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Maine canoe trip - June 25-28

We will be meeting at Katonah Elementary School parking lot at 8:30am and departing at 9:00am. The trip can take up to six hours. Please pack a bag lunch. Also important to bring any personal prescribed medications for allergies and other conditions. A full pack list was provided to all Scouts who are attending.

We will be returning on Tuesday, June 28.

If you have any questions, please call Assistant Scoutmaster Otto Vondrak at 585-820-2341.

See you soon!

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