IMPORTANT: There is 0% cellphone service where we are going in the Buffalo National River Valley. There is no electricity. Please do not anticipate being able to contact us while on the trail or while camping. We will contact each parent on our way back that Saturday afternoon to check in, but that’s all. Boys are encouraged to bring their phones only to take photos and notes.
What to Pack:
– $40.00
- a small backpack for exploring
– an attitude ready to learn, take direction, and be flexible.
– A Bible or bible app that works without cell signal
– A pen
– Bug Spray
– pair of swimming trunks
– a small towel
– small tent or hammock with canopy
– simple sleeping bag
- travel pillow or inflatable pillow
– 1 change of clothing
– fishing pole if desired (must have a fishing license if 16 or over)
– large water bottle
– any medication you need
– good hiking boots or shoes with padding
- river shoes or sandals
- flashlight
Not Required, but Recommended:
– a sleeping pad
– pocket knife
– lighter
– rain poncho
– small first aid kit
– A camera or cellphone for taking photos.
– Sun Screen
- water filter (like a "sawyer" style filter - just search amazon or Walmart)
What Not to Bring:
– Drugs
– illegal or illicit materials
– tobacco
– weapons outside of a small pocket knife (2 inch blade or less)
– alcohol
– bad attitude
—Schedule:
Day 1 (Friday, April 25)
3:30 pm – meet at church
4:00 pm – leave church for Ponca Arkansas
5:30 pm - arrive at Camp, set up, cook dinner
7:00 pm - Dinner/Devo
8:00 pm - clean up
10:00 pm - Lights out
Day 2 (Saturday, April 26)
7:00 am – wake up - breakfast and Devo
8:30 am - free time - swimming, fishing, exploring
10:00 am – break down camp
10:30 am – Head out to Whitaker Point Trailhead
12:00 pm – lunch on Whitaker point / Devotional
2:00 pm – get back from trail and leave for RCC
4:00 pm -Arrive at RCC Parking lot
In the event of an emergency: – Isaac King is the leader of the trip: 479-426-5897. (This may not work since there’s not much signal) – If it is a life and death emergency, you can call the Steel Creek Ranger Station and they will come looking for us…but this is only to be used in the most dire situations. (870) 861-2570
