October Campout

I. Campout Theme:

3 Day Campout at Sid Richardson Scout ranch learning Wilderness Survival, Cooking, with some Hiking and Canoeing.

II. Departure Time and Place:

Meet at church at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct 10th, 2025.  Depart at 6:30 p.m. Sharp. Travel time will be roughly 2hrs.

III. Camp

We will be camping at the Crockett Campsite – Buchanan Springs at Sid Richardson Scout ranch. Address is Sid Richardson Scout Ranch, Boy Scout Road, Runaway Bay, The GPS coordinates of the front gate are:
33° 11′ 44.24″ N / 97° 54′ 27.40″ W

IV. Transportation:

We will travel by car for this campout.

V. Return Time:

Our goal is to depart Sid Richardson Scout ranch by 9 am and arrive at Otto Middle School by 11 am. 

VI. Food:

Scouts should eat before departing on Friday.  We will be eating and cooking as a troop for this campout. We will be camping for 3 days so there will be 2 hot dinners, 2 lunches, and 3 breakfasts.

VII. Personal Equipment List:

Necessary Gear:

  • A Great Attitude!!!!
  • Class A uniform
  • Raingear
  • Light Jacket
  • Closed Toed shoes or Hiking Boots
  • Troop Hat
  • 3 sets of shorts or pants
  • 3 shirts (class B or equivalent)
  • 4 sets of underwear
  • 4 pairs of socks 
  • Tent
  • Sleeping bag, (will be upper 80’s during day and lower 70’s at night)
  • Sleeping pad
  • Day Pack for Hiking
  • Spork or spoon
  • Flashlight/Headlamp with extra batteries
  • Personal Water bottle
  • Trash bags
  • Personal first aid kit
  • Towel
  • SUNSCREEN!

Recommended Gear:

  • Sunglasses    
  • Toiletries/Personal hygiene items
  • Sunscreen!!!  

Optional Gear:

  • Camp stool or camp chair                
  • Lip Balm               
  • Camera

VIII.  Cost:

The only cost for this campout will be for food. 

IX. Weather:

Highs in the high 80s and lows in the 70s.

X. Schedule:

Friday, Oct 10th, 2025

  • 6:00 Meet at CCPC
  • 6:30 Departure from CCPC Church
  • 8:30-9 arrive at Sid Richardson Scout ranch
  • 11:00 Lights out

Saturday, Oct 11th, 2025

  • 7:00 – Reveille
  • 8:00 – Hot Breakfast
  • 12:00 – Lunch
  • 5:30 –
  • 6:30 – Hot Dinner
  • 8:30 – Campfire/Flag retirement
  • 11:00 – Lights out

Sunday, Oct 12th, 2025

  • 7:00 – Reveille
  • 8:00 –
  • 10:00 –
  • 12:00 – Lunch
  • 6:30 – Dinner in Camp
  • 11:00 – Lights out

Monday, October 13th, 2025

  • 7:00 – Reveille
  • 9:00 – Depart for Otto Middle School
  • 11:00 – Arrive at Otto Middle School

XI. Miscellaneous Notes:

TRAVEL TIME

  • From CCPC to Sid Richardson Scout Ranch, Boy Scout Road, Runaway Bay- 2hrs.
  • Sid Richardson Scout Ranch to Otto Middle School- 2hrs.

NEAREST HOSPITAL

  • Woodlands Medical of Bridgeport, 1903 Doctors’ Hospital Drive Ste 34, Bridgeport, TX 76426