Cub Scouts Camp Booklet

2017

Outdoor Adventure

www.PathwayToAdventure.org/Camping/CubScouts Owasippe Scout Reservation 9900 Russell Road Twin Lake, MI 49457

Camp Betz 3858 Snow Road Berrien Springs, MI 49103

Adventure Camp 4492 S Knoll Road Rochelle, IL 61068

Cub Scout Day Camps Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana locations

2017 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

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CUB CUB CU UB SCOUT SCOU SCO SC CO C O OU OUT UT UT DAY CAMP

CUBSTRUCTION Open to all Cub Scouts and siblings entering 1st - 5th grade in Fall 2017.

Day Camp allows you to spend a few days doing fun and meaningful outdoor activities with your Scout at a location near you! Day Camp serves as a valuable aid in the progression from Tiger Cub to Cub Scout to Boy Scout. It also serves as the perfect summertime recruitment and retention tool for the pack, and helps strengthen den and pack organization for better year-round program. Our program is specifically aimed at Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scouts. Participants do not stay overnight. Camp hours vary by location, but run approximately 9am to 3pm daily.

Campership opportunities available. See website for further details!

• ARCHERY

• FIELD GAMES

• CRAFTS

• BB GUNS

• BRIDGE BUILDING

• AND MUCH MORE!

Your 3-day fee includes a t-shirt. All participants receive a patch!

DATES & LOCATIONS JUNE 13-15 JUNE 20-22 JUNE 27-29 JULY 5-7 JULY 11-13 JULY 18-20 JULY 21-23

Camp Fees

Burr Ridge Barrington Rosemont/North Side Chicago Hammond, IN Palos Heights Orland Park Twin Lakes/Voyageur Trace District

Scout/ Sibling Leader

*Deposit due

by May 1st $5 (non-refundable) paid at time of reservation

Paid in full

by June 1st $15 per day or $45 for 3 days

Paid in full after June 1st $25 per day or $75 for 3 days

$5 per leader for up to 3 days *Deposit applies to the balance of the camp fee.

(Location TBD)

JULY 25-27 Merrillville, IN AUGUST 1-3 Homewood AUGUST 8-10 Schaumburg

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Camperships available!

Contact the Outdoor Adventure Help Desk at (630) 796-4260 or at PTAC.Camping@Scouting.org Register Now

www.PathwayToAdventure.org/Camping/Day-Camps/

CUB SCOUT Family Camp

Bring the whole family!

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Camp Frank S. Betz 3858 Snow Road| Berrien Springs, MI 49103

Family Camp introduces Cubs to the overnight camping experience with the comfort of their family or den, and can serve as an exciting addition to your pack’s program!

Come on out and experience the fun and excitement of camping combined with innovative programs that are sure to create lasting memories for your Scouting family.

STUNNING! This is what you will say upon arriving to Camp Betz, which sits on the bank of the St. Joseph River. This extremely scenic property is complete with shooting sports, a craft pavilion, dining hall, and a waterfront perfect for swimming, boating, and fishing.

Camp Frank S. Betz is a 57-acre preserve that has been in continuous service since 1922. It contains a variety of terrain and rugged topography. Camp Betz offers beautiful wooded campsites for tent camping. Flush toilets and showers are available. You must provide your own family tent and camping equipment.

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this property and enjoy all its beauty!

2017 Camping Schedule Session I Session II Session III Session IV

July 7 - 9 July 14 - 16 July 21 - 23 July 28 - 30

• ARCHERY • BB GUNS • S.T.E.M. ACTIVITIES • SWIMMING

Camp Fees Scout/ Sibling Adult

*Deposit due by May 1st

Paid in full by June 1st

Paid in full after June 1st

$5

$65

$75

(non-refundable) paid at time of reservation

$5

(non-refundable) paid at time of reservation

• BOATING & FISHING

Awesome family camping experience with a great staff and exciting program!

• CAMPFIRES • SKITS & SONGS • & MUCH MORE!

$25

$35

*Deposit applies to the balance of the camp fee.

