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Graduation Campout
Graduation Campout - May 21-22, 2011
Location Change! Due to conditions it was decided to move the Pigroast Dinner and Graduation Ceremony to the Independence City Hall / Community Center at 1920 County Road 90.
Dinner will begin at 5:00pm
Graduation Ceremony at 6:00pm
Those still interested in camping overnight are welcome to do so, several leaders have indicated they will be going back to Oak Knoll camp after the evening ceremonies.
Cubmaster Orthengren
PACK 273 Graduation & Campout 2011
When: Saturday, May 21 beginning at 12:30pm until Sunday, May 22 12:00pm. Families are welcome to camp on Friday night as the campsite is already reserved. Just note that Friday Night campers on own their own for food and fun.
Where: Oak Knoll Group Camp / Picnic area in Baker Park. Baker Park reserve is located on County Road 19 just north of Maple Plain. For those that attended last year, it is the same location.
Who: All pack 273 Cub Scouts and their families. We encourage everyone to campout overnight, but if camping’s not your thing, please join us for the day activities, supper, and the graduation ceremony.
Cost: None! Pack 273 will pay the camping fees, main course for dinner (Pig Roast), and breakfast on Sunday morning. We do ask that each family provide a dish to share for the dinner. To hopefully provide a different assortment of foods please bring an item according to your Scouts current rank:
Tigers bring Desserts
Wolves bring Fruits and Vegetables
Bears bring Salads
WEBELOS bring Chips & Dips.
What else do I need to bring:
Tent(s)
Sleeping bags and/or blankets
Warm Clothes and Rain Gear (Be prepared!)
Flashlights or lanterns
Balls, Frisbees, Bicycles, etc. for having fun
Lawn chairs, camera, personal hygiene items
Water bottle
Can a Cub Scout attend without a parent or guardian? We encourage the entire family to attend and support your Cub Scout. If this isn’t possible, please talk with your Den leader to make other arrangements. For youth protection requirements a Cub Scout can only share a tent with an adult that is their parent or guardian.
What needs to happen before the Graduation/Campout?
- By Friday, May 13, email your den leader and let them know how many adults and how many children (including your scout) will be attending dinner. We want to have enough for everyone.
- Fill out the attached Personal Health and Medical Record Form. One for each family member that is attending the graduation and camping overnight. I will bring the health forms that I have from recent events but they are only “good” for one year. I will also have extra copies available at the campout.
- Make sure that all achievements and electives are turned into your den leader by this Friday, May 13 to make sure all Cub Scouts are recognized for their advancement and achievements.
Agenda:
Friday, May 20
Families are welcome to use the campsite and camp overnight. You will need to get the access code from one of the pack leaders to open the gate. You would also be responsible for your own food and fun.
Saturday, May 21
12:30pm Setup Tents / Have Fun!
1:00pm Opening Flag Ceremony and description of events
1:15pm Planned activities
4:30pm Free time and Clean up for dinner
5:00pm Dinner: Pig Roast and “Potluck”
6:00pm Evening Ceremony and Graduation
8:00pm Campfire, Hiking, and other Miscellaneous Fun!
10:00pm Lights out for Cub Scouts
Sunday, May 22
7:00am Breakfast
9:00am Free time & Camp Clean Up
Scouts will need their uniforms for the Flag Ceremony and Graduation. All other times dress accordingly for the activity.