Pack Campouts

General Campout Information

Rules for Pack Campouts

  1. Supervision: All Cub Scouts and siblings must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is required to remain with the Cub Scout for the entire time. If someone other than the parent or guardian will supervise a scout or sibling, the Cubmaster must be notified ahead of time who it is.
  2. Responsibilities: Participants are responsible for bringing camping gear. Dens are responsible for meals, including food, drinks, plates, utensils, trash bags, and cooking gear. Each den is responsible for clean-up, trash removal, and extinguishing campfires in designated areas. Leave no trace!
  3. Safety: Boys should not run in the campsite (near the tents), near a fire, or at night. Tripping over roots or tent lines causes the most injuries in the pack. Lights out is at 10:00 pm.
  4. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Policy of the Boy Scouts of America: Alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and controlled substances are not permitted. Smoking areas for adults must be located away from all participants.

Camping Supplies List

Camping Equipment:

  • Tent, poles, and stakes
  • Sleeping bags
  • Air mattresses or sleeping pads
  • Waterproof ground cloth or plastic sheet (optional)

Clothing:

  • Cub Scout uniforms (Class B worn during the day / Class A worn during ceremonies and campfire)
  • Durable closed-toe shoes (open-toe shoes are not allowed)
  • Warm jacket or coat in case it gets cold at night
  • Sweatshirt and pants or pajamas for sleeping
  • Extra clothing as desired (a full change of clothes for Sunday morning; the scouts usually do not care)
  • Poncho or raincoat (if the weather forecast predicts rain)

Toiletry Kit:

  • Toothpaste, toothbrush
  • Washcloth, towel (optional)
  • Soap in container (optional)

Safety:

  • Flashlight with good batteries (part of the 6 essentials)
  • Water bottle (part of the 6 essentials)
  • Sunscreen (part of the 6 essentials)
  • Insect repellent
  • First aid kit (part of the 6 essentials)
  • Whistle (part of the 6 essentials)

Family Gear:

  • Camp or lawn chairs (as desired)
  • Cooler or ice chest with extra drinks and snacks for personal use (as desired)
  • Frisbees, balls, etc. (as desired)
  • Snacks (part of the 6 essentials)

Meal Supplies (coordinated with Den/Pack):

  • Plastic or paper cups, plates, and utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Food for meals
  • Cooking equipment and utensils
  • Trash bags