Camp Yawgoog + Jerimoth Hill
Nov 17-19, 2023
Photo: Camp Buck Hill, Nov 2022
Camp Yawgoog and Jerimoth Hill
Meet at 4:30 PM at CVS Hopkinton on Friday, Nov 17
Return approximately 10:30 AM on Sunday
Highest peak in RI - Jerimoth Hill, in Foster, RI
Nov 17-19, 2021
Stay at Camp Yawgoog - Learn more about the camp
Dress up in layers, hats, gloves/mittens
PLANNED ACTIVITIES
Camping trip to Camp Yawgoog
Hike around the lake and tour campground
Rifle Shooting (awaiting confirmation)
Campfire program
Iron Chef competition
Lunch at Jerimoth Hill, 6-high peaks, make hot cocoa using backpacking stoves
Cold Camping Gear List
Required Gear:
Zero degree to 20 degree mummy sleeping bag (bag liner recommended - especially if zero degree bag)
Insulated Sleeping pad
Pair of warm shoes/boots
One Nalgene water bottle, (optional: bring a second one to fill up with hot water as warmer)
One pair of synthetic base layers/long-underwear (top & bottom) No cotton
Outer layer insulated Jacket
One top mid-layers to be worn over base layers (turtlenecks, fleece) No cotton
Two pairs of warm, winter hiking socks (Darn Tough, SmartWool, etc.) No cotton
A winter hat
A pair of warm and waterproof winter gloves or mittens
A set of warm, comfortable clothes to change into after hiking & to sleep
First aid kit & Personal hygiene kit
Headlamp and small portable flashlight as a back-up (include extra batteries)
Mess kit (bowl/plate, cup for hot cocoa, spork)
Raincoat
Headlamp and spare batteries
Personal Toiletries
Other Notes:
If you have ANY questions about the trip, equipment, food, etc please contact Mr. Hoyt at thapak@troop4hopkinton.com