Camping

Pack 654 loves to camp! We offer two Pack Camping trips each year - one in fall and one in spring. The whole family is invited - parents and siblings included! Check below for all the information you need about our next campout!

* RSVP by October 21st through THIS LINK *

O'Neill Regional Park

October 28 - 30, 2022

Sycamore A, C, & D

30892 Trabuco Canyon Road

Trabuco Canyon, California 92678

Useful Documents

Camp Plan
Duty Roster
List of families attending
Medical Forms A&B

Camp Plan

Campsites: Sycamore A, C, & D

Parking: Overnight - Parking Assignments TBD; Daycampers - park in parking lot at Campfire Center

Meals: Meals and cooking supplies will be provided by the Pack, but families are responsible for bringing their own mess kits. Check out these great options on Amazon!

Check the Meal Duty Roster (TBD) for assigned responsibilities

Activities: Hiking, Rank Advancements, Campfire Program

Safety:

Hazards include snakes, insects
Parents must remain with their Scouts and children at all times
Buddy system for all kids, must wear safety whistle; minimum of 2 adults supervising

Uniform: Please wear your Class B Uniforms

BRING YOUR MEDICAL FORMS

If you haven't completed your A and B Medical forms for each member of your family this year, fill them out (Link to Forms) and bring them to the Campout. The Pack will keep them on file for the remainder of this year in case they're needed.

Packing List

FAMILY CAMPING GEAR

Tent
Ground cloth / Tarp (recommended)
Hammer / Tent Stakes
Wisk Broom (Tent Cleaning)
Sleeping bags (1 per person)
Sleeping pads
Extra Blankets (If Needed)
Lantern (No gas or flame lanterns inside tents)
Mess kits (1 per person) – Include plate, bowl, cup, utensils. No paper products.
Camp Chairs
EZ-UP / Shade Canopy (If you have one)

PERSONAL CLOTHING

Class B T-shirt (and spare change of clothes)
Shorts and pants
Socks for each day, plus spare
Shoes: hiking and closed toed shoes for campsite
Light windbreaker jacket
Warm layer (sweater / sweatshirt / fleece)
Sleeping Attire (pajamas, warm Socks, knit hat)

PERSONAL TOILETRIES

Wash Cloth
Camp Soap (Biodegradable)
Toothbrush
Toothpaste

SCOUT SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT

Six scout hiking essentials:
- First Aid Kit
- Refillable Water Bottle
- Flashlight / Headlamp
- Snack
- Sun Protection – (Sun screen and/or Hat)
- Whistle
Magnifying glass (Tigers only)
Compass (Wolves Only)
Pocket Knife (If Whittling Chip Earned)

Camping Tips

After campfire all Scouts should brush their teeth and wash their faces. There is nothing more attractive to bugs and ants that a sticky s’mores face overnight!
Never bring food into your tent. Crumbs and odors last and attract everything from bugs to bears!
A good sleeping pad will keep you warm overnight. Air mattresses and cots bring cold air to your underside where the sleeping bag is compressed. A quality foam pad provides insulation. Feet still cold? Wear a knit / stocking hat!
Put tomorrow’s clothing in your sleeping bag overnight so it is warm when dressing. Early morning is the coldest time so put on a hoodie or hat and gloves.
Rewash mess kit, utensils, coolers and cooking gear after returning home before storing. We can get them reasonably clean in camp with warm soap wash, warm rinse and bleach finish.