It’s going to be a beautiful weekend to camp! Here is a lot of info if you have signed up to go camping with us so bear with me.
We will be camping at Trevor Rees Jones Scout Camp in the Black Bear area this weekend Fri-Sun. When you arrive on Friday you may drive your vehicle to the camp spot in Black Bear, unload, then you must drive your car back to the parking lot a short distance away. This is a beautiful area and has an awesome lake, pavilion and group camping, a little different than our past campouts that were in a State Park.
We ask that you do not bring any bicycles or scooters as there is not a safe place to ride. See list below for things to bring. Also there is a map and list of camp rules attached so please read over that. Friday evening you will set up your camp and visit, bring your own dinner. Sat. morning we will provide camp breakfast at the pavilion, activities include a group hike, group fishing (catch/release), and den activities. Please provide your own family lunch. In the evening we will have a chili pie/hotdog dinner, dutch oven cobbler and an awesome campfire program. If you have a skit, song or joke you would like to perform see Jacob or Staci. Sunday morning we will provide a grab and go breakfast and scout service, then it will be time to pack up and go. There are showers at this location along with flushing toilets, woohoo!
11217 FM 2970, Athens, TX 75751
Directions: From Dallas take US 175 east to Athens. From Athens Courthouse: go South on SH 19 (3.4 miles) right on FM 753 (3.9 miles) left on FM 2970 (2.4 miles) to ranch entrance on left. Black Bear camp
Suggestions on what to bring:
Tent / tent stakes/ tarp for under tent
Tent broom
Sleeping bags
Air mattress/ cot
Pillows/ blankets
Bug repellent/ sunscreen
Lantern/ extra batteries
Flashlight
Lawn chairs
Extension cord
Firewood for campfire/lighter/fuel
reusable plate/fork/ mess kit/ coffee mug (bring to all the meals provided!)
Hammer
First aid kit
Camera (for scavenger hunt)
Garbage bag
Paper towels/ napkins
Can Opener/ hot pad/ cooking utensils/ roasters
Ice chest/ drinks/ snacks/ coffee/ condiments
Food for Fri. dinner, Sat. lunch
Rain gear
Towel/ washcloth/ toiletries for shower/ shower shoes
Hats
Extra socks/ jacket
Games
Small backpack to wear during hike
Fishing pole/ bait/ tackle