Location: Avondale Scout Reservation
14433 Hwy 10
Clinton, LA 70722
You can camp Friday night or come up Saturday and camp just Saturday night....or you can just attend Saturday and not camp...the choice is yours.
Activities are held on Saturday from 9a-1p. Fishing is usually from 9a-11a. They will give trophies for the largest and smallest fish caught by the cub scouts....and the largest and smallest caught by the scout's family.
Packs will be sponsoring other games/crafts until 1pm for the whole family to enjoy. There is also Archery, but only Cub Scouts can participate due to limited time available.
There is not a designated time for each activity but all activities are over at 1pm so packs can eat lunch. The afternoon is free time. There will be a flag lowering ceremony in the afternoon.....usually around 5pm and the whole pack attends together and at this time is when trophies/awards are given.
When it gets dark.....around 7-8ish...we will have the tent or treat. We will make our way to each campsite and 'tent or treat'. You will need to bring your costume if you plan on dressing up....and please remember to bring a bucket or sack for candy. It is not required you dress up to Tent or Treat...it just adds to the fun.
Each year they judge the campsites for the best decorated....so please bring skulls, witches, pumpkins, or whatever you have to help us decorate our campsite.
On Sunday morning they will open the gates for vehicles to come to camp site to load. There is not a certain time to leave....in the past we usually make breakfast at camp and are packed and on the road by 10am or 11am.
The following rules are from our district committee. Pack 164 does not allow any children to leave the campsite without an adult unless you are a Webelos and you have a buddy....and even then you MUST let your parent know you are leaving. All other ages/dens must have a parent with you. In the past we have had parents allow young children/scouts to leave camp without any supervision. As leader of this camping trip I ask that no-one allow their children to leave without supervision. As cub scout leaders/parents we are to teach our boys to follow the rules that are enforced for everyone's safety. I appreciate your understanding in this matter!!!
Chappepeela District Family Cub-o-ree
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES: We will have on-site medical assistance during the event. Minor first aid may be treated at your pack camp if you have sufficient supplies. DO NOT prank emergencies.
Rules and
Regulations
The
following rules are put in place for the safety of all in attendance.
Leaders
ALL leaders are responsible for the actions and conduct of their members (and guests, parents, friends, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters) in their pack. ALL leaders are required to support and enforce the rules put into place for the weekend. Please go over these guidelines with your unit before this event so that everyone is aware of the dos and don’ts of the weekend.
Gates &
Vehicles
Due to new National policy we must collect your Drivers license when you enter the gate and you will get it back when you return your vehicle to the parking lot. Gates will be open from 3:00 pm – 8:30 pm Friday night. Gates will then be closed and locked until Saturday morning from 7:00 am – 8:00 am for those coming in or leaving Saturday. Gates will again be closed and locked and will reopen Sunday morning at 8:00 am. Speed limit is 5 mph. Wear your seat belt no more persons than seat belts. No riding in open vehicles (beds of pick-ups – even if there is a camper shell).You will have 30 minutes to drive to your campsite, unload your vehicle, and then drive back to the parking lot. Do not block any vehicles or park three deep in the parking lot. After you park, you can go back to your campsite to set up your tent and organize your items. Please make note of the times and stress to all attending that the gates will only be open at the times listed. If you arrive any other time or plan to leave any other time you will have to carry all of your gear. This rule is in effect for the safety of all scouts and siblings in the campsite area. The only vehicles that will be allowed in the area after these times will be emergency vehicles. If you have a medical condition that limits your ability to walk from the parking lot to the campsite or vice versa, contact one of the emergency vehicles to escort you.
Due to new National policy we must collect your Drivers license when you enter the gate and you will get it back when you return your vehicle to the parking lot. Gates will be open from 3:00 pm – 8:30 pm Friday night. Gates will then be closed and locked until Saturday morning from 7:00 am – 8:00 am for those coming in or leaving Saturday. Gates will again be closed and locked and will reopen Sunday morning at 8:00 am. Speed limit is 5 mph. Wear your seat belt no more persons than seat belts. No riding in open vehicles (beds of pick-ups – even if there is a camper shell).You will have 30 minutes to drive to your campsite, unload your vehicle, and then drive back to the parking lot. Do not block any vehicles or park three deep in the parking lot. After you park, you can go back to your campsite to set up your tent and organize your items. Please make note of the times and stress to all attending that the gates will only be open at the times listed. If you arrive any other time or plan to leave any other time you will have to carry all of your gear. This rule is in effect for the safety of all scouts and siblings in the campsite area. The only vehicles that will be allowed in the area after these times will be emergency vehicles. If you have a medical condition that limits your ability to walk from the parking lot to the campsite or vice versa, contact one of the emergency vehicles to escort you.
