Organized camping is a creative, educational experience in cooperative
group living in the outdoors. It uses the natural surroundings to
contribute significantly to physical, mental, spiritual, and social
growth. It should be noted that camping
Day Camp
Cimarron Council's day camp is an organized one- to five-day program for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts conducted by the Council under certified leadership at an approved site. Day camps are conducted during daylight or early evening hours and do not include any overnight activities. DUring day camp Scouts will meet Scouts from across the Council and make new friends while being engaged in a positive atmosphere.
Check out day camp in the Stillwater area by going to the Cimarron Council's Cub Scout Day Camp.
Resident Camp
Cub Scout and Webelos Scout resident camping is a council-organized, theme-oriented overnight camping program. It operates for at least two nights and is conducted under certified leadership at a camp approved by the council.
Each year, councils change their overall theme to offer different adventures. Examples of themes include Sea Adventure, Space Adventure, Athletes, Knights, Circus Big Top, American Indian Heritage, Folklore, and the World Around Us.
Check out the Cimarron Council Cub Scout Resident Camp.
Webelos Den Overnight Campouts
Webelos Scout overnight campouts introduce the boy and his parent or guardian to the basics of the Boy Scout camping program. These events should be conducted under the leadership of a Webelos den leader who is trained in Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWL), an outdoor-emphasis training provided by the district or council. In most cases, the Webelos Scout will be under the supervision of a parent or guardian. In all cases, each Scout is responsible to a specific adult. BSA health and safety and Youth Protection guidelines apply.
For more information on Webelos Deb Camping, see the Webelos section of our Web site.
Pack Family Camping
Pack Family Camping means just what it says. A camping trip for the entire family. Pack Family Camping Pack-organized overnight events involving more than one family from a single Pack, focused on age-appropriate Cub Scout activities and conducted at approved sites. If nonmembers (siblings) participate, the event must be structured to accommodate them. BSA health and safety and Youth Protection guidelines apply. In all cases, each youth member will be under the supervision of a parent, guardian or a specific adult.
Adults giving leadership to a pack overnighter must complete the Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) to properly understand the importance of the program intent, Youth Protection guidelines, health and safety, site selection, age-appropriate activities, and sufficient adult participation.
Cimarron Council Organized Pack Camping
Cimarron Council-organized family camps are overnight events involving more than one Pack from across our Council. The Council may provide all the elements of the outdoor experience, such as staffing, food service, housing, and program. These are often referred to as parent/pal or adventure weekends.
Council-organized family camps are conducted by trained leaders on sites approved by the local council. In most cases, the youth member will be under the supervision of a parent or guardian. In all cases, each youth participant is responsible to a specific adult.
The Cimarron Council annually conducts Spook-O-Ree in October and the Great Southern Plains Rendezvous in April, which are open to all Packs in the Cimarron Council.
Cub Scout Camping Equipment List
When you start to camp, there is a lot of information that you can research on the internet about what is good and what is not. The list provided below is a guide, and should not be considered the final word. We encourage you to research your individual needs and from time to time this list will change as our research and the personal experiences of members of the Pack changes. Please do not feel obligated to bring everything on this list as it should be used as a guide to make your Cub Scout camping experience more enjoyable.
Please, do not feel that you must purchase new equipment in order to camp with our Pack. You may wish to utilize garage sales and estate sales as a great places to find quality camping equipment at a fraction of the cost. Keep in mind that you do not need to obligate yourself to purchase brand labels either.
In so far as possible, the items presented here are aligned with the needs of Boy Scout Troop and Patrol camping. This will help reduce the Scouts cost as he transitions into Boy Scouts and will make him more comfortable in the outdoors as he will be experienced with his equipment and know what to expect with their use.
One more note, this list makes an excellent list for birthday's and Christmas gifts.
Cub Scout Essentials
This list of items should be avaliable to every Cub Scout. Consider a small fanny pack or other similar bag for the Scout that will not interfere with normal activities.
- contributes to good health.
- helps develop self-reliance and resourcefulness.
- enhances spiritual growth.
- contributes to social development.
- experience in citizenship training.
- introduces boys to the knowledge and skills that they will learn and apply more thoroughly as a Boy Scout.
Day Camp
Cimarron Council's day camp is an organized one- to five-day program for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts conducted by the Council under certified leadership at an approved site. Day camps are conducted during daylight or early evening hours and do not include any overnight activities. DUring day camp Scouts will meet Scouts from across the Council and make new friends while being engaged in a positive atmosphere.
Check out day camp in the Stillwater area by going to the Cimarron Council's Cub Scout Day Camp.
Resident Camp
Cub Scout and Webelos Scout resident camping is a council-organized, theme-oriented overnight camping program. It operates for at least two nights and is conducted under certified leadership at a camp approved by the council.
Each year, councils change their overall theme to offer different adventures. Examples of themes include Sea Adventure, Space Adventure, Athletes, Knights, Circus Big Top, American Indian Heritage, Folklore, and the World Around Us.
