Our fall camp is for the entire family, Lions through Eagle, parents, and siblings. We tent-camp for two nights, enjoy campfires, skits, songs, and lots of scouting fun! This year’s fall camp we will be participating in Spookoree at Rhodes France Scout Reservation. Scouts will be able to participate in a variety of activities in a unique and fun environment and will learn camping basics from experienced scouts and leaders.
When: October 10-12 | Check-in after 5pm on Friday. Check out by 10:30 on Sunday.
Where: 815 North 500 East Road, Pana, IL 62557 217-562-5223
Directions/Parking:
Take 270 E toward Effingham. Continue E on 70.
Take exit 63 to get on 51 N.
Turn right on to E 000 North Rd (CR-12).
Turn right onto N 500 East Rd.
Location of our camp site TBD
Meals: Friday dinner is the responsibility of individual families. The pack will provide a snack Friday night. Saturday breakfast/lunch/dinner, and a light Sunday breakfast will be provided by Rhodes France. If there are any dietary restrictions, please let Valerie know at valkyrie88a@gmail.com ASAP.
What to pack:
| □ Tent/rainfly/stakes | □ Gym shoes | □ Medicines | □ Water bottle |
| □ Sleeping bag | □ Hiking Boots | □ Hat/bandana | □ Flashlight w/ batteries |
| □ Pillow | □ Extra socks | □ Toiletries | □ Sunscreen |
| □ Camp chair | □ Class A & B Uniforms | □ Extra clothes | □ Whistle |
| □ Insect repellent | □ Rain gear | □ Reusable cup | □ First aid kit |
Pack your clothes & items INSIDE plastic bags inside your gear bag. That way, even in the event of rain, you still have warm, dry clothes and shoes! Bring a bag for wet clothes too.
Rules:
- Scouts and siblings are NOT ALLOWED at camp without a parent or guardian, even temporarily. If you must leave, you must take your children with you.
- Each person at camp MUST have a current medical form on file; adults and siblings included. You will not be able to set up camp until the forms are complete and on file.
- No dogs or other pets allowed at camp with the exception of certified service animals. Such animals must be kept on leash at all times.
- No alcohol or illegal drugs, fireworks or firearms allowed at camp. Smoking is discouraged.
- No youth is allowed to sleep in the tent of an adult other than their own parent or guardian.
- Only Scouts possessing the Whittling Chip may carry a pocketknife.
- No electronics of any kind may be used by Scouts or siblings participating in the camp program.
- Class A uniforms must be worn during flag and religious ceremonies as well as mealtimes. Class B shirts may be worn the rest of time at camp.
Schedule:
Date Time Activity
Friday 10 Oct
1700 Check-In/Camp Set-up
1930 Opening campfire
2130 Cracker Barrel
2145 Announcements
2200 Lights Out
Saturday 11 Oct
0700 Wake up
0730-0845 Breakfast
0845 Opening flags
0900 Activities open
1115-1245 Lunch
1530 Trunk or Treat
1730-1830 Dinner
1845 Religious Services
2200 Lights Out
Sunday 12 Oct
0700 Breakfast delivered to campsite
0800 Clean Up & Load Trailer
1030 Depart
Contact info:
*If there is an emergency that requires immediate medical attention, call 911!
Camp Committee Chair/on-site contact: Valerie Mollet – (618) 979-2520
Pack Cubmaster: Frances Hicks– (580) 340-9700
Please be aware that there may be limited cellular and data service at camp. Please let your Emergency Contacts know where you are and how to reach you, should an emergency arise.
CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED MEDICAL FORMS
