The Boy Scouts of America organization will be celebrating their 100th birthday in 2010, and Pack 39 is proud to have been a part of that success in Brandon for many years! We are very grateful to have the Mintz Elementary School PTA as our charter organization.

 2009 Pack 39 Campout

Parents,
Our Pack 39 Camp-out will be here before you know it.
There is a $3 per person per vehicle entrance fee to get into the park.
This is a Family Campout.  Boy Scouts of America Policies require that Cub Scouts camp in the same tent as their own family members; i.e., another boy from your den cannot stay in your family tent.  Moms, Dads and siblings are welcome to attend.  If you are unable to camp out, please do consider spending the day with us and attending the evening Pack Meeting around the camp fire.
Lithia Springs Park Campout Coming
December 5th – 6th
Lithia Springs Park is located at3932 Lithia Springs Road, Brandon. We can begin meeting at the park at 8:00 AM on Saturday Morning. We will conclude at 10:00 AM on Sunday morning.
Here is the Schedule of Events:
Saturday – December 5th
8:00 AM- 10:00 AM Arrival/ Tent Setup
10:00AM – 10:30AM Flag Ceremony
10:30 AM – 12:00 AM Compass Basic/Scavenger Hunt Plus Den Time
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch (Bring your own lunch)

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Pack Activities    1st T-Shirt Race
                                                         2nd 3 Leg Race
                                                       3rd Tug of War        
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Soccer/ Treasure Hunt
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Dinner Dens make own dinner/clean up/rehearse skits
7:00 PM – ?:?? PM Camp Fire  Songs, Skits, Story Telling, Smores(Den choice)
                                   FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY

Then to your tent for a goodnight sleep
12/6    
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM Campout Closing / Flag Ceremony
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Leave No Trace

But I never camped before…. I have no equipment. ...........Don’t sweat the small stuff!
Don’t let the lack of equipment prevent you from participating in the upcoming outing?
You and your family would primarily be responsible for your shelter (tent) and sleeping gear (blankets or sleeping bag and pillow).
You have several options to acquire this necessary gear:

1. Use what you have no matter how new or old as long as it is functional.
2. Borrow gear from a friend or family member. Usually the campout is only overnight (one evening).
3. Purchase equipment. Tents range from $50.00 - $500.00 depending on size, style, etc.

A sleeping bag with a 40-0 degree rating can be purchased from $40.00 - $90.00. If you are camping in summer months you could get a lighter rated sleeping bag from $20.00 - $40.00 or just use blankets.

4. Rent a tent and some sleeping bags. Rental rates are very affordable while offering the equipment of choice for evaluating if you are contemplating a possible purchase. See chart below on rates.
5. Consult your Den Leader or Cubmaster on other options or to gain clarity on what is required.

No matter what option works for you don’t be afraid to join in on the fun. It’s only one night and the benefits of being outdoors and together with your Scout are …………. Priceless!

Pack 27 Campout Coordinators
Suggested Camping Gear

• Tent, stakes and mallet
• Tarp (for under tent)
• Sleeping bags and pillows
• Air Mattresses
• Soccer Chairs
• Raingear
• Flashlights and extra batteries
• First Aid Kit including band-aids and items to treat bug
• bites/stings
• Camera
• Walkie Talkies
• Cell phone
• Bug spray
• Sun screen
• Compass
• Hat and clothing
  (at least one full change per person plus
  warm jackets for evening)
• Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
• Toiletries, prescription medication and over the counter meds for headache and upset stomach
• Dining fly (one per den)
• Food, cooking utensils, serving ware, roll of paper towels, hot mitts, plastic table cloth, propane stove, propane (some dens do a potluck – others cook individually)
• Antibacterial wipes and instant hand sanitizer
• Firewood, matches, starter logs and a bucket or jug of water to extinguish fire
• Large Ziploc bags and plastic trash bags
• Watch
• Sunglasses
• Playing cards
• Pocket knife (Bears and Webelos only)
• Bandanna
• Compass
• Whistle

Cub Scout Handbook

• Camp Rules to Live by
  Here are a few rules that apply to our Campout that we sometimes forget.
  Pack 39 Personal Health and Medical History form for EVERY member of the Family camping out. These will be kept with our tour permit in a binder at camp.
  
  
• No one rides in the back of a truck
• If it doesn’t have wings, don’t throw it. This includes sticks and stones, especially rocks around the lake.
• No running except on the playground area.
  
• No open-toed shoes
  
• No bare feet, except at the showers
  
• Scouts should always walk with a buddy and should never be sent to the campsite or any area alone.
  
• Campfires should be completely out before leaving the campsite or retiring for the evening.
  