Check out the Cimarron Council Cub Scout Resident Camp.
Webelos Den Overnight Campouts
Webelos Scout overnight campouts introduce the boy and his parent or guardian to the basics of the Boy Scout camping program. These events should be conducted under the leadership of a Webelos den leader who is trained in Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWL), an outdoor-emphasis training provided by the district or council. In most cases, the Webelos Scout will be under the supervision of a parent or guardian. In all cases, each Scout is responsible to a specific adult. BSA health and safety and Youth Protection guidelines apply.
For more information on Webelos Deb Camping, see the Webelos section of our Web site.
Pack Family Camping
Pack Family Camping means just what it says. A camping trip for the entire family. Pack Family Camping Pack-organized overnight events involving more than one family from a single Pack, focused on age-appropriate Cub Scout activities and conducted at approved sites. If nonmembers (siblings) participate, the event must be structured to accommodate them. BSA health and safety and Youth Protection guidelines apply. In all cases, each youth member will be under the supervision of a parent, guardian or a specific adult.
Adults giving leadership to a pack overnighter must complete the Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) to properly understand the importance of the program intent, Youth Protection guidelines, health and safety, site selection, age-appropriate activities, and sufficient adult participation.
Cimarron Council Organized Pack Camping
Cimarron Council-organized family camps are overnight events involving more than one Pack from across our Council. The Council may provide all the elements of the outdoor experience, such as staffing, food service, housing, and program. These are often referred to as parent/pal or adventure weekends.
Council-organized family camps are conducted by trained leaders on sites approved by the local council. In most cases, the youth member will be under the supervision of a parent or guardian. In all cases, each youth participant is responsible to a specific adult.
The Cimarron Council annually conducts Spook-O-Ree in October and the Great Southern Plains Rendezvous in April, which are open to all Packs in the Cimarron Council.
Cub Scout Camping Equipment List
When you start to camp, there is a lot of information that you can research on the internet about what is good and what is not. The list provided below is a guide, and should not be considered the final word. We encourage you to research your individual needs and from time to time this list will change as our research and the personal experiences of members of the Pack changes. Please do not feel obligated to bring everything on this list as it should be used as a guide to make your Cub Scout camping experience more enjoyable.
Please, do not feel that you must purchase new equipment in order to camp with our Pack. You may wish to utilize garage sales and estate sales as a great places to find quality camping equipment at a fraction of the cost. Keep in mind that you do not need to obligate yourself to purchase brand labels either.
In so far as possible, the items presented here are aligned with the needs of Boy Scout Troop and Patrol camping. This will help reduce the Scouts cost as he transitions into Boy Scouts and will make him more comfortable in the outdoors as he will be experienced with his equipment and know what to expect with their use.
One more note, this list makes an excellent list for birthday's and Christmas gifts.
Cub Scout Essentials
This list of items should be avaliable to every Cub Scout. Consider a small fanny pack or other similar bag for the Scout that will not interfere with normal activities.
- Personal First Aid kit (Suggested Items)
- Nalgene Water bottle (One quart)
- Flashlight (head mounted light recommended)
- Trail food
- Sunscreen (+30 SPF recommended as minimum)
- Whistle
- Map and compass
- Rain gear
- Pocket knife (must have Whittling Chip)
- Matches or fire starters
Essentials:
(Pack clothes in zip lock bags to keep them dry. )
(All Family Gear is optional)
| Toilet Kit:
(As outlined by Pack per event.)
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Cub Scout Camping Rules
Prohibited Items
Guide to Safe Scouting
As a member of the Boy Scouts of America we are committed to providing a positive and safe experience for your Scout. If you have questions about the safety and age-level appropriateness of activities, please consult the Guide to Safe Scouting, publication 34416.
After the Campout
When you get back home the campout is not over. In order to keep your equipment in the best shape possible you and your Scout should
These vendors are provided as a suggestion, and are not officially endorsed by Pack 3842. They are suggested by fellow Scouters as reputable vendors.
- NO OPEN TOED SHOES - We are guest in the home of wildlife which includes snakes, ants, ticks and other critters. Open toe shoes invite bites.
- NO FOOD IN TENTS - This encourages the critters to enter your tent. Raccoons do not know how to use a zipper, but they can chew through your tent with ease.
- DO NOT BRING - TV's, CD's, DVD's, radio's, iPod's, electronic games, etc.
- NEVER bring anything expensive or irreplaceable.
- KNIVES - Per the Guide to Safe Scouting, Tiger Cub Scouts are not allowed to carry or use knives. Wolf, Bear and Webelos Scouts may carry a knife if they have earned the Whittling Chip.
- AXES - Per the Guide to Safe Scouting, Cub Scouts (Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos) are not allowed to use axes, hand axes or hatchets.
- BOW SAW - Per the Guide to Safe Scouting, WEBELOS Scouts are allowed to use a Bow Saw. Proper safety equipment must be used at all times (hand protection, eye protection, etc.)
