Camping and Overnight Outings
Cub Scout Camping
When you think of Scouting, you probably picture tent camping! Pack 100 enjoys the great outdoors and we plan family-centric tent camping at least twice per season. Traditionally, we schedule a campout in the early Fall (October) and another in the late Spring (June).
Pack campouts are beginner-friendly and include your entire family! While overnight camping is an optional activity and Scouts are not required to attend, these campouts are planned close-by, at approved locations with appropriate facilities, and are age-appropriate. If you do not own camping gear, please contact the Pack and we can help you borrow equipment before you make any investments!
We commit to always following BSA guidelines for safe camping.
Wondering how to prepare for a Pack Campout? Here is a suggested packing list.
We follow all BSA guidelines including:
BSA guidelines require that supervision of camping activities must include qualified, registered, adult leadership. Pack 100 will have at least 1 BALOO trained leader at every campout and a minimum of 2 Youth Protection Trained adults. It is Pack policy that any adult who overnights with the Pack must complete Youth Protection Training.
Cub Scout youth may tent with a parent or guardian as outlined in Scouting’s Barriers to Abuse.
Cub Scout youth should attend the camping event with their parent(s)/ guardian(s).
Lions and Tigers must have their adult partner present to take part.
For all other ranks: only in exceptional circumstances, a Cub Scout whose parent or legal guardian cannot attend a unit overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of another registered adult member of the BSA, a parent of a Cub Scout who is also attending. The unit leader and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement, and all Youth Protection policies apply. At no time may another adult accept responsibility for more than one additional “non family member” youth.
Webelos and Arrow of Light Den Camping: Each Scout should attend with their parent(s) or guardian(s). A Webelos or Arrow of Light Scout whose parent or legal guardian cannot attend a den overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of at least two registered leaders. The leaders and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement, and all Youth Protection policies apply.
Setting up your campsite:
When setting up your tent, you will want to make sure that you put safety first! We will avoid hazard trees and follow weather protocols.
This article will also give you some tips on setting up your tent comfortably in an ideal location (hint: flat ground with soft ground cover like pine needles will both protect your tent and make for more comfortable sleeping).
Overnight Outings
During the winter months, Pack 100 may also schedule overnight events for indoor camping at locations such as the Museum of Science or Battleship Cove. These events allow us to continue practicing the Scout Law protected from unpredictable New England weather!
All BSA guidelines and youth protection policies still apply for indoor overnights.