American
Adventure
July 29th August
2nd, 3PM 8PM
KiwanisLand, Garden
Grove
Non Scouts can now join registered Cub
Scouts as Campers!
If you have wondered about the neat
things that Scouts get to do,
you can attend Cub Scout Day Camp and see
for yourself!
Register at: https://www.scoutingevent.com/039-DaycampCentral2024
Day Camp is a
wonderful time filled with fun, games, laughter, and adventure.
Day Camp is
staffed entirely by parents and volunteers.
We need you to be a part of the FUN!
IMPORTANT
DATES
|
DATE |
TIME |
EVENT |
|
Jan 10 |
7:00pm |
Key Staff Meeting |
|
Jan 11 |
|
Registration Opens |
|
Feb 18 |
7:00pm |
Key Staff Meeting |
|
Apr 21 |
7:00pm |
Key Staff Meeting |
|
May 19 |
7:00pm |
Key Staff Meeting |
|
Jun 16 |
7:00pm |
Key Staff Meeting |
|
June 29 |
Last Day for Early
Bird Discount |
|
|
July 15 |
|
Last Day for
Registration |
|
July 27 |
9:00am - 11:00am |
Load Day Camp Truck
@ Oso Lake |
|
July 28 |
2:00pm - 5:00pm |
Day Camp Setup @ KiwanisLand |
|
July 29 - Aug 2 |
3:00pm - 8:00pm |
DAY CAMP |
|
Aug 3 |
9:00am - 11:00am |
Unload Day Camp
Truck @ Oso Lake |
CAMPERS
We
have two types of campers: Cub Scouts and Non-Scouts.
Cub
Scouts are registered BSA Cub Scouts who are incoming Tigers (first grade) and
to incoming AOL (fifth grade). Incoming Lions can only participate in Tot Lot
and must have a parent volunteering at the same time.
Non
Scouts are not registered BSA Cub Scouts and must be an incoming first
grade to incoming fifth grade level.
Each camper will be placed in a den
made up of campers of similar ranks/ages. Each den will have a Den Chief that
will lead the den and the den will stay together throughout camp. Campers are
required to provide their own dinner.
The cost for campers is below and
includes a camp t-shirt. Space is limited, so register
early. Registration opens in January and closes on July 15th.
o Cost is $175
if registered by June 29th
o Cost is $195
after June 29th
Camperships
are available for Cub Scout campers. For
more information or to apply, please contact the Camp Director.
ADULT
VOLUNTEERS
Day
Camp is staffed entirely by parents and volunteers. We need
you to be a part of the FUN! We are always looking for adult
volunteers for the following positions:
· Rangemaster
(KEY STAFF) responsible for teaching and managing the archery
and slingshot ranges
· Quartermaster
(KEY STAFF) responsible for camp equipment setup and cleanup
· Medic (KEY STAFF) responsible for handling medical situations as needed
· Registrar (KEY STAFF) responsible for making sure all campers and
volunteers are registered and have turned in necessary paperwork
· Program
Station Lead (KEY STAFF) responsible for
teaching activities for one the following program stations: Crafts, Scout
Skills, Sports, and Woodworking
·
Den Walker responsible for escorting the den
through the day, assisting the Den Chief, and assisting at program stations
·
Camp Help responsible for monitoring and helping in other camp areas as
needed
Dinner
is provided for all adult volunteers. All volunteers attending at least 3 days
will receive a camp t-shirt. All adults
volunteers are required to attend MANDATORY pre camp training.
KEY STAFF
Our Key Staff are
comprised of adult volunteers who are responsible for a program area or
station. Open positions need to be filled in order to have the station at
day camp. All Key Staff are allowed one free camper. All Key Staff must
attend the entire time and will receive a camp t-shirt.
