Fall Campout
Fall Campout
Date: October 24-25, 2009
Location: Krause Springs, Spicewood, TX
Organizer: Andy Pastor and Jeff Rose
Set-Up/Clean-Up: None Flag Ceremony: Den 1 Skit/Game: ALL DENS
BACKGROUND For our campouts, we reserve a group area large enough to accommodate our Pack and we make sure the park amenities include water and bathrooms. All the families in a den camp near one another. As families arrive, they stake out an area for their den to set up tents. Each den leader (or den camping coordinator) should coordinate the food for the den. Many dens plan their meals together and divvy out the food shopping & preparation. Other dens have pot-luck with what each family brings. We have a Pack campfire where each den will perform a skit. Dens may have individual campfires at their campsites. You may need to bring a fire ring or fire pan for the den campfires. Generally you need to bring your own firewood or purchase it at the park, if available
One Tiger parent is required to attend with each Tiger scout. It is possible for older (non-Tiger) scouts to attend with another scout's parent provided:
- The attached Guardianship Form is completed and personally given to our Cub Master or Pack Committee Chair, and
- The scout cannot sleep in the same tent with another child's parent under any circumstances.
About Krause Springs
Location:
Krause Springs is a well-known camping & swimming site located in the
beautiful Hill Country of Texas. It is located in Spicewood, Texas
approximately 30 miles west of Austin. The 115 acre property is listed
on the National Registry of Historical Sites and has been privately
owned by the Krause Family for over 50 years.
Krause Springs has many natural sites to explore. There are 32 springs
on the property, and several feed the manmade pool and the natural pool
which flows into Lake Travis. It's a refreshing treat to swim in the
Springs during the hot summers of Texas! If camping is in your plans,
there is primitive tent camping as well as 24 RV sites with water and
electricity available. Guests are also welcome to relax and to stroll
through the Butterfly Gardens; take time to listen to the music of the
wind chimes and the fountains during your visit!
Activities
- hiking
- biking
- picnicking
- swimming
- waterfall, grotte & natural pools
- butterfly gardens
- camping
Before You Go: Please RSVP with your den leader – give us your car make, model and license # for the tour permit and approximate headcount (adults & children) for the reservation.
Insurance Verification Form -- Make sure you provide your insurance information to your den leader BEFORE YOU GO. Follow this link for a form that you can print out for the required information: Insurance Form
- Camping Checklist -- Follow this link for a suggested list of items you should consider packing when going on an overnight camp out.
- Campfire Safety Rules-- go over these with scouts at a den meeting and review at the campground
What to bring:
- Camping Checklist -- Follow this link for a suggested list of items you should consider packing when going on an overnight camp out.
- At minimum: Tent, air mattress, sleeping bags, pillow, flashlight, folding chairs, cooler with drinks and snacks that you want (each den typically has someone assigned to bring food for the den - check with your den leader or camping coordinator)
- Firewood - you cannot collect wood at the campground
- Glow sticks for the boys are always fun.
- Pumpkins if your den plans to do pumpkin carving.
- Recreational equipment for baseball, soccer, football for the boys to play Sat afternoon and Sun morning.
- Bikes.
- Swimsuits: weather permitting - boys can swim in the lake. There are canoes and paddleboats available, but we must adhere to Cub Scout guidelines for water activities.
When to Arrive: There are many soccer/football games on Saturday, so arrive when you can. If you arrive before 5 pm, the afternoon is yours to enjoy with your den and scout.
Directions: Krause Springs is located about 30 miles West of Austin off of Highway 71. Take Texas Highway 71 west from Austin, cross the Pedernales River, drive 7 miles, turn right on Spur 191 at the Exxon Station, right on County Road 404 and you will see the gates for the Krause Springs entrance to your left. Click here for google maps.
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Krause Springs Phone: (830) 693-4181