Spark-Builder: Taste of Scouting
Register for Family Camp 2023 (Sun-Monday)
Date: May28-29, 2023
Lake Address: 1 Lakeview Dr , Santa Barbara, Ca 92305(Click for Google Map)
Campsite location: Pawnee Plateau Cachuma Lake (Click for PDF Map)
** For Free Parking, please mention that you are with "Boy Scout Troop888 Family Camp" **
*** Please see Gear List below***
Each participant needs to submit the following form when check-in at camp:
Sunday overnight Lake Cachuma Family Camp (May28th, 2023)
Time Activity
Sunday 9:30 AM Arrive at Lake Cachuma
Sunday 10:00 AM Set up campsite with the help of Troop888
Sunday 11:00 AM Troop888 and Spark-builder lakeside worship gathering
Sunday 12:00 PM Lunch and group pictures (Sams Club sandwiches)
Sunday 1:00 PM Troop888 departs except for a few helpers to stay overnight
Sunday 1:15 PM Outdoor activities, Guided Boat Tour ($18 Adult, $12 Child)
Sunday 4:00 PM Free Time (Fishing, Kayaking, Pool, Bike)
Sunday 6:00 PM Dinner (Dutch Oven Cooking by Scout helper)
Sunday 8:00 PM Campfire and s'mores
Monday 7:00 AM Breakfast (Oatmeal/Muffins )
Monday 8:00 AM Guided Nature Walk/Nature Center visit ($30 whole group)
Monday 10:00 AM Pack up and clean campsite, Depart from Camp.
Monday 11:00 AM OPT: Solvang for excursion and Lunch
Monday 4:00 PM OPT: downtown Santa Barbara
Suggested Camping Check List
*** REI is having Outdoor Gear Annual Sale (up to 30% till May29th 2023 ), Their camping expert can help answer all your questions (click here for website) ***
Cooking Gear
Canopy Tents provided by Troop888 (cover cooking area)
Three stoves provided by Troop888
Pots and pans provided by Troop888 (for boiling waters)
Food
Sunday Breakfast on your own.
Sunday Lunch Sandwiches. pickup at Oxnard Sams club. (WHO?)
Sunday Dutch Oven Dinner (Prepare by scouts, purchase by scouts, or Mr. Pong)
Monday morning Breakfast Oatmeal/Muffins. Pick up at Oxnard Sam's club on Sunday (WHO?).
2 Liter water per person per day. (Bring your own)
One Watermelon per family (Bring your own)
Family Camping Items
Tent, Stakes, Hammer, (Hand Broom & Dustpan Optional)
Ground Tarp for Under Tent
Sleeping Bag, Pad, Air Mattress, or Cot & Pillow
Camp Chairs (one per person please)
Ice Chest (if needed)
25 ft Nylon Cord and Clothes Pins for Drying Your Clothes
Lantern with Extra Batteries
First Aid Kit
Reclose able Bags/trash bags
Wet Wipes
Bring lots of quarters for onsite shower room.
Personal Items
Scouting Spirit
Pocketknife (if you are trained)
Water Bottle
Clothes
Sneakers or Hiking Boots. (No Open Toed Shoes or Sandals Due to the Terrain)
Swimsuit and Towel
Sleepwear
Underwear and Socks (2 days)
Long Pants for Cool Evenings and Mornings
Sweater and/or Warm Jacket
Flashlight & Spare Batteries
Broad Brimmed Hat & Sunglasses for Sun Protection
Rain Gear/Poncho (always be prepared)
Personal Medications & Prescriptions
Toiletries-Hair brush, etc.
Toothbrush & Toothpaste*
Sun Block – Minimum SPF 15*
Chapstick*
Soap & Hand Towel*
Incidental Money for souvenirs at Trading Post
Fishing Gear if you want to fish! (*Use fragrance-free if possible and store in bear box.)
Bike if you want to bike
ADDITIONAL INFO
Cachuma Lake
2225 Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Telephone: (805) 686-5055 Front Gate
https://www.countyofsb.org/637/Cachuma-Lake
Booking Number is 1825373
Email: reservations@sbparks.org
Website: reservations.sbparks.org
Arrive 5/26/2023
depart 5/29/2023
When arrive at the park gate, mention you are part of the "Pawnee Plateau" group campsite and they will issue you a free parking permit.
Site# Group-Pawnee Plateau
The Gate is always open, but if no staff is there, you will have to come back next morning at 7AM to get the parking permit.
