Day Camp Procedures

Check-In: Scouts should plan to arrive at camp between 8:30 and 8:45am. Adult and Boy Scout volunteers should arrive at camp between 8 and 8:30am on the day(s) they are volunteering, and must sign-in at the lodge. Scout check-ins do not start before 8:30am. Opening ceremonies start promptly at 9am.

As Scouts and their guardian enter camp, a member of the Day Camp Staff will greet them and direct them to the registration/t-shirt table on the first day of camp. After checking in at the registration table and getting the camp t-shirt on the first day and then on all other days, the Scout and guardian will be directed to the Den area. The Scout should be presented to the Den Leader(s) and the guardian should sign the Den roster to show the Scout is present in camp that day.

Check-Out: Closing ceremonies end at 4pm sharp each day, so it is recommended that guardians arrive 15 minutes before the end of camp for the check-out procedure.

Youth attending Day Camp must be picked up and signed out at their appropriate Den or Tag-along area. Youth are not permitted to go to the parking areas unless accompanied by the designated guardian driving them home. No Scout, Tag-along, or leader is permitted to leave camp without being signed out on the appropriate roster form.

Only designated guardians may pick up day camp youth and take them out of camp. The camp director must have a signed permission slip on file for each designated guardian. No child will be released unless this procedure is followed.

Midday Release: Everyone will be checked into camp each morning. If you must leave camp before closing, a designated guardian must sign a form at camp headquarters before taking custody.

Camp Stations and Activities: Each day at camp, Scouts will spend their time doing fun activities at different stations throughout the camp. The activities are designed to be age appropriate, exciting, and many are directly related to achievements the Scouts can earn in their progress toward ranks. Some of the activities include crafts, cooking, nature exploration, archery, wood-working, leather-working, BB guns, and games. Summer Camp is a great way to get a jump start on year's Scouting program.

Egg Drop: All day camp attendees are invited to participate in the egg drop contest on the last day of camp. Rules are available for download.

Buddy System: All youth in camp must pair up and travel with a buddy (or two buddies if there are an uneven number of youth). The buddy system is to be used at all times. No exceptions.

Conduct: Campers are expected to be polite and respectful. They should be familiar with the meaning of the Cub Scout sign and listen to leaders during activities. Running, throwing rocks, and wandering into the wooded areas (home to stinging nettles and poison ivy) are not allowed at camp.

Medications: If any prescription or non-prescription medication is to be dispensed at camp, please list the medication on the registration/health form. The medicine must be in an original prescription container with an original prescription label that includes dosage instructions clearly marked. All medicines must be brought to the lodge on the first day of camp and delivered to the camp health officer or director. Youth who take medications must go to the lodge with a buddy for the medication to be dispensed. If the medication must be kept by the Den Leader for a potentially life threatening condition, such as an allergy to bee stings, all adults in that Den must know where the medication is. Children with asthma may carry their own inhalers during camp.

Emergency Situations: If the camp health officer determines an individual requires medical attention, the individual will be transported to the hospital or emergency clinic either by the emergency vehicle or ambulance. The Scout Executive will notify the individual's emergency contacts.

Visitors: Parents, family members, and friends are welcome to attend the closing ceremonies of Day Camp each day as well as the egg drop and skits on the last day of camp. Parents who expect to participate in any of the other camp activities must have a registration/health form on file with camp director.

Personal Property: The camp does not assume responsibility for damage or loss of any personal property brought to camp by a camper of adult. All personal items should be marked with the owner's name to expedite returns from Lost and Found. Adults are reminded to keep automobiles locked when parked.

Weapons: Firearms, fireworks, slingshots and other weapons are not allowed, except those provided by the Day Camp.

Drugs/Alcoholic Beverages: Use of illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages is strictly forbidden.

Smoking: Smoking is not allowed at Day Camp or on the adjacent school grounds.

Vehicles/Parking: A maximum of 5 cars are allowed inside the park (only on the North side of the driveway). All other cars must park out in the main school parking lot by the track (see the camp map for details). Emergency vehicles must have access to the lodge, so please keep that road access open.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.

Scout Achievements: At the end of camp, Scouts will be sent home with a list of all Scout achievements completed during camp. Any patches, belt loops, sports or academics pins earned should be purchased by the Scout's Pack or family, as they will are not provided by day camp.