Camping & Stargazing at Cherry Springs
ABOUT THE TRIP
Category
Camping
Date
Apr 18, 2:00 PM - Apr 19, 1:00 PM, 2020
*Time is tentative. Actual time may vary based on group decision.
Description
Overview
This trip includes car camping and stargazing at Cherry Springs State Park. Did you know that only 10% of Americans have seen true dark skies? This is an unfortunate side effect of urban life, but at Cherry Springs we can have a chance to see the night sky in all its glory! Come enjoy a fun evening of camping, campfire stories, dinner, and stargazing with us.
Location
We'll first meet at our Basecamp on Bucknell's campus. From there we'll make the hour and a half drive to Cherry Springs, where we will stay at a campground.
*Links share GoogleMaps references
Schedule
Saturday, Apr 18:
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2:00 PM - Meet at our Basecamp on Bucknell's campus.
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3:00 PM - Depart for Cherry Springs State Park.
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5:00 PM - Arrive at campground, establish camp.
Sunday, Apr 19:
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Morning - Wake up, breakfast, pack up camp.
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1:00 PM - Arrive back on campus, return gear, conclude program.
What's Provided?
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Clothing as needed (rain jacket/pants, insulated jacket, baselayers)
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Camping gear (sleeping bag, tents, headlamp if needed, etc.)
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Saturday night dinner
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Sunday morning breakfast
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Transportation to/from
What To Bring
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Clothing that can get dirty and is comfortable to hike and camp in
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Rain jacket
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Warm insulating layers of clothing for camping and sleeping
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Warm beanie
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Pair of socks for camping/sleeping
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Pair of socks for hiking
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Closed toe shoes with plenty of tread
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Optional insulated warm boots
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Small backpack or duffel bag to keep personal items in
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Personal water bottle
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Hat
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Sunglasses
Cost
This trip is complimentary (FREE / NO COST) to Bucknell students.
Register
This trip is open enrollment to all current Bucknell students. A Bucknell ID number is required to register.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Cancellations & No Shows
Complimentary (FREE) OEL Trips & Outings provided to Bucknell students have limited capacity. If a student signs up and doesn’t show for the program, it’s disruptive for everyone involved and takes away from other student’s experience.
We understand that things come up and life happens. We get it. We simply ask that you notify us at least 48 hours in advance of a Trip or Outing and let us know of your cancellation. You can do this by going back to our Portal and clicking on the “CONTACT” orange button in the upper right of the screen.
Failure to contact us of your cancellation is noted by the OEL Admin Team. After 3 instances (not showing up 3 times without notice), a student will not be allowed to register for future OEL Trips & Outings here at Bucknell.
