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Cub Scout Day Camp and Twilight Camps 2021

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Greetings! It’s time to get ready for another exciting summer at our Day & Twilight Camps for your Cub Scouts!  We can’t wait to have you join us for our adventures in “Weird Science”!  This year’s Day and Twilight Camps will be memorable experiences for all Cub Scouting families and we hope you will join us at the camp nearest you.

 

You may have noticed that many of our camps have made the switch to a Twilight Camp this year. Twilight Camps are designed to offer the same program as Day Camps, but at a time that not only makes it easier for parents to get their Cub Scouts to the camp, but even making it easier for them to attend WITH their Cub Scout!

Cub Scouting is about getting the whole family involved, and we hope to give the whole family an electrifying time by hosting more family friendly camps!

Registration for our camps will open on January 7, 2021 on Tentaroo. Simply click on the name of the camp below and register either your family or Pack for a week of Cub Scout fun this summer! Registration before May 1 is only $95/scout or sibling for Day Camp, or $80/scout or sibling for Twilight Camp. Camperships are available if necessary, please read below for more information.

See you there, fellow scientist!

What is Day Camp and Twilight Camp and Who Can Attend?

Day Camp is a day-only program and Twilight Camp is an evening-only program offered to Cub Scouts during the month of July and early August. All Tigers, Wolves, and Bears are eligible to attend. The purpose of Day Camp and Twilight Camp is to provide a fun and educational program for the Scout and his or her entire family. Cub Scouts can attend any session based on the convenience of the family’s schedule and location. Each session is 5 days long. The theme for the 2021 Day Camp and Twilight season is “Weird Science.”

Day Camp Locations:

TOWN LOCATION DISTRICT DATES&TIMES
Cumberland Valley Area:
(Twilight Camp)
Mechanicsburg Sporstmen Assn. Pioneer June 28 – July 2, 6-9PM
Perry Area:
(Twilight Camp)
Shermansdale Lions Club Park Conococheague July 12-16, 6-9PM
Dallastown Area:
(Twilight Camp)
Izaak Walton League Heritage Trail July 12-16, 6-9PM
Hershey Area:
(Twilight Camp)
Camp Catherine Keystone Capital July 19-23, 6-9PM
York Area:
(Day Camp)
Rocky Ridge County Park Heritage Trail July 26-30, 8AM-4PM
Littlestown Area:
(Twilight Camp)
Christ Church of Littlestown Picnic Grove Battlefield July 26-30, 6-9PM
Shippensburg Area:
(Twilight Camp)
LSL Sportsmen Assn. Conococheague August 3-7, 6-9PM

 

2020 Day Camp Rates  Earl Bird Registration Fee
(Paid in Full
ON or BEFORE May 15)
Late Registration fee (Paid in Full
AFTER May 15)
Scouts $95 $115
2020 Twilight Rates  Earl Bird Registration Fee
(Paid in Full
ON or BEFORE May 15)
Late Registration fee (Paid in Full
AFTER May 15)
Scouts $80 $100

 

Day/ Twilight Camp Parents Meetings:

Camp Date and Time Location
Perry Area: TBD Shermans Dale Lions Club Park     220 Dark Hollow Rd, Shermans Dale, PA
Cumberland Valley Area: TBD St. Katherine-Drexel Church                 1 Peter Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA
Hershey Area: TBD Camp Catherine                                 1275 Swatara Road, Hershey, PA
Dallastown Area: TBD Izaak Walton League                        7133 Iron Stone Hill Road, Dallastown, PA
Littlestown Area: TBD Christ United Church of Christ         131 Christ Church Rd, Littlestown, PA
York Area TBD Rocky Ridge County Park               3699 Deininger Rd, York, PA
Shippensburg Area: TBD LSL Sportsmen’s Club                      3549 Orrstown Rd, Orrstown, PA

Resources:

2021 Cub Scout Adventure Camp Guidebook

2021 “Weird Science” Camp Brochure

BSA Health Form

Tentaroo Instructions – Summer Camp – How to Reserve a Session of Day Camp

Camper Early Release Form

Day Camp Transportation Permission Slip

What is a Den Walker and Who can be one?

Den Walker is a staff volunteer that spends the day with the Scouts. They provide support and supervision of the Scouts, making sure everybody moves to the next station with the group, and assisting program staff when necessary. We ask that each pack provide two Den Walkers for the week. It can be the same volunteers all week or different volunteers each day. Please let us know in advance who will be attending as Den Walkers. All adults must complete PA Act 15 Background Check and Youth Protection Training. Den Walkers who are in camp all five days will be allowed to send their child to camp for free that week. All Den Walkers will receive a staff T-shirt to wear for the time they are volunteering. Additional T-shirts are available for purchase.

Den Walker Position Description: Den Walker Position Description

Camperships

In Council families requesting financial assistance must submit a Campership Application by Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

Regarding Webelos and Lions at Day Camp

Webelos can attend Day Camp, however, the program is designed for Tigers, Wolves, and Bears. According to the Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Camping that are published by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Lions are not permitted to attend Summer Day Camp.  Youth recruited into the Lion program are to start officially in the Pack in the fall and should not be recruited during the spring.  Lions are permitted to attend day camps and family camping after they have joined in the fall.

Day Camp Refund Policy

After May 30: $45 per Cub Scout is non-refundable. All requests for refunds must be in writing and must be received by the Council Service Center by Sept 1st. Deposit payments are transferable to another Scout but cannot be applied to an existing reservation. All requests for refunds must be in writing and must be received by the council service center by Sept. 1st. I.E.: Medical emergency or death in the family.