February 2026 Campout
Camping at Blackland Prairie Raptor Center
I. Campout Theme:
Raptor Education and Conservation, We are going to doing their Live Raptor Program, We will be given a guided trail walk and have the opportunity to help with some conservation work. They are also going to be providing Smores over the Campfire!
II. Departure Time and Place:
We will meet at the church at 6:00 pm and plan to depart at 6:30. The drive will be about 30 min. to the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center address is 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas, TX 75002.
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III. Camp
We will camping in the Red Tailed Hawk Camping area.
IV. Transportation:
We will travel by car to this campout.
V. Return Time:
Our goal is to depart Blackland Prairie Raptor Center by 8:30 A.M. We should return to the Otto Middle School area around 9 a.m.
VI. Food:
Patrols / Scouts will be Meal Planning for the entire weekend. This is a great weekend to get all your cooking and meal planning done for your rank advancements.
- Saturday morning- hot breakfast
- Saturday lunch – hot or cold lunch
- Saturday dinner- Hot meal
- Sunday breakfast- Breakfast provided by the Raptor Center
VII. Personal Equipment List:
Necessary Gear:
- Class A uniform
- Raingear
- Heavy Jacket
- Closed Toed shoes or Hiking Boots
- Troop Hat
- 2 sets of shorts or pants
- 2 shirts (class B or equivalent)
- 3 sets of underwear
- 3 pairs of socks
- Tent
- Sleeping bag, (will be 60’s during day and high 40’s at night)
- Sleeping pad
- Day Pack for Hiking
- Mess Kit
- Spork or spoon
- Flashlight/Headlamp with extra batteries
- 1-liter Personal Water bottle
- Trash bags
- Personal first aid kit
- Towel
- SUNSCREEN!
Recommended Gear:
- Extra pair of shoes (lightweight)
- Toiletries/Personal hygiene items
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
Optional Gear:
- Camera
- Camp stool or camp chair
- Lip Balm
VIII. Cost:
- The only cost for this campout will be for the Patrol food.
IX. Weather:
Highs in the upper 60’s and lows in the upper 40’s.
X. Schedule:
Friday, February 20th, 2026
- 6:30 pm. – Departure
- 7:00 pm. – Arrive at Blackland Prairie Raptor Center
- 10:30 pm. – Lights out
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
- 6:30 am. – Reveille
- 7:30 am. – Breakfast
- 8-11:00 pm – Conservation Project
- 12:00 pm. – Lunch
- 1:00 pm. – Live Raptor Program
- 6:00 pm. – Dinner
- 8:30 pm. – Campfire and Program
- 10:30 pm. – Lights out
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
- 7:00 am. – Reveille
- 8:30 am. – Breakfast Provided by the Raptor Center
- 9-9:30 pm. – Arrive at Otto
XI. Miscellaneous Notes:
TRAVEL TIME
- 30 min.– – Church to Camp
NEAREST HOSPITAL
- Baylor Scott and White Emergency Hospital, 511 FM 544 #100, Murphy Tx 75094
NOTES ON TRIP
The scouts will have the opportunity to learn and see a lot of our local Raptors. We will have a Live Raptor Program with a guided hike as well as an opportunity for some Conservation work at the center. This will help us with our upcoming Bird Study Merit Badge.
FOOD: We will be doing a meal planning meeting, and the patrols will be cooking the entire weekend. I expect the scouts to all fully participate in this endeavor and not leave it up to one person.
GEAR CARRYING: The normal camp gear will be needed, a tent, day pack, water bottles. We will be bringing the trailer for this campout.
DANGEROUS PLANTS/ ANIMALS/ REPTILES AND INSECTS:
- Plants are Poison Ivy, Sumac and Oak
- Reptiles are Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, Water Moccasins and Coral Snakes
- Insects are Black Widow Spider, Brown Recluse Spider, Fire Ants, Scorpions and Wasps.