Useful Stuff

Just like it says, useful stuff - that doesn't seem to fit anywhere else.

Pinewood Derby Rules

Map to Clear Creek - Mecklenburg County's Scout Camp

Directions to Clear Creek

Note: Due to construction on I-485, the directions obtained from online services, such as MapQuest and MSN Maps are NOT always accurate. Use these directions to Clear Creek, from Providence Road (NC-16) and I-485:

Use Before November 19, 2003:

1. Take I-485 east (towards Mint Hill)

2. Go almost 10 miles

3. Take exit 47 (Lawyers Road)

4. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Lawyers Road

5. Turn IMMEDIATELY left onto Allen Black Road

6. Go 2.2 miles (be careful: sharp turns in the Road)

7. Allen Black Road changes names to Brief Road at the stop sign at Highway 218 - proceed straight

8. Go another 4.5 miles to Black Road

9. Turn left onto Black Road

10. Go approximately 1 mile

11. Clear Creek Scout Camp entrance will be on your right

Use After November 19, 2003:

1. Take I-485 east (towards Mint Hill)

2. Go about 12 miles

3. Take exit 49 or 50 (NC Highway 218, Fairview Road)

4. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto NC-218/Fairview Road

5. Turn IMMEDIATELY left onto Brief Road

6. Go another 4.5 miles to Black Road

7. Turn left onto Black Road

8. Go approximately 1 mile

9. Clear Creek Scout Camp entrance will be on your right

Going Camping? - What to Bring

The following are lists of items you might bring camping. Most Cub Scout camping is family friendly - almost a picnic with tents, your car is never too far away from the camp site - so you probably won't need everything listed below.

Personal Items

• Sleeping bag or 2 or 3 blankets, and pillow

• Clear Creek has tents with cots, so bring a tent, ground cloth and sleeping pad only if you want to try roughing it

• Cots are sometimes slick, so consider bringing a fitted or plain sheet in addition to sleeping bag

• Flashlight and batteries

• Clothing, and extra clothing (in case you fall into mud, lake, rain, etc.)

• Uniform (class A for formal events, class B for others)

• Swimsuit (Clear Creek has a pool)

• Sun protection, hat, and/or sunglasses

• Gloves

• Rain gear

• Water bottle

• Pocketknife AND Whittling Chip card (boys cannot bring and use knives without the card)

• Folding chair

• Trail food or snacks

• Eating utensils (cup, bowl, plate, spoon, fork, knife)

• Soap, washcloth and towel

• Toothbrush, toothpaste and floss

• Comb or brush

• Camera, film and batteries

• Notebook and pencil/pen

• Mountain bike and helmet

• Musical instrument (Jeff can't play, but might bring a guitar anyway!)

• Please DO NOT bring personal electronic games, radios, TVs, etc.

• Please DO NOT bring pets

Den Items

• First aid kit (at least one per den)

• Cell phone for emergencies

• Matches and/or fire starters

• Plastic trash bags

• Flags: American, pack and/or den

• Lanterns and fuel

• Tarp, dining area cover (available from Clear Creek)

• Camp stoves and fuel

• Coffee pot, coffee, sugar and creamer

• Pots, pans and Dutch ovens

• Cooking spatulas, spoons, tongs

• Sponges, dishcloths, dish soap, scouring pads

• Food and drink for the entire den

• Disposable plates and eating utensils

• Map and compass

• 2-way radios