Chapman Camping! July 13-15

(We spoke to most families planning to join and decided to change from Rifle Gap to Chapman Reservoir.)
 
(Discounts easily arranged for Full-Time Summer 2026 MTN School families as planned since January.  Please contact me at bencanady7@gmail.com)
 
Teachers:  Ben, Sasha, Finn
 
What to bring:
 
-sun-protective clothing and hats
-tent and sleeping gear
-water gear and PFD's 
-comfort food to share (all MEALS will be provided)
-headlamps
-water bottles and MESS KIT and insulated cup or mug
 
Itinerary:
 
Gather and load gear TRCS beginning 8AM on Monday, July 13.  Likely departure time 10AM, maybe sooner if we are set to go.
 
Noon- Arrive at Chapman Reservoir sites 33 and 34 and begin to set camp.  Small tents with cordage and guylines are preferred for wind and ideal group sizes.
 
2PM- Lake time.  Paddleboareds/rafts/guided fishing
 
4PM- Dinner prep, read, hang out at camp
 
6PM- Dinner and clean up group
 
8-9- Wind down and get ready for sleep and EARLY WAKE UP
 
Tuesday, July 14-  Savage Lakes drive and hike.  (Short but steep)
 
7AM Breakfast- best to grab and go
 
7:30 AM drive to Savage Lakes Trailhead
 
8:30 to 9:30- 1.5 mile steep hike to Savage Lakes
 
10 AM to 2PM- Explore, fish, establish safe swim/jump spots/Lifeguard- last year's conditions may not be this year's conditions.
 
2PM to 4PM- Hike down and drive to camp
 
5PM- Snacks and Dinner
 
6PM- Free time and begin to pack up paddleboards and water gear
 
7PM- Hang out at camp/pre-pack for morning Departure
 
8PM- Stories- write/plan ahead!
 
9PM- Sleep
 
Wednesday, July 15
 
8AM- Rise and Shine breakfast (begin to stage gear behind van doors)
 
9AM- Tetris packing.
 
10 AM Begin drive to TRCS
 
Noon to 1PM-  ETA TRCS.  We will text to update on our progress as soon as we are able.
 
PLEASE PLAN FOR EARLY PICKUP.  TIRED HAPPY CAMPERS ARE READY TO BE HOME AFTER ANOTHER BIG TRIP!)