Day camp is an opportunity for Scouts entering 1st – 5th grade during the next school year. Scouts will have a wild time on the safari adventure making new friends, earning rank advancements and participating in BB guns, archery, sports, skills, and crafts.
Many volunteers are needed to make camp a success, so please consider volunteering. Adult volunteers can also register their non-Scouting children ages 3-5 (potty trained) or girls ages 6-13. Boy Scouts and youth ages 14-17 can also volunteer.
In addition to shooting BB guns and archery, and playing sports, Scouts will be working towards achieving parts of the following adventures (advancements).
Tigers (going into 1st grade)
Wolves (going into 2nd grade)
Bears (going into 3rd grade)
Webelos (going into 4th grade)
Arrow of Light (going into 5th grade)
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The registration fee includes a t-shirt, patch, and program supplies.
It is very important to complete the entire process (through payment). All incomplete online registrations are deleted every evening at midnight.
Lions and Tigers: A boy and his adult partner who joins as Lion/Tiger CubScouts must attend Cub Scout day camp together. The basic element of Lion/Tiger Cub Scout is the Lion/Tiger Cub–adult partner team.
The adult may be a parent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, or even a neighbor, provided that he or she is at least 18 years old, cares about the boy, and is strongly committed to his well-being. The boy and his adult partner join Tiger Cubs together and do all activities together.
No Lion/Tiger will be allowed to participate in Day Camp without an adult partner.
Payment: At checkout, pay with a credit card, electronic check, or PayPal.
LDS Youth: In LDS-sponsored units, boys are introduced to Scouting at age eight. LDS youth are put into dens at camp based on age. Youth who are under the age of eight will enjoy the camp activities, even though they aren't earning rank advancement.
Volunteers: Many of volunteers are needed to make camp a success, so please consider volunteering. Adult volunteers can also register their non-Scouting children ages 3-5 (potty trained) or girls ages 6-13. Boy Scouts (under the age of 14) can register as den chiefs or for the service patrol, and boys and girls ages 11-17 can volunteer as junior staff. Each pack must have a minimum of one adult registered for every four youth registered.
Youth paperwork requirements:
Paperwork requirements for adults attending camp (ages 18+):
Everyone attending camp will be required to bring a meal. Juice boxes or sports drinks work best. Please do not send carbonated drinks. Use resealable plastic gallon sized bags with the Scout's name written on it. Ice water will be available at meals and every activity area.
Please check with the parents in your den concerning any allergies (e.g., peanut).
Consider: frozen grapes, frozen bananas sliced, watermelon, strawberries, carrot or celery sticks with peanut butter, broccoli, beef jerky, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, peanut butter or cheese crackers, canned tuna or chicken, trail mix, dried fruit, pickles, crackers and hard cheeses (e.g., cheddar, colby and provolone), pudding cup, fruit cups, applesauce cup, chips, raisins, dried fruit, almond butter, yogurt raisins, granola bar, summer sausage, crackers, Goldfish, pumpkin seeds, protein bar, dry cereal, muffins. Perishable or refrigerated foods, such as mayonnaise, meats, eggs, or leftovers are not allowed at camp.
The trading post is stocked with camp refreshments. We will have refreshments for sale during lunch, free time, and before and after camp. Bring some money to take advantage of this! The amount each boy actually spends will depend on his personal needs and whether his interests require special purchases. Items typically include snow cones, popcorn, pickles, candy, and crackers.
There are several opportunities for Scouts to earn advancement at camp. A list of advancements covered will be sent home the last day of camp. The list needs to be given to the Scout's den leader.
Lost and found will be located at registration. Leftover items are donated to charity after camp. Please label all items taken to camp.
Carpooling is strongly recommended.
All medications (with the exception of inhalers, emergency epinephrine kits, and diabetes kits) must be checked-in to the health and safety director in the first aid area by the parents of the child requiring the medications. Each medication must be in the original prescription container with only enough medication for the week, clearly labeled with the Scout’s name, dosage, and specific time(s) medication should be taken. A medication form will need to be filled out. Other than using an inhaler, Epi-pens or diabetes kits, no child should be taking any medication except while in the first aid area. Please inform the Scout's leader and the health and safety officer of any medications that need to be taken at camp. See the health and safety director at camp if there are any questions.
Notice! Please be advised that promotional videotaping/photography may be in progress at any time at an event. Your entrance constitutes your agreement that the council and district has the right to reproduce your likeness in videography/photography for promotion (e.g., publications, internet, newspaper).
Day camp is run by volunteers. Each pack is required to provide a minimum of one adult register for every three youth register per pack. If the pack does not meet this ratio, then the pack will not be able to attend camp. Please consider volunteering. For more information about volunteering, contact Jennifer McCormack at jennifer.g.mccormack@gmail.com or (979) 777-7108.
ALL adults attending camp must attend both camp volunteer orientation and Classroom Facilitated Youth Protection Training (YPT). Both will be offered on:
All volunteers must have a copy of their Classroom Facilitated YPT certificate or a copy on their phone at all times at camp. Camp Inspectors may ask to see the card. _________________________________________________________________________________
Message from Jennifer, 2018 Polaris Day Camp Director:
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Volunteering at camp is fun. Many opportunities are available:
The BSA's Commitment to Safety is ongoing and we want you to know that the safety of our youth, volunteers, staff, and employees cannot be compromised. BSA Guide to Safe Scouting policies must be followed and all participants must follow youth protection guidelines at all Scouting events. Highlights include:
Youth Protection Guidelines Guide to Safe Scouting Enterprise Risk Management
Day Camps are operated and licensed under the guidelines of the Boy Scouts of America National Camp Standards. Camps are inspected annually by the NCAP team to ensure compliance with the National Camp Accreditation Program (430-056), Day Camp Administrative Guide (13-33815), Cub Scout Outdoor Program Guidelines (510-631), and the Guide to Safe Scouting.
The Texas Department of State Health Services Youth Camp Program is the principal authority on matters relating to health and safety conditions at youth camps in Texas. All youth camps must obtain a license prior to operating. Any youth camp may be inspected during operation to determine compliance with the Youth Camp Safety and Health Act and the Youth Camp Rules.
_For questions, contact Camp Director - Jennifer McCormack at jennifer.g.mccormack@gmail.com or at (979) 777-7108.
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