Camping…
teaches self reliance,
provides memories to last a lifetime,
and is easier with the Pack!
The Leave No Trace Seven Principles: Plan Ahead and Prepare - Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces - Dispose of Waste Properly - Leave What You Find - Minimize Campfire Impact - Respect Wildlife - Be Considerate of Other Visitors
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The Leave No Trace Seven Principles: Plan Ahead and Prepare - Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces - Dispose of Waste Properly - Leave What You Find - Minimize Campfire Impact - Respect Wildlife - Be Considerate of Other Visitors 〰️
Cub Scout camping is family camping
When we go camping we camp as a collection of families as each child is ultimately the responsibility of their caregivers while we are in the woods. As such, to ensure the safety of all cubs and siblings each adult needs to to take the Youth Protection Training. All persons need to submit a medical form (parts A and B) in case of emergencies as well as an activity consent form . You cub will not be considered “signed up” to go camping until all three parts are completed.
The pack coordinates to provide food and will work to accommodate allergies and preferences. There is a cost for food and may be an added cost for facilities.
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To take the training, go to My.Scouting.org and create an account. You’ll receive an email notification with your account information, including a member ID/reference number.
From the My.Scouting.org portal, you can launch the Safeguarding Training from the home page. Upon completion, you may print a training certificate to submit with a volunteer application, or wait for an email with your certificate to be sent to your email address. Your training will automatically be updated in our system and associated with the member ID/reference number issued when you created the account.
When your volunteer application is approved, you will receive a Scouting America membership card that includes your member ID number.
Scouting America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. To maintain such an environment, Scouting America developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for the Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing programs.
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The Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR) serves many purposes. Completing a health history promotes health and awareness, communicates health status, and provides medical professionals critical information needed to treat a patient in the event of an illness or injury. It also provides emergency contact information.
Because many states regulate the camping industry, the AHMR also serves as a tool that enables councils to operate day and resident camps and adhere to Scouting America and state requirements. Scouting America’s AHMR provides a standardized mechanism that can be used by members in all 50 states
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This functions as a permission slip and allows the parents and guardians to acknowledged and understand the inherent danger in some of the activities Scouts may engage in. We in scouting strive make all activities as safe as possible but there will be safety concerns outside of our control, especially when we venture into nature. This is especially important that we reiterate that Cubscout camping is family camping and parents are responsible for the safety of their own children.
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All scouts will learn the Outdoor Code and the philosophy f leave no trace camping. Our Goal is to leave nature, not just without a trace but better than when we found it!
The four core points of the Outdoor Code are:
Be clean in my outdoor manners
Be careful with fire
Be considerate in the outdoors
Be conservation-minded [1]
Leave No Trace Seven Principles
Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave What You Find
Minimize Campfire Impact
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
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What to Bring
REQUIRED Gear:
Sleeping pad
Sleeping bag rated to at least 30°F
Tent
Ground cloth or tarp (optimal - protects tent from moisture and damage)
Appropriate clothing for 2-3 days
OPTIONAL but Recommended:
Hand warmers
Fleece blanket (for extra warmth inside sleeping bag)
Extra layers of clothing
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Set up tents
Review campsite safety
Set up camp kitchen
Organize supplies
Cook and eat lunch
All scouts make trail mix
Group hike
Group games
Craft
Skit practice (for campfire activities)
Prepare and eat dinner
Clean up
Campfire
Vespers—off to bed
Breakfast the Following morning
Camp Breakdown (supplies and gear, not the minds)
Sometimes we are able have games for the cubs or a short hike if time allows before disembarking
Clear Expectations for Parents and Volunteers
Parents are responsible for:
Their children's behavior at all times
Intervening when needed to ensure safety and respect
Cub volunteers are responsible for:
Running planned activities
Campsite Safety Rules
No Running in Camp
Kids may run in nearby fields and open spaces
Running in camp poses dangers near tents and campfires
Help us keep everyone safe by enforcing this rule
Behavior Expectations Between Cubs
The following are NOT allowed:
Teasing
Exclusionary games (unless age-based for safety reasons)
Hitting games or play fighting
Any activities involving sticks as weapons
Remember: All scouts should be included in games and activities. No small groups should exclude others.
The Buddy System (Required)
In Scouting, no Scout ever goes anywhere alone. Whether walking to the restroom, heading back to a tent, or exploring camp, safety always comes first.
How It Works
Always pair up: Scouts must always travel with a companion. For example, if a Scout needs to return to their campsite to grab a forgotten sweatshirt, they must take a buddy with them!
Group supervision: When adults are with Scouts, we maintain safe supervision guidelines (such as two children with one adult, or one adult with two children).
The family exception: A parent or guardian may always be alone with their own child.
Learn more about the Buddy System through Scouting America.
Tent Policy (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Only family members may share a tent
No scouts should enter another family's tent, even for games
Keep sleeping areas separate to maintain appropriate boundaries
Adhering the Outdoor Code and the 7 Principals of the Leave No Trace
Our Goal: We're here to have FUN! And we can't have fun if we aren't safe.
Here is the link to Cub Fun Day Camping trip. Signing up will require you include the three steps listed above.
Here is the link to sign up for November Adventure Camping at Nobebosko. Signing up will require you include the three steps listed above.
