What Will The Scouts Be Doing at Camp?

Great question, and one I'm betting a lot of you are waiting to hear an answer for. Well the (tentative) master schedule is here! Each activity is age appropriate, and either geared toward a Scouting element or their NOVA award.








Activities-
Sports:
Day 1- Cub Scout Boot Camp Fitness, Archery
Day 2- Soccer, BB Guns
Day 3- Baseball, Archery
Day 5- Human foosball, BB Guns
*Thursday is a special day spent out at Heron Haven for conservation and bird project

*Photo courtesy of Paul's Supplies 

Nature:
Day 1-2: Map and compass
Day 3- Geo cache
Day 4- Heron Haven
Day 5- Space scavenger hunt

Crafts:
Space shuttle

*Photo courtesy of Paul's Supplies


Rocket art (using q-tips and marshmallows)
Astronaut food
Alien monsters using caramel and marshmallows

Sample Schedule, Day 1 Monday
8:00-8:15am- Gather in dens, work on den assignments (yell, name)
8:15-8:30- Flag ceremony and opening announcements
8:30-9:00- Yoga and warm up (Thursday at Heron Haven)
AM Sports and Nature Schedule
9:10-10:00 Activity 1
10:10-11:00 Activity 2
11:10-12:00 Activity 3
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:00 Professional speaker/Tiger Cub Stories
PM Science and Crafts
1:10-1:40 Station 1
1:50-2:20 Station 2
2:30-3:00 Station 3
3:10-3:40 Station 4
3:50-4:00 Gather for closing

Friday Afternoon Schedule
11:10-12:00 finish science requirements
12:00-12:30 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Closing campfire and awards

Each day will conclude with a fun activity for the whole camp to participate. Tentatively we are looking at:
Human Space Invaders
Water Relay Game
Rover Races
Mud Angels
Campfire and awards



Register today! Secure your spot on the great Galactic Trek and create memories that will last a lifetime.

*This schedule and list of events is still subject to change, but hopefully it's only to add more to the program and not take anything away.










*Photo courtesy of Paul's Supplies

Why A 5 Day Cub Camp?

I get this question a lot actually, mostly by people who don't feel comfortable asking this question in a group setting. Let me tell you, Roundtable is the perfect place to ask this question. But I hope this entry can quell some of your concerns.

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The Purpose of Cub Scout Day Camp

·      To provide a superb outdoor experience for Cub and Webelos Scouts

·      To strengthen the operation of Dens with Teamwork, Leadership, and Cub Scout skills

·      To provide advancement opportunities for Cub and Webelos Scouts in a local camp setting

·      To achieve Scouting’s ideals of character development, citizenship, and personal fitness

What Makes (5 Day) Cub Scout Day Camp Special?

One of the most appeal features of Cub Scouting is the outdoor programing. Day Camp is an experience that boys will remember when thinking back on their Scouting experiences. Points to consider:

·      An individual unit can’t create the same camp experience that District or Council wide camps do. Boys have the opportunity to meet new people from other parts of the District and participate in programming that is not otherwise available to the Pack or Den.

·      A five day program offers the following advantages that one day programs do not- the chance to form friendships and learn teamwork during skills instruction, den skits and yells throughout the multiple day Cub Scout camp experience.

·      We provide an enthusiastic trained staff to train you in different Scouting skills, whether for fun or learning.

·      Day Camp leaders are trained leaders and our camp will follow the standards and guidelines set forth by the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America.

We follow strict health and safety standards, and provide emergency intervention at our first aid station as needed to attend to the bumps, bruises, and minor medical needs during your Cub Scout Day Camp experience.

Personally, my favorite Cub Scout experiences were at Cub Camp. In my council back home it was the norm. I loved every minute of it. I always looked forward to going back next year. The friendships formed lasting though Boy Scouts, and the desire to collect and do more than I did last year was a source of great fun and motivation. 

Cub Camp is the perfect staple to any Pack's summer program, where the kids are excited about Scouting and need something to get them through until the Fall. Or it may give them something to look forward to next year. Every year is also different, offering different activities and awards for the Scouts to earn. It also gives their parents a great chance to interact with their boys outdoors and in a safe and familiar camp setting.

So remember to sign up today! It will be a fantastic experience that you will want to repeat next year. Don't miss out on all the fun! A Galactic Trek awaits!   

*That's me with the green hat^
Day Camp 1999

*Again, me with the green hat only backwards, same year.