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WELCOME & MISSION PG. 3 4 COST & PROGRAM AREAS PG. 5 ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS PG. 6 WEEKEND SCHEDULE PG. 7-8 TIGER REQUIREMENTS PG. 9 WOLF REQUIRMENTS PG. 10 BEAR REQUIREMENTS PG. 11 WEBELOS REQUIREMENTS PG. 12 CHECK IN/OUT PROCEDURES PG. 13 WHAT TO BRING PG. 14 2
WELCOME & MISSION Dear Leaders and Parents: Last year, we tried a new program concept for our Cub Scout Resident Camps by turning them into a Family Camp so the whole family can participate. It was a huge hit and we have decided to once again offer the same style of program! This year, participants can sign up for a Thursday through Sunday program or a Friday through Sunday program. Also, participants have the option to eat in our dinning hall for a higher price or you can bring your own food for a lower price. Programs will once again be open for all to participate at any time with certain times set for scouts to work on requirements towards their rank. The dates for this year are: August 3rd-August 6th August 10th-August13th This guide is designed to help you prepare for the weekend along with explaining the various programs and activities we will be offering. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me! Cheers, Cameron Ackley Camping Director Cameron.Ackley@scouting.org 719-219-2907 3
WELCOME & MISSION MISSION Camp Alexander will provide a unique and steadily expanding Colorado Mountain-Top Experience emphasizing life skills and instilling Scouting values in Scouts, adult volunteers, and others throughout the Pikes Peak region. PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY The philosophy of the camp staff is a total commitment to serving our customers (Scouts and their adult leaders) to the best of our ability. We firmly believe that family camp is an opportunity to do more than earn belt loops or pins. It is also a time for a boy to learn more about himself, develop his leadership skills, build character, and enjoy the mountain environment. Your Scouts will have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of programs ranging from aquatics to shooting sports, and nature. Your experience should also include hiking in the beautiful Eleven Mile Canyon that surrounds Camp Alexander so your boys may experience the beauty of our Pike National Forest. It is the goal of our camp staff to make sure that each Scout that attends Camp Alexander this year has a great camping experience and is able to accomplish all of his set goals and still have time to have fun and enjoy the mountains of Colorado. What is Cub Family Camp? Cub Scout Family Camp is a programmatic weekend event for you, your scout, and your entire family. All family members will be able to participate in all activities. What will the scouts be doing? Fishing, swimming, boating, BB s, archery, hiking, camping outdoors, crafts, cooking, singing, & getting dirty!! For more information, take a look through our program guide! Why should I encourage my family to attend camp? This camp is designed to be fun for the whole family. This is an opportunity for you and your family to enjoy what the outdoors and Camp Alexander has to offer. 4
COST & PROGRAM AREAS COST Ages 4 & under Dining Hall Bringing Own Food Thursday-Sunday (Any Weekend) Ages 5+ $75/person Must register by July 20th $50/person Friday Sunday (Any Weekend) Ages 5+ $50/person Must register by July 20th $25/person Participants who choose to bring their own food must bring their own equipment for storage, cooking, utensils, etc. You may use the dinning hall to store your food over night to keep away from animals. Meal Times for Bringing Own Food Participants (Dinning Hall participants look at pg.7 for meal times): Breakfast 7:20AM Lunch - 12:00 PM Dinner - 4:45 PM ONLY PROPANE STOVES ARE ALLOWED TO BE USED FOR COOKING Tent rental for the weekend- $15 (fits 1 parent and 2 youth) Program Areas Cot Rental- $5/person BB Range - The BB range is an opportunity for participants to learn about firearm safety and practice their marksmanship! Archery Range - The Archery Range is used for participants to practice their Archery skills! Lake - The lake will have two activities: open boating with canoes and row boats and open fishing! Pool - Open swimming all day! Handicraft - Participants will be able to make crafts related to Native American History! Outdoor Skills - Participants will be able to experience archeology dig sites! Hiking - Participants will be able to experience several different hikes throughout the weekend! 5
