Bogue Tuchenna Cuboree 2009

Pack Information

• Packs must follow the Schedule posted. The Cuboree begins Friday October 9th after 4:00pm and ends Sunday, October 11th. All packs will be expected to be gone by 11am. There will be a campsite inspection prior to departure of the packs. Please help your pack clean up your campsite.
  
• Leaders and parents need to encourage their kids to play fair, to have fun, and to concentrate on helping the team while polishing their own skills.
  
• Everyone needs to check in with their Pack Representative when you arrive at your assigned campsite, you will be given a wristband. You must have your wristband on throughout the weekend.
  
• Everyone needs to provide their own cup cups will NOT be provided at water stations. Water will be available at: Archery, BB’s, Flag football, & the Flag Pole Area. Suggestion: take a Mardi Gras cup, punch a hole near the top, tie a string and you have a great traveling cup.
  
• Packs should provide their own water station within their campsite.
  
• Your whole pack is assigned to this camping area, please leave no more than 3-4 ft between tents.
  
• One (1) Campfire per campsite; and it must be in the metal fire ring.
  
• Follow Fire Safety rules at your campsite.
  • Always have an adult present.
  • Do not throw trash or paper in your fire.
  • Never leave your fire unattended.

• For Pack 85, we will be providing a "cold" breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Campers need to bring their own dinner for Friday, lunch and snacks for Saturday. A Jambalya dinner will be served Saturday night at the Mess Hall from 5:00 until 7:30 PM.
  
• Pack Leaders Information Cracker Barrel will be held at the Mess Hall Saturday night starting at 8:30 PM.. Fruit, cheese, pastries, tea & coffee will be served. This is for registered leaders only. (Leaders only, no children)
  
• Follow Leave No Trace Front Country Guidelines throughout the weekend.
  • Plan ahead
  • Stick to the trails.
  • Leave what you find.
  • Respect other visitors and do not run between or around tents.
  • Trash your Trash.
    
• Scouts Own, Interfaith Worship Service, Sunday, 9 AM at the Chapel near the Flag Pole. We will be taking a collection during the service for the World Brotherhood of Scouting, World Friendship Fund.

• On Sunday before leaving, trash must be removed from bathroom and all trash bags brought to the dumpster near the exit.

Unloading and Parking Instructions

• Have your drivers license ready to hand to the gate staff before entering the camping area.
  
• Drive to your assigned campsite, unload your equipment and return your vehicle to the Parking lot outside the gate.
  
• Upon exiting the gate your driver’s license will be returned to you.
  
• Your vehicle is Not allowed to remain in the camping area. This is necessary for the safety of all participants of Cuboree. However if you have a Pack trailer it may remain, but the vehicle must be unhooked and parked in the parking lot. If your vehicle in not removed from the Camping area your license will be turned over to the Camp Ranger and he will take action to remove your vehicle. Gate will be locked to vehicle traffic at 10:00 PM on Friday, opened at 7 AM to vehicle traffic for families arriving on Saturday and locked to vehicle traffic at 8:30 AM on Saturday. It will be open again at 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. And from 1 pm-2pm.
  
• You can always enter and exit the gate by foot.
  
• Gate will be opened on Sunday 9:30 AM. to vehicle traffic.
  
• If you have any emergencies please go to the Staff camping area ( #14 Pine Ridge) or the Health Lodge.

Suggested Equipment List

THIS LIST IS ONLY A GUIDE - REMEMBER TO PACK FOR THE WEATHER.

• Cub Scout Activity Uniform (Pack t-shirt)
  
• Two pairs closed-toed sturdy shoes
  
• Three pairs of socks (change them before supper for warm feet through the evening)
  
• Sweater, Sweatshirt and/or Jacket
  
• Raincoat or poncho
  
• Sleeping bag or sheet and 2 blankets
  
• Flashlight (extra batteries)
  
• Two complete changes of clothes
  
• Pajamas or sweatpants
  
• Personal hygiene/shower items
  
• Towel
  
• Insect repellant
  
• Medications, if required, to be taken while at camp (in adult possession; with possible exception of rescue inhalers and epi-pens)
  
• Provisions for Friday, Saturday & Sunday
  
• Tent and ground cloth
  
• Camp chairs
  
• Sunscreen
  
• Cup-for water at the water stations and for dinner
  
• Pocket Knives – must have earned & be caring Whittlin’ Chip. Parents of Bears are asked to bring a bar of soap and a knife for them to earn their Whittlin' Chip and complete a Bear achievement.
  
• Baseball glove for playing softball

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Campfire Program

• The campfire program is looking for jokes, skits, and run-ons to provide the evening's entertainment on Saturday night.
  
• All Songs, Skits, Jokes, and Run-ons should reflect Cub Scouts core values and Character traits. The Cub Scouts should be the main participants. Any gifted storytellers (adults included) are welcome. The skit, song or run-on should last no longer than 3-5 minutes. A short one is great!
  
• Please avoid the following according to BSA guidelines:
  
  • Ethnic humor
    
  • Underwear humor
    
  • Boys dressing as girls unless it is for a female character
    
  • Changing the words to patriotic traditional songs
    
  • Excessive violence
    
  • Embarrassing other scouts, parents, adults etc.
    
• All songs, skits, and run-ons must be pre-approved by 3 pm Saturday afternoon by the Campfire Committee (TBA). Please have the script or be able to describe the skit, song, or run-on for the approval process. Once approved, a skit, song, or run-on content cannot be changed.
  
• If the song, skit, run on is not approved by 3 pm on Saturday, then it cannot be performed. This is primarily to assure the campfire program runs timely.
  
• The campfire will be held at the Council Circle facing the lake. The audience will sit on bleachers so visibility of the performance may be an issue. Be prepared to provide flashlights or other portable light source to illuminate your skit.
  
• Sources for skits, run-ons and songs are plentiful. Please see songs and skits resources at: www.scoutorama.com, http://www.scoutsongs.com/, http://www.boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/boy-scout-skits.asp, http://www.boyscouttrail.com/songs.asp, http://www.macscouter.com/, http://www.inquiry.net/OUTDOOR/campfire/stunts/index.htm, and the Cub Scout songbook. These sites may have songs, skits, and run-ons posted that do NOT adhere to the guidelines for appropriateness. Please review your choice.
  
• Instrument (guitar, etc) or recorded music may be used. Be prepared with your music.
  
• HINTS:
  
  • Echo songs or sing-a-long songs are a great way to get everyone involved.
    
  • Practice and Be Prepared, but don't worry if the scouts don't deliver them like professionals. It's more fun that way.
    
• HAVE FUN!