Helpful Information​

Adult Attendance

Each family should plan to send at least one adult to camp with your Scout/s. Adult attendance is required for Lion and Tiger Scouts.

While not required for older Scouts, we encourage adults to attend to share the experience with their Scout and help the camp site run smoothly.

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Fundraising for Camp

To help offset some of the expense of summer camp, our Pack has a yearly fundraiser selling holiday wreaths. In addition to helping fund Pack events and expenses, each Scout who sells wreaths will earn 25% of the sales back as a credit towards their camp fees.

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Scholarships

For families needing financial help, The Cascade Pacific Council does offer camp scholarships for those who qualify. The application process can take up to six weeks to process, so we recommend applying early. Please note that our camp dates must be set before you can apply. For more information on scholarships, or to apply, visit the CPC website.

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Required Paperwork

Each person (Scout and adult) is required to provide the following documents prior to camp:

1. Health Form A: Informed Consent, Release Agreement, and Authorization

2. Form B 1 & 2: General Information/Health History

3. Front and Back copy of your insurance card (if insured)*

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All documents must be printed before camp load-up. *There must be a printed copy of the insurance card for each person. Forms can be found here.

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Special Accommodations

Camps will make every reasonable effort to accommodate special dietary, mobility, disability, or health-related special needs. Please let the Pack Leadership know if you need a special accommodations form. 

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Buddy System

Scouts are required to use the buddy system while at camp. A Scout should always be accompanied by a buddy. It is a buddies job to stay together, monitor each other and alert an adult if either buddy needs assistance or is missing.

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Siblings

Camp attendance is restricted to registered Scouts. National standards do not allow siblings or non-registered youths to attend camp.

 

Cell Phones

Adults are allowed to bring their cell phones to camp, but must follow camp policy on allowed locations of use (no bathrooms, etc.). Please note there are limited (if any) places to charge your phone and not all camps have cell service. Those that do, have spotty coverage at best.

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Letters and Packages

Scouts are able to receive letters and care packages during the morning and evening flag ceremonies "Pony Express". Scouts love getting mail while at camp and we highly encourage families to write letters to their Scouts. All letters/packages need to include your Scout's full name, Pack number and which day (day 1, day 2 or day 3) and time (am or pm) you want your item delivered. Scouts can have up to a total of two deliveries by the Pony Express. This helps limit the amount of time campers are standing in the sun before meals. If you want to send more than two packages/letters, our Pack will deliver them via "Cubmaster Express" during our individual pack time. Pack leadership will collect all letters and packages at load-up and transport them to camp.

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Other Things to Note:

• All campers are in charge of loading and unloading their personal items to and from the campsite. Depending on the site, this could be a little trek so keep this in mind when packing.

• You'll be walking. A lot. Be sure to break in any new shoes (closed toed shoes are required) before camp. 

• Pants and closed toes shoes are required for horseback riding.

• Volunteers are needed to help set the tables before every meal. If no one volunteers, your tables won't be ready come meal time. We will arrange volunteers for meals at the start of camp.

• Due to the size of our Pack, we are almost always split between two campsites. There are a pre-determined number of Scouts and adults at each site. We do our best to keep all Dens together, but please prepare your Scout that they may not be in the same site as a friend if they are in a different Den.

• The sleeping accommodations vary by camp, but campsites offer either mini-daks (two person, wooden-walled platforms with a metal roof) or a two person canvas tent on a wooden platform with wooden platforms or bunks. You may also choose to bring your own tent. Scouts are allowed to bunk with their buddy (if the same gender and within two years of age) or a parent. 

• All medications (prescription or over-the-counter) must be kept in their original container. All medications must be kept in a ziplock bag labeled with the camper's name and turned into the campsite medical officer (Pack leader) upon arrival. All medications will be kept in a medical lockbox. Arrangements can be made for any medications requiring refrigeration. Emergency medications (epi-pens and rescue inhalers) should be kept with Scout/parent and do not need to be stored in the lockbox.

• Offered programs vary by camp and may change between visits.

• Between being active and the heat, dehydration can happen quickly. Always keep your water bottle on you and help remind your Scout to stay on top of staying hydrated.

• We recommend having a small backpack (non-metal frame) to wear during the day. This is a great place to keep your water bottles, as well as a first aid and sting relief kit.

• It is not uncommon for Scouts to feel homesick, even if camping with a parent. Showing Scouts photos of the camp and discussing what they can expect during the day as well as their sleeping arrangements can help minimize the feeling of homesickness. 

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Suggested Packing List

  

The standard camp packing list includes:

BEDDING: sleeping bag, pillow, pad, air mattress, (if sleeping in tent)

OPTIONAL: tent (if applicable), favorite stuffy to help with homesickness

 

CLOTHING: uniform, Pack hat, sweater/jacket, rain gear, jeans/shorts, t-shirts (consider dri-fit material that will dry/keep cool), sleepwear, socks, underwear, extra socks & underwear, shoes

OPTIONAL: sandals (only for bathroom)

 

TOILETRIES: toothbrush, toothpaste, brush/comb, deodorant, sunblock, bug repellent, necessary medications

OPTIONAL: body wash, towel

 

CAMP NECESSITIES: flashlight, water bottle, small backpack, first aid kit, sting relief kit

OPTIONAL: camp chair

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Be sure to label all your belongings! Many items look the same and can easily be grabbed by mistake.

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Tips from Scout Families

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• Hold on to your dinner. It can take time for your belongings to be brought to your campsite. Keeping your food with you means you can eat during the downtime before setting up camp.

• Start preparing your Scouts (and yourself!) with walks at home. Practicing walking up hills would be super helpful.

• We used baby wipes to wipe ourselves down to help with dirt and sweat.

• A cold shower to rinse off during the heat can be super refreshing. Plus you get clean so it's a win-win.

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