THE FIRST WEBELOS CAMPOUT. THIS IS A VERY EXCITING TIME FOR OUR WEBELOS—FOR SOME THEIR FIRST 3 DAY/2 NIGHT CAMPOUT AND EVEN BETTER THEY WILL BE CAMPING CLOSE TO AND ENJOYING THE WHOLE WEEKEND WITH THE BOY SCOUTS.

WHERE: BALDWIN COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM IN ELBERTA, AL

WHEN: OCTOBER 17, 18, 19

TIME: BE AT THE MUSEUM BETWEEN 6P-9P (please do not come early)

COST: $12/PERSON (this fee includes breakfast Sat, Lunch Sat, dinner Sat and continental bkft Sun) Deadline for payment is OCT 14. I will meet anyone who needs to pay on Oct 14 at the Church between 530p-6p. I will be at the church until 730, but try to come before 6 as the troop will be in a meeting.

 

If you would like to sponsor a scout for this camp out, as I know some of our families may be in some financial difficulties, please let me know ASAP

 

We also need to sign the consent form for the camp out…..and if you have not filled out a health form this will need to be done….so everyone needs to contact me to get these things completed.

 

If you would like to make other arrangements to meet with me please email me and we will work something out.

 

General Rules Regarding Camping for our Scouts:

1. Scouts are not allowed to sleep in the tent with an adult other than their parents.

2. Webelos are not allowed to camp in the same camp site with the Boyscouts (you guys will be very close though).

3. Webelos are not allowed to cook on anything other than an open fire or grill.

4. Webelos are not allowed in the axe yard nor are they allowed to carry a knife without their whittling chip. If your scout has his whittling chip he must be supervised and a designated Webelos knife area must be established for the purpose of Webelos and knife use.

5. No heaters of any kind.

6. Webelos are not allowed to add wood or other items to the campfire. they are not allowed inside the 10ft safety ring without permission and adult supervision.

7. When on an outing or camp out–the Scout Leader (Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Webelos Den Leader) is in charge. if you want to know if you are allowed to do something the leaders are the people to go to — not your parent. They have the last say if it is “no” then do not go try to get permission from parents.

8. You may be asked to go home at any time if your behavior warrants it. So be sure to be on your best behavior. The better you guys act, the more likely you will be asked to join in on a troop event.

9. The camp out is limited to Webelos scouts only–no siblings.

10. While on the camp out you must adhere to troop rules the main one being you must ask for permission to enter a boyscout camp site. This includes the adults.

 

More rules may be added on site. “Be Prepared”

 

What to bring:

 

Tent

Flashlight

Work gloves

Pillow

Sleeping bag

Toothbrush/Toothpaste

Snacks & Drinks (water and koolaide will be provided)

Clothes (pants, shirts, underwear, light jacket)

Extra pair of shoes (NO CROCS or FLIP FLOPS)

Whittling chip if earned.

Knife (if you do not have your whittling chip, then you need to let you parent hold you knife)

 

 

The scouts and Webelos will be dining separately.

This is a working camp out and the boys will get service hours for the time they work. The scouts and adults will be divided up into working groups and will be under the supervision of the Troop.

 

There are several events to look forward to :

 

Jamboree on the Air –national HAMM radio jamboree all scouts who participate will earn a patch

Obstacle Course——–Teams will compete for best time

Cooking———————Webelos will help to prepare their own meals and the adults too

Whittling chip—————all Webelos who need their whittling chip will be certified.