VOGEL STATE PARK 2024:

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405 Vogel State Park Road
Blairsville, GA 30512
Union County

 

ARRIVE AT 6 AM! We want to ensure a good hike and a decent return to Atlanta. 

 

We anticipate returning to camp by 6:00 pm. Due to the group size, dismissal will occur from the Cafeteria/carline.

 

Vogal is an exciting and moderate hike to the Tralyta Falls viewing station through the woods. Our goal is to expose our campers to the beauty of nature while challenging them to a moderate day hike in the forest.

 

Afterward, we will enjoy a nice BBQ and fun games back at base camp.  We have reserved the Lake Pavilion so campers can enjoy paddle boating and other activities near our group lodge. Children of all ages may take the hike.  Our annual summer hikes are one of our most memorable camp trips.

 

Your camper must adequately prepare for the hike, and we suggest the listed supplies. Please note that this is just a day hike, and whatever the kids pack, they must carry on their own.

 

Supply List:

•         Comfortable shoes for walking. Very important. 

•         Sunglasses

•         A light jacket or Poncho (in case of rain)

•         Sun-shielding Hat (camp hats are fine)

•         Shorts or light, breathable hiking pants​​

•         Beach Towel, Swim trunks/suit, and water shoes for beach/ paddle boat.

•         Camp shirt (MANDATORY)

•         Extra pair of socks (in case feet get wet)

•         A water bottle or hydration system (i.e., camel pack).

•         A daypack (conventional backpack)

•         Insect repellent

•         HEALTHY snacks (energy bars, chews, trail mix, fruit, jerky, etc)

•         A whistle

•         Small plastic bag for collecting personal trash

•         Sunscreen (If needed)

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We expect to hike 3-5 miles. 

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Talk with your campers about the importance of:

•         Staying with the group and listening

•         Wild animals are around; look at them, but do not touch them.

•         Walking and not running on the trail helps prevent accidents.

•         Refueling: eating healthy snacks and drinking lots of fluids while hiking.

•         Not packing too much and being able to carry their hiking gear.

•         Being quiet on the trail so they won't scare off the critters they want to see.

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SNACKS:

Please refrain from packing sugary snacks for your campers' hike. Eating sugary snacks while hiking may lead to constipation, diarrhea, upset stomach, headache, cramping, fatigue, and possible dehydration.

 

Public Restrooms are limited or unavailable in the woods. Children will use the restroom in the woods unless we're at base camp or near the head of the trail.

 

DO NOT PACK:

KOOL-AID OR SODAS, HONEY BUNS, CAKES, PIES etc. STAY AWAY FROM LOTS OF SUGAR.

 

DO PACK ANY OF THESE IN COMBINATION:

LOTS OF WATER, A POWERADE/GATORADE (in case of dehydration), HEALTHY BARS, NUTS, FRUIT, GRANOLA, JERKY, TRAIL MIX, CRACKERS, STRING CHEESE, LIGHTLY SALTED CHIPS, A SANDWICH AND ANY OTHER FOOD THAT WILL PROVIDE HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE ENERGY.

 

We understand your child may not want to eat the foods we suggest; however, once they’ve hiked about  3 miles, they’ll be hungry enough to eat the healthy stuff and the wrapper it came in.

 

THINK FOR YOUR CHILD. Most of our hikes are shaded, but they will be hot and humid (90-97 degrees), and your child will need energy.

 

Our number one priority is the safety of the children. . We look forward to another great trip. See you soon!