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS Below is a list of additional programs offered during the weekend: Opening Campfire Opening Campfire will be put on by the Camp Alexander Staff! Opening Campfire will be Thursday night and will kickoff the weekend right with funny skits and songs for you and your families to enjoy! Astronomy Viewing Friday night at 9:00 PM we will have astronomy viewing. Everyone can participate! We will point out stars and constellations for everyone to see! Pack Time Pack Time is for you and your family/ unit to spend an evening together. You can work on Pack requirements, hang out as a family, or whatever you decide! Camp Alexander will be providing s'mores for every unit to make in their campsite! Also, be sure to save some time to work on skits for Saturday s closing campfire. Closing Campfire Closing Campfire will be on Saturday night, our ending ceremony for the weekend. Each Pack will be expected to do 1-2 skits or songs. Adults/parents can participate as well! 6
WEEKEND SCHEDULE This schedule will be used for both Cub Family Weekends Thursday 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Check in (Dining Hall) 8:30 PM Opening Camp Fire (Kiva) 9:30 PM Cracker Barrel (Dining Hall) 10:30 PM Lights Out (Pack Campsites) Friday 7:15 AM Flags (Parade Grounds) 7:20 AM Breakfast 1st sitting Group A (Dining Hall) 8:00 AM Breakfast 2nd sitting Group B (Dining Hall) 9:00 AM Open Program (Program Areas) 12:00 PM Lunch 1st sitting Group A (Dining Hall) 12:30 PM Lunch 2nd sitting Group B (Dining Hall) 1:30 PM Open Program (Program Areas) 4:45 PM Dinner 1st sitting Group A (Dining Hall) 5:15 PM Flags (Parade Grounds) 5:30 PM Dinner 2nd sitting Group B (Dining Hall) 6:30 PM Pack Time (Pack Campsites) 9:00 PM Astronomy Viewing (Parade Grounds) 7
WEEKEND SCHEDULE This schedule will be used for both Cub Family Weekends Saturday 7:15 AM Flags (Parade grounds) 7:20 AM Breakfast 1st sitting Group B (Dining hall) 8:00 AM Breakfast 2nd sitting Group A (Dining hall) 9:00 AM Open Program (Program areas) 12:00 PM Lunch 1st sitting Group B (Dining hall) 12:30 PM Lunch 2nd sitting Group A (Dining hall) 1:30 PM Open Program (Program areas) 4:45 PM Dinner 1st sitting Group B (Dining hall) 5:15 PM Flags (Parade grounds) 5:30 PM Dinner 2nd sitting Group A (Dining hall) 6:30 PM Ice Cream Social (Parade grounds) 7:45 PM Closing Campfire (Kiva) 10:30 PM Lights Out (Pack campsite) Sunday 6:30-8:00 AM Breakfast Both A & B Groups (Dining hall) Breakfast will be Continental only 7:00 AM Begin packing up (Pack Campsite) 9:30 AM All units must be checked out of Camp Alexander 8
TIGER REQUIREMENTS Below is a list of Awards and their Requirements Tiger Scouts can earn while they are at camp. It lists the award, the requirement, the program area it will take place, the day it will be on, and the time. Adventure Requirement Program Area Day Time Tiger Tales 1, 2, 5, 6 Handicra Friday 9:00 AM Shoo ng Sport Award Floats and Boats Tigers in the Wild Rank Level Patch BB range/ Archery Friday 10:30 AM 1, 2, 3, 4 Pool Friday 1:30 PM 5 Pack Campsite Friday 6:30 PM Sky is the Limit 1, 2 Parade Grounds Friday 8:45 PM Floats and Boats 1, 5, 6, 7 Lake Saturday 10:30 AM Backyard Jungle 1, 2 Hiking Saturday 1:30 PM Tigers in the Wild 1, 2, 3a-c Hiking Saturday 1:30 PM 9
