, February 9

Over the years, Scouting for Food effort has truly been one of the most impressive undertakings by the Cub Scouts. During the economic down turn in our economy, the need for a food drive is even more necessary. This year we will continue our efforts to support  the Rowlett Food Bank.

Cubs participating should plan on being at the Keely Elementary parking lot at 8:00 AM on Saturday.  Donuts and juice will be available before we depart.

Fort Parker offers camping, picnicking, swimming in an unsupervised swimming area, fishing, bird watching, hiking, biking, canoeing, nature study and baseball/softball.

The park is located along the Navasota River where the grasses of the Blackland Prairie mingle with the woodlands of the Post Oak Savannah. Wildlife frequently seen in the park includes bluebirds, ducks, herons, migratory waterfowl, coyotes, raccoons, squirrels and bobcats. Popular fish include crappie, bass, catfish, and trout in season.

DATE: April 26, 27 & 28

Arrive Friday evening April 26

Leave Sunday April 28

 

WHERE: Fort Parker State Park

                194 Park Road 28

                Mexia, TX 76667

 

DRIVE: 109.58 Miles (1 Hr 54 min)

               

SITES: 24 Reserved (1^st come 1^st serve)

 

COST: $20 per site/per night ($2 entry fee. Under12 free)

(Shared sites will be $10 per family/per night)

 

DEADLINE: March 11, 2013

             (Any remaining unused sites will be released back to the state park)

 

ACTIVITIES: To be provided closer to the date.

(Tentative)

 

 

Pets are welcome but you will be required to show proof of vaccinations at the entry and they must remain on a leash at all times.