Participation

Cub Scouts are encouraged to participate in as many aspects of scouting as possible. 

However, all Cub Scout activities are optional. A parent knows their child best, and you are always welcome to take your child aside for a break, or have them step away from Cub Scouting activities at any point. 

Campsite Facilities

Thunderwolf District Cub Scout Packs camp at designated campsites located at Scout owned properties, Texas State Parks, and National Forests. 

The Following facilities are mandatory at every Cub Scout Family Campsite

• Suitable site for Tent Camping

• Sanitary restroom facilities within 100 yards

• Drinking Water

• One Shared Power Outlet per Campsite*

• Cellular Service

• Fire Ring

• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) within 30 mins from the site

• Facilities for sanitary disposal of garbage

• Located away from Natural / Man-Made Hazards

• Clean & Safe from Hazards

*Power Outlets are shared by the entire pack. They are can be used during the day for blowing up air mattresses, preparing meals, charging cell phones and a shared light. At night, these can be used to support CPAP machines (Long extension cord may be required).

Safety

Safety is the #1 priority of Scouting America. 

• All Cub Scout Leaders are required to have completed Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT)

• All Adults are required to follow the Scouting 2 Deep Leadership principles 

• Each person (Cub Scouts, Parents, Siblings, etc.) are required to fill out a BSA Medical Form. 

• Packs should carry a First Aid kit. (Cub Scouts should also bring a simple first aid kit as 1 of their 6 Essentials)

• Each Family is responsible for bringing and administering any medication or safety equipment specific to your Cub Scouts' needs. (e.g. Inhalers, Epi-Pens) 

• Please discuss any relevant medical situation your family may have with the Cubmaster, First Aid Officer, and/or Den Leader ahead of time (e.g. Allergies)

Pocket Knives

Cub Scouts of Bear (3rd), Webelos (4th) and AOL (5th) are only permitted to carry and use a pocket knife if they have completed the Knife Training Adventure for their Rank.

Food

Preparation of food varies. Discuss with your Cubmaster how food is to be handled on your upcoming campout. 

• Campsite coordinated - The campground will provide meals

• Pack coordinated - The pack will provide meals. All adults in attending will contribute towards this responsibility (Purchasing food / transporting cooking equipment / cooking food / service food etc.)

• Family Coordinated - Each family is responsible for providing their own meals.

Personal Equipment

Personal Packing List 

Commonly forgotten items are 

• Mess Kit (Knife / Fork / Spoon / Cup / Plate / Bowl / Snack Container)

• 6 Essentials

Tenting & Sleeping Equipment

All attendees of the campout are to provide their own Tent, and sleeping equipment. 

Tents

Cub Scouts typically share tent(s) with the other members of their family.  

Practice setting up your tent BEFORE the campout.  It is no fun to be setting your tent up for the first time on a campout.  You may find missing parts or a tear that can ruin a campout.  It is also not fun to be setting your tent up for the first time in the dark with cranky scouts. 

As a general rule of thumb, a Tent will comfortably fit half the displayed number of people. For Instance, a 4 person tent will comfortably fit 2 people. 

Dome Tent

• Pros: Affordable, Durable, Lightweight, Easy to Set Up

• Can be purchased from Walmart / Amazon for roughly $50

• This is the best option for first time campers

Cabin Tent

• Pros: Can Stand Up, Can fit a Cot, Can Offer Multi-Room Options. 

• Cons: Heavier, More Challenging to set up

• Can be purchased from Walmart / Amazon for roughly $125

Sleeping Bags

Camping in Texas is warm enough that simple 3 Seasons Sleeping Bag is sufficient. 

These can be purchase from Walmart / Amazon for roughly $25. 

Sleeping Base

 A variety of Options are available, offering differing levels of comfort

The Ground

• Pros: Very Affordable, Already in Place

• Cons: Low Comfort

Sleeping Pad

• • • Pros: Affordable, Lightweight, Easy to Store, Easy to Inflate, Fits all Tents

    • Cons: 2nd Lowest Comfort Option (Cub Scouts tend not to mind)

    • Can be purchased from Walmart / Amazon for roughly $25-$30

Air Mattress

• • • Pros: Comfortable, Fits all Tents

    • Cons: Requires a Pump to Inflate, Can deflate during the night returing you to sleeping on the ground

    • Can be purchased from Walmart / Amazon for roughly $40-$50

Cot

• • • Pros: Most Comfortable

    • Cons: Most Expensive, 

    • Can be purchased from Walmart / Amazon for roughly $60-$80