Cub Scout Camping

Camping is a fun and memorable experience, but there are some key differences between camping with your family and camping with a Cub Scout group. Cub Scout camping involves adhering to specific BSA rules and guidelines to ensure the safety and inclusion of everyone involved. Please read this to understand the expectations for camping with our Cub Scout pack.

1. Two-Deep Leadership: There must always be at least two registered adult leaders present with the scouts at all times. This ensures proper supervision and safety.

2. Buddy System: Scouts are required to use the buddy system, meaning they must always be with a designated buddy and never wander off alone.

3. Safe Swim Defense: If any swimming activities are planned, the BSA's Safe Swim Defense guidelines must be followed, including having qualified supervision and designated swimming areas.

4. Leave No Trace: Cub Scout camping emphasizes the principles of Leave No Trace, which include minimizing impact on the environment, disposing of waste properly, and respecting wildlife.

5. Fire Safety: Strict fire safety rules must be followed, including designated fire pits, proper extinguishing of fires, and adult supervision of all fires. Nothing burning  should be removed from a fire.

6. Knife Safety: Only Bears and older who have earned their Whittling Chip award can use pocket knives in a safe manner.

For Parents:

1. No Alcohol consumption is allowed during Cub Scout activities.  

2. No Smoking is allowed near Cub Scouts. Smoking must be away from Scouts in designated areas.

3. When using tools, like an axe, all adults should model BSA safety behaviors. When in doubt, ask the leader of the campout.

4. Don’t bring individual activities for you or your children. You and your children are expected to participate, if possible, with the group activities. 

5. We discourage bringing electronics or other toys. This is the opportunity to play in nature and be part of the pack.

By following these rules and guidelines, Cub Scout camping can be a safe, fun, and educational experience for everyone involved.