Cub Scout Resident Camp
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| - | [[Cub Scout Resident Camp]] and Webelos Resident Camp offer all of the fun of [[Cub Scout Day Camp]] plus camping: | + | [[Cub Scout Resident Camp]] and '''Webelos Resident Camp''' offer all of the fun of [[Cub Scout Day Camp]] plus camping: |
* [[Wolf]], [[Bear]], and [[Webelos]] Scouts have campfire programs and camp overnight. | * [[Wolf]], [[Bear]], and [[Webelos]] Scouts have campfire programs and camp overnight. | ||
* Boys explore, learn, and grow while having fun outdoors. | * Boys explore, learn, and grow while having fun outdoors. | ||
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==For Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts== | ==For Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts== | ||
| - | + | {{quote-source|Cub Scout and Webelos Scout resident camping is a council-organized, theme-oriented overnight camping program. It operates for at least two nights and is conducted under certified leadership at a camp approved by the council. | |
| - | + | Each year, councils change their overall theme to offer different adventures. Examples of themes include Sea Adventure, Space Adventure, Athletes, Knights, Circus Big Top, American Indian Heritage, Folklore, and the World Around Us. | |
| - | + | Check with your council and district leaders for resident camp opportunities available in your area.|[http://www.scouting.org/CubScouts/Activities/Adults/camping.aspx Cub Scout Camping]}} | |
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'''''[[Tiger Cub Scouts]] may not attend [[Cub Scout Resident Camp]] but may attend [[Cub Scout Day Camp]] with their adult partner.'' | '''''[[Tiger Cub Scouts]] may not attend [[Cub Scout Resident Camp]] but may attend [[Cub Scout Day Camp]] with their adult partner.'' | ||
==Program and themes== | ==Program and themes== | ||
| - | + | {{quote-source|Cub Scout and Webelos Scout resident camping is a council-organized, theme-oriented, overnight camping program. It operates for at least two nights and is conducted under trained leadership at a camp approved by the council. | |
| - | + | Resident camping typically includes the following outdoor program areas: Showmanship, Sportsmanship, Craftsmanship, Waterfront, Fitness, Campcraft, and Nature. | |
| - | + | Each year, councils change their overall theme to offer different adventures. Examples of themes include Sea Adventure, Space Adventure, Athletes, Knights, Circus Big Top, American Indian Heritage, Folklore, and the World Around Us. | |
| - | + | Training of the resident camp director and program director is provided through the National Camping School. All Cub Scout and Webelos Scout resident camps shall be conducted in accordance with established standards as given in National Standards for Cub Scout/Boy Scout Resident Camps, No. 19-108.|[http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/resources/cub%20scout%20outdoor%20program%20guidelines.aspx Cub Scout Outdoor Program Guidelines]}} | |
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==National Cub Scout and Webelos Resident Camp Standards== | ==National Cub Scout and Webelos Resident Camp Standards== | ||
| - | + | {{quote-source|A [[Cub Scout Resident Camp|Cub Scout or Webelos Scout]] resident camp is a council-organized camp of at least two consecutive nights duration and operates under trained leadership. | |
;Some of the Mandatory and Quality Standards | ;Some of the Mandatory and Quality Standards | ||
* '''M23:''' The [[buddy system]] of having two or more campers together is used in all appropriate activities, such as aquatics, backpacking, climbing/rappelling, [[COPE]], off-camp activities, and in all Cub Scouting activities... | * '''M23:''' The [[buddy system]] of having two or more campers together is used in all appropriate activities, such as aquatics, backpacking, climbing/rappelling, [[COPE]], off-camp activities, and in all Cub Scouting activities... | ||
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;Some of the Mandatory and Quality Standards for Cub Scouts and Webelos Resident Camps | ;Some of the Mandatory and Quality Standards for Cub Scouts and Webelos Resident Camps | ||
* '''95:''' 95 Sports, as outlined in the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide, receive adequate emphasis in the program under the basic principle that each boy gets to learn the rules and play, regardless of ability. | * '''95:''' 95 Sports, as outlined in the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide, receive adequate emphasis in the program under the basic principle that each boy gets to learn the rules and play, regardless of ability. | ||
| - | + | |[[Media:2008 Resident Camp Standards.pdf|2008 National Resident Camp Standards]]}} | |
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| - | [[Cub Scout Day Camp]] | + | *[[Cub Scout Day Camp]] |
Revision as of 21:50, October 11, 2008
Cub Scout Resident Camp and Webelos Resident Camp offer all of the fun of Cub Scout Day Camp plus camping:
- Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts have campfire programs and camp overnight.
- Boys explore, learn, and grow while having fun outdoors.
- Adventures might include Archery, BB-Guns, Fishing, Swimming, sports, squirt guns, games, and crafts.
- Boys who attend Resident Camp or Day Camp are more likely to stay in Scouting.
- Trained staffs insure a safe site and environment. National inspection teams insure standards are met.
- Day Camps teach citizenship and encourage social development.
Webelos Resident Camp is Cub Scout Resident Camp designed specifically for Webelos.
Contents |
For Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts
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| — Cub Scout Camping |
Tiger Cub Scouts may not attend Cub Scout Resident Camp but may attend Cub Scout Day Camp with their adult partner.
Program and themes
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| — Cub Scout Outdoor Program Guidelines |
National Cub Scout and Webelos Resident Camp Standards
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| — 2008 National Resident Camp Standards |
See also
