Camping with Pack 1150

CUB SCOUT CAMPING RULES:

• Lions and Tigers must always have their parent or legal guardian present to participate.

• For all other ranks: only in exceptional circumstances, a Cub Scout whose parent or legal guardian cannot attend a unit overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of another registered adult member of the BSA, a parent of a Cub Scout who is also attending. The unit leader and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement, and all Youth Protection policies apply. At no time may another adult accept responsibility for more than one additional nonfamily member youth.

• Webelos & AOLs Den Camping: Each Scout should attend with their parent(s) or guardian(s). A Webelos Scout whose parent or legal guardian cannot attend a den overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of at least two registered leaders. The leaders and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement, and all youth protection policies apply.

• Adults: Only BSA Registered Adults, Parents, and Legal Guardians may camp with the Pack.  All registered BSA adults must have cleared the background check and be up to date on Youth Protection Training (YPT). 

Never Been Camping?  No worries, overnight camping is optional; however, we recommend attending camp all day on Saturday because some adventure requirements will be completed.  Please also plan to stay late due to camp fire activities continuing past sunset that day.

Food: 

• Friday Dinner is on your family to bring or get on the way 

• Breakfast Saturday and Sunday is normaly on your family as well (can be pop-tarts and milk or cereal.)  If you want to cook you will need equipment to do so or you can borrow, don’t hesitate to ask!

• Saturday Lunch - Pack committee will plan and let you know

• Saturday Dinner - Pack committee will plan and let you know

#1 What All Scouts and anyone attending should bring:

• Clothing including uniform (Both Class A & Class B uniforms are encouraged)

• Boots/shoes (suitable for hiking - No open toes)

• Backpack with the 6 essentials for our hiking.

  1. Healthy snack (we usually take a small break in the middle of the hike)

  2. Whistle (for emergencies)

  3. Flashlight (for emergencies)

  4. Suntan lotion / bug spray

  5. Personal First aid kit

  6. Personal Water Container (this can just be a bottle or a bladder built into a backpack)

• Health Form parts A and B. 

#2 What Day Campers should bring in addition to #1:

• Camp chairs 

• Mess Kit for each individual - (thrifty and environmentally friendly) 

• Rain gear 

• Personal Water Container for parents

• Snacks

#3 What Overnight Campers should bring in addition to #1:  Not all encompassing, plan for YOUR needs.  Keep in mind that even though it can be quite warm during the day, the weather can get cold during the night so plan accordingly.

• Tent – One big enough for your family (base-tarp recommended)

• Personal Cot or Air Mattress (recommended but optional) don’t forget the air pump!

• Sleeping bag, bed covers, and DON’T FORGET Pillows

• Flashlights, lantern, or head lamp (spare batteries)

• Camp chairs

• Snacks

• Windbreaker or Jacket depending on the weather forecast

• Mess Kit for each individual - (thrifty and environmentally friendly)

• Rain gear

• Hat or Cap

• Sunglasses

• Pocket knife (adults only, unless the scout has earned their Whittling Chip)

• Bath Towel & Washcloth

• Toiletries (Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, Hair gel, deodorant, shampoo)

• Toilet paper (never know whether the bathroom will be stocked)

• Drinking Water Jug (each person needs to drink a gallon of water per day)

• Coffee. (Optional:  instant, or Starbucks Iced Coffee recommended!) 

• Ice Cooler (optional if you have no drinks or food to keep cold)

• Wagon (Optional to help carry stuff from the car to the tent)

• Dirty Laundry bag

• A battery powered fan optional.

• Walking stick for those who need them

• Allergy Medicine (if needed)

• Trash bags

• Bug spray

• Pens/pencils, Pocket Notebook optional

• Scout Handbook 

• Personal religious texts (Duty to God)

WHAT NOT TO BRING: 

1. No Electronics for Scouts; including personal radio, Walkman, iPod, Games, Cell phones, Televisions.

2. Firearms or bows

3. Alcoholic beverages

4. Fireworks

5. Sheath knives or knives with a blade over four inches long

6. Liquid fuel