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How do I sign up to attend a campout?
A couple of weeks before the campout, a Google Form link will be posted in GroupMe OR there will be a sign-up sheet at the Pack Meeting.
How does Pack handle meals?
Meals are planned and prepared by den. Usually, one parent will take on the role of Grub Master at a den meeting before the campout, and this role should rotate for each campout. The campers will work together with parents to plan the menu.
The Grub Master will purchase the food, bring it to the campout, and store it safely. (Don't forget ice!) At the campout, the Grub Master will be in charge of food prep, but all parents will assist their scout and the chef, and everyone pitches in for cleanup!
Friday night dinner is on your own before you arrive, or you can bring something simple.
Saturday breakfast and dinner are usually cooked by the den's Grub Master, or another volunteer.
Saturday lunch is usually something quick and easy, like sandwiches.
Sunday breakfast should be grab-and-go style.
Snacks can be included in the Den Groceries, or Scouts may bring their own snacks for in-between meals - this will be decided during Meal Planning.
An entire weekend worth of groceries for the den is usually about $10 per person. Parents and siblings are more than welcome to eat with the den, just let your den leader know! Each den is responsible for providing den cooking utensils, stoves, dishes, etc. and the Grub Master coordinates everything, but definitely does not have to do it all!
As Scouts get older, we emphasize independence in the area of camp meals: Scouts in Troop are responsible for all these steps on their own!
WARNING: No food should be kept in tents! EVER!!!
ATTENTION: Water and sports drinks are the only beverages allowed at scouting outings. NO SODA OR COFFEE for scouts.
What should I pack?
First thing's first, check the weather! What are the forecasted temperatures? Is there a chance of rain?
What activities are planned? Will you need swim attire and water shoes?
Navigate on this website to Resources>Camping>Packing Lists and select the list you need.
ALWAYS bring a reusable water bottle, make sure to label it with your name!
PRO TIP: Label EVERYTHING! If you want it back, put your name on the item! Check the internet, there is a personalized waterproof sticker for that!
Do I need to bring my own tent?
Yes! If you need equipment, or are TOTALLY new to camping and have NO idea what your doing, just ask! Packing lists can be found HERE.
CAMP SETUP - Every campsite will be a little different, but a few things will almost always happen, such as:
TENT SETUP - This will usually be one of the very first things to happen. Scout leaders will figure out the camp layout. Here are some important reminders!
DO NOT spray anything (deodorant, bug repellant, sunscreen, etc.) in or near tent, EVER!
Unzip the tent door ALL THE WAY when entering and exiting.
Keep the tent door closed at all times unless you want to become a mosquito buffet overnight! 😉
No food in tents (snacks go in the car).
Keep your tent orderly.
FIRE PIT - It will need to be placed in a central location, but not too close to the tents. Do not move the fire pit without instruction. Remember:
Do not put items in the fire that don't belong.
Never remove anything from the fire once it is placed in the pit.
LIGHTS OUT - Each camp will have a different time for lights out; however, you will be told the lights out time by the first day (it’s usually between 9:00 - 10:30pm). Lights Out means by that time you are in your tent, all electronics are off and you are silent. It does not mean you start getting ready for bed at that time. Lights Out is your deadline to be in bed. The only reason to leave the tent after the deadline to use the restroom or an emergency, such as fire, an animal in your tent, or if you have special medical needs.
START OF DAY - If you wake before Reveille, the morning bugle call (or before camp wake-up time), please be kind to other visitors. Stay as quiet as you can as to not disturb those that require more rest.
LEAVE NO TRACE - As scouts we pledge “to be clean in our outdoor manners, careful with fire, considerate of the outdoors, and conservation minded.” If you see trash, pick it up. If you make trash, throw it away. At the end of each camp we will perform a FOD walk. This means we will line up and stretch out our arms so our fingertips touch each other’s. Then at the sound of the leader, we will slowly walk forward as a line, looking straight down, and pick up any and all trash on the ground. Scouts at Pack 105 are expected to Leave No Trace at the campsites we use. We will not depart camp until it is clean. This task goes much faster if 1) scouts clean up after themselves throughout the campout and 2) we all work together on the FOD (Foreign Object Debris) walk.
RESPECT - We hear this word a lot. The word respect is like the word love because we use it so much, in so many ways, that it loses its sincerity and original meaning. When we say respect at Pack 105 we mean that you use manners.
When spoken to by an adult you should respond with “Sir” & “Ma’am.”
It is not acceptable to argue, defy, or refuse to obey leaders, unless the task goes against the law, the Scout Law, or your religious beliefs.
This organization is kind of like a form of government. You must first learn to obey orders before you can learn to give good orders and lead others. Scouts who struggle showing respect are not qualified for leadership positions within the Pack.
Respect does not only extend to those with authority. The scouts around you are your brothers and sisters. Practice selflessness and give them their due respect as your equal.
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