2015 Fall Family Camp Out (POSTPONED!)

posted Apr 29, 2014, 5:43 PM by Webmaster Pack 1545 [ updated Oct 9, 2015, 4:40 PM ]

Message From The Cubmaster

Hello Pack 1545!

The campout scheduled for this weekend is now postponed due to the upcoming bad weather. We will look at options for rescheduling and post that information as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility! If you have any follow-up questions, please contact me or your den leaders.

Yours in Scouting,

Cub Master Paul

WHEN: To be rescheduled

WHERE: Pohick Bay Regional Park, 6501 Pohick Bay Dr, Lorton, VA

FEE: Scouts and daytime visitors attend free
Others $6 per night or $20 max per family

UNIFORM: Class A shirts for ceremonies, Pack t-shirts for all other activities

FOOD: Each family is responsible for its own meals except for:
SUNDAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
(Pack 1545 will provide pancakes/sausages/juice/milk)

FORMS: The campout permission form, info/packing list, and map are attached.

The Pack 1545 Fall Family Campout will be on a Saturday and Sunday (exact date TBA) at Pohick Bay Regional Park. All members of your family are invited to join us. A pancake breakfast will be provided on Sunday morning. There is an option to set up camp early on Friday night if you wish.

Remember, you can always just come for the day on Saturday and enjoy the activities; you do not have to sleep overnight. Also, if you have other activities, such as sporting events, you are welcome to come and go from the campout as needed for your schedule. Pohick Bay regional Park is about a 25 minute drive from RVES. Don't forget to bring some materials for S’mores on Saturday night!

SAFETY RULES:

All scouts must be in the presence of another pack member at all times.
Tiger scouts must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
Tiger/Wolf/Bear scouts must sleep in a tent with their own parent/guardian.
No scout can sleep in a tent with an adult who is not a relative or legal guardian.
No scout can carry or use a pocketknife without first earning his Whittling Chit.
No cub scout can carry or use axes, sheath (non-folding) knives or knives with a long (>4") blade.
No scout can start or tend a campfire without permission from a scout leader.

SUGGESTED GEAR: Tent, sleeping bag/blankets, rubber/foam sleeping mat, ground cloth, sunblock, rain gear, jacket or fleece, change of underwear and socks, extra pair of sneakers or boots, t-shirt/shorts/pants, toothbrush/toothpaste, washcloth, soap, flashlight with extra batteries, cast iron cooking gear, bowls/cups/utensils/plates/mugs/napkins, cleaning materials, water bottle/canteen, insect repellent, camp chair, camera, lantern, charcoal, sports gear.