Henson Scout Reservation Cub & Webelos
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Cub Scout Camping Policies
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2004 Cub Resident Camp Parent's & Leader's Guide 

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1 Cub Scout Day Camp is an organized program under certified leadership at an approved campsite during daylight hours. Boys attend with den members under the den and pack leadership, that includes interested parents. The program activities provide fun, adventure and new experiences in the outdoors.

Each district in Del-Mar-Va Council organizes it’s own unique day camp. All registered Cub Scouts entering grades two through five are eligible to participate. For more information about the program offered in your district contact your District Executive.

2 Cub Scout Resident Camp is for boys entering the second and third grades. Camp sessions last for 3 days and 2 nights and are geared toward an introduction to the outdoor program of the Boy Scouts of America. Activities are developed around Cub Scout advancement requirements and are theme oriented. The 2005 theme will be Knights of the Roundtable!

3 Webelos Resident Camp is for boys entering the fourth and fifth grades. Webelos completing fifth grade should contact the Boy Scout Troop they will be joining and make arrangements to attend camp with that Troop.

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Webelos Camp lasts for 6 days and 5 nights and is an introduction to Long-term camping. Special Webelos mini-sessions are also available lasting 3 days and 2 nights for those who prefer a shorter stay. The program in both types of Webelos sessions is developed around Webelos outdoor activities and advancement requirements and is theme oriented. The 2005 theme will be Knights of the Roundtable!

All resident camp costs (except Trading Post spending money) are included in the camp fee. The pack or den must register as a group (minimum 5 Scouts) and provide at least two leaders to attend camp with the boys, or each group. The leaders may be den or pack leaders, or other interested parents.

WHY? Cub and Webelos Resident camp is an introduction to camping. It is not meant to be Boy Scout Camping, but rather a shorter, less strenuous type of camping. A parent is encouraged to attend with their son. The primary objective is to provide Cubs and Webelos, parents and other leaders with a meaningful, fun filled experience, and to strengthen parent-son relationships.

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HEALTH LODGE - A qualified first aider is on duty 24 hours a day, supervised by a licensed physician. Fire and rescue services are contracted with the Sharptown Fire Dept if needed.

CAMPSITES Scouts and parents live together in a campsite with canvas tents and wooden floors. Each tent has two cots. Tents are arranged around a picnic table with a canvas roof. All campsites have a campfire ring, water and bathroom facilities. A brand new modern comfort station is available for Scouts and Adults.

DEN ORGANIZATION Campers will be divided into camp dens upon arrival. Every effort will be mad to keep groups from the same Pack in the same campsite. Webelos and Cub Scouts, however, are not mixed for program.

CAMP STAFF The camp is operated by a high quality, trained staff. All of our key area directors are trained and certified at BSA National Camping Schools. A camp staff member known as a Program Specialist is assigned to each camp den. This young man is responsible for seeing that your den has the best possible experience at camp.

MEALS Meals are prepared in our camp kitchen and served cafeteria style three times a day. Campers eat in our dining hall, where camp staff conducts a program after each meal.

GAMES-CRAFTS-HIKES-FISHING-BOATING A Daily Camp Program plan will be prepared by the camp staff for each camp den in attendance. The program plan will contain specific information on activity periods & location as well as information about campwide activities. Activity periods will be in one of many different program areas.

DEN TIME Dens will also be given time to do activities on their own. Practice for the campfire, a fishing trip, or a hike are only a few of the possibilities.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Most activities in the program areas are developed using the advancement requirements from the Cub and Webelos handbooks. A list will be provided of the topics covered. Parents and leaders, however, are responsible for all testing and signing of completions.

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