Cub camp FAQs

Please, no. They should not need any, as we will make sure that every cub eats a good breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper. Cubs that bring sweets tend to eat them all on the first night. They then get no sleep and have a rotten time the next day.

Food in tents can cause a dreadful mess and lots of problems. Squirrels especially will eat through tents/rucksacks/sleeping bags/plastic storage boxes even training shoes to get to food. Leave it in the store tent where it will be kept safe. This is where we will keep the cakes which we ask Cubs to bring so that we can share some goodies as dessert treats after our meals at camp.

It can be pretty cold, so your cub needs a warm sleeping bag. He should also bring a blanket but please be aware that it may get a little muddy. Wearing a hat in bed keeps your feet warm! It is also important to have a foam sleeping mat to lie on, to keep you away from the cold ground.

Talk to your child about what to expect. Let leaders know of any specific anxieties, these can often be resolved. Make sure that leaders have all the information they need about your child. Our general rule of thumb is that in any given situation we will try to act as a responsible parent would.

At the end of the camp, we may send your Cub home with some equipment or part of a tent that needs cleaning or drying. Please return it clean and dry at the next Cub Pack meeting.

All of the sites we use have permanent toilet blocks. Some have both hot and cold water, a few have showers. We try very hard to make sure that every Cub washes and brushes their teeth every day, but do check their soap and flannel when they get home to find out!