Lets Go Camping!

Camping with Pack 416

Pack 416 will go camping at three times during the school year with an additional fourth camping opportunity each summer. Our campouts include fun activities like bottle rockets, camp fires, hikes, outdoor cooking, conservation projects, exciting games, and s'mores...of course! These outings provide opportunities to make new friends, earn new adventure badges, and participate in special activities.

Each rank in Cub Scouting has adventures that take Cub Scouts outdoors. The outdoors can be urban or rural it does not need to be a remote location. From a one foot hike to a five mile hike Cub Scouts learn about their natural surroundings.

What should you bring?

A big part of Cub Scouts involves introducing boys and girls to the fun and adventure of spending time outdoors. And if you’re going to spend time outdoors, you’re going to want the right gear.

What are the Cub Scout Six Essentials?

The Cub Scout Six Essentials, learned as part of the Wolf Rank, is a list of a half-dozen items every Cub Scout should carry when going on hikes or campouts. These are items every Cub Scout should carry in their personal gear when going on hikes or campouts:

First-aid kit: adhesive bandages, moleskin, gauze, antibiotic ointment, etc.
Water bottle: filled and large enough to last until it can be filled again
Flashlight: for emergency use only
Trail food: can be made as a den activity prior to hike or campout
Sun protection: sunscreen of SPF 30 or greater and a hat
Whistle: also for emergency use only

Packing Checklists for Pack Overnighter

A full Cub Scout uniform is required for the overnighter. Sturdy shoes that are suitable for hiking will be useful. The following is a list of equipment that would be useful on the campout. Please leave the electronic games at home.

BSA Forms (permission and medical)

Click here to download and bring one form per person
Parts A & B are required for all camps, Part C is recommended and required for summer camp

Camping Equipment

Tent or tarp, poles, and stakes
Waterproof ground cloth or plastic sheet
Sleeping bag, pillow, air mattress or pad
Cup, bowl, plate, knife, fork, spoon, mesh bag
Bandana or napkin
Clothesline

Clothes Bag

Class B uniform
Pajamas
Underwear
Extra socks, shoes, other extra clothing
Durable shoes, shoe laces
Poncho or raincoat
Warm jacket or coat
Hat or cap
Gloves

Family Gear

Camp chairs
Cooler
Food
Cooking equipment as outlined by campout coordinator
Firewood (one bundle per family) - if permitted

Toilet Kit

Toothpaste, toothbrush, comb
Washcloth, towel
Soap in container
Toilet paper
Extra plastic bag or container

First Aid

First aid kit
Water bottle
Flashlight, bulb, batteries
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Whistle
Safety pins

Extras

Camera
Binoculars
Sunglasses
Notebook and pencil
Nature books

Program Options

Cub Scout Six Essentials
Swimsuit, towel
Fishing gear
Work gloves

Campfire Program

Skits and jokes!

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