"Cubs in Space"

Cub Scout Day Camp 2008

WHAT IS CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP?

Day camp is a week-long summertime opportunity for all Cub Scouts to participate in activities that are designed to build mental fitness, physical skills, and character.  Day Camp is also a lot of fun, all based on the 2008 theme of "Cubs in Space." 

PROGRAM:  

Day Camp activities really Blast Off in 2008 as we shoot for the stars!  Rockets, craters, asteroids, aliens--what all will you find at YOUR Day Camp???  Specific activities included BB-gun shooting, archery, crafts, water games, nature and sports depending on the facilties available.

2008 CAMP DATES:

Click on the following link for the most current schedule of 2008 Cub Scout Day Camps AND Twilight Camps in Gulf Ridge Council (first handed out at the 2007 Program Extravaganza).

FORMS:

Click here to jump to the Cub Scout Day Camp Family Packet including all Registration Materials, Health History forms, rosters and other materials you'll need to get your pack registered for the Day Camp of your choice.  There is also Special Information for Day Camp Pack Coordinators and campership forms.

FEES:

ELIGIBILITY:  

Participation is only OPEN to registered Cub Scouts.
 
TRANSPORTATION:  

Transportation to and from Day Camp is the responsibility of the parents. Some packs may arrange car pools, van or buses for transportation. 
 
CAMP STAFF:  

Day Camp staff is made up of helpful  and caring leaders and parents. Staff members volunteer their time to develop and implement a first class program for the Cub Scouts. Boy Scouts serve as Den Chiefs and Den Leaders are provided by the Packs. Therefore we need as many parents as possible to give their support by donating some time, at least one-day, to the program. Camp Directors and Program Directors are certified by the Boy Scouts of America’s National Camping School.
 
FIRST AID:  

A trained or certified First Aid specialist will be present at all times to give needed medical attention. Agreements have been made with local hospitals in case of emergencies. 
 
TO REGISTER:

You will register for Day Camp ONLY through your pack by submitting the bottom portion of the Camp Flyer with Tear-Off as soon as it is available.  Contact your Cubmaster or your pack Day Camp Coordinator to let them know that you're interested in attending.  And parents, remember that the Day Camp is not for Scouts only!  You will receive a significant savings on your son's camp fee if you attend camp with him for the entire week.  And, it will become memories that will last a lifetime!

FAMILY PACKET:

Families of Scouts who are attending Day Camp this summer can find all the information and forms they need right here!  Download the particular forms you need, fill them out and TURN THEM INTO YOUR PACK DAY CAMP COORDINATOR with a check for the appropriate fees MADE PAYABLE TO YOUR PACK!   The pack will submit the information and fees to the council office and to the district Day Camp Director as necessary.

• Day Camp and Twilight Camp Overview:  a quick summary of what to expect at camp, fees, parent role, etc.
• Health History Form:  required for EVERYONE attending camp (Scout, sibling, parent, tag-a-long, staff, everybody)
• Transportation Form:  new this year, required for every Scout attending camp.
• Cub Scout Application:  for Tigers, Cubs and Webelos attending Day Camp (do NOT send to council, give to your pack coordinator)
• Staff Application: for adults who will be serving on staff in any capacity.  Required if you are to receive the "staff parent discount"
• Junior Staff Application:  for youth (11-13 and 14-16) serving as youth staff.
• Non-Staff Application:  for adults and youth that will be at camp but not on staff.  No "staff parent discount" for this role.
• Tag-a-Long Day Camp Experience:  new this year (available in some districts) a Day Camp-like program for siblings.
• Tot Lot and Tag-a-Long Application:  for youngen's at the Tot Lot and Tags that will be staying with their parents all day.

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Day Camp Pack Coordinators:

The role of the pack coordinator for day camp is critical to the streamlined registration system and smoother operation of our camps.  Coordinators should download and carefully review the following forms:

• Instructions:  a step by step guide to smooth and successful registration for Day Camp
• 2008 Day Camp Roster Tier 2 version (new fees effective April 1 - May 16):  an Excel form.  Fill it out electronically to prevent calculation errors and to make it clear to read.  Note, there are 3 worksheets (Tigers/Cub Scouts, Webelos and Adults/Tag) and a final, summary worksheet.  When you've finished enterint the data, save the file as PackxxxDayCamp.xls and email it to CubScoutCamping@boyscouting.com.  Fees need to be submitted right away to save your discounts.