Youth Protection
- Two-deep leadership on all outings required. Two registered adult leaders, or one registered leader and a parent of a participating Scout or other adult, one of whom must be 21 years of age or older, are required for all trips and outings.
- One-on-one contact between adults and Scouts is prohibited. One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is not permitted. In situations that require personal conferences, such as a Scoutmaster’s conference, the meeting is to be conducted in view of other adults and youths.
- Separate accommodations for adults and Scouts required. When camping, no youth is permitted to sleep in the tent of an adult other than his or her own parent or legal guardian. Councils are strongly encouraged to have separate shower and latrine facilities for females. When separate facilities are not available, separate times for male and female use should be scheduled and posted for showers.
- Scouts can only sleep in a tent with their parent or legal guardian; or with another scout and not adult.
- Prior to any fire event, adult Den leaders and Pack 3842 leaders need to have information about emergency contacts for any medical emergency or fire control emergency. This includes telephone contacts, and the need of having telephone access at any fire event.
- If there are any injuries sustained on Den outings, or campouts, there needs to be notification made to den leaders, Cubmaster, and Pack committee chairman. Immediate emergency care should be rendered by the responsible adults in attendance.
- No fires can be constructed and lit at any Pack 3842 event or den function without adult leader supervision. If a fire is built, at least two adults must declare that they have responsibility for it, and must constantly attend to it, and put it out at the end. No fire shall be left unattended.
- Fires may be built ideally in a fire box or iron kettle, or there can be made a fire ring of stones marking the outer boundary of the fire. Fires should be placed in open spaces, and not next to small brush or trees. There must be handy a way to extinguish the fire, whether a water source, sand, or fire extinguisher. Adults supervising the fire have the ultimate responsibility to insure the fires have been completely put out.
- Fires may be started using kindling wood, treated logs, lint, steel wool, cotton or paper products. Absolutely no gasoline, kerosene, white gas, Coleman fuel, lighter fluid, or any liquid or gas flammable may be used!
- Den leaders and adults should review with their Cub Scouts about fire safety rules prior to and during any fire events. No one may poke sticks in and out of the fire ring. Once a stick has been inside the fire ring, it must stay in the fire ring. No horseplay is allowed in the vicinity of a fire.
Prohibited Items
- Prohibited Items include personal firearms, ammunition, archery equipment, other items with dangerous propulsion systems, fireworks, lighters, or other explosive materials. Please also don’t bring illegal drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, personal hatchets, and sheath fixed blade knives (pocketknives must have blades less than 4 inches long) and anything else that is determined to be dangerous.
- Any clothing such as shirts, caps, etc. with words and or pictures that do not represent our commitment to the Cub Scout Promise and Law of the Pack will not be permitted in camp or on the road to camp. In addition, the use of any clothing in a way that does not represent our commitment to the Cub Scout Promise and Law of the Pack will not be permitted in camp or on the road to camp.
- Do not bring pets.
- Keep it simple!
- A sharp pocketknife with a can opener on it is an invaluable back-country tool.
- Keep it clean, sharp, and handy.
- A Scout must have his Whittling Chip to carry a knife at meetings or during camping - no exceptions!
Guide to Safe Scouting
As a member of the Boy Scouts of America we are committed to providing a positive and safe experience for your Scout. If you have questions about the safety and age-level appropriateness of activities, please consult the Guide to Safe Scouting, publication 34416.
After the Campout
When you get back home the campout is not over. In order to keep your equipment in the best shape possible you and your Scout should
- Air out sleeping bags for at least 24 hours. Store sleeping bag in a loose bag, like a pillow case, not a stuff sack.
- If it rained during the campout, or if tents were damp when leaving the campsite, set up the tent and let it dry thoroughly.
- Check all equipment. Tighten screws, replace batteries or repair equipment as needed to keep it in tip top shape.
- Rain Gear - As your Scout becomes older, purchase a Rain Suit instead of a Poncho. Get it large enough to fit over a regular coat and pair of pants. If large enough, the suit will last for years and be an effective windbreaker on campouts.
- Nalgene Water Bottles - Don't skimp. Nalgene bottles will stand up to anything and can last an entire Scouting career.
- Sleeping Bag - Don't skimp. A sleeping bag will last the Scout for their full career and after, whether or not they stay in Scouts. Also, it's important to get one that's an adult size as they'll grow into it.
- Eating - You do not need to purchase any of the funky/expensive eating gear. A simple bowl and plastic fork/spoon are just fine, no expense needed. You can even use a frisbee and spork! The key is to be practical.
- Cotton - Cotton Kills! Man made fibers are best as they wick moisture.
These vendors are provided as a suggestion, and are not officially endorsed by Pack 3842. They are suggested by fellow Scouters as reputable vendors.
- Stillwater Summit - http://www.stillwatersummitco.com/
- Campmor - http://www.campmor.com/
- Scout Stuff - http://scoutstuff.org