• No one should walk with an open knife
  
• All holes dug for any purpose should be filled
  
• No live trees or bushes should be cut or disfigured
  
• No wet things inside a tent
  
• Wear Class “A” uniform to supper, Mass and all campfires.
  
• Clear Creek is a Boy Scout owned and operated facility. The possession and/or use of alcohol is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate removal from camp!
  
• NO GAMEBOYS or MP3 Players. We are here to enjoy the outdoors!

The Pack will have the following:
First Aid Kit

Individual Scouts Should Bring
Scout Handbook
Notebook with pen or pencil,
Canteen/Water bottle,
whistle,
Pocket Knife(only if whittlin chip has been earned), and Tote‘em Chit
Card (Bears and Webelos Only),

�� Personal First Aid kit
�� Pencil and Paper
�� Boots or waterproof
  footwear*
�� Mosquito repellent
�� Scout
�� Canteen
Clothing
�� Underwear (2 pair)
�� Socks (3 pair)
�� Sweater/Sweatshirt
�� Shorts
�� Extra Pants (2 pair)

�� Dress uniform (shirt and
  belt)
�� Pack t-shirt
�� Jacket*
�� Hat*
�� Long Sleeve Shirt (2)
�� Extra pair of shoes
Personal Hygiene
�� Toilet paper in zip-lock bag
�� 2 large trash bags
�� Soap in container
�� Tooth brush
�� Toothpaste
�� Wash Cloth
�� Hand Towel
�� Comb or Brush
�� Handkerchief(s)
Optional
�� Watch
�� Munchies
�� Camera and Film
�� Binoculars
�� Bible
�� More Munchies

*If we are prepared for rain, we will not get rain…If you do not prepare for
rain, IT RAINS

2009 Family Campout
Parents,
Our Lithia Springs Park Campout will be here before you know it.
December 5th– 6th
Lithia Springs Park is located at 3932 Lithia Springs Road, Brandon, Fl 33547. We will begin meeting at Group Campsite A at 8:00 AM on Saturday Morning . We will conclude at 10:00 AM on Sunday morning.
There is a $3 per person entrance fee to get into the park.
This is a Family Campout.  Boy Scouts of America Policies require that Cub Scouts camp in the same tent as their own family members; i.e., another boy from your den cannot stay in your family tent.  Moms, Dads and siblings are welcome to attend.  If you are unable to camp out, please do consider spending the day with us and attending the evening Pack Meeting around the camp fire.
No matter what option works for you don’t be afraid to join in on the fun. It’s only one night and the benefits of being outdoors and together with your Scout are …………. Priceless!
Pack Family Campout Read First!
Please note the following:

• All members of your family are invited.
• Park gates close at 6 pm and re-open at 8 am. (After park closes gates can be opened to let those that will not be spending the night with us and in case of an emergency)
• Arrival time is 8:00am Saturday. (arrive in uniform)
• Check out by 10:00 am on Sunday.
• Bring your tent (Don’t let the lack of equipment prevent you from participating in the upcoming outing ask for assistance).
• Saturday Lunch (Bring your own)
• Sunday Breakfast (Bring Your own)
• Each family can bring their own drinks and snacks
• This campsite has nice bathrooms with hot showers. 

A Few Rules

• Tiger, Bear, Wolf who go camping are required a one to one ratio, meaning that a parent or legal permanent guardian must accompany the Scout on all overnight trips.
• The only exception to the one on one ratio is brothers.
• Parents or legal guardians who attend overnight campouts must have completed youth protection training and filled out a Medical form.
• All participating Scouts must be accompanied overnight by at least one parent. Scouts may not be dropped off for participation.
• Siblings and other family members are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Camping with Children

Extra sets of clothes and shoes
Books, playing cards, toys, games (yard games, board games, NO electronic games)

Leave Home

All electronics (Game boys, Nintendo DS, PSP, IPODS, MP3 Players, DVD Players, etc.)

We are here to enjoy the outdoors.

Cub Scout Camping Overview

Organized camping is a creative, educational experience in cooperative group living in the outdoors. It uses the natural surroundings to contribute significantly to physical, mental, spiritual, and social growth.

• Camping at the Cub Scout level introduces boys to the knowledge and skills that they will learn and apply more thoroughly as a Boy Scout.
• Camping contributes to good health.

Camping helps Scouts develop self-reliance and resourcefulness.

