Information
Prickly Pear District Cub Scout Day Camp
Information for everyone:
* Camp runs Tuesday-Thursday, June 17-19.
* Camp check-in will start at 8:45am each day.
* Pick-up will be at 4:00pm each day.
* Two snacks will be provided each day.
* Please accurately and specifically record food and other allergies on the Medical Form, Parts A & B.
* Cubs will receive their t-shirt on the first day of camp; please wear another Scouting t-shirt the first day, if possible. (Don't ruin a uniform at camp!) Please have Cubs wear their camp shirts the rest of the week.
* There will be a camp Trading Post open at lunchtime and the end of each day. Cubs may use cash or Scout bucks.
* On Thursday, June 19th, parents, families, and friends are invited to come to the Fairgrounds at 3:00pm for a camp presentation. Cubs may be checked out to go home when the presentations are finished.
* There will be a trash clean-up at the Fairgrounds later this summer; this is our service to thank the Fairgrounds for letting us use their facility. The details will be publicized as soon as possible.
Information for Youth Volunteers:
* You may volunteer for one to three days.
* Volunteers who work two or three days will receive a t-shirt and patch; others may purchase these for $10.
* T-shirts are guaranteed for volunteers who register by May 15th; later volunteers are very welcome, but may not receive a t-shirt.
* There will be a required volunteer training before camp.
* Volunteers should plan to arrive by 8:30am each day.
* There are many ways to volunteer:
** Den Chief: a Scout who travels with a group of Cubs and adult from station to station
** Station assistant: assisting an adult who runs a teaching station. If you are interested in a specific station, note that on your registration.
** Tot Lot: assisting adults who provide care for the younger children of volunteers
** Floater: filling in at the last minute wherever needed—not always exciting, but needed!
Information for Adult Volunteers:
* You may volunteer for one to three days, receiving a discount for your Cub Scout of $10 a day.
* Volunteers who work three days will receive a t-shirt and patch; others may purchase these for $10.
* T-shirts are guaranteed for volunteers who register by May 15th ; later volunteers are welcome, but may not receive a t-shirt.
* There will be a required volunteer training before camp.
* Volunteers should plan to arrive by 8:30am each day.
* There are many ways to volunteer:
** Den Walker: an adult who travels with a group of Cubs from station to station
** Station leader: an adult who runs a teaching station. If you are interested in a specific station, please note that on your registration.
** Tot Lot: adults who provide care for the younger children of volunteers
** Floater: filling in at the last minute wherever needed!
What to bring for everyone: (Please label all items with name.)
* Small backpack to hold your gear
* Lunch daily, with an ice pack if necessary. Refrigeration will not be available.
* Water bottle daily
* Sweatshirt and rain jacket
* Sunscreen
* Hat
* Closed-toed shoes
* Cash or Scout Bucks for the Trading Post—a small amount, please!
Contact for questions:
Vicki 439-9162 or vicki@ppdcamp.net