Since its origin, the program of the BSA has been an educational experience concerned with values. In 1910, the first Scouting activities were designed to build character, physical fitness, practical skills, and service. These elements were a part of the original Cub Scout program and continue to be part of Cub Scouting today. Cub Scout leaders should strive to use Scouting’s values throughout all elements of the program, including resident camp.

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Organized camping is a creative, educational experience in cooperative group living in the outdoors. It uses the natural surroundings to contribute significantly to physical, mental, spiritual, and social growth.

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Each rank in Cub Scouting has Adventures that take Cub Scouts outdoors. The outdoors can be urban or rural it does not need to be a remote location. From a one foot hike to a five mile hike Cub Scouts learn about their natural surroundings.

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Pack 628 camps several times a year with additional opportunities offered with local Troops and the District. Pack sponsored campouts typically are:

• Fall - Family Picnic and Campout

• Fall - Pack Campout

• Spring - Pack Campout

• Spring - WEBELOS Den Campout

Suggested Camping Equipment

Camping Equipment:
❑ Tent or tarp (Ground Cover), poles, and stakes
❑ Waterproof ground cloth or plastic sheet
❑ Sleeping bag, pillow, air mattress or pad
❑ Mess Kit with Cup, bowl, plate, food knife, fork, spoon, meshbag

Clothes Bag:
❑ Change of Clothes
❑ Poncho or raincoat
❑ Warm jacket or coat
❑ Pajamas or sweatshirt, sweatpants
❑ Underwear
❑ Durable shoes, shoe laces
❑ Hat or cap
❑ Gloves
❑ Extra socks, shoes, other extra clothing

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Family Gear:

❑ Lawn chairs

Toilet Kit:
❑ Toothpaste, toothbrush, comb

❑ Washcloth,towel
❑ Soap in container
❑ Toilet paper
❑ Extra plastic bag or container

General Information

Essentials/Safety:
❑ First aid kit
❑ Water bottle
❑ Flashlight, batteries

❑ Sunscreen
❑ Insect repellent
❑ Whistle

Extras:

❑ Pocket knife if awarded Whittling chip
❑ Camera
❑ Binoculars
❑ Sunglasses
❑ Notebook and pencil

❑ Nature books

Program Options:
❑ Swimsuit,towel

❑ Fishing gear
❑ Work gloves

Camping Equipment

Trailhouse

17 South Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-694-8448
** Get a discount if you mention you are a scout

Sierra

5425 Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD 21704
301-631-6709

Helpful Links

• Setting up a Tent! (YouTube)

• Intro to Cub Scout Camping (YouTube)

You can get quality camping gear from many places like Walmart, Ollie's, and even Amazon. But the following two stores specialize in camping gear and are highly recommended: