Mississippi Valley Council 2015 Cub Scout Summer Camps Mississippi Valley Council
Agenda Who Can Attend Camp? Program Highlights General Camp Info Q&A Cub Scout Adventure Camp Webelos Adventure Camp General Camp Info Fees What to Bring Check In Safety Q&A
Who Can Attend Camp? Cub Scout Adventure Camp Webelos Adventure Camp Sessions: June 5-7 June 1-14 June 19-21 Any Scout who will be entering 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade in the fall of 2015 and their adult leaders All Tiger Cubs (1st Graders) MUST have their adult partner at camp Sessions: July 26-29 July 29 to August 1 Any Scout who will be entering 4th or 5th grade in the fall of 2015 and their Adult Leaders
Cub Scout Adventure Camp This 3 day, 2 night overnight camp for all Scouts entering 1st - 3rd grade in the fall. Scouts will be separated for age appropriate activities. Activities Archery BB gun Pool Boating Fishing RC Cars Nature S.T.E.M. Scoutcraft Campwide Program Astronomy Songs & Skits Sports Nature Night Hikes
What’s New at CSAC? New Name to focus on the Adventure! Theme: Super-Fantastic Adventure New Program Areas: S.T.E.M – LEGO Robotics Scoutcraft New Camp Wide Programs: Sports Nature Night Hikes
Webelos Adventure Camp Program Highlights Webelos Adventures offered: Adventures in Science Aquanaut Cast Iron Chef Earth Rocks! First Responder Into the Woods Other Activities include: Archery BB Guns Boating LEGO Robots Outpost Camp RC Race Cars Slingshots Star Hike S.T.E.M. Swimming Water Carnival Webelos Adventure Camp This 4 day, 3 night camp is for all boys entering the 4th or 5th grade in the fall. Boys will choose the activities they want to participate in during the day. Each program is offered multiple times. Leaders may sign their boys up for activities in advance starting May 8th.
What’s New at WAC? New Name to focus on the Adventure All advancement focused on the New Cub Scout Program Adventures in Science Aquanaut Cast Iron Chef Earth Rocks! First Responder Into the Woods New program areas include GAGA Tournament LEGO Robots Star Hike S.T.E.M.
Webelos Program Registration Starting May 8th , you may register your Scouts for their program selections. Only register boys who have paid in full Selections are subject to change – leaders will be notified at camp of overfilled sessions
Camp Fees A Scout is Thrifty: Popcorn Camp Cards Camperships Cub Scout Adventure Cost Discount before May 8th! Cub Scouts $135 $110 Leaders & Parents $90 $65 Den Chiefs Webelos Adventure Webelos Scouts $150 $125 $75 A Scout is Thrifty: Popcorn Camp Cards Camperships Other Fundraisers
Preparing for Camp Review Camp Leaders & Parents Guide Conduct a Parent’s Night Camp Promotion Fill out Registration Form One form per Scout Please register as a Pack Collect money for registration Turn them in together to the Office Remember to keep a copy! Turn in Registration and Fees by May 8, 2015
What Should I Bring? Paperwork Personal Gear Appropriate Attire Health Forms Copies of Registration & Reciepts Personal Gear Camping Equipment Toiletries Tents Medicines – in original containers Don’t Forget Bug Spray and Sun Screen Appropriate Attire Scout Uniform Scout Appropriate Civilian Clothing
Check In - CSAC Check in as a Pack (not individuals) Be Prepared to carry all of your gear Only Pack Trailers allowed in camp with permission from Camp Director or Program Director Set up Campsite Med Check @ Health Lodge Swim checks @ Pool Camp Orientation
Check In - WAC Check in as a Pack or Individuals Make sure one leader has a full roster Medical Form Check – At Check-In Be Prepared to carry all of your gear – some carts available Only Pack Trailers allowed in camp with permission from Camp Director or Program Director “Site Guide” will be in your campsite After set-up – Pool/DH Orientation Full camp tour / leaders meeting before Campfire
Safety Youth Protection & Two Deep Leadership Do Not Bring: fire arms, alcohol, drugs, fireworks, liquid fuels, pets, generators Please Avoid aerosol spray cans Open Toed Shoes are allowed only in the swimming area Remember to raccoon-proof your campsite
Misc Den Chiefs Visitors Family Night More Info Meals $7.00 Leader’s Guide Camp Leader’s Meetings Camp Orientation
Q&A Cub Scout Adventure Camp Webelos Adventure Camp J. David Gilbert JDavid.Gilbert@Scouting.org Bob Kauffman Robert.Kauffman@Scouting.org