Camperships available!

Contact the Outdoor Adventure Help Desk at (630) 796-4260 or at PTAC.Camping@Scouting.org Register Now

PathwayToAdventure.org/Camping/Family

RENEKER FAMILY CAMP Open to all Scouting families and the general public.

For five decades, Camp Reneker has provided quality camping experiences to Scout families at a very affordable cost. Nestled at the south end of Owasippe Scout Reservation, Reneker Family Camp provides outdoor recreation programs for the whole family.

Weekly sessions begin 1 p.m. on each Sunday and end by 11 a.m. on the following Saturday.

2017 Camping Schedule Session I Session II Session III Session IV Session V Session VI

June 25 – July 1 July 2 – July 8 July 9 – July 15 July 16 – July 22 July 23 - July 29 July 30 - August 5

Camp Fees With family member camping at Owasippe or Gerber with troop With no family member camping at Owasippe or Gerber with troop Saturday Early Arrival Nightly Fee

$325 cabin fee (maximum of 6 people)

Camp Reneker offers 40 cabins arranged in two clusters of 20. Our cabins sleep 4-5 people and have kitchens and living rooms. Each cluster has a central, private toilet and shower facility. These two central buildings also have laundry facilities.

Numerous food options will be available during your stay at Reneker.

Other features available when staying at Family Camp include a swimming pool, basketball courts and a trading post. All of this comes with a dedicated staff whose goal is to assist each family in getting the most out of their camp experience. Join us for all the fun and adventure.

CAMP RENEKER PROGRAM

Camp Reneker offers a wide range of programs for all ages. The day starts with ageappropriate activities and continues into the afternoon and evening with family oriented programs. Your Cub Scout can even earn numerous activity awards!

Our trained and dedicated staff leads family campers through activities that include swimming, fishing, crafts, hiking, BB gun shooting, archery and more. *There are also exciting age-appropriate Outpost opportunities available such as horseback riding at the Diamond O Ranch, ziplining, rock climbing, canoe trips, sailing, and much more! *Additional fee may apply.

$425 cabin fee (maximum of 6 people) $70 $75

9900 Russell Road | Twin Lake, MI 49457

$100 deposit per cabin due at time of reservation.

Deposit applies to the balance of the camp fee.

Contact the Outdoor Adventure Help Desk at (630) 796-4260 or at PTAC.Camping@Scouting.org Register Now

PathwayToAdventure.org/Camping/Family

CUB SCOUT

Overnight Camp Open to Cub Scouts entering 2nd or 3rd grade in Fall 2017.

Adventure Camp

2017 Camping Schedule

4492 S Knoll Road, Rochelle, IL 61068

Get ready for the adventure of the year that will build lifelong memories for your Scout! Cub Scouts will participate in larger-than-life activities while earning advancements at Adventure Camp.

Session I Session II Session III Session IV

Lake Gladys is the beautiful focal point of Adventure Camp with a swimming waterfront, boating and fishing pier. With 500 acres, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

When you join us at Adventure Camp, you can enjoy sleeping in the comfort of your own tent, or have us provide a tent equipped with a ground pad that will be set up and waiting for you when you arrive.

Just bring your own sleeping bag and pillow! All meals are provided, and your Scout will be able to visit the trading post for souvenirs! The camping area has flush toilets and clean, modern hot showers.

Cub Scout Overnight Camp is open to all registered Wolf & Bear Scouts.

You may choose to register as a pack or individually. If registering individually, a parent/guardian must attend with the Scout. No matter which date or program you choose, you and your Scout will have the chance to swim, boat, fish, shoot BB & archery, take a turn down our inflatable water slide, hike, and enjoy the great outdoors.

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June 16 - 18, 2017 June 23 - 25, 2017 June 30 - July 2, 2017 July 14 - 16, 2017

Camp Fees Scout/ Sibling Adult

Deposit due by May 1st

Paid in full by June 1st

Paid in full after June 1st

$5

$75

$100

$5

$50

$75

(non-refundable) paid at time of reservation (non-refundable) paid at time of reservation

*Deposit applies to the balance of the camp fee.

