Will Rogers Scout Reservation

WEBELOS CAST OFF & BEAR TRAIL WEEKEND

Webelos Cast Off &

Bear Trail Weekend F A L L 2 0 1 8

Back to Basics! QUICK

INFORMATION

• Camp dates:November 9-11

• Cost:$40 – Scouts$20 – Adults

All scouts, parents, and volunteers must turn in a completed part A&B of the medical form.

Webelos Cast Off & Bear Trail Weekend is specifically targeted for Cub Scouts who will be in the 3rd, 4th or 5th grade in the fall. Activities are more challenging than those at Cub Scout Day Camp.

The camp is November 9-11 at Will Rogers Scout Reservation.

Our program theme this year is Back to Basics! We will be focusing on learning and practicing basic scout skills.

Activity Highlights: Hiking, First Aid, Knots, Orienteering, Flag Ceremonies, Sports, Cooking, Leave No Trace, Art, Whittling, Wood Craft, and Leathercraft.

Note: Shooting Sports will not be offered at this event. Please register for Shoot-o-Ree if you are interested in participating in Shooting Sports.

Boys Scout Troops from all service areas will be in attendance. This is a great way to complete troop visitation requirements.

How to Register & Check InEarly Bird Registration cost per Scout is $40 and $20 per adult. Registration includes a patch, all meals, and all activities. Early Bird Deadline is October 12th. Registration taken after this date is $50 for scouts and $25 for adults. T-shirts will be available by pre-order only and must be received by the early registration deadline. Cost is $15 per shirt. T-shirts are not included in the regular registration fee. Last day to register is November 2nd. No registrations will be accepted after this date. Prefer registrations via the online form this year. Please contact Kerri at 580-234-3652 to enroll over the phone.

Online Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/ycbb6pwz

During Registration, each scout will need to choose 1 elective to take. You will need to designate a 1st & 2nd choice. These electives are first come, first served and have enrollments limits. Your registration is not final until payment has been received by the council office if you are not paying online. Scout elective schedule will be handed out during check in. Note: The leathercraft elective requires that all scouts have previously completed the Whittling Chip prior to camp. Scouts will need to bring a copy of their whittling chip card.

All scouts, parents/leaders, and volunteers must have parts A & B of the Medical Form. Each Pack/Troop will need to submit all their medical forms, and event permission forms together in one package/book at check in. They need to be alphabetized. They will be returned at check out on Sunday.

Early Check In will begin at 6pm on Friday Night. The optional Webelos to Boy Scout transition class will begin at 8pm in the dining hall. Regular check in begins at 645am on Saturday morning. Camp site assignments will be given at check in. Please submit all camp site requests directly to the camp director. Check Out will be at 2pm on Sunday.

All packs will receive a copy of the schedule for the weekend during check in.

P A G E 2

Important Dates October 12th– Last day to register for the Early Bird Discount. Cost is $40 if paid in full before the close of business. After this date, the cost increases to $50.

Webelos Camp Dates:

November 9-11

Last Day to register

November 2nd

Registrations will not be accepted after November 2nd.

Pack Leadership at Camp

Each Pack will need to bring 1 adult leaders for every 5 scouts attending

with a minimum of 2 adult leaders. These leaders

must have current Youth Protection Training.

Each unit is required to have at least two adult leaders at camp during the entire weekend. One of these adults must be at least 21 years old and BALOO trained. Leaders may rotate as needed, as long as the two-deep leadership requirement is maintained. Adult to Scout ratio is 1:5. All Adult leaders must be Youth Protection trained, and are expected to follow all youth protection guidelines.

Parents are not required to stay with their Webelos for the Scout to attend Webelos Cast Off.

Parents of scouts attending Bear Trail are expected to attend with their scout.

Packs will be assigned program patrol duties throughout the weekend. These duties will be communicated at check in.

It is expected that all packs do their share in helping to close camp down. Each pack will be assigned a different clean up duty. These duties will be communicated at check in.

Each pack will need 2 leaders to serve as walking den leaders. They will be responsible for getting their scouts to their activities on time.

Other Useful Information Class A shirts must be worn for the opening flag ceremony each day and to breakfast. Class B t-shirts may be worn the rest of the time. Uniforms should be tucked in.

All vehicles must be kept in a designated parking lot. This helps maintain the safety of our youth.

All scouts, parents, leaders, and visitors must be able to walk for 3 miles.

Adventure Loops/Pins are not included with the camp fee, and will not be given out. It is the Pack’s responsibility to purchase and award the Adventures. A list will be provided at check in.

It will be helpful to work with your scouts on the following memory items prior to camp: Scout Oath, Scout Law, Outdoor Code, & Leave No Trace Principles for Kids.

The camp has an on-site health officer, trained in basic first aid. The health officer handles minor medical problems. If any scouts will be taking medication while at camp, a signed medication administration form will be required.

Please bring a dutch oven if you have one. We will be having a Dutch Oven Cook-off on Saturday.