All Key Staff are required to attend MANDATORY pre camp training, complete the
AB-506 state training at https://californiascouting.org/oc/ and undergo a Live Scan
fingerprint check. If you are
interested, please contact the Camp
Director.
|
PROGRAM
AREA |
STAFF |
|
Camp Director |
Amanda
McCall, Pack 526 |
|
Program Director |
Betsy Kennedy, Pack 526 |
|
Shooting Sports
Rangemasters |
Scott
McCall, Pack 526 Martin
Kenney, Troop 660 Christine Castro, Troop 660 |
|
Crafts |
Rosie
Galvan, Pack 526 Evelin
Campos, Pack 526 |
|
Scout Skills |
Sally
Jensen, Pack 660 Julie
Tran, Pack 227 |
|
Sports |
Michelle
Maughan, Pack 660 Missy
Coffman, Pack 435 |
|
Woodworking |
Rich
Keller, Troop 525 Nikki
Kenney, Pack 526 |
|
Tot Lot |
|
|
Medic |
Amy
Wells, Pack 711 |
|
Registrar |
Sarah
Fordyce, Pack 660 Melissa
Meredith, Pack 711 |
|
Cook |
Marcie Lui, Troop 660 |
YOUTH
VOLUNTEERS
Youth
volunteers are BSA Scout ages 11 to 17. For youths ages 11-13, we will need to
have a parent that is also volunteering. This is a requirement of the National
BSA policies. Youth ages 14-17 do not require a volunteering parent in camp. We
need youth volunteers for the following positions:
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) responsible for managing and leading youth volunteers and assisting camp
directors
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) responsible for helping the SPL
Den Chiefs responsible for managing and leading a den through the week and
assisting at program stations
Program Station Help responsible for assisting the Program Station Leads for one of the
following program stations: Crafts, Scout Skills, Sports, or Woodworking
Rangemaster Help responsible for assisting the Archery and Slingshot Rangemasters at the
shooting ranges
There
is no cost to registering as a youth volunteer. Youths need to volunteer for at
least three days and are required to attend MANDATORY pre camp training.
Dinner is provided for all youth volunteers. Youth volunteers will receive a
camp t-shirt and earn service hours for their time at day camp.
|
Co-SPL |
Co-SPL |
|
Matthew Keller |
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
After attending day camp, Campers will
have completed the following requirements*:
|
TIGER |
WOLF |
BEAR |
Webelos |
AOLs |
|
Tiger Tag COMPLETE |
Finding Your Way COMPLETE |
Marble Madness COMPLETE |
Earth Rocks COMPLETE |
Into the Woods COMPLETE |
|
ALL RANKS |
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|
Cub Scouts Shooting Sports Award COMPLETE |
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|
Cub Scouts Shooting Sports Archery Pin COMPLETE |
Cub Scouts Shooting Sports Slingshot Pin COMPLETE |
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* Subject to change. A final
accomplishment list will be given out at the end of camp.
FRIDAY
CAMPFIRE
On Friday we will have our closing campfire between 6:15pm and 8:00pm. Parents are invited to attend if you'd like to come watch! The campers will be performing skits, songs, jokes, etc.... FUN STUFF! In addition, you can come and eat dinner with your camper - pick up or bring your dinner with you! Park in the lot and bring a camp chair as there is limited seating. If the parking lot is full, you may park in the adjacent neighborhood, but please be respectful to the residents.
TOT
LOT
Siblings
ages 3-5 who have a parent volunteering at camp can register for the Tot Lot.
Siblings must be potty trained. The Tot Lot is required to stay in its area at
all times and under the supervision of the Staff. Parents will pick up the
sibling(s) during the meal break. Siblings are required to provide their own
dinner. The cost is $5 per day and includes a camp t-shirt.
OTHER
LOCATIONS
Orange
County Council BSA is hosting Cub Day Camp at other locations and dates. You
can register and attend any of the day camps. See the flyer at the top of the
website for other locations.
For more information, contact us at director@central.ocbsadaycamp.org.