Pack Camping

Drugs & Alcohol

• This seems obvious...  However NO Drug, Alcohol or Tobacco Use.  This includes Vaping.

Knives and Cutting tools

• There is no need for a machete on a Cub Scout campout, please do not bring them.

• Fixed blade knives longer than 4 inches have no business at Cub Scout Camp, save it for Boy Scouts.

• No child shall carry or use a Hatchet, Axe, Machete, Saw or any other cutting device.

• No child shall carry or use any type of fixed blade.

• No child shall carry or use any type of knife accept for a Cub Scout working towards Bear Rank or Webelos, that has their Whittling Chip "in possession", can carry and use a pocket knife.  However they are only allowed to use the knife when given permission and on approved events.

Firearms / Weapons

• Even though the State may have authorized an individual the right to carry and/or conceal a personal firearm it is against BSA Policy.  Scouters/parents/volunteers are not permitted to carry them while involved in Scouting activities outside of the shooting sports program.

• No weapons of any sort are to be carried or stowed at or during any Scouting event.

Fire

• Fires will be built by Scouts in the Bear or Webelos Den, with the approval of a registered leader and under adult supervision.

• No fuel of any kind will be used for igniting or starting campfires.  The only exception is for lighting charcoal for cooking purposes.

• Cub Scouts are not allowed to maintain, add wood to, move items around or in the fire.  In basics terms, no playing in or around the fire.

• Scouts in the Bear and Webelos Den may help maintain the fire under leadership supervision.

Clothing

Appropriate clothing will be worn at all times.

No person for any reason should be changing clothes in front of anyone other then their own family members inside their tent or in the proper facilities.

At no time is it acceptable to be with out a shirt at Cub Scout Camp, the only exception is swimming.  Shirt may only come off at the pool house or water front prior to entering the pool or water.

Absolutely NO open toed shoes are allowed at camp.  No sandals, Flip-flops or Crocs.   These shoes can be worn in the shower only and will not be worn while in camp or walking to the shower.

Electronic Devices

We take Scouts on campouts to get them away from the norm and teach them about the great outdoors.  Scout campouts have no place for the following devices.

Leave your electronics at home:

• No Game consoles

• No Cells phones

• No Tablets, Laptops or Computers

• No MP3 players

• No TV's

• No head phones

Food

• No food should be in any tent.

• No Food or trash should be left out after lights out.

  • On tables, tail gates, camp chairs, etc...

The items below are what you and/or you scout will not bring to camp.  Please see the above "Rules at Camp" for detail information and why.

If you feel as though you cannot go camping with out bringing one or more of the following items then Cub Scout camping is not for you.  Stay home or take you family camping with out the Cub Scouts. 

1. No Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco or Marijuana:

   1. • This includes the use of electronic cigarettes, personal vaporizers, or electronic nicotine delivery systems that simulate tobacco smoking.

      • In addition, the Code of Conduct specifies that if you are taking prescription medications (this includes medical Marijuana) with the potential of impairing any functioning or judgment, you will not engage in activities that would put youth at risk, including driving or operating equipment.

2. No Energy drinks:

Sports drinks on the other hand such as Gatorade or Powerade are acceptable in limited amounts.

Note: The consensus expert medical opinion is that, for almost all exercise environments, water intake alone is the best way to remain proper hydrated conditions.

3. No Machetes: (long Fixed blades over 6 inches long)

4. Fixed Balde Knives:

Only Scouts the are Bear and Above that have earned and are carrying the Whittling Chip can carry their Folding Blade pocket knife to Camp.

Scouts cannot used fixed blade knives, hatchets, axes or saws of any kind.  For this reason their is generally no reason to bring them to camp.  We are not Bushcrafting at Cub Scout camp we will save this for the Boy Scouts.

4. 1. • An adult wishing to bring and use their Fixed blade is acceptable. However, if at anytime Leadership determines that the Adult using this knife is using it in a manner that is unsafe or not appropriate use for the activity the Adult will be asked to stow the knife away.