Camperships available!

• PARTICIPATE IN CAMPFIRE PERFORMANCES

• ARCHERY

• EARN YOUR CUB SCOUT SHOOTING SPORTS AWARD

• BB GUNS • S.T.E.M. ACTIVITIES

• COMPLETE NUMEROUS OTHER REQUIREMENTS TO HELP YOUR SCOUT ADVANCE

• SWIMMING • BOATING & FISHING • CAMPFIRES • SKITS & SONGS • TENT VILLAGE • & MUCH MORE!

Contact the Outdoor Adventure Help Desk at (630) 796-4260 or at PTAC.Camping@Scouting.org Register Now

www.PathwayToAdventure.org/Camping/CubScouts

Webelos

Overnight Camp Open to Webelos Scouts entering 4th or 5th grade in Fall 2017.

Adventure Camp 4492 S Knoll Road, Rochelle, IL 61068

Your Webelos Scout will participate in adventures set at a higher level of difficulty based on his ability, with specialty programs incorporated to create a memorable experience. Your Scout’s experience will include opportunities for fun and advancement and will surely build excitement for his next adventure at Boy Scout Resident Camp. No tent? No sweat! Upon arrival, a tent and ground pad will be set up and waiting for you in our tent city so all that you will need to bring is your own sleeping bag and pillow! Families that prefer to bring their own gear are more than welcome as plenty of space will be provided. Your Scout will be able to visit the trading post nearby for souvenirs, and all meals will be provided!

• ARCHERY • BB GUNS/SLINGSHOTS • INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS • SWIMMING • BOATING & FISHING • PIRATE SHIP

2017 Camping Schedule Session I Session II

• & MUCH MORE!

July 28 - 30, 2017 August 4 - 6, 2017

• PARTICIPATE IN CAMPFIRE PERFORMANCES

Camp Fees Scout Adult

*Deposit due by May 1st

Paid in full by June 1st

Paid in full after June 1st

$5

$100

$125

$5

$50

$75

(non-refundable) paid at time of reservation (non-refundable) paid at time of reservation

*Deposit applies to the balance of the camp fee.

• EARN YOUR CUB SCOUT SHOOTING SPORTS AWARD

Camperships available!

• COMPLETE NUMEROUS OTHER REQUIREMENTS TO HELP YOUR SCOUT ADVANCE

Contact the Outdoor Adventure Help Desk at (630) 796-4260 or at PTAC.Camping@Scouting.org Register Now

www.PathwayToAdventure.org/Camping/CubScouts

Webelos

Overnight Camp Open to Webelos Scouts entering 4th or 5th grade in Fall 2017.

9900 Russell Road, Twin Lake, MI 49457 Join us as Webelos Scouts explore the Michigan wilderness while participating in awesome camp programs!

Webelos will also have an opportunity to shoot archery and BB guns, fish and even go in a row boat on Lake Wolverine.

The camp’s large swimming pool is always a refreshing change of pace on a warm summer afternoon when Scouts will be able to practice swimming skills with a trained instructor and enjoy aquatic fun.

Beautiful Camp Carlen at Owasippe Scout Reservation is home to four sessions of Webelos Overnight Camp. Campsites are nestled in the woods and savannah, high above Sauger Lake’s shore. Each site has hot water showers and flush toilets.

With a stay at Camp Carlen, Webelos will get an idea of the fun that awaits them when they transition into Boy Scouts.

From corner to corner on Owasippe Scout Reservation’s 5,000 acres, there is a new adventure to be found each summer.

For more information, visit the Camp Carlen page at www.OwasippeAdventure.com or go to http://PathwayToAdventure.org/Camping/CubScouts.

While your son is at Camp Carlen, you and the rest of your family can have your own adventure during a 1-week stay at nearby Reneker Family Camp! For more Family Camp information, visit the Camp Reneker page at www.OwasippeAdventure.com or at www.PathwayToAdventure.org/camping/family.

