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Warren Dunes Camping Trip: Friday, September 8th-Sunday, September 10th. Pack 24 Cub Scouts are returning to the Warren Dunes State Park near Sawyer, Michigan for our annual camping trip. This is a great trip for the Scouts, and we spend time playing games on the nearby Lake Michigan beach and exploring the dunes. All Cub Scouts and their families are welcome to attend this outing.
We will need volunteers to help load/unload supplies at Riverside Presbyterian Church Thursday evening, September 7th and Sunday, September 10th upon return. Please email George Condes gcondes@gmail.com to volunteer your services. Of course, all please pitch in with cooking, cleanup, loading/unloading at the campsite.
Here’s a summary of what we have planned…
Friday night: Check in, set up, dinner on your own, campfire.
Saturday:
- French Toast breakfast
- Post-breakfast hike to secluded dunes
- Lunch: Walking tacos
- More dune climbing (most families choose to leave the camp to swim at a nearby beach with their family)
- Dinner: Cook out with burgers/dogs
- We’ll end the evening with s’mores around the campfire
Sunday morning: Breakfast, then camp breakdown/cleanup
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the cost?
A: $11 per vehicle per night, $15 per Scout, & $20 per parent/guardian/nonregistered youth (ages 5+). Siblings ages 4 and under may attend at no cost.
Q: Do I have to camp for two nights?
A: No, you are free to arrive Saturday morning or leave late Saturday if your schedule is constrained.
Q: How far is it?
A: Sawyer, Michigan is about 96 miles away from Riverside (and an hour ahead of Riverside time).
Q: What are we going to do?
A: Play on the Lake Michigan beach, explore the dunes, play games, campfire songs & s’mores, outdoor cooking.
Q: What are we going to eat?
A: French Toast and Sausage for breakfast, walking tacos for lunch, hotdogs / burgers for dinner. Plenty of nutritious fruits and veggies will be served with each meal. Note: Food is included, but if you have dietary restrictions, you’re welcome to bring any food you like.
Here is the sign-up! You must register by the end of the day on Friday, September 1st. https://forms.gle/jbrk2S8m58KNgabM6
Reminder: no refunds can be issued.