Camping

Pack 626 loves to camp! We typically go camping two times each year: a 1-night camping trip in the fall and a 2-night camping trip in the spring. 

We try our best to make camping fun and low stress, but we always have families that are new to camping and it can feel overwhelming. Here is some information about how we camp to help unveil the mysteries of the great outdoors!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Pack leadership via email, WhatsApp, or during any meeting (just find anyone wearing a uniform).

🚨IMPORTANT🚨 Every camping participant MUST fill out and submit a Annual Health and Medical Record (all adults, scouts, siblings, etc.). You can email it to the pack or hand it to any Pack leader. We will keep this on file so it's only filled out once per year (not per event).

1-Night Tent Camping

This is our fall camping event and is "easy camping" for the most part. Since it's only 1 night, there isn't going to be any cooking or logistics around a full pack meal. Each family brings their own food, but try to keep it simple (examples below).

A typical 1-night camping trip would look something like this...

• Show up around check-in time (2pm at most camp sites)

  • Families can arrive any time after this, as needed

• Set up tents, talk, hang out, play, have fun!

• Fun Scout activities

  • Ideally a hike if not to hot, 2-3 mile.

• Each family provides their own dinner

  • Easy examples: take-out, fast food, leftovers, sandwiches, etc. (things you don't need to cook, unless you want to!)

• Cracker barrel (snacks!)

• Campfire activities (songs, skits, jokes, stories, etc.)

• Quiet time + sleeping (9pm-6am)

• Wake up (~6am with the sun for most families)

• Each family provides their own breakfast

  • Easy examples: oatmeal, fruits, sandwiches, pastries, etc. (things you don't need to cook, unless you want to!)

• Ideally a short hike if we didn't get to do one yet (1-2 mile)

• Take down tents, talk, hang out, play, have fun!

• Clean up campsite (remember, Scouts "Leave No Trace")

• Check-out (noon at most camp sites)

  • Families can leave any time before this, as needed

Camping Gear

Shelter

• Tent sized for your group (pick one rated for 1 more person than you have)

• Tarp or footprint to go under the tent (prevents moisture from the ground entering the tent)

• Stakes and a small mallet or hammer

• Tent door mat or small rug (keeps dirt out)

Sleeping

• Sleeping bag for each person (rated for the overnight low)

• Sleeping pad or air mattress for each person

• Pillows from home (or camping pillows if you have them)

• Extra blanket (nights get colder than you expect)

• Air pump if your mattress needs one

Comfort

• Camp chair for each person

• Headlamp or flashlight for each person, with spare batteries

• A lantern for inside the tent

• Warm layers, a jacket, and a beanie for the evening (nights can get cold)

• Rain jacket

• Closed-toe shoes plus sandals or slip-ons for bathroom trips

• Extra socks, underwear, clothes

• Cub Scout Class-A uniform (if you have it, but not required, for flag ceremonies)

• Cub Scout Class-B t-shirt (this is your Pack 626 shirt)

Hygiene

• Toothbrush and toothpaste

• Towel and any toiletries

• Toilet paper (as a backup)

• Hand sanitizer and wet wipes

• Sunscreen and bug spray

Food and Drink

• Easy dinner

• Easy breakfast

• Reusable water bottle for each person

• Snacks

• Small cooler if you need it (for your cold drinks or food)

• Trash bags (keep the camp clean)

Handy Extras

• First aid kit (Scout leaders will have this as well)

• Phone charger or power bank (assume no electricity is available)

• Duct tape and a few zip ties for quick fixes

Tips

• Set up your tent in the backyard first so you know how it goes together.

• Check the overnight forecast and pack for the low temperature.

• Check the specifics for each camping trip (in the calendar invites). This is a general list, but every camping trip is a little unique.

2-Night Tent Camping

This is our spring camping event. Details COMING SOON...