2010 FALL FAMILY CAMP INSTRUCTIONS From November 5-7, 2010

Pack 38 will conduct a family camp at Cheatham Annex from 4:00 PM, November 5, 2010 to 11:00 AM, November 7, 2010.  Objectives of the campout include (1) developing and reinforcing Cub Scout camping and nature skills, (2) conducting outdoor activities including but not limited to sports, (3) providing opportunities to strengthen family ties, and (4) providing opportunities for Cub advancement.

SUN AND MOON ACTIVITIY FOR THE WEEKEND

INSTRUCTIONS

The primary goal of the camp is to assure that all Scouts and their families have fun.  Secondary goals include; developing and reinforcing rank appropriate camping and outdoor skills, and working on Scout advancement.

Den Tasks (General)

1)       Ensure each individual attending camp has completed and turned in a physical for this event (Pack committee should also have a copy).  Class I or Class III (for those over 40 years old) physical forms are on the Pack website located at link: www.pack38.net.

2)       Set up camp in designated Den camping areas.

3)       Plan, layout and operate assigned stations (provide sign-in sheet for Scouts).

4)       Plan and execute Den-level activities for Saturday morning, afternoon, and evening as per schedule.

5)       Plan and execute Den-level meals; Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner meals.

6)       Participate in Pack-wide activities as per the schedule.

7)       Plan and execute assigned activities for Pack meeting.

8)       Plan and execute Den-developed campfire songs, skits, stories, or jokes.

9)       Families camping Friday night are requested to bring board games to play in the pavilion.

10)   Ensure all requirements and sports/academic activities get documented.

Coordinating Instructions

1)       Camp Schedule

2)       Packing List

3)       Pack Camping Equipment List

4)       Fall Family Camp instructions/flyer TBP on Pack 38 website.

5)       Youth Protection/Safety and Adult Leadership

• At least one adult on a pack overnighter must have completed Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (requirement covered by camping committee).
• Parent/guardian is responsible for the supervision of their children – everyone must sign in/out at Camp HQ.
• No youth is allowed to stay in a tent of an adult other than his or her own parent or legal guardian.  Webelos are encouraged to share tents separate from their parents to prepare for Boy Scouts.
• Buddy system should be used at all times. Youth should not leave their group without leader/adult’s permission.
• Closed shoes must be worn at all times.
• No running in the campsite/fire ring area.
• Leave No Trace. Throw away your trash. Pick it up if you see it.

6)       Fire Prevention

• Tents pitched a safe distance (minimum of 25 feet) from fire rings.
• No chemically fueled lanterns, stoves or heaters are allowed inside a tent.
• Chemically fueled lanterns, stoves and fires must be kept at least 10 feet away from tents and never left unattended. They may only be operated by designated adults.
• A water bucket and shovel will be readily available.
• Only fires authorized by the Camping Committee may be lit (no new fire rings).
• Respect the fire and stay outside the fire ring unless you are cooking with adult supervision.
• Sticks that go in the fire stay in the fire.

7)       Medical Information

• Parent/guardian is responsible for any medication required for Scout and must keep it secure.
• First Aid kit located at the Pack Camp HQ.
• Current physical for all Scouts, Leaders and family members (non-scouts) must be given to the Secretary of the Pack (Cindy Dodsworth) prior to the camping weekend.

8)       Transportation

• Vehicles must remain in designated parking areas. 
• Scouts will not ride in the back of pickups or in vehicles that do not have seats/seatbelts.
• Bicyclists 14 years old and under are required to wear helmets.

9)       Miscellaneous:

• Sign-in when you arrive and sign out before you depart at FamCamp HQ and the Pack Camp HQ.  LEADERSHIP NEEDS TO KNOW WHO IS IN CAMP AT ANY GIVEN TIME FOR EMERGENCIES, ETC.
• No pets allowed.
• Quiet hours are strictly enforced by the park rangers from 11 pm until 8 am.
• Military Police patrol the park 24 hours a day.
• Only plastic bottles or aluminum cans allowed – no glass bottles or containers.
• Modern bathrooms and showers are available on site.
• No electronic devices unless authorized by Camping Committee
• Camp is to be inspected after set up, periodically during event, and after camp is taken down. 
• Help keep the area clean.  Remember the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace.
• A head count of the number of scouts and family members attending the weekend are due to the Committee Chair (Janet Daniels) one week prior to the camp. Please remember that $1.00 is due for each non scout attending the weekend. This is also due to the Committee Chair one week prior to the weekend.
• Dens are responsible for bringing their own den camp fire wood.  

Logistics

Food  Individual families must bring food for Friday dinner, evening snack, and Saturday breakfast.  Dens will prepare and eat together for Saturday lunch and dinner meals.  Bananas and chocolate, and fixin’s for S’mores after campfire on Saturday evening are provided by Pack 38.  Sunday breakfast is also provided by the Pack. There is a $1.00 charge for each non-scout attending the weekend

Clothing  Individual families must dress appropriately for camp.  Watch weather prior to departing for campsite!  Class A uniforms are required for the Sunday service.

Equipment   Individual families must bring their own tent, bedding and stoves.  Refer to packing list for other required and recommended items.  Contact camping chair for requesting equipment from District Quartermaster.

• Dens must provide or coordinate for all equipment required for specified Pack outdoor activities.
• Pack camping equipment will be expunged from the shed and be pre-packed in personal vehicles Thursday, November 4 by 7:00 pm.

Medical  Report any injuries to Pack Leadership.  First aid and medical evacuation as coordinated by Pack Leadership.  In case of serious injury (life, limb, eyesight) patient will be stabilized on sight until paramedics arrive.  Less serious injuries may be treated on site or parent may take youth to local hospital. 

Base/Communications  Pack 38 will establish a Pack Camp HQ.  There will be a sign and a chem-light at the sign-in/sign out point.

The following are Pack 38 signals:

• 1)       One long whistle is the signal for all campers to assemble at the fire ring.
• 2) Most Important Rule - Have FUN!