Fall PACAO - Gravois Trail

🪢 Fall PACAO - Gravois Trail

📅 When: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM – Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Where: Jefferson Barracks Powder Magazine Museum, 399 CCC Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125

👥 Who: Troop 25 Scouts and participating registered adult leaders.

🎯 Why: The 2026 Gravois Trail Fall PACAO is a First Responders and Military Camporee at Jefferson Barracks. Scouts will take part in hands-on activities, demonstrations, and interactive challenges focused on firefighters, law enforcement, EMS, the military, leadership, outdoor skills, and emergency preparedness. Registration closes October 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Program Overview

• Participate in the Gravois Trail Fall PACAO program at Jefferson Barracks Park.
• Work as patrols while practicing teamwork, leadership, and outdoor skills.
• Meet and participate alongside other units from the district.

What to Bring / How to Prepare

• A signed permission slip and current medical forms.
• Standard personal camping gear appropriate for the season.
• Scout Handbook, water bottle, and the final event packing list when published.

Advancement & Service

Activities are expected to reinforce patrol teamwork and core Scout skills. Exact stations, competitions, and requirements have not yet been announced.

Registration & Logistics

• Cost: $33.25 per person ($32.00 campout fee plus $1.25 Stripe processing fee).
• Registration deadline: Reservations are due by the end of the Wednesday, September 30, 2026 troop meeting.
• Transportation: Meet at the Sperreng Middle School parking lot at 5:30 PM for departure.
• Travel uniform: Scouts should arrive at the departure or meetup location in full Class A (field uniform). Full Class A is expected whenever the troop travels together.
• Packing list: Review the Troop 25 Camping Essentials Checklist → Trip-specific instructions may add to or replace items on the standard list.

Important Updates

Final troop communications take precedence over this overview. Check for updates before the event, especially if registration, transportation, weather, venue, or equipment details may have changed.