Hammock Camping Class for the Boy Scouts

[Cali]

I have a freind who is a Scout Leader and he wants me to give a class on hammock camping to his troop. I was wondering if any of you would be interested in joining me. It will be a campout at J. Strom Thurmond Lake, and I planned on bringing several hammocks and other gear to show them and explain their uses. I would love for someone who knows how to make whoopie slings to teach them and I can order some amsteel for them to work with. It would also be nice to show them other types of hammock setups, ie. bridge, WBBB (footbox) etc.
We will be camping for the night and there is supposed to be some good food. This will be at Petersburg campground right on the lake, so that will be nice also.
The date is set for 30 June, let me know if anyone else is interested. ChickenWing this would be nice.

[zukiguy]

Wow that sounds like a blast but it's a little bit of a road trip for me (central FL). I brought my hammock to a troop campout about 3 years ago and got all kinds of looks but no real interest. Fast forward to about a year ago with the same troop....not a single tent between over a dozen boys. All it takes is planting the seed of a dry, comfortable night's sleep and the boys will figure it out.

Good luck

[mbcruzin]

Depending on where the lake is I might be able to make it.

[Cali]

I have been out of town for a couple days. Mbcruzin the lake spot is about 15 miles north of Augusta, Ga. I am trying to get Chickenwing to come also. It is across the dam in Ga.
I will get a camping spot for us.

[Cali]

Zukiguy, thank you for the interest, and yes it is a long way for you to travel. This troop has one hanger. He is the leader's son. He is a very recent convert. I think their will be many more. I have 5 tableclothes from the tableclothfactory to give away. We will also be making whoopie slings. Thanks.

[Cali]

Anyone from SC or Augusta, Ga interested in this? Let me know, it is a go for this weekend. 30 June Petersburg Campground close to the J. Strom Thurmond Dam.