Spring Family Camp

CAMP REGISTRATION IS FULL!!!  

Our spring family camp is coming up quick, It's only 4 weeks away!

We had an amazing turn out this year! So much that we have filled all of our camping spots.  If you didn't sign up, don't worry, you can still come for all the fun actives on Saturday including the campfire program.  We will also have a waiting list for over night camping in the event that a spot does open up.  

I wanted to remind everyone that the deadline to turn in your paper work and money for the spring family camp is on April 18th.   We need everyone (Scouts, Adults and Siblings) to fill out a standard BSA Health Form (A and B) as well as the packs registration form and turn them into your Den Leader, Cub Master or Ray Turner no later than April 18th.  

You can find the BSA Health Forms A&B HERE
AND the Spring Camp Registration Form can be found HERE.  

Registration fees are $20 per person. Payments can be made via cash or check payable to PACK 777 

Deadline for turning in forms is TUESDAY, APRIL 18.  


If you are new to camping, please don't run out and buy every piece of gear you think you need.  The best thing to do when starting to acquire gear is to start small and simple so that you can discover what your family needs... grow from there. There are plenty of seasoned camping veterans in our pack that have gear to spare so don't hesitate to put the word out if you need to borrow something.

Cub Scout family camping is also referred to as "car camping." With a large enough vehicle, you're fortunate enough to be able to take just about everything AND the kitchen sink with you. But for the amount of time you'll be there, it's really not necessary. Though, a few creature comforts are definitely worth it!

For our camp out at Sycamore Canyon, however, you won't necessarily need a ton of supplies. 

To begin, you need something to sleep IN, something to sleep ON, something to wear, personal toiletries, something to eat with and a light. 

Below is a somewhat detailed packing list with a few notes to give anyone who needs that itemized list.

CAMP

• Tent (should come with stakes and guy-lines)
• Plastic mallet (I keep this in my tent bag)
• Tent footprint (this is a tarp to place beneath your tent to protect it from rocks, cactus, etc.)
• Sleeping pad (unless you're okay with the ground) or air mattress (check the batteries on your pump -- we usually do not have electricity at camps. I've seen people use those cheap blow-up pool floats for their kids... they're quick, easy and if you pop a hole in them, no love lost as they're easily replaceable)
• Cot (you won't want to use this in cold weather as the air circulating beneath you will make you colder)
• Sleeping bags (with liners if it's chilly)
• Extra blankets to keep in the car (just in case)
• Pillow (though you can use your sweatshirt as a pillow as well to minimize your packing list)
• One folding chair per person
• Flash Light or Lantern with fuel
• small dustpan and brush (I love having this in my tote to help clean up all the leaves, dirt and debris tracked into the tent)

MESS KIT

You don't have to have a standard tin mess kit unless you already have one.  What you need is a reusable, non breakable, plate, bowl, cup (for hot and cold drinks) fork, spoon, knife.  I have a set of plastic dinner plates and bowls that we stick in a bag and bring.  

• Plate
• Bowl
• Cup that can hold hot beverages
• Fork
• Spoon
• Knife

CAMPING KIT

• Multi-tool or knife
• Glow sticks
• Batteries (for flashlight or headlamp)
• Bandanna
• Duct tape (it fixes everything)
• safety pins
• Caribeeners
• scissors
• q-tips

GEAR

• Daypacks (to carry your gear for the day -- lightweight backpacks)
• Headlamp (I find these are much better to use than flashlights because they keep your hands free)
• canteen
• Matches/lighter
• Compass
• Whistle
• Sunglasses
• Hammock
• Rope

CLOTHING
The best motto here is BE PREPARED. I always keep an extra change of clothing in a bag in the car WITH socks and shoes that we hope to just put away at home when we return. However, if there is a surprise downpour, a slip and fall in the mud or a spill, we are prepared. Happy kids = happy parents = great campout! Your weather forecast IS YOUR FRIEND. Be sure to check it the day before you pack and then check the morning before you leave.


TOILETRIES

• toilet paper (should be provided but its good to have)
• sunscreen
• chapstick
• insect repellent
• hand sanitizer 
• First aid kit
• Toothbrush/toiletry kit
• Brush/comb
• Soap/washcloth (I like to take a small bar of soap OR cut up a large bar of soap into quarters and put it in a zip loc bag with the soap. Use that to wash your face, wring it out and put it back in the ziploc.
• Deodorant

OPTIONAL CAMPING SUPPLIES

• solar phone charger
• binoculars
• maps/guidebooks/local bird or wildlife field guide
• books
• decks of cards
• frisbee
• walkie talkies
• umbrella
• balls (soccer, football -- nerf is best, baseball/glove)