WOLF REQUIREMENTS Below is a list of Awards and their Requirements Wolf Scouts can earn while they are at camp. It lists the award, the requirement, the program area it will take place, the day it will be on, and the time. Adventure Requirement Program Area Day Time Spirit of the Water 4, 5 Pool Friday 9:00 AM Call of the Wild 5 Outdoor Skills Friday 1:30 PM Shoo ng Sport Award Howling at the Moon Rank Level Patch BB range/ Archery Friday 4:15 PM 2, 3, 4 Pack Campsite Friday 6:30 PM Call of the Wild 6 Pack Campsite Friday 6:30 PM Paws on the Path 2, 3,4, 5 Hiking Saturday 9:00 AM Finding Your Way 4, 5 Hiking Saturday 9:00 AM Digging in the Past 1, 2, 3 Outdoor Skills Saturday 10:30 AM Spirit of the Water 3, 4, 5 Lake Saturday 1:30 PM 10
BEAR REQUIREMENTS Below is a list of Awards and their Requirements Bear Scouts can earn while they are at camp. It lists the award, the requirement, the program area it will take place, the day it will be on, and the time. Adventure Requirement Program Area Day Time Salmon Run 3, 4, 5 Lake Friday 10:30 AM Fur, Feathers, and Fur Shoo ng Sport Award 1 Hiking Friday 1:30 AM Rank Level Patch BB range/ Archery Saturday 9:00 AM Salmon Run 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pool Saturday 10:30 AM Beat of the Drum 1,2,3,4 Handicra Saturday 1:30 AM A Bear Goes Fishing 4 Lake Saturday 4:15 PM 11
WEBELOS REQUIREMENTS Below is a list of Awards and their Requirements Webelos Scouts can earn while they are at camp. It lists the award, the requirement, the program area it will take place, the day it will be on, and the time. Adventure Requirement Program Area Day Time Into the Woods 1, 2, 3, 6 Hiking Friday 9:00 AM Art Explosion 3a, 3i Handicra Friday 10:30 AM Aquanaut 2, 9, 10 Lake Friday 1:30 PM Cast Iron Chef 1 Outdoor Skills Friday 4:15 PM Aquanaut 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 Pool Saturday 9:00 AM Earth Rocks 2, 3a Outdoor Skills Saturday 1:30 PM Shoo ng Sport Award Rank Level Patch BB range/ Archery Saturday 4:15 PM 12
CHECK-IN/OUT PROCEDURES Thursday Check In Camp Alexander will open at 5:30 PM for Packs to drive into camp and begin checking in for the weekend. The steps below will explain the checkin process 1. Drive into Camp Alexander and stop at the Business Office. A staff member will give you directions to your Pack campsite. After instructions are given, drive to the designated campsite. 2. Once you have arrived at your campsite, drop off your gear. DO NOT BEGIN SETUP. We will have many cars coming in and out and we need to do our best to limit traffic. 3. After you have dropped off your gear, take your car to the lower parking lot to be parked for the weekend. A hay ride will meet you there to pick you up and bring you back to the main part of camp for check in. 4. When the hay ride brings you back, head to the Dining Hall to finish checking in. Required forms for check in are: -BSA Medical Form Parts A and B - Dietary Needs Form Once you have turned in the required forms, you will receive: - Cub Scout Passport - Colored Wristband used to identify adults and youth along with the meal group you are assigned. 5. After you have checked-in at the Dining Hall, head to your designated campsite where you can setup your campsite for the weekend. Sunday Check Out Check out will begin at 7:00 AM. Only at this time can you bring your vehicle into camp to load your gear. Breakfast will start at 6:30 AM for those units that wish to get a head start. Breakfast will be Continental only. All participants must leave by 9:30 AM. This is to ensure that our volunteer staff will be able to leave in a timely manner. 13
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP The list below is to help you prepare for your weekend of awesome adventure! Items to bring: BSA Medical Form Parts A & B (Required) Cub/Webelos Uniform T-shirts (3-4) Swim Trunks Towel and Washcloth Pants/Shorts (2-3 pairs) Sturdy Boots or Shoes (no sandals) Socks (4 5) pairs Underwear (4-5) pairs Jacket Sleeping Bag Cot Pajamas Cub/Webelos Handbook Flashlight Toiletry Kit Trading Post money ($40-$50) Water Bottle Day Pack Sun Screen/Insect Repellent Rain Gear 14