July 9 - 12, 2017 July 12 - 15, 2017 July 16 - 19, 2017 July 19 - 22, 2017

Adult

*Deposit due by May 1st

Paid in full by June 1st

Paid in full after June 1st

$5

$160

$185

$5

$120

$145

(non-refundable) paid at time of reservation (non-refundable) paid at time of reservation

• INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS • SWIMMING • BOATING & FISHING • CLIMBING • & MUCH MORE!

• EARN YOUR CUB SCOUT SHOOTING SPORTS AWARD

Camp Fees Scout

• BB GUNS

• PARTICIPATE IN CAMPFIRE PERFORMANCES

2017 Camping Schedule Session I Session II Session III Session IV

• ARCHERY

• COMPLETE NUMEROUS OTHER REQUIREMENTS TO HELP YOUR SCOUT ADVANCE

*Deposit applies to the balance of the camp fee.

Camperships available!

Contact the Outdoor Adventure Help Desk at (630) 796-4260 or at PTAC.Camping@Scouting.org Register Now

www.PathwayToAdventure.org/Camping/CubScouts

2017 CUB SCOUT CAMPING KEY DATES! December 15: Online registration is open for all PTAC Camps! Cub Scout packs and families can make deposits and payments. Fact sheets released on our website for all camps with dates, locations, fees and more! Look for printed copies at December roundtables! Packs sign up online for a camp promotion and free blue and gold banquet placemats at http://tinyurl.com/CampPromoSignup until December 31st.

January 1 – March 31: All packs receive a PTAC camp promotion presentation at their blue and gold banquet or other large pack function. Presenter hands out free placemats and unveils a new Cub Scout camp prize game at your designated pack function!

March: Free PTAC Camp Kickoffs are held at Cabela’s from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 4th in Hammond, IN and on March 25th in Hoffman Estates, IL. These events are open to everyone and feature informational booths and hands-on camp activities.

April 1 – April 30: All PTAC units host a Summer Camp Sign-up Night at a unit meeting or other unit gathering to share all final camp information and take commitments from Scouts and families for 2017 summer camps!

May 1: All Cub Scout packs and Cub Scout families attending any PTAC Cub Scout camp must make a $5 deposit per person online by May 1st to qualify for our lowest rates. Final balances must be paid in full online by June 1st.

2017 Cub Scout Summer Camp Calendar Date

Type

Location

June 13-15

Cub Scout Day Camp

Burr Ridge

June 16-18

Cub Scout Overnight Camp

Adventure Camp

June 20-22

Cub Scout Day Camp

Barrington

June 23-25

Cub Scout Overnight Camp

Adventure Camp

June 27-29

Cub Scout Day Camp

Chicago North

June 30-July 2

Cub Scout Overnight Camp

Adventure Camp

July 5-7

Cub Scout Day Camp

Hammond, IN

July 7-9

Cub Scout Family Camp

Camp Betz

July 9-12

Webelos Overnight Camp

Owasippe

July 11-13

Cub Scout Day Camp

Palos Heights

July 12-15

Webelos Overnight Camp

Owasippe

July 14-16

Cub Scout Overnight Camp

Adventure Camp

July 14-16

Cub Scout Family Camp

Camp Betz

July 16-19

Webelos Overnight Camp

Owasippe

July 18-20

Cub Scout Day Camp

Orland Park

July 19-22

Webelos Overnight Camp

Owasippe

July 21-23

Cub Scout Day Camp

Twin Lakes / Voyageur Trace

July 21-23

Cub Scout Family Camp

Camp Betz

July 25-27

Cub Scout Day Camp

Merrillville, IN

July 28-30

Webelos Overnight Camp

Adventure Camp

July 28-30

Cub Scout Family Camp

Camp Betz

Aug 1-3

Cub Scout Day Camp

Homewood

August 4-6

Webelos Overnight Camp

Adventure Camp

August 8-10

Cub Scout Day Camp

Schaumburg

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