Public Camping - Cub Scout Pack 502 (Lilburn, Georgia)

Pack 502 Rules for Outdoor Camping

For those families who are experienced campers these rules may seem self-evident or unnecessary. However, in Pack 502, we strive to abide by the rules and policies set forth by BSA, which are intended to protect the scouts and their families.

Please be understanding and cooperative.

Vehicles must be parked in designated areas. Vehicles will be allowed to travel near the campsite to unload and load only. Upon unloading, immediately move your vehicle to the camp parking lot. No vehicles in the campsite. BSA policy prohibits anyone from riding on fenders, hoods and trunks of cars or in open beds of trucks.

Camping Rules:

Whatever goes in the Camp Fire stays in the Camp Fire

No rock throwing of any kind!
No knives - Cub Scouts that have earned their whittling chip and are supervised by their parent are allowed to have knives - in a stationary spot. Not allowed to have on your person while walking around). All knife safety rules apply.
Only Webelos are allowed to cut firewood. They must be within designated area, with leader supervision and only one scout in wood yard at a time. Leadership must rope off your wood cutting area.
Do not use aerosol cans within 15 feet of tents or open fires.
No drugs or alcoholic beverages.
No fires, grills, Coleman lanterns or open flames in tents or Adirondacks.
Shoes must be worn at all times in camp. No sandals, please.
No running in campsite
Only Webelos rank scouts are allowed to attend the fire, with adult supervision.
All adults need to be supervising their children at family camping.
Adult supervision at all times.
No Smoking.
Campfires are allowed but confined to the provided fire ring, following BSA guidelines.
Pets are prohibited.
Firearms, air rifles, bow & arrows, explosives and fireworks are prohibited.
Excessive noise is not permitted after 10PM and before 8AM

All trash must be placed in plastic bags. ALL TRASH MUST BE REMOVED FROM SITES AND PLACED IN DUMPSTERS
Trees may not be cut. Any fallen wood found on the ground may be gathered for campfires and cookouts.

At all times BSA Youth Protection Policies apply

Two-deep leadership is required at all times and during all activities with the youth. Two-deep leadership requires two registered adult leaders who have received Youth Protection Training or one Registered Adult Leader who has received Youth Protection Training and one additional adult over the age of 18.

When staying in tents, no youth may stay in a tent with an adult other than his parent or legal guardian.

Please observe designated bathroom signage. (There are showers, you should bring some sort of shower shoes)

Food

All dish washing and hand washing buckets/pans must be emptied at least 50 feet from where people are camping. We will be using a 3 step wash system. Bring your own labeled cutlery and dishes, enough for each member of the family. A mesh laundry style bag is good to put them all in and hang to dry.

Buddy System

Scouts will use the buddy system for all activities at camp. The buddy system requires that scouts travel in at least groups of two.

Water

No Water Sports allowed - No playing in the lake. Do not allow your children to go near the lake unsupervised.

NO EXCEPTIONS!

Outdoor Campfire Safety Rules

We will abide by the BSA Rules of Outdoor Fire Safety:

· Campfires are allowed but confined to the provided fire ring, following BSA guidelines.

· Follow all rules of your campsite.

· Clear all burnable materials from your 10-foot fire circle. Don't build the fire under overhanging branches of trees or shrubs or near roots of trees.

· Only one person at a time in the fire circle.

· Once a stick is placed in the fire it must STAY in the fire!

· NEVER leave your fire unattended. A responsible adult must be present at all times, and is responsible for safety.

· Do not throw wood on the fire.

· When you are finished, make sure the fire is DEAD OUT.

· Have a pot or bucket of water nearby in case sparks start a fire away from the fire circle.

· Have a bucket of sand and a shovel and/or a fire extinguisher rated ABC near the fire to extinguish it.

· When you are finished cooking, make sure the fire is DEAD OUT. Spread the coals and ashes and sprinkle them with water. Stir and sprinkle until the site is cold. Feel it with you hand to make sure the fire is completely cold.

First Aid

A pack provided 1st Aid Kit will be available to all Pack campers. In addition to basic 1st aid supplies, the kit includes sunscreen, bug repellant, children Tylenol, adult Tylenol, treatment for bug bites, and calamine lotion for poison ivy. No one but an adult may take items from the 1st Aid Kit. The first aid kit will be located with camp first Aid officer. There tent will be marked with a reflective red cross for ease to find should an emergency arise in the night.

Siblings

Parents should plan for and provide appropriate activities for siblings younger than the scouts camping or for those siblings that do not want to participate in the scout rank activities.

Uniform

Scouts and Leaders should wear Class A uniform when traveling to camp and home from camp. This is guidelines for scouting insurance. Scouts may wear clothes that can get dirty during the day on Saturday. If you have a class B (pack or scout insignia shirt.) this is a great time to wear it.

Sunday Service

There is a chapel service for everyone to attend. We as a pack may opt out to have a Scouts Own Non denominational service in the morning. Scouts will need to be in Class A uniform for this service.

****Each family is asked not to leave until the campsite has been cleaned. All garbage has to be hauled out. All litter must be removed, campfires must be cold out. We will be practicing scouts “Leave no Trace” rule, leave a place better than you found it. ****

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