Super Trip

Date: March 15-16, 2025
Location: Eagle Cave
16320 Cavern Ln
Blue River, WI 53518

What It's About:
The Scouts (and one parent/guardian per Scout) of Pack 47 are invited to participate in the 2025 Super Trip at Eagle Cave in Blue River, WI! This cave has over 3,000 feet of passage including 4 main levels to the cave. These levels have underground subterranean tunnels. You may explore each and every level and secondary passages. THE BUDDY SYSTEM WILL BE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES.

This trip is limited to 50 people total, so we will have a list based on first-come, first-served with priority to older Scouts.

When:
We will be going to the venue on Saturday, March 15 and only staying 1 night (Saturday night), leaving the following morning on Sunday, March 16. We will not be participating in the multiple night event.

Please plan to arrive by 10:30AM on Saturday morning.

Cost:
The cost is $20 (per person) cost to go. Please bring cash to pay Bill in person at the event.

Questions?:
Please reach out to Bill Howard at cubmaster47@gmail.com

What to Bring:

Winter Sleeping Bag
Sweats to sleep in
Foam mattress, cot or air mattress (can get a single person pool flotation mattress at Dollar Store)
Flashlight or head lamp
Plastic drop cloth or camping tarp to put under sleeping gear (2) under and one over your gear during the day
Old clothes for exploring (sometimes clay doesn't wash out and yes, you will get dirty or possibly wet!)
EXTRA CLOTHES (Always have enough dry clothes to wear)
Extra shoes, boots, clothes, hats, gloves, etc. (always have enough dry clothes to wear)
Toiletries
Towels
Spending cash if preferred (for game room / gift shop / snacks / extra beverages)
A couple plastic bags for wet or muddy clothes OR to keep items dry

***TIP FROM CAMPERS THAT VISIT THE CAVE EVERY YEAR AND LOVE TO GET IN EVERY NOOK AND CRANNY - Buy old clothes from a thrift shop for a couple bucks and throw them in the dumpster when you're done or if you have a rain gear set that's waterproof, it usually works great. To ensure you won't loose anything of great value leave items at home or locked in your car. Label your cell phones or make sure mom, dad or home is programmed in so that if it is lost, we can find the owner. Also make sure your wallet has your ID name in it. Labeling things with 'Pack 47' can be even more helpful if it happens to be found after the weekend is to be over.

Things that aren't required, but you might want to bring:

Knee pads for exploring down under, crawling around in subterranean tunnels
Some kind of head protection such as a bike helmet, hard hat, or as little as a baseball cap or thick knit hat
Snow pants
Ear plugs and eye masks if you're a light sleeper
Sled if desired, NO RAIL SLEDS (sleds that roll up or inflate are great for cargo space)
Fishing gear
Hand held GPS if desired for geocaching
Water bottle

AGENDA

Saturday

Arrive by 10:30AM
10:00AM - Explore the Cave and participate in the (optional) Golden Nugget Trail Competition. This competition is not guided, meaning that a staff member will not be there to see you through the trail. You may leave anytime after 10:00 AM and complete the trail as many times as you would like. Follow the golden nugget trail in search for small rocks that are spray painted with gold glitter paint. DO NOT share with your partner and do not combine your nuggets together with your partner or group. Collection of your gold nuggets must be an individual effort. There will be one prize for the girl and one prize for the boy with the most. Keep your nuggets and bring them to the 7:30 PM events held in the lodge.
LUNCH - You'll be given a meal ticket upon check-in with your meal time. Line up outside the main lodge 5 minutes before your shift and we will call you in by your group numbers. Your entire group must be present to be let in.
2:00 - 4:00PM: Special Activities. Listen to announcements for special activities and their specific times, such as scavenger hunts, hayrides, or holiday activities. In the main lodge are different games, mazes, word puzzles, magazines, etc. located on the back window sill or you may do your own group activity.
DINNER - Check your meal ticket for meal times. Line up outside the main lodge 5 minutes before your shift and we will call you in by your group numbers. Your entire group must be present to be let in.
7:30PM - Prizes. Bingo, birthdays, leader recognition, golden nugget winners and all other prize winners in main lodge. Snacks available will be french fries, burgers, pizza, soup, chili, popcorn, etc.
8:00 - 11:00PM: Community Fire in the Park. Marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate are available for purchase in the game room. Buy a poker or find a stick.
9:00PM: Night Hike. Meet in front of the main lodge for a guided hike through the woods from one of our staff. Bring your flashlight, dress accordingly and don't be late!
10:00PM: Game Room Closes
11:00PM Quiet Time: No more exploring. Time to be in your sleeping bags and quiet.

Sunday

BREAKFAST - Check your meal ticket for meal times. Line up outside the main lodge 5 minutes before your shift and we will call you in by your group numbers. Your entire group must be present to be let in.
10:00 AM Check Out: Please make sure your area in the cave has been checked and double checked for any remaining belongings and garbage you may have left behind. If you let our staff know in the game room they will send someone down to do a final check for you. It is very hard for the Cave staff to ship lost and forgotten items you may have left behind.