** No motor homes, campers, or RV’s; no generators
**No bikes allowed due to safety rules.
Campsite and Campfires
§ Walk; do not run within pack campsites.
§ Do not enter someone else’s campsite without permission.
§ Tennis shoes/hiking boots (closed-toe and heel) shoes must be worn at all times.
§ NO crocs, sandals, flip-flops allowed
§ Do not ditch or trench your tents
§ Leave your campsite in better condition than you found it.
§ Electrical outlets are to be used for medical equipment only.
§ No radios, televisions, tape/cd players or pets.
§ Trash bags should be brought by all for removal of garbage. Please remove all trash from your campsite and deposit in the dumpster at the front gate before leaving. Each unit shall police its own area before checking out.
§ Outdoor gas/propane stoves and/or lanterns may be used by ADULTS.
§ No flames in tents or canopies.
§ Do NOT allow kids to have matches, fire starters, etc…
§ No chemical fuels should be used to start wood or charcoal fires; the fire starter stove is the only allowable means of starting a charcoal fire on camp premises.
§ Bring your own charcoal or firewood or collect dead wood from the ground. No trees are to be cut.
§ Fires (1 per campsite) are to be built within the campsite fire ring. No pit or trench fires. If your campsite does not have a fire ring, make one using rocks or logs. Charcoal fires may be built on heavy-duty aluminum foil to minimize scar and residue.
§ Do not burn any paper, plastic, or trash in the fire.
§ Clear all burnable material from your 10-ft fire circle. DO NOT strip grass.
§ NEVER leave your fire unattended. Have an adult oversee the fire at all times.
§ Have a bucket of water nearby in case sparks start a fire away from the fire.
§ Your fire must be “cold out” when you are finished cooking and before Taps. Spread the coals and ashes and then sprinkle them with water. Stir and sprinkle until the site is cold. Feel it with your hand to make sure.
§ All cold leftover wood is to be removed from meadows and campsite areas prior to leaving the grounds. It should be moved into the woods to prevent mowing obstacles.
§ Adults must accompany children to the lake. There must be at least one adult per 4 kids near the lake area. Adults must be within 5 ft. of the kids.
§ No fishing off of or near the swimming dock
§ Fish may be taken from the lake with a hook and line. No fish nets are allowed
§ No canoes, boats, walking, wading or swimming in the lake.
§ Do not throw trash in the lake.
Restrooms
Restroom facilities are located in your campsite. Do NOT use the bathroom in the woods! Use your own restrooms, not your neighbors. Please keep all restroom facilities clean.
Buddy System
Tiger Cubs, Wolfs, Bears, Webelos, and siblings will use the buddy system anywhere outside their campsite. Always go in pairs for safety. Tell an adult when you are leaving the campsite.
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs
Alcoholic beverages and illegal substances of any kind are prohibited on any scout function. Possession or use is grounds for immediate dismissal from the campout. Adults and leaders should support the attitude that youth are better off without tobacco. There should be no smoking in front of youth participants. All camp buildings are smoke-free. If you must smoke, it must be done out of sight of youth participants. Butts are to be “field dressed” and disposed of properly. Please be conscious of the ever present danger of brush and forest fires.
Uniforms
Field uniform (full uniform) should be worn at religious services, flag raising and lowering, and the campfire.
Knives, Hatchets, Axes, Chain Saws, or Firearms
No firearms, long handled axes or chain saws are permitted. Hatchets may be used by adults only.
No fixed blade, survival, or sheath knives are permitted. Folding and pocket knives are allowed for those who have earned their Whittling’ Chip (must have it with them).
Rocks and Sticks
Rocks may not be thrown and sticks may not be swung. Such actions may result in you being dismissed from the event and being asked to leave the campout immediately.
Rockets
NO rockets of any kind (store bought or homemade). NO DRY ICE is to be brought to camp.
***ANYONE CAUGHT IN VIOLATION OF THESE RULES WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE CAMPOUT IMMEDIATLEY***
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