RAMPAGE!!!
Who's ready to RAMPAGE?
The RAMPAGE!!! program is the ultimate high adventure opportunity for Scouts that attend Camp Raven Knob. Scouts will have a challenging week full of adventure based out of our outpost facility in Independence, Virginia. Scouts will go whitewater canoeing and river boarding on the New River, natural rock climbing at the famous Pilot Mountain, and overnight backpacking on the Appalachian Trail in Grayson Highlands State Park. Scouts age 14+ and adult leaders will love the thrills of this exciting week in the mountains, foothills, rivers, and gorges!
In addition to the busy week of outpost adventures, Scouts will return to Camp Raven Knob a couple times throughout the week to enjoy time with their troop including Visitors Night and the Wednesday night campfire and OA Ceremony.
What to Bring
A full packing list and other important information is available in our RAMPAGE!!! Program Supplement document available at the top or bottom of this page.
Tentative Daily Schedule
Sunday
- 1:00–4:00 Gear Drop-Off at Scoutcraft area
- 1:00–4:00 Swim Check with unit at Aquatics area
- 4:00pm Meet at Scoutcraft area with all gear
- Supper at Raven Knob
- Head to RAMPAGE site (Independence, VA)
Monday
- Canoeing New River in Independence (lunch along the river)
- Stay overnight at RAMPAGE site (Independence, VA)
Tuesday
- River Boarding at New River Trail State Park
- Return to CRK for the night, stay in unit campsite
Wednesday
- Hike to the top of Raven Knob (after breakfast)
- Climbing at Pilot Mountain
- Return to CRK for Visitors’ Night, supper, and campfire
- Return to RAMPAGE site after campfire (Independence, VA)
Thursday
- Depart for Grayson Highlands State Park for overnight backpacking
- Spend the night in Grayson Highlands
Friday
- Finish backpacking trip
- Return to RAMPAGE site for cleanup (Independence, VA)
- Return to CRK for supper and campfire, stay in unit campsite