Resident Camping for Cub Scouting - Where “Let’s Pretend” is Easy - 13-33814

Oct 12, 2026

Resident Camping for Cub Scouting - Where “Let’s Pretend” is Easy outlines the purposes, philosophy, and practical guidance for conducting Cub Scout and Webelos Scout resident camps. It explains why camping is valuable for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and parents, then details planning, site and facilities, national standards, safety, sanitation, medical service, and insurance. The program section provides resident camp themes, sample activities, games, campfires, conservation, and special experiences, plus appendices with timetables, budget tools, forms, schedules, and equipment lists.

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Purposes of Cub Scouting

Camping for Scouts—A Philosophy

Scouting’s Outdoor Program—Ever-Increasing Challenge Out of Doors

What Is Camping for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Parents?

Why Camping for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Parents?

Types of Cub Scout/Webelos Scout Camping

The Plan

Points to Consider Before Starting

How to Get Started

Site and Facilities Needed

National Standards for Cub Scout and Webelos Scout Resident Camps

Factors for Success: Planning, Promoting, and Presenting

Common Sense for Cub Scout Camping

Safety, Sanitation, Medical Service, and Insurance

Financial Planning

Registration Procedures

Marketing the Program

Policy on Male and Female Arrangements for Youth and Adults

Personnel

A Plan to Develop and Train Staff

Qualities of a Good Camp Director

Camp Staff Organization Chart

Council Camp Staff and Unit Responsibilities

Employment Practices

Program

Your Camping Program

Sampling of Resident Camp Themes

Program Theme Activities

Games

Campfires

Nature and Conservation

Quiet Activities

Activities to Let Off Steam

Water Games

Super Events

Shooting Sports in the Cub Scout Camping Program

Sports and Fitness

Areas of Safety Concern

Horsemanship Guidelines

Camp Achievements and Awards

Appendix

Suggested Timetable

Accounts for Developing Camp Budget

Camp Budget Worksheet

Personal Health and Medical Record Form

Cub Scout/Webelos Scout Equipment List

Daily Camp Program Schedule

Sample Reservation Forms

Sample Camp Activities Schedule

Resident Camping for Cub Scouting Where “Let’s Pretend” is Easy 13-33814 2006 Boy Scouts of America Contents Purposes of Cub Scouting Camping for Scouts—A Philosophy............................. 1 Scouting’s Outdoor Program—Ever-Increasing Challenge Out of Doors ................ 2 What Is Camping for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Parents?.................................. 3 Why Camping for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Parents?.................................. 3 Types of Cub Scout/Webelos Scout Camping .............3 The Plan Points to Consider Before Starting............................... 7 How to Get Started......................................................... 8 Site and Facilities Needed ............................................. 8 National Standards for Cub Scout and Webelos Scout Resident Camps............................... 8 Factors for Success: Planning, Promoting, and Presenting............................................................ 8 Common Sense for Cub Scout Camping...................... 9 Safety, Sanitation, Medical Service, and Insurance ............................................................. 9 Financial Planning ........................................................ 10 Registration Procedures .............................................. 10 Marketing the Program ................................................ 11 Policy on Male and Female Arrangements for Youth and Adults................................................ 18 Personnel A Plan to Develop and Train Staff .............................. 19 Qualities of a Good Camp Director ............................ 19 Camp Staff Organization Chart................................... 19 Council Camp Staff and Unit Responsibilities ............................................... 21 Employment Practices................................................. 24 Program Your Camping Program................................................ 25 Sampling of Resident Camp Themes ......................... 26 Program Theme Activities ........................................... 27 Theme: Sea Adventure ............................................ 27 Theme: Space Station.............................................. 29 Theme: Athlete ......................................................... 31 Theme: Knights ........................................................ 33 Theme: Folklore....................................................... 35 Theme: The World Around Us................................ 37 Theme: Frontier Adventure .................................... 38 Games............................................................................. 41 Campfires....................................................................... 43 Nature and Conservation............................................. 51 Quiet Activities.............................................................. 55 Activities to Let Off Steam........................................... 57 Water Games ................................................................. 58 Super Events ................................................................. 59 A Disabilities Awareness Experience for Webelos Scouts .................................................. 61 Handyman Events......................................................... 64 Shooting Sports in the Cub Scout Camping Program .................................................... 67 Sports and Fitness ........................................................ 68 Areas of Safety Concern .............................................. 69 Horsemanship Guidelines............................................ 69 Camp Achievements and Awards ............................... 69 World Brotherhood Day............................................... 69 Religious Emblems....................................................... 70

FAQs

What are the core purposes of Cub Scouting that the resident camp supports?

The camp supports ten Cub Scouting purposes: character development, spiritual growth, good citizenship, sportsmanship and fitness, family understanding, respectful relationships, personal achievement, friendly service, fun and adventure, and preparation for Boy Scouts.

Why is camping important for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and parents?

Camping provides a structured, family-oriented outdoor experience and aligns camp activities with the purposes and methods of Scouting. The document explains that camping helps clarify Scouting’s shared thread of purpose and unifies units through common methods dedicated to ideals of camping and service.

What planning topics are covered before starting a Cub Scout resident camp?

The plan section covers points to consider, how to get started, required site and facilities, national standards, factors for success (planning, promoting, presenting), common sense practices, safety and sanitation, medical service and insurance, financial planning, registration procedures, marketing, and policies for arrangements for youth and adults.

Oct 12, 2026

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