5. No Firearms/Weapons - Even though the State may have authorized an individual the right to carry and/or conceal a personal firearm it is against BSA Policy.  Scouters/parents/volunteers are not permitted to carry them while involved in Scouting activities outside of the shooting sports program.

6. No Open Toed shoes - this includes but is not limited to:  Sandals, Flip-Flops & Crocs

   1. • Shower shoes (Flip Flops) may be worn "IN" the shower only.  Not at camp or on the way to the shower

      • Aquatic shoes may be worn in and around aquatic ares.  Not at camp or on the way to aquatic areas.

7. No Electronics - Game Consoles, Cell Phones, Tablets, Computers, MP3 players, TV's & Head phone should stay at home or in the car

   1. • Parents/Adults are the only campers authorized to carry and use their phone.

The below items are items that each Scout/Family should bring on every campout.  

Lets be smart about packing and remember one important rule for survival...   "One is None and Two is One!"

An ( * ) indicates one of the Cub Scout 6 Essentials

1.  Completed Medical Forms Part A & B and turn into Cub Master

2.  Adults attending camp must have completed their YPT (Youth Protection Training) and turned their Cert  into Cubmaster (Pack4338@gmail.com) 

3.  *Flashlight (extra batteries) and/or Head lamp (if you have one)

4.  *Trail Food, such as trail mix, nuts or granolas

5.  *Water and Water bottle/Canteen or preferably a hydration pack

6.  *Small Personal First Aid kit, if you have one

7.  *Sun Block, Hat & Sunglasses (sunglasses optional)

8.  *Emergency Whistle

9.  Tent, Sleeping bag or Blankets & pillow

10.  Change of clothes

11.  Long paints

12.  Extra shoes and socks (optional)

13.  Shower shoes/Flip Flops (only to be worn in shower) We can not were open toe shoes at Camp

14.  Jacket and Coat 

15.  Rain parka – always Be Prepared

16.  Dirty Clothes container (a Walmart bag or stuff sack is an example)

17.  Toiletries – Soap, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, brush etc…

18.  Towel & Washcloth

19.  Camp cup if you have one

20.  Insect repellent and optional Tick repellent if possible (talk to Cubmaster if necessary)

21.  Medications & Eyewear (as needed)

22.  Pocket Knife for those that have earned their Whittling Chip (don't forget to bring your Chip)

23.  Daypack and/or Backpack (Scouts should always carry their own Six Essentials with them)

    1. 1. Hydration packs are a good solution because your scout can carry their water and their six essentials with them in the pack and it is ready for hikes or other events.

24.  Folding Camp Char (Optional)

The pack must follow the Boy Scouts of America requirements and guidelines for Safe and Quality Camping

Fundamental guiding principles for camping:

• Packs can conduct overnight campouts.  A pack overnight campout can be a great way to get to know the families in the pack and to work on outdoor adventures.  Packs may not conduct campouts longer then overnight.  The location is a site that is approved by the local council using the Pack Overnight Campout Appraisal Form.  In order to conduct an pack overnight campout at least one registered adult leader who is attending the campout must complete Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) training.

• Supervision of camping activities must include qualified, registered, adult leadership.

  • • At a minimum, one leader present is current in Hazardous Weather Training for all unit types. It is recommended that all leaders complete this training every two years.

    • Additionally, at a minimum, Cub Scout Packs and Webelos / Arrow of Light Dens who camp overnight must have a BALOO trained leader present. It is recommended for all Cub Scout leaders to be BALOO trained.

• Local council approval is needed for unit-coordinated overnight camping activities involving other units not chartered by the same organization. Units that wish to host events involving other units that do not share the same charter partner must have approval from their council. This includes events for packs, troops, crews, and ships from the same council; neighboring councils; the same territory; or other territory.

  • • Activities must be age- and skill-appropriate for all participants.

    • Youth who are not registered in the unit may not accompany parents or siblings in camping programs of Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouting.

    • For council coordinated overnight camping, NCAP standards for short- or long-term camps must be met as minimum safety and quality standards.