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Cub Scout Pack
National Quality Unit Award
Each Cub Scout pack must achieve six of ten
requirements to qualify for the award. One of the six required is outdoor activities.
To meet this requirement the pack is to participate in one or more of the following
experiences: Cub Scout day camp, resident camp, family camping, Webelos den
overnighters, and/or other activities conducted and/or approved by the local
council.
Resource
Cub Scout Pack National Quality Unit Award, No. 14-220
Webelos Den Overnight Camping
Webelos Scout-parent overnighters introduce the boy and his parent to the camping program under the leadership of the Webelos den leader. In most cases, the Webelos Scout will be under the supervision of his father or mother.
However, if a parent can't attend, arrangements must be made by the boy's
family for another youth's parents (but not the Webelos leader) or another adult
relative or friend to be a substitute at the campout. It is essential that each
Webelos Scout be under the supervision of an adult. Joint Webelos den-troop
campouts are encouraged for dens of fifth-grade Webelos Scouts with their parents
to strengthen ties between the pack and troop. Webelos dens are encouraged to
have several overnighters a year.
References
Cub Scout Leader Book, No. 33220, "Planning the Webelos Overnight"
Webelos Woods, No. 33838
Webelos Den Activities, No. 33853
Overnight camping by second- and third-grade Cub Scout dens or Cub Scout packs (other than at an approved camping facility operated by the local council) is not approved, and certificates of liability insurance will not be provided by the Boy Scouts of America.
Cub Scout Day Camp
"The camp that comes to the boy," day camp is an organized, one- to five-day program for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts under certified leadership at an approved site, usually during daylight or early evening hours, but not overnight. Den members are supervised by den and pack leaders. Councils may add a Webelos Scout-parent overnighters at the end of their day camp.
Certification of the day camp director and program director is provided through the National camping School.
Day camps are conducted in accordance with established standards as given
in National Standards for Cub Scout Day camp, No. 13-108.
Resources
Cub Scout Day Camp, No. 33815
Cub Scout Leader How-to Book, No. 33831
Introduction to Cub Scout Sports, No. 34292
Resident Camping
Resident camping is on organized overnight camping program covering at least two nights and operating under certified leadership in an established Scout camp operated by the council during the normal camping season. Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and parents participate with den and pack leaders in a theme-related outdoor program.
Certification of the resident camp director and program director is provided through the National Camping School.
All Cub Scout and Webelos Scout resident camps shall be conducted in accordance with established standards as given in National Standards for Cub Scout/Boy Scout Resident camps, No. 19-108.
The Application for Operating a Resident Cub Scout/Boy Scout camp, No. 19-136, must be submitted to the region 60-120 days before camp opening.
Councils shall provide program, camp staff, and den leadership as outlined in Resident Camping for Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Parent, No. 33814.
Councils must provide appropriate training for camp staff and packs leadership as outlined in the Staff Training and Parent Orientation Guide, No. 13-167.
Resident camping includes the following outdoor program areas:
Each year councils change their overall theme to offer different adventures. Themes include: Sea Adventure, Space Adventure, Athletes, Knights, Indians and Pioneers, Folklore, and the World Around Us.
BSA Family camping
Family camping: An outdoor camping experience, other than resident camping, that involves Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, or Exploring program elements in overnight settings with two or more family members, including at least one BSA member of that family. (Youth Protection guidelines apply.)
Recreational family camping: When Scouting families camp as a family unit outside of an organized program. It is a nonstructured camping experience, but is conducted within a Scouting framework. Local councils may have family camping grounds available for rental at reasonable rates. Other resources may include equipment, information, and training. Contact your local council for further information and availability.
Program-managed family camping: The local council or unit provides all the elements of the outdoor experience on one or more days with major program areas staffed. Many times this includes food service, housing, and a complete program schedule. Cub Scout unit family programs must have local council approval. These events must be held on council-owned or managed property.
Model A: Typically a weekend experience for the Scout member and an adult member of his family. Examples: dad-and-lad, mom-and-me, and parent-and-pal.
Model B: An outdoor experience of one or more days at a
set BSA-owned or managed camping location where the Scout's entire family is
encouraged to participate.
Resources
National Standards for Local Council Family Camping, No. 13-408
Council Family Camping-staff Training Guide, No. 13-468
Marketing Strategy for Cub Scout Camping Growth, No, 13-623
Family Camping Resources, No. 13-813
Camping Program and Property Management, No. 20-920
Standards for Privacy on Trips or Outings
To support the BSA policy of two-deep leadership on all trips or outings, we must address the sleeping arrangements of male and female leaders.
All leaders are expected to reflect high moral standards established by customs, traditional values, and religious teachings.
Male and female leaders require separate sleeping facilities. Married couples may share the some quarters if appropriate facilities are available.
Male and female youth participants must not share the some sleeping facility. When tents are used, no youth will stay in the tent of an adult other than his/her parent or guardian.
When housing other than tents is used, separate housing must be provided for both male and female participants. Adult male leaders must be responsible for the male participants. Adult female leaders must be responsible for the female participants.
Adult leaders need to respect the privacy of youth members in situations where the youth are changing clothes or taking showers, and intrude only to the extent that health and safety require. Adults also need to protect their own privacy in similar situations.
Although it is not mandatory, councils are strongly encouraged to have separate shower and latrine facilities for females. In camps where separate facilities are not available, separate shower schedules for males and females should be posted. Use the buddy system for latrine use by having one person wait outside the entrance, or use Occupied and Unoccupied signs on door latches.
Cub Scout Trips and Excursions
Trips or excursions by Cub Scout packs under chartered organization leadership are a recognized part of the Cub Scout program when conducted in accordance with established procedures.
Permits for such tours shall be issued locally or nationally, depending on the distance traveled.
The National Council has established the following guidelines:
Accident and Sickness Insurance Protection
For questions about current camper accident and sickliness insurance, please refer to the latest material sent to Scout executives from the insurance and Risk Management Service of the Boy Scouts of America.
No. 13-631 1996 Printing