Cub Scout Pack 30

St. Peters, MO

Boone Trails District

Greater St. Louis Area Council

Pack Event Planning Notes

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updated: 11/15/06
October - Pack Family Campout
  • Coordinator (2006): Robin Y, John S, Chris M
  • Logistics (2006)
    • Saturday, October 14th – Sunday, October 15th
    • Klondike Park, Augusta, MO
    • Campsites P1-P10 (with Pavilion)
  • Preparation Required
    • Reserve campsites – call St. Charles County Parks (636-949-7535) for reservations; you can reserve sites up to a year in advance, so call early.
    • See the St. Charles County website (http://www.saintcharlescounty.org) for more information about the park (“Parks & Recreation” section under the “Departments” heading).
    • Plan the agenda and activities that will be done during the campout.
    • Coordinator(s) should visit the park to finalize the plans for the event and to become familiar with the facilities.
    • The Leader “in charge” of the campout must have taken the Leader Outdoor Experience training, and must review the Guide To Safe Scouting prior to the campout.
    • At least one Leader (and preferably all Leaders) must have taken the Youth Protection training within the previous two years.
    • At least one person camping must have current certification in CRP (preferably a nurse, doctor, EMT or fireman), and should be designated as the “camp medical officer” during the campout.
    • Each person camping must fill out a Class I Medical Form, and they need to be “on file” at the campsite (the “camp medical officer” should know where they’re it and have easy access to them).
    • Update the “Pack Campout” information packet from the previous year.
    • Update the “pack_calendar.htm” page on the Pack 30 Website.
  • Agenda
    • Refer to the “Pack Campout” packet from the previous year for a typical agenda.
  • Support Materials
    • Map or directions to the park.
    • Park Map(s)
    • Pack 30 Campout Rules
    • Sign-up sheets
    • Class I Medical History Forms
  • Supplies
    • Pack Meeting supplies (flags & stands, etc.).
    • Any supplies needed for the games or activities.
    • Pack 1st Aid Kit
  • Costs (2006)
    • Campsites Rental = $70.00 ($7 per site x 10 sites)
    • Passed on to parents via $4 charge per tent (10 sites can have up to 20 tents, and up to 50 people)
  • Notes
    • Try to plan most of the activities for Saturday (start at about noon).
    • Remind parents to bring firewood, and to be prepared for the weather (it will get pretty cold at night in mid-October).
    • A “Local Tour Permit” is not required as long as the campout is at a Scout-approved facility and within the Council boundaries.
    • Remind Leaders that “two-deep leadership” and Youth Protection Guidelines are in effect during the campout.
  • Notes for Next Year:
    • Investigate a larger area -- check Cuivre River & Babler State Parks - how far is parking from the camp site? - how far are the rest rooms and shower house?