Cub Scout Adventure Camp (Day/Evening Camps)

Who May Attend?

Adventure Camp is for all Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts (Tiger Cubs graduating from the 1st grade are included in this group).  Many camps offer special programs for Webelos Scouts and a few camps are designed only for Webelos.

Where Are Camps Held?

More than 40 Adventure Camps are held in the Greater St. Louis Area Council (five are held in the Boone Trails District).  Camps are typically held in community parks.

Pack 30 Scouts can attend any of the following camps:

Fees

Camps 4-5 Days in length: $47       Camps 2-3 Days in length: $42

A $5 savings applies if the fees and registration forms are received in the Council Service Centers by May 15th.

The fee includes camp program and program supplies, a camp T-shirt, and a patch.

How Do We Register?

Registration is done through a "camp coordinator" within the Pack.

Each boy must complete a "Cub Scout Registration and Health History Form" (the Scout must have a registration form and completed health history form on file in order to attend camp).

Each Adult "walk-around" leader must also complete a health history form.

Reservation & Health History Forms must be turned in by Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 (April Pack Meeting).

Camp Program - What do we do at Day Camp?

At camp the boys will participate in team and individual sports and games, explore nature and do crafts.  Most camps offer opportunities for the boys to earn their BB Gun and Archery Belt Loop (and sometimes Pin) - these can only be earned at a Cub Scout Camp.  In most camps, Webelos will have special programs geared to their interests.

All of the camps use the same general theme (this year "Go For The Gold"), but each Adventure Camp is unique.  Camp session times vary.   Program features vary.  Most Camp Directors plan a meeting for "walk-around leaders" before camp starts to review the program schedule and procedures.

Camps are not cancelled in rainy weather - the camp staff plans a "Rainy Day" schedule.

The Adventure Camp program is generally organized into four different areas: Crafts, Field Sports, Games, and Nature.  Most camps will adopt the "Go For The Gold" theme but will implement it in their own way.  Fun is the common ingredient.

The program is fun first and advancement second.  By participating, Cub Scouts complete a number of requirements.  A report is sent home with the pack leadership listing advancement requirements completed at Adventure Camp.  The pack is responsible for signing off on boy's achievements.

The following is a sample program from one of last year's camps:

Who Is In Charge?

Volunteer Scouters staff the camps.  The Camp Director and Program Director are volunteers.  Most Camp Directors and Program Directors attend training and are certified by the National Camping School of the Boy Scouts of America.  The camp staff's responsibility is to provide the program.

Each Pack provides their own adult leaders to walk around with the Cub Scouts - these adults can be Scouters (Den Leaders or Pack Leaders) or parents.  It doesn't have to be the same person each day - each Pack must coordinate their own leadership.  Every Adult that accompanies the Scouts is considered a Walk-Around Leader -- discipline is the Walk-Around Leader's responsibility (not the camp staff's).

Packs attend camp under their own leadership -- we must have at least 1 Adult for every 8 Cub Scouts and every 8 Webelos.  In most camps the Webelos Scouts and the Cub Scouts participate in separate programs.  If that is the case, the Pack will need to provide leadership (with the 1 to 8 ratio) for each of those groups.

It is the Cub Scout Pack's responsibility to provide leadership, not the Adventure Camp Director's.  Also, during camp it is the pack leadership's responsibility to maintain discipline with the boys from their pack.

How Are Camps Organized?

Most camps divide the boys into "camp dens" and group the boys by age.  In larger camps the Wolf's, Bear's and Webelos may all be in separate groups.  In smaller camps, the Wolf's and Bear's are usually grouped together and the Webelos are in a separate group.

Most camps use a "rotation" program - each camp den starts at a different station and then rotates to the other stations.  Each den will usually participate in three to four stations each day.

Plan to arrive early to check in (especially the first day).

Pee-Wee Program

Siblings are not allowed in the activity areas with the Scouts.

Babysitting may be provided for young children of those adults who are working at camp (the children must be at least 2 years old and out of diapers to participate).  This is not available at all camps - check with the Camp Director. 

Meals

Each Cub Scout and Adult Leader brings a sack lunch (for day camps) - some foods do not keep well in the heat, so plan accordingly.

"Kool-Ade" type drink and/or water is available throughout the day.  Bring a water bottle or thermos to carry water - many people freeze their water bottles to ensure cold water all day.

Uniforming

Cub Scouts should wear the camp T-shirt every day (the shirt is issued the first day of camp).

Wear comfortable shoes for walking.  Wear clothing you don't mind getting wet or dirty.  Camps often have water sprinkles available to help keep cool.

Go-With-The-Flow and have FUN !!!