Camp Josepho Cub Parent Weekend

Cub Parent Weekend

October 20-22 2017

At Cub Parent Weekend at Camp Josepho, we create two opportunities for parents to teach the values of the Cub Scout program, and for Cub Scouts to learn more about their parent’s values and believes, all while sharing in outdoor activities and memories that will last a lifetime. We have noticed that dedicating time to your child one-on-one brings the best out of parent and child.

Registration

***Click here to register***

All registered Cub Scouts can attend. Cub Scouts must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. This is a one-on-one weekend that provides a unique and special bonding experience between a Cub Scout and a parent or legal guardian. 


Fun-filled Activities! All registered Cub Scouts can attend. Cub Scouts must be accompanied by a parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Siblings and other family members can only attend the Family Camp Weekend at Camp Whitsett and Camp Emerald Bay. Each season has a different program with different crafts and events. Common to all seasons are the B.B.’s and archery events, which are a favorite among the boys. Boys participating in these events can earn the B.B.’s and archery belt loops, only available through programs such as this.

Activities Include:

• Program Activities 
• Campfire Programs
• Disco Dance Party
• Assorted Crafts
• Archery
• B.B. Shooting
• Cooking
• Field Sports
• Much, much more!

Cool 4-segment Patch!

This cool four-segment patch is earned by attending all three seasons!

• Cub-Parent Weekends Section: You earn this for attending any session.
• Spring Fling Section: You earn this for attending any spring season Cub/Parent Weekend at Camp Josepho.
• Autumn Event Section: You earn this for attending any fall season Cub/Parent Weekend at Camp Josepho.
• Summer Sizzle: You can earn this section for attending Family Camp at Camp Whitsett.

Easy Camping!

This is an easy way to do camping. All you bring is your tent, sleeping bag and toiletries. All of your food is provided at the Lodge!

Complete Camping Experience for One Low Price!

The weekend includes all food from Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast, all craft supplies, patch and camping fees. T-shirts are available for pre-order on the registration page.

Weekend Camping Fees

• Cost is $110 for one Cub and one adult together.
• NO REFUNDS

Details

• Deadline for registration is the Friday one week before camp starts, or 300 people.
• Register early to secure a space.
• Family Camp opportunities are available at Camp Emerald Bay and Camp Whitsett.

Required Forms

• Medical Form – Annual Health and Medical Record Form is Required for All Campers (Youth& Adult). If you filled this out for our Pack's Fall Camp out, I can provide you with the medical forms so you don't have to fill them out again.  
• Cub Parent Release – Firearm, Josepho Road, and Photo Releases – one per family.

For additional information contact the Camping Department at (818)933-0130/camping@bsa-la.org or Sunday Moore at cubparentcamp@yahoo.com.  

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)

April Family Camp

One of the things boys all look forward to in Cub Scouts is CAMPING and it's almost time! Save the date for April 28-30 to camp with Pack 777!

The Spring Camp Registration Form can be found HERE.  This is required for anyone attending. 

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.  

There is a place on the form where you indicate if you are camping Friday night, Saturday night or if you're just attending for the Pack activities on Saturday. Please mark this. Once we have an idea of attendees, we will make and publish the menu.  Friday night dinner will be on your own. 

Again, please note that camping out Friday night is completely optional but many families enjoy the extra night in the fresh air. Many, however, do come in Saturday morning after breakfast. Whatever works for your family! Just get them there!! Because, let's face it -- camping is a HUGE reason why boys WANT to be in Scouts!

When the BSA realigned the program for Cub Scouts, they made being outdoors an integral part of advancement.  Thus, camping is a required component for earning your Wolf, Bear and Arrow of Light.  Want to know what is required for those ranks?  Click the Camping for Cub Scouts image to see.  

All Pack 777 camp outs are family friendly events so the whole family is welcome! Mark your calendars NOW to attend! 

Completed BSA Health Forms Part A&B are REQUIRED for ALL 

parties attending. If you haven't turned yours in yet, please turn those in with your registration. 


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 and 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
• Pop up shade
• Folding table (though your cooler may work in a pinch)
• Lantern / 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)

CAMPING KIT
I like to keep a small tackle box prepped with various items that someone always seems to need including:

• Multi-tool or knife
• Glow sticks
• Batteries (for flashlight or headlamp)
• Bandana
• 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.

• long sleeved shirts (moisture wicking is great, flannel is great - these are great to protect from the sun, bugs and to take the morning chill off)
• sun-shielding hat
• Bandana (these are handy for just about everything including makeshift first-aid)
• Close-toed shoes suited for the terrain (NO open toed shoes, flip flops or sandals)
• Socks
• Sleepwear
• Rainwear (a poncho in the daypack can be a lifesaver!)
• Weather appropriate change of clothes (could be cold weather / could be shorts)

TOILETRIES

• toilet paper
• 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)
• Hacky sack