Caving
Operations Order:
CAVE TRIP
We will have a DAY TRIP to spelunk inside Climax Cave. Next to Climax Church ,Mt Vernon, KY 40456
(see caving packing list below)
WEATHER is dependent. If rain is forecast, we will cancel. (hello Thailand)
We will meet at Centenary lot then depart from the Centenary church at 8am-ish and travel to Berea. See parking map below.
BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHES TO CHANGE INTO AFTER WE EXIT THE CAVE.
DO NOT WEAR CLASS A uniform. Wear caving clothing and bring a change of clothes & a large trashbag.
Cave clothing will be put into trashbags to keep mud/dirt out of the vehicles.
LUNCH
We will have lunch in the cave , so bring a bag lunch.
There will not be any cooking.
WATER
There are no drinking fountains in the cave. BRING A WATER SUPPLY.
There are no restrooms in the cave. Nothing is to be left in the cave. Everything must be carried out. (hint,hint)
We have some helmets but try to bring your own: either construction hard hat, or cycling helmet.
Cost: $0.00
Download Troop Permission Slip here
Maps : Google map of Climax Church near Berea
Parking for Climax Cave , Cave Map
Suggested
Packing List:
__CLASS B UNIFORM (we will wear travelling ,To-AND-From the cave)
__Cave Clothes (We will change upon arrival: some kind of sweat wicking clothing or wool shirt/sweater, wool socks, so you dont get cold when wet)
__POST Cave Clothes (We will change into clean clothes after the cave)
__Trash bags (for putting
wet clothes into after the cave)
__Day Pack
(for the hike)
___non cave Clothes (change of
clothing AFTER caving, change of wool socks, change of liner socks, underwear,
tee shirt, long sleeve shirt)
__Gloves
__Knee Pads
__Boots
(good hiking boots for caving)
__Sneakers (for
NON caving
activity)
__LUNCH..Snacks (for the trip &
cave)
__Flash light / Head light +
3 sources of light
__Batteries
__ Water
bottle (filled with water)
__Emergency kit (including a
whistle, pocket knife, emergency blanket, etc)
__Wet Weather Protection
Gear (Rain Jacket and Pants- pants are optional)
__Personal First Aid Kit
__Extra money for Dairy Queen
In a plastic bag – bring the clothes you will change into after travel (we will leave ALL uniform pieces – including Scout socks on the bus so we can travel home in clean uniforms).
NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES (gameboys, DVD players, phones)
NOTICE!!
Sheath, butterfly, and survival type knives, etc. are not allowed on
the reservation. IF brought, the Scoutmaster should hold them until the Scout returns home.
All fuel (propane, white gas) must be checked in and held by an adult until it is needed. Only adult leaders should handle fuel.
Support:
Mr. Pack’s Cell– (859) 351-1753
Mr. Chase’s Cell – (859) 229-4239
Local
Emergency: