2010 SPRING FAMILY CAMP INSTRUCTIONS (Den Leaders Review)

From April 23-25, 2010

Pack 38 will conduct a family camp at Langley Family Camp from 4:00 PM, April 23, 2009 to 11:00 AM, April 25, 2009.  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.

GENERAL CAMPING INFORMATION

Location Langley AFB FamCamp, 123 Saunders Road, Hampton, Virginia
Time/Day(s)/Date(s)  From 4:00 PM, Friday, April 23, 2009
To 11:00 AM, Sunday, April 25, 2009
Expected Weather Conditions:
Temperature Range
Average High of 68° Fahrenheit         Average Low of 51° Fahrenheit

    

SUN AND MOON ACTIVITIY FOR THE WEEKEND

April 23

April 24

April 25

SUN ACTIVITY

SUN ACTIVITY

SUN ACTIVITY

Begin Civil Twilight  5:54 a.m.

Begin Civil Twilight 5:53 a.m.

Begin Civil Twilight 5:51 a.m.

Rise                          6:21 a.m.

Rise                         6:20 a.m.

Rise                        6:19 a.m.

Transit                      1:04 p.m.

Transit                          1:04 p.m.

Transit                     1:04 p.m.

Set                           7:48 p.m.

Set                                7:49 p.m.

Set                           7:50 p.m.

End Civil Twilight     8:15 p.m.

End Civil Twilight    8:16 p.m.

End Civil Twilight    8:17 p.m.

MOON ACTIVITY

MOON ACTIVITY

MOON ACTIVITY

Rise  1:29 p.m. on preceding day

Rise  2:39 p.m. on preceding day

Rise  3:49 p.m. on preceding day

Set    3:12 a.m.

Set    3:43 a.m.

Set    4:14 a.m.

Rise   2:39 p.m.

Rise  3:49 p.m.

Rise   4:59 p.m.

Transit  9:16 p.m.

Transit  10:07 p.m.

Transit  10:57 p.m.

Set     3:43 a.m. on following day

Set    4:14 a.m. on following day

Set   4:45 a.m. on following day

Phase of the Moon on 13 November 2009 waning gibbous with 75% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.

Emergency Weather Plan

In case of severe inclement weather conditions occurring during the camping period, the campout will be reduced in duration (i.e. Saturday only) or cancelled in its entirety.
If severe weather is forecast for the camping weekend, a cancellation decision will be made by Pack leadership on Thursday, April 23, 2010 by 7:00 PM.

      

Communications

PERSON

PHONE

Richard Archer (Cubmaster)

Home 757- 867-6424  Cell 757-344-6338

Brad Bloom (Assist. Cubmaster)

Cell 757-236-4581

Janet Daniels (Committee Chair)

Cell: 604-1501

Langley AFB  Park Headquarters

757-766-7627

 Park Campsite Office

757-766-7627

Emergency Fire/Medical

911

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.

Den and Staff Tasks (Specific)

DEN/PERSON

ACTIVITY

 Den 10

Friday Afternoon/Evening:  Check in and Establishing Campsites

Den 12

Friday Night: Astronomy and Flash Light Nature Walk

Dens 5 & 10

Saturday Morning:  Opening flag ceremony

Den 7

Saturday Morning:  Kickball

 Den 10

Saturday Morning:  Physical Fitness

Den 12

Saturday Morning:  Marbles

 Den 3

Saturday Afternoon: Kite Flying

Den 5

Saturday Afternoon: Leave No Trace

Den 5

Saturday Afternoon: Flag Retirement Ceremony

 Den 11

Saturday Evening: Closing Flag Ceremony

Richard Archer

Saturday Evening:  Campfire Program and Pack Meeting

Janet Daniels

Saturday Evening:  S’Mores

Dens 5 & 10

Sunday Morning: Pack Breakfast and recruiting other leaders to assist with the cooking and clean up.

Webs I

Sunday Morning: Opening Flag Ceremony

Richard Archer

Sunday Morning: Interfaith Service

Den 7 & 8

Sunday Morning: Closing Flag Ceremony

Pack 38

Sunday Morning: No Trace

Cindy Dodsworth

Pack groceries/provisions

   Janet Daniels

Placement of camp instructions and flyer on website

Dens 5 & 10

Thursday Evening: Pack Trailer & General logistics (stoves, lanterns, propane tanks, wagon tires and other equipment)

Janet Daniels

External coordination with Colonial Virginia Council (Tour Permit)

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

6)       Fire Prevention

7)       Medical Information

8)       Transportation

9)       Miscellaneous:

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.

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: