Great Navy Campout: Mt. Etna (Registration)
Dates: September 19-20
Registration: August 17-28 at Community Recreation
Itinerary:
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Departure: Marinai 8:30 a.m. | NAS I 9:00 a.m.
Start the day off with a visit to Adventure Park Etna’s Ropes Course for a morning of climbing and ziplining. After your climbing session, enjoy a packed lunch (sandwiches and chips provided) in the park before being transported to Campsite Chalet Clan dei Ragazzi. At the campsite, you will set up your tent, receive a snack pack and then relax or participate in some outdoor activities. Dinner (hotdogs, chips and assorted veggies) will be served around 5:00 p.m. After dinner enjoy the campfire, s’mores and sunset/stargazing. Lights out/quite hours will be at 10:00 p.m. Note: Base Policies regarding adult supervision apply at the campsite. Sponsors are responsible for the direct supervision of their dependents.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
In the morning, breakfast (eggs, bacon, fruit and muffins) will be served around 7:30 a.m. Campsite pack up/cleanup will begin at 9:00 a.m. to prepare for the hike departure at 10:00 a.m. You will be transported to Mt. Sartorius trail for an easy 1-hour hike and provided with a snack pack for the trail. Afterwards, you will be transported back to base.
Return: NAS I 12:30 p.m. | Marinai 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $40 (Includes transportation, guide, ropes course, food, games, and hike).
No refunds will be issued after September 4.
Additional Information:
Free tent and sleeping bags rentals are available while supplies last.
It is possible to drive to the campsite separately. Please indicate this option at registration.
Temperatures drop on Mt. Etna overnight-please bring additional layers of clothing for the evening.
While meals are provided, please consider bringing additional snacks and beverages as backup.
Campsite:
Clan dei Ragazzi
Etna Nord, Via Mareneve, 95015 Linguaglossa CT, Italy
https://www.chaletclandeiragazzi.it/language/en/en/
*Campsite includes tent plot and use of toilets, sinks and showers. Electrical (220V) hookups are available upon request only. A café is located on site as well.
Ropes Course:
Adventure Park Etna
Via Acque del Vescovo, 41, 95022 Milo CT, Italy
https://www.parcoavventuraetna.it/
Recommended Packing List:
Food:
o Water
o Snacks
o Special Dietary items
Shelter/ Bedding:
o Tent
o Sleeping pad/air mattress with pump (battery operated)
o Sleeping bag/blankets
o Pillow
o Camping chairs
o Pop up table
o Tarp/picnic blanket
Clothing:
o Pants
o Long sleeve shirt
o Sweater/Jacket (Temperature changes at night)
o Boots/Sneakers
o Socks
o Underwear
o Warm Sock (For sleeping)
o Beenie (at night)
o Washcloth
o Sunglasses
Hygiene/First Aid:
o Medication/prescriptions
o Sunscreen
o Bug spray
o Toilet paper
o Wet wipes
o Hand Sanitizer/Disinfectant Wipes
o Mini hand soap
o Hairbrush
o Personal Hygiene products
Miscellaneous:
o Portable battery & phone cord
o Lantern
o Headlamp/flashlight
o Entertainment items (Cards/Games, Book, Sports Ball, etc.)
o Mini Cooler
