Sunday, 19 April 2009 15:33 | Author: Administrator |
Pack 353 usually holds 2 to 3 campouts per year. These are family campouts and everyone is invited to get out and experience nature first hand and get away from televisions, computers, and video games. Campouts are generally conducted at locations within 2 to 3 hours drive or less and usually at State Parks with ample facilities. There are usually opportunities for lots of fun activities inluding: fishing, hiking, canoeing, games, scavenger hunts, etc.
Here is a map of where we've been in the recent past:
For new scouts, we recommend this Camping Checklist as a starting place.
Cub Scout Camping Do's and Dont's
Do
Do camp as a den
Do plan at cook/eat at least one den meal together
Do plan a pack activity such as S’mores or making box ovens, etc.
Do plan a pack campfire for Saturday evening
Do plan a camp religious ceremony for Sunday morning
Do select parks with several shelters grouped together for dens to camp together and for the pack to be in one gereral area of the park
Do select parks with a group area/campfire for pack activities
Do select parks close by to allow families to arrive and set up camp while still light on Friday evening
Do watch your own children at all times, the den leaders are not babysitters
Do encourage your son to bring camp friendly toys (baseball, football, frisbie, horseshoes, etc.)
Do practice fire safety, only start fires in designated areas, pits or fire rings. Be mindful of nearby tents and pathways
Do teach your children that bringing a whistle to camp is a good idea if only used for an emergency to signal if they’re lost of injured
Do remember that Boy Scouts of America requires all Cub Scouts attending an overnight event to be accompanied by an adult family member
Do remember that if you allow a child other than your own to ride with you to an event, you need to practice “2 deep” meaning you must have another adult in the vehicle with you at all times.
Do review the campout checklist so you’ll be prepared!
Do observe “lights out” according to park guidelines and be quiet. This means no lights, activity, or talking. You and you child(ren) need to sleep so you can rise with the birds and be ready for a full day of fun!
Don’t
Don’t bring alcoholic beverages
Don’t smoke in or around the pack’s campsite or the children
Don’t bring your pets as we have many small children who may be afraid. Also, your pet may bark when in unfamiliar areas
Don’t bring electronic games and toys
Don’t plan to watch or listen to the “big game” while we’re camping, remember we’re here to spend time with our families and enjoy nature. No radios or TVs.
Don’t ever allow your child to sleep in a tent with any adult who is not their parent
Don’t use liquid fueled equipment, only propane lanterns and stoves are permitted per BSA.
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