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GEOJAMBOREE XVI Event Cache

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Hidden : Saturday, June 9, 2018
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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GEOJAMBOREE XVI
Kettletown State Park
June 8th - 10th
Main Event Saturday 6/9
10:00 am - 1:00 pm



EVENT
Park entrance is at 1400 Georges Hill Road, Southbury.
Event is at posted coordinates.
There will be a potluck lunch. Be sure to bring chairs or a blanket since seating may be limited.
Bring your canoes or kayaks and take full advantage of what this state park has to offer.

When logging your "Will Attend" please note which site you've booked (if you are camping) and the food item(s) you plan to bring for the potluck lunch.
Spread the word and help us make this the best GeoJamboree yet!

There is a parking fee of $15 for out-of-staters.
*****Campers do not pay a parking fee*****


Due to trail closures from storm damage the Scavenger Hunt is cancelled.


CAMPING
You do NOT need to camp to attend the Main Event but it is highly recommended!!!
Sites can be reserved through Reserve America.
Campground rules are STRICTLY enforced at this state park.
If you do not like following rules please do NOT camp out for this event.
CAMPERS-We recommended booking within sites 1 - 30 so we can be in close proximity to each other. Kettletown offers tent and RV sites as well as cabin rentals
Basic Campground Info:
* Dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing, swimming.
* Trailers and RV's may not exceed 28' in length.
* No pets.
* ALCOHOL PROHIBITED. This rule is STRICTLY ENFORCED!
You will be ejected from the campgrounds if you don't comply.
* $17/night/campsite for CT residents, $27/night/campsite for non-CT residents + Processing Fee
* $50/night/Rustic Cabins for CT residents, $60/night/rustic cabins for non-residents + Processing Fee
* Only 1 vehicle is allowed on cabin sites - this includes trailers.


CAMPSITE SIGN CONTEST RULES - PENDING SOMEONE VOLUNTEERS TO COORDINATE
* Signs should be no taller than 4' high and no wider than 3' in diameter. Sign posts should not be larger in circumference than a 2x4.
* Signs should be freestanding and not tethered to trees, rocks, tents, etc.
* Holes for sign placement should be as minimal damage to the ground as possible and should be filled in upon departure from the park.
* Signs should contain the Team Name and City and State. Teams sharing a campsite may collaborate or compete separately.
* Signs will be judged on Saturday after the Jamboree and winners will be announced Saturday night.

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