Campout Survival Guide

Who Attends?

This is a family camp out which means that your whole family is invited. The camp out will consist of organized events and free time. Parents are responsible for their children while at the event and for transportation to and from the campground.

Where is it?

At the beginning of each year, the Pack 229 leaders decide where to host the Fall and Spring campouts. Please consult a leader or the calendar for more information.

What is the cost?

There is typically a nominal fee per family. If a family is not staying overnight but only attending the day activities, the cost is reduced. In most instances, the fees are waived completely should we have enough income from fund raisers.

How to Register?

Fill out a registration form, attach your check and either put it in the Cub Scout folder in the St. Theresa School office, deliver it to a Pack 229 leader or mail to the Pack Treasurer.

What do I do when I get there?

• Friday
  • Arrive anytime after noon (Tigers arrive Saturday for the Fall campout and Friday for the Spring campout; Tigers may come Friday if they wish)
  • Find our group and put up your tent
    • Leaders will already be there
    • We will have multiple tents per site so find your den and group together
  • Each family provides their own Friday night dinner
  • Relax and enjoy the company
• Saturday
  • Group Breakfast
  • Organized Den and Pack activities
  • Tigers arrive by noon
  • Group Lunch
  • Organized Den and Pack activities
  • Free Time
  • Group Dinner
  • Pack Meeting
  • Free time until lights out
• Sunday
  • Group Breakfast
  • Prayer Service or Mass
  • Dismantle Camp & clean up
  • Camp Out officially ends by noon

What’s it like?

• The campground has Bathroom and Shower facilities.
• Campfires are allowed, but no gathering firewood.
• There is a lot of interactive kid play.
• Kids ride bikes.
• Kids ride scooters.
• Kids run and play

What should I wear?

All Scouts and Leaders are to wear their uniforms on Saturday. Hiking boots are recommended. Beyond that, check a weather report and then plan for the worst.

What should I bring?

While some may enter the wild with just a compass and knife, here are some ideas from veteran campers:

• Food & Drink
  • plenty of drinks - you may end up sharing with others. (No alcoholic beverages)
  • We have group meals planned but bring your own snacks or survival food if you have special diet needs. Our meals are bacon & eggs, sandwiches, hamburgers & hot dogs, and s’mores.
• Personal Hygiene & Safety
  • The campsites will have restrooms and shower facilities. Bring your own soap, TP, and toiletries
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray
  • First Aid Kit
  • Flashlight or Lantern
• Shelter (pop-up campers and RV's are OK)
  • Tent and ground tarp for under tent
    • Hammer for tent spikes
  • Bedding
    • Sleeping bag
    • Pillow
    • Inflatable mattress and inflator make the first time experience less backbreaking
  • Chairs
• Recreation
  • Bike
  • Scooter
  • Camera
  • Pocketknife(Bears & Webelos with whittling chip ONLY)
• Clothing (Weather appropriate clothing; guess then plan for the worst)
  • Rain Poncho
• Tiger/Wolf/Bear/Webelos handbook