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=Cub Scout Pack 492 Family Camp= May 24th - 26th, 2014 Sign up NOW! at the Google Docs Signup Sheet Sign up to bring equipment here: Camp Planning SS

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=2014 location= Boulder Creek Scout Reserve 250 Scout Ranch Rd. Boulder Creek, CA 95006


 * Reserved Campsites**: Cubland, Ohlone, Suez

Directions to the Boulder Creek Camp Click for Map

Boulder Creek Scout Camp brochure

Boulder Creek Web Site

=2014 Itinerary=

Sat May 24th
10:00a Arrive at Camp. Set up Tents. 12:00p Lunch Bring your own Lunch, or Dens may arrange as a group (consult your Den Leader) 1:00p Flag Ceremony 1:15p Announcements, Guidelines, Awards 1:30p Cub Scouts Skills Sessions (Led by Boy Scouts) 1:30p Parents Meeting - Next Year Planning 3:00p Snack 3:30p Theme Activities - Bottle Rockets (see here: Bottle Rocket) 5:30p Foil Dinner (Webelos Lead) 7:30p Campfire : Skits, Jokes, Stories, Songs, Smores

Sun May 25th
7:30a Breakfast (Bears Lead) 9:00a Archery 9:00a BB Guns 12:00p Lunch (provided by Pack, Wolves lead) 2:00p Nature Hike 3:00p Snack 3:00p Free Time & Sports 6:00p Dinner (provided by Pack, Tigers lead) 7:30p Campfire : Skits, Jokes, Stories, Songs, Smores

Mon May 26th
7:30a Breakfast 8:00a Break Camp, Cleanup 10:00a All Cleared

=Foil Dinner= Families should prepare their own foil dinner for the first evening's dinner. Foil dinners can range from easiest to creative.


 * Easiest** : wrap pre-cooked meals (e.g. pasta, rice, noodles, garlic bread, vegetables......) in aluminum foil. Heat up in over coals 10 – 15 min, then ready to eat!
 * More creative**:
 * www.macscouter.com/Cooking/FoilCook.pdf
 * @http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/camping-recipes/tin-foil-dinners.htm



=Reuse your Dishes!= Bring Reusable Dishware that you won't mind getting dirty
 * plates
 * cups
 * bowls
 * utensils
 * mesh bag to hold them in

We will set up a 3 bin washing station. First scrape food and clean as possible
 * 1) First Bin is soapy water: Wash
 * 2) Second Bin is clean water: Rinse
 * 3) Third Bin has a small amount of bleach: Sanitize

Reach all the details : @Dishwashing at Camp

=Frequently Asked Questions=

Each year during Memorial Day weekend the cub scouts hold a family camp.

I have received many of the same questions from parents about the family camp which is this weekend. Here are a few of the most common.

Q1: Who can go to the cub scout family camp? A: The scout and anyone in his family who wants to attend. At least one parent must come but both parents and all siblings are invited.

Q2: When is the camp? A: The camp is the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend each year.

Q3: Do we need to stay for both nights? A: You do not need to stay for both nights. Most families come Saturday and go home Sunday afternoon. About a third of the families stay for both nights.

Q4: What food do I need? What is a "foil dinner"? A: You need to bring lunch for your family for the first lunch on Saturday. You also need to bring a dinner for your family on Saturday. The tradition is a "foil dinner". This is a technique where you wrap your dinner in aluminum foil and put it on the grate over the fire to cook. There are lots of creative recipes for foil dinners but the easiest meals cook in 10-15 minutes so are usually partially cooked before put on the fire. It is best to prepare these before you leave home to make camping easier.

During Saturday dinner, the pack will provide corn on the cob for a side.

The pack will provide a breakfast on Sunday morning. This is bagels, pancakes, orange juice and milk. If this is good enough for you then you are good. Otherwise, you may want to bring something for breakfast on Sunday as well.

Sunday night the pack makes a spaghetti dinner. Again, you could also bring your own dinner Sunday night if you like.

Monday breakfast is provided, from the leftovers of Sunday morning.

The pack also provides snacks Sat and Sunday afternoon and smores for the campfires.

We will have some water but you should bring enough water or other drinks for your stay as well. Note: no alcohol is allowed in this campground.

Q5: What equipment do I need to bring? A: You should bring Q6: What equipment should I NOT bring? A: You should NOT bring
 * tent, tent stakes, rubber mallot (or can use a rock to drive stakes)
 * tarp for under the tent
 * sleeping bags (air mattresses (don't forget the pump) or sleeping pads suggested)
 * pillows / blankets
 * Rope or Twine (can come in handy
 * Pocket knife (can come in handy; not for kids!)
 * plates, bowls, cups, utensils. NOT disposable. You will wash and reuse throughout the camp.
 * flashlights or battery powered lantern (bring extra batteries)
 * folding camp chairs for everyone (for sitting around the campfire)
 * Layers of clothing. Be prepared for cold and wet weather
 * scout uniform!
 * Comfortable shoes (need for hiking)
 * first aid kit
 * toiletries
 * towel
 * small backpack, water bottle, sun hat for hike
 * bug repellent and sun screen
 * games (for free time activity),
 * cooler (to store your food),
 * marshmallow roasting forks
 * extra beverages and snacks for yourself
 * health history forms -  @http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/parts_ab.pdf
 * tweezers for tick removal
 * thermometer and basic meds in case get sick (esp kids)
 * You can use the following spreadsheet to check off items while packing (just a template: may need to make sure above items are all included)
 * no iPads, electronic games, etc
 * no Pets

Q7: There is a fee for camping, this year $35 (In 2013 it was $35). When do I pay that? A: The easiest way to pay the fee per family to your den leader OR bring a check made out to "Cub Scout Pack 492" and put your scout's name in the memo line.

Q8: Is it too late to sign up? A: It is never too late to sign up. We strongly encourage signing up before showing up but we really just want a ballpark head count. This is so we have enough supplies for the events and don't buy so much supplies that it goes to waste. If a few families show up without signing up it will not be a problem. Please come and enjoy the weekend away from civilization.