To Do Before You Arrive

Review

How to Protect your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide

Scouts may be able to complete the requirements for the Let's Camp and Fishing elective adventures. Review the applicable requirements for your den.

Complete and bring

Annual Health and Medical Record, Part A and Part B

Fishing License

Fishing license

Accompanying adults will need a fresh water fishing license. Children under 16 will not need a license. 

*Fishing will be an optional activity with the need to bring your own rod and reel. 

*Each child must have a licensed adult with them.

Prepare and Pack

Check the weather for Flinstone, MD and come prepared. 

A sample scout packing list is available here. Meals are provided. 

Families should bring their own drinking water, mess kits (reusable plates, bowls, and utensils), and snacks as needed. 

Please also prepare and pack:

1) Quiet screen-free activities for your child to do in your tent during the early morning or late evening hours.

2) Outdoor games, equipment, or activities that can be used by groups of children during Field Games and downtime.

3) Any food your family may need to supplement the meals being offered.

4) Gloves for yard work for you and your child(ren) to participate in the service project.

Delegation of Responsibilities

Acknowledge

The success of our event depends on everyone contributing. For this trip, we will be delegating specific responsibilities to each den. 

A parent meeting will be held at the beginning of the trip to review details.

Lions

Trash pick up and general campsite clean up. Planning and facilitating organized activities during Choice Activities/Downtime.

Tigers

Trash pick up and general campsite clean up. Planning and facilitating organized activities during Choice Activities/Downtime.

Wolves

Facilitating organization and distribution of supplies for s'mores at the campfires.

Bears

Facilitating organization and distribution of supplies for s'mores at the campfires.

WeBeLoS/AOL

Clean up and maintenance of water stations, trash stations, and camp kitchen areas as directed.

Tentative Itinerary

Friday, May 29

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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Check in and set up begins. If you are not planning an early dismissal for your child, please check travel time as traffic can have an impact on your arrival.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Dinner (chicken ceasar salad/wraps, hot dogs, french fries)**

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Campfire and s'mores

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Begin getting ready for bed. Lights out no later than 9 PM.

**If you will be arriving after dinner but would like dinner cooked for you to eat when you arrive, please let us know.

Saturday, May 30

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7:00 AM

Quiet time in tents until this time

8:00 AM

Breakfast (pancakes and breakfast sandwiches)

9:00 AM

Opening Ceremony and Structured Morning Activities

WeBeLoS, Bears, and Wolves: Aviary Program

Lions and Tigers: Hike and Playground Time

Service Project: Weeding and Mulching at the Aviary

12:00 PM

Lunch (Sloppy Joes, Grilled Cheese, Chips)

1:00 PM

Choice Activities: Field Games, Hiking, Fishing, or Downtime

4:30 PM

Den Time

5:30 PM

Dinner (Walking tacos, hot dogs, chips)

6:30 PM

Fire starter/fire safety activity

7:00 PM

Campfire, s'mores, and blueberry/apple cobblers

8:30 PM

Begin getting ready for bed. Lights out no later than 9 PM.

Sunday, May 31

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7:00 AM

Quiet time in tents until this time unless you are departing early

8:00 AM

Breakfast (Cereal boxes with milk, bagels)

Campsite clean up

Pack up and departure. Families may also choose to take advantage of swimming or other activities at Lake Habeeb following the conclusion of our organized event.