Park/Site Map: https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/339704e2-b5f5-46a8-8462-c19e366c2238
Marina to Rent a boat: https://www.countyofsb.org/693/Marina
can rent our own; must call after 2PM the day before to reserve; They have 14-person boats available.
Biking: Bring your own
Hiking: https://www.countyofsb.org/682/Hiking
A scout can organize one of these hikes.
Swimming Pool: https://www.countyofsb.org/945/Cachuma-Lake-Pools
Free to use on 5/27 and 5/28 afternoons; bring your swimming cloths
Fishing: https://www.countyofsb.org/659/Fishing
On your own
Disc Golfing: https://www.countyofsb.org/2875/Disc-Golf (Free activity)
Cachuma Lake Nature Center https://www.clnaturecenter.org/programs-workshops.html,
805-688-4515
Visit the Nature Center
self-guided tour on your own or as a group
Lake cruise - must reserve ahead
Adults $18 (ages 13 and up), Kids $12 (ages 5 to 12 year old; please no children under 5)
https://www.countyofsb.org/717/Lake-Cruise
Cheaper if we rent our own boat from Marina.
Junior Ranger program ($3/person for booklet and patch) Must reserve and pay ahead. This is a self-guided program.
Can assign a scout to organize, reserve and help the younger kids for this activity
Nature Walk hikes - must reserve ahead (We can let scout oganize our own hike too
Recommended to bring:
folding chairs, canopies; bicyles; water melons; drinking water; swimming cloths if swimming; coins for hot shower (scout can come up with full packing list)
Our Campsite:
Shades and chairs recommended
A taste of Scouting, May2023 (past events...)
Flag ceremony,
May 5, 2023: Fire and safety
Agenda:
7:30pm: flag ceremony:
print out scout oath and scout law and fire safety pledge for each scouts. (5mins)
First safety: "I will safely use and store fire-starting materials. I will see that fire is attended to at all times. I will make sure that water and/or a shovel is readily available. I will promptly report any wildfire to the proper authorities."
7:35pm "small" Camp fire prepare by scout in courtyard. (water needed)
8:00pm: Songs: Mrs. O'Leary's Cow (Fire Fire Fire) Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTby1NIAMvc
Lyric: Late last night night, when we were all in bed, Mrs. O'Leary left a lantern in the shed. And when the cow kicked it over, She winked her eye and said, There'll be a hot time in the old town tonight! Fire! Fire! Fire!
8:05pm Video introduction fire safety (Kaden: 5mins): https://youtu.be/icyhOJUKM9g?t=182
8:10pm Campfire Cooking Demonstration (Kason: 5mins, materials: tin foil, vegetables, SPAM, spices)
8:15pm Small group instruction: O'Leary's Cow songs play in the back ground.
Make prepare tinfoil food package (10mins), bring to the campfire for cooking
building a fire and fire safety in the gym. (15 mins) materials Webelo style: 6x foil tray, Ferro rod, Petroleum jelly and cotton ball; https://youtu.be/lXxjifI3h70?t=327
8:40pm Campfire: Crew 1/2/3/4/5/6 sing around the campfire three crews at a time take their food back to gym
8:50PM (10 mins): Wrap up and review
May 12, 2023: Shelters
7:30PM: flag ceremony:
print out scout oath and scout law and fire safety pledge for each scouts. (5mins)
outdoor code "As an American, I will do my best to, Be clean in my outdoor manners. Be careful with fire. Be considerate in the outdoors. Be conservation minded."
8:00PM (25 mins): Demonstrate on setting up a tent (Matthew: materials: tent, stakes)
8:25PM (25 mins): Intergroup game: "Tent Building Race" (Yanhao with timer) materials: stopwatch, tent, stakes)
8:50PM (10 mins): Wrap up and review
May 19, 2023: First Aide and Maps
7:30PM: flag ceremony: outdoor code
8:00PM (25 mins): Small group instruction on wilderness first aid (Bryan: materials: first aid kit, bandages, antiseptic, )
8:25PM (25 mins): Intergroup game: "Orienteering game" (Ethan: materials: compass, cones, rope, chairs, blindfolds)
8:50PM (10 mins): Wrap up and review
This is a joint service project with FECC Spark-Builder Friday night Children group.
Objective: To introduce scouting for 1st Grade to 6 Grade Children in FECC
Time commitment: May 2023, 3 Friday night from 7:30PM to 9:30PM.
Friday night volunteers: Expect to have minimum 3 Troop888 scouts to work with 6 Crew leaders.
May28-29th Camping: Expect to have minimum of 4 Troop888 scouts to stay with Spark-Builder Family Camp.