Cub Scout Day Camp
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In one weekend of [[Fundraising]], you can earn enough in your [[Individual Account]] for all of your expenses for the year including {{PAGENAME}}! | In one weekend of [[Fundraising]], you can earn enough in your [[Individual Account]] for all of your expenses for the year including {{PAGENAME}}! | ||
+ | {{quote-source|“A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room.”|[[Robert Baden-Powell]]}} | ||
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==The camp that comes to the boy== | ==The camp that comes to the boy== | ||
{{quote-source|Day camp is an organized, multiple-day, theme-oriented program for [[Tiger Cubs]] and their [[adult partners]], [[Wolf]], [[Bear]], and [[Webelos]] Scouts. Day camp is conducted by the council/district under trained leadership at an approved site during daylight or early evening hours. Day camps do not include any overnight activities. The day camp program is [[Age-Appropriate Guidelines|age-appropriate]] and theme-based. Den members are supervised by den and pack leaders.|[http://www.scouting.org/CubScouts/Activities/Adults/camping.aspx Cub Scout Camping]}} | {{quote-source|Day camp is an organized, multiple-day, theme-oriented program for [[Tiger Cubs]] and their [[adult partners]], [[Wolf]], [[Bear]], and [[Webelos]] Scouts. Day camp is conducted by the council/district under trained leadership at an approved site during daylight or early evening hours. Day camps do not include any overnight activities. The day camp program is [[Age-Appropriate Guidelines|age-appropriate]] and theme-based. Den members are supervised by den and pack leaders.|[http://www.scouting.org/CubScouts/Activities/Adults/camping.aspx Cub Scout Camping]}} | ||
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==For Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts== | ==For Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts== | ||
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Check with your council and district leaders for day camp opportunities available in your area. | Check with your council and district leaders for day camp opportunities available in your area. | ||
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+ | ==What do I need to bring?== | ||
+ | Check with your own day camp and pack about what they suggest you bring and what items are restricted. In addition, different areas may require that you bring special items. To get you started, here is a general checklist: [[Camping Checklist]]. | ||
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==National Day Camp Standards== | ==National Day Camp Standards== | ||
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==Resources== | ==Resources== | ||
+ | *[http://www.ncsbsa.org/resources/standards/ National Camping School - Camping Standards] | ||
+ | *[https://www.ncsbsa.org/resources/standards/430-109%20Day%20Camp%20Standards.pdf 2012 National Standards for Local Council Precamp and Operational Accreditation of Cub Scout/Webelos Scout Day Camp] | ||
+ | *[https://www.ncsbsa.org/resources/daycamp/ National Camping School - Day Camp Resources] | ||
*[[Media:2008 Day Camp Standards.pdf|2008 National Day Camp Standards]] | *[[Media:2008 Day Camp Standards.pdf|2008 National Day Camp Standards]] | ||
*[http://www.scouting.org/CubScouts/Activities/Adults/camping.aspx Cub Scout Camping] | *[http://www.scouting.org/CubScouts/Activities/Adults/camping.aspx Cub Scout Camping] | ||
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[[Category:Cub Scouts]] | [[Category:Cub Scouts]] |
Revision as of 04:40, October 23, 2012
BB-Guns, Fishing, Swimming, sports, squirt guns, games,
adventure, and fun to Cub Scout and Webelos Scouts!
Cub Scout Day Camp is fun with a purpose:
- Boys explore, learn, and grow while having fun outdoors.
- Boys who attend Day Camp are more likely to stay in Scouting.
- Day Camps teach citizenship and encourage social development.
In one weekend of Fundraising, you can earn enough in your Individual Account for all of your expenses for the year including Cub Scout Day Camp!
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— Robert Baden-Powell |
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Typical Activities
Day Camp is non-stop FUN! You are always doing something! Typical types of activities might include:
Archery | BB-Guns | Map and Compass | Swimming |
Arts & crafts | Fishing | Softball | Ultimate |
Badminton | Flag Football | Slingshots | Volleyball |
Basketball | Geology | Squirt guns | Wildlife Conservation |
The camp that comes to the boy
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— Cub Scout Camping |
For Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts
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— Cub Scout Outdoor Program Guidelines |
Check with your council and district leaders for day camp opportunities available in your area.
What do I need to bring?
Check with your own day camp and pack about what they suggest you bring and what items are restricted. In addition, different areas may require that you bring special items. To get you started, here is a general checklist: Camping Checklist.
National Day Camp Standards
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— 2008 National Day Camp Standards |
See also
- Cub Scout Resident Camp also includes Webelos Resident Camp
- Boy Scout Summer Camp
- Age-Appropriate Guidelines