Our first family campout of the year is coming up. This will be a great time to spend time with your scout, your pack and enjoy the outdoors.  All scouts and family are welcome.

Where: Smilin V Scout Ranch 250 CR 286 Spur, Liberty Hill, TX 78642 roughly 50 minutes from north Austin

When: Saturday October 15^th 1 PM – Sunday October 16^th 11 AM

Cost: $10 per person

Sign up HERE for the Camp-out. Sign up will close Mon. Oct 10 @ 8:00 pm

Important Smilin V Information

Also see below for a list of things you need to know. The first part of the list pertains to district or council events only. The second part pertains to weekend camping.

Please be aware that all vehicles must remain in the parking lot and that you may bring wagons or carts to help move gear to campsites.

The kitchen in the large pavilion is not available. The pavilion is not reserved this weekend, so it may be used by all.

The only place a ground fire is allowed is the campfire ring in Campsite 6. If you have a fire in this ring, please make sure it is cold to the touch when done.

Please be aware that hammocks are not allowed on Capitol Area Council properties.

Close-toed shoes are required in camp.

Smilin V does not have trash service. All trash must be packed out by the units.

All running water on camp is potable and safe to drink.

If you have not been to this camp before, when you see the metal gateway with Smilin V on it go just past this entrance to the double gates. This is the parking area. Head toward the large cedar bridge at the end of the parking area or to the left toward the pavilion walkway. There are signs at each of these locations indicating the direction of the campsites.

cub scout camping checklist

Required medical form

Link to required youth protection training

We are excited about our next Fall Family Campout. Another chance to spend quality time with your scout, enjoy the great outdoors, and join in the fellowship of the pack. All Scouts and Family are Welcome!

• Where: Camp Wooten (Cub World), 785 FM1441, Bastrop, TX 78602 (approx. 45 min to 1 hr drive)
• When: Saturday, Nov 13th 1pm - Sunday, Nov 14th 11am
• Cost: $10 per person (children 5 and under are free)

Sign up HERE for the Camp-out. Sign up will close Wed. Nov 10 @ 8:00 pm

Information about Camp Wooten (Cub World)

• Check out Camp Wooten: 150 acres with shore access to Lake Bastrop!

Campout Notes

• All campers (adults and children) must have a completed medical form (Parts A & B only) before they will be allowed on the campout. Please email your completed forms to austinpack90@gmail.com. Download at Required medical form
• All adults (18 yrs old and older) attending the campout must take Youth Protection Training or have proof of current Youth Protection Training. Once you have taken the training either email or print you certificate to austinpack90@gmail.com. The Youth Protection Training should only take about 25 minutes to complete. Link to Youth Protection Training: Link to required youth protection training
• Review our Cub Scout Camping Checklist with your scouts if you would like.

Please remember to:

• Leave your electronics at home! Scouts and youth guests are not permitted to bring electronics on camping trips. Adults please be mindful of your use of electronics, these campouts are for youth and adults to interact with one another and share in the camaraderie of others.
• We practice “green dining” so please bring your own cup, plate, bowl, and utensils

Activities Available

• Night Hiking, Fishing, Games, pretend campfire, skits, food and fellowship for all

cub scout camping checklist

Required medical form

Link to required youth protection training

It’s just about time for our Fall Family Campout. This is an excellent opportunity to spend quality time with your scