I. Campout Theme: 4 Day Campout at Big Bend National Park backpacking and hiking. II. Departure Time and Place: Meet at church at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct 9th, 2026.  Depart at 6:30 p.m. Sharp. Travel time to our layover will be roughly 4hrs 30 min. III. Camp Our layover camp will be at Camp Thomas in Big Spring Tx. https://maps.app.goo.gl/3c3FrwuU2rnVbooD9 We will leave there Sat morning and finish the drive to Big Bend National Park. We will be staying at the Rio Grande Village Group Campground campsite D. https://maps.app.goo.gl/D5hyaKTrBAZVtnyY9 IV. Transportation: We will travel by car for this campout. We will not be taking the Troop Trailer V. Return Time: Our goal is to depart Big Bend National Park by 7am and arrive at Otto Middle School by 7:30pm.  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 4 days so there will be 3 hot dinners, 3 lunches, and 4 breakfasts. Scouts will need to bring money for food and snacks during the travel there and back. VII. Personal Equipment List: Necessary Gear: Recommended Gear: Optional Gear: VIII.  Cost: The only cost for this campout will be for food.  IX. Weather: Highs in the high 70s and lows in the upper 50s. X. Schedule: Friday, Oct 9th, 2026 Saturday, Oct 10th, 2026 Sunday, Oct 11th, 2026 Monday, October 12th, 2026 Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 XI. Miscellaneous Notes: TRAVEL TIME NEAREST HOSPITAL