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WHITEWATER RAFTING ADVENTURE -- UPDATED July 3

Permission Slip
Scout Waiver
Adult Scouter Waiver

"This is gonna be greeeaaaaat."   -- Flounder, Animal House

TWO Rafting Days on the NEW RIVER (West Virginia), with the ability to earn WHITEWATER MERIT BADGE.  Travel Friday, August 1, Raft Saturday, Night on the River, Raft Sunday, Return Monday August 4.  Support provided by Songer Whitewater.

LIMIT:  First 20 (First come, first served w/ money, permission slip and waivers to Mr. Castaneda.  If greater than 20 we'll waitlist and negotiate w/ Songer).  At this time, Scout MUST BE FIRST CLASS OR ABOVE.
Price: $251 all inclusive per Scout or Scouter
Inclusive of what?

  • Friday travel
  • Friday dinner (on our own)
  • Friday night -- Bunkhouse lodging
  • Saturday Country Breakfast Buffet provided (provided is code word for "Scouts don't need to cook.")
  • Saturday Rafting (w/ Lunch provided)
  • Saturday Dinner provided
  • Saturday Night On the River w/ campfire (tents provided)
  • Sunday Breakfast provided
  • Sunday Rafting (w/ Lunch provided)
  • Sunday Dinner (on our own)
  • Sunday night -- Bunkhouse lodging
  • Whitewater Merit Badge
  • Monday breakfast (on our own)
  • Monday Travel

We will not need tents.  We'll need limited gear.  Monday and Friday departure and arrival times TBD depending on other sights we may wish to enjoy in the New River area.

Songer Whitewater has been helping scouts build self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment for over three decades. Whitewater adventure is, by its very nature, a teamwork-oriented exercise. This allows groups to break down barriers and develop camaraderie while forging stronger bonds.

"What to bring" list to be provided soon -- linked to this page.  Here is what the Whitewater people recommend for your "night on the river" bag.  Also, NO Flip-flops.  Shoes must have a back.

Questions?  Write Scoutmaster