What's the first thing you think of when you think about Cub Scouts and Scouting? Is it camping? For many, it is. Scouting is about so much more but one of the quintessential parts of our program is camping. Here is where you can find some information about camping with Cub Scouts specifically.
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Why we camp?
Why we camp?
Camping is a creative, educational experience that helps with the following:
contributes to good health
helps develop self-reliance and resourcefulness
contributes to social development
great opportunity to get to know other families and scouts
what we do?
what we do?
one afternoon & one night in a tent or cabin camping (depending on season)
games & activities
hiking
a hearty dinner
camp fire program that generally includes:
songs & skits
s'mores
If your family isn't into staying overnight, no problem. Come for the afternoon and evening events and head home.
WHAT TO BRING?
WHAT TO BRING?
tent (except for our winter cabin camp out, no tent)
ground cover for under the tent, tarp, plastic, etc... (not for cabin camping)
sleeping bags
pillows
filled water bottle
whistle
change of clothes and weather appropriate attire
bug spray (non-aerosol)
sunscreen (non-aerosol)
towel or mat for the entry to your tent (not for cabin camping)
flashlight (the scouts tend to like the head-light style)
healthy snacks (kids can get hangry before dinner time)
camp chairs
proper footwear - hiking shoes or boots preferred
bathroom necessities (toothbrush, toothpaste etc...)
we ask the the scouts DO NOT bring electronic devices
alcohol is not permitted and smoking is not allowed on Scout properties or other Scouting Campout sites we use.
mess kit that includes a plate, fork, spoon, cup (that can handle hot or cold drinks)
FOR SOME GREAT EXAMPLES OF ITEMS NEEDED FOR A CAMPOUT, CLICK HERE
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