Camping Guidelines and Policies
Pack 39, Brandon, Florida

BSA (Boy Scouts of America) Policies:

Two-deep leadership. - Two registered adult leaders or one registered leader and a parent of a participant, one of whom must be 21 years of age or older, are required on all trips and outings. The chartered organization is responsible for ensuring that sufficient leadership is provided for all activities.
No one-on-one contact. - One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is not permitted. In situations that require personal conferences, such as a Scoutmaster's conference, the meeting is to be conducted in view of other adults and youths.
Respect of privacy. - Adult leaders must respect the privacy of youth members in situations such as changing clothes and taking showers at camp, and intrude only to the extent that health and safety require. Adults must protect their own privacy in similar situations.
Separate accommodations. - When camping, no youth is permitted to sleep in the tent of an adult other than his own parent or guardian. Councils are strongly encouraged to have separate shower and latrine facilities for females. When separate facilities are not available, separate times for male and female use should be scheduled and posted for showers.
Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Use - The Boy Scouts of America prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances at encampments or activities on property owned and/or operated by the Boy Scouts of America, or at any activity involving participation of youth members.
Adult leaders should support the attitude that young adults are better off without tobacco and may not allow the use of tobacco products at any BSA activity involving youth participants.
All Scouting functions, meetings, and activities should be conducted on a smoke-free basis, with smoking areas located away from all participants.
Open Flames - No tent material is completely fireproof. It can burn when exposed to continued, intense heat or fire. The most important safeguard is to keep flames away from canvas materials. For this reason, the following safety precautions are emphasized:

1. Only flashlights and electric lanterns are permitted in tents. “No flames in tents” is   a rule that must be enforced.
2. Never use liquid-fuel stoves, heaters, lanterns, lighted candles, matches, and other flame sources in or near tents.
3. Do not pitch tents near an open fire.
4. Do not use flammable chemicals near tents--charcoal lighter or spray cans of paint, bug killer, or repellent.
5. Be careful when using electricity and lighting in tents.
6. Always extinguish cooking campfires promptly.
7. Obey all fire laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Firearms – Except for law enforcement officers required to carry firearms within their jurisdiction, firearms shall not be brought on camping, hiking, backpacking, or other Scouting activities except those specifically planned for target shooting under the supervision of a currently certified BSA or National Rifle Association firearms instructor.

Fireworks – The Boy Scouts of America prohibits the securing, use, and display of fireworks in
conjunction with programs and activities except where the fireworks display is conducted under the auspices of a certified or licensed fireworks control expert.

Pack 39 Camping Guidelines and Rules (continued)

Medical Information - It is recommended that all members of the Boy Scouts of America have periodic medical evaluations by a licensed health-care practitioner. *In recent years, in an effort to provide better care to those who may become ill or injured and to provide youth members and adult leaders a better understanding of their physical capabilities, the Boy Scouts of America established minimum standards for providing medical information prior to participating in various activities. They are classified as follows:

Class 1 Medical Form:
Includes any event that does not exceed 72 consecutive hours, where the level of activity is similar
 to that normally expended at home or at school, and where medical care is readily available.                     
Examples: day camp, day hike, swimming party, or an overnight camp. Medical information required is a current health history signed by parents or guardian. The Class I Personal Health and Medical History found on form No. 34414A (Personal Health and Medical Record) meets this requirement. Den leaders, Scoutmasters, team coaches, and crew Advisors should review these and become knowledgeable about the medical needs of the youth members in their unit. Forms must be updated annually. They are filled out by participants and kept on file for easy reference.

THE FOLLOWING Pack 39 RULES SHALL APPLY AT ALL CAMPOUTS:

1. Adult supervision is required at all times.

2. No running after dark in or out of camp.

3. Adults are the only ones who may put anything in the campfire. Scouts or siblings putting anything in the fire, holding anything over the fire, or playing in or near the fire will be sent to their tent or sent home.

4. Only adults and cub scouts who have a whittling chip in their possession and are supervised by their parent are allowed to have knives. All others will be confiscated and turned in to the Cubmaster.

5. Throwing of balls or any objects inside of camp is not permitted. This may be done in designated areas only. No rock throwing of any kind is allowed.

6. No fighting or roughhousing.

7. Quiet hours will be from 9:00P.M. TO 7:00 A.M. Quiet hours may be adjusted by camping leader or Cubmaster as circumstances allow or require.

8. Closed-toed shoes are to be worn at all times except inside of tents. No sandals or bare feet.

9. When camping, no youth is permitted to sleep in the tent of an adult other than his own parent or guardian.

ADDITIONAL RULES MAY BE IMPOSED BY THE CUBMASTER, DEN LEADERS, OR THE
FACILITY AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT OF THE
OTHERS. ALL RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED, AND THOSE WHO DO NOT
FOLLOW THEM WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE.