CO-OP
This is information on the Grand Valley / Rush Creek Co-op. These items are purchased and made available for the combined benefit of the cadet clubs that make up these councils. See our Rush Creek directory for contact numbers.
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EQUIPMENT LIST
Backpacks (6)
Price
$2/day
Location
Dan Dennis (616-669-8381)
Notes
(These are metal-framed backpacks.)
Bows
Price
$10 to access (use any number of bows for that price)
Not available to non-clubs
Location
Campground - archery range closet with a lock keyed to campground key.
Notes
Two sizes of bows, plus some, right handed and left handed ones.
Canoes (15 aluminum, 6 fiberglass) & Kayaks (4)
Price
$10 each for clubs
$15 each for non-club
Make checks out to GrandValley/Rush Creek Co-op and send to Greg Kooiker (4661 Treasure Trail, Wyoming, MI 49519)
Location
Dan Dennis (616-669-8381)
Notes
Three canoe trailers are available. Two can hold 10 canoes each and one trailer can hold 8. All trailers have a 2-inch ball hitch.
Compass Course Game
Price
FREE
Location
Jim Warners (616-299-2920) (GV) or Dan Dennis (616-669-8381) (RC)
Notes
Cross Country Skis
Price
FREE
Location
Campground - northeast corner (ski room) of new barn, accessible with campground key
Notes
The skis and boots come in a lot of different sizes and all come with poles.
Leather Craft Punches (and Cadet Emblem insignia)
Price
FREE with $10 deposit. Deposit is returned when all punches and tools are returned.
Location
Jim Warners (616-299-2920)
Notes
Cadet emblem insignia for leather craft is also available - Contact Jim Warners for that as well.
Pellet Guns (8)
Price
$10 to access (use any number of guns for that price)
Not available to non-clubs
Location
Campground - archery range closet with a lock keyed to campground key.
Notes
(supply your own .177 pellets)
Pots (2, 20-quart)
Price
FREE
Location
Jim Warners (616-299-2920)
Notes
Ropes (2)
Price
FREE
Location
Campground - storage building by Recruit building.
Notes
Great for tug-of-war
Ropes for obstacle course
Price
FREE
Location
Campground - building by obstacle course.
Notes
Make sure ropes are not left hanging on the course.
Scales
Price
FREE
Location
Greg Kooiker (616-885-6143) (RC), Jim Warners (616-299-2920) (GV), or Doug DeWent (616-240-4660)
Notes
(These are small scales often used for weighing derby cars)
Slingshots (6)
Price
FREE
Location
Campground - building by obstacle course
Notes
Snow Shoes (6 pair)
Price
$25 rents all
Make checks out to GrandValley/Rush Creek Co-op and place in cash box in building rental. If paying in case, please include a note describing what it's for.
Location
Campground - northeast corner (ski room) of new barn, accessible with campground key.
Notes
Since the snow shoes have cleats, please avoid wearing them when walking on cement. The funds collected from this will help purchase additional snow shoes.
Sound System
Price
FREE for council use.
$25 for non-council activities.
Make checks out to GrandValley/Rush Creek Co-op and send to Greg Kooiker (4661 Treasure Trail, Wyoming, MI 49519)
Location
Tim Peters (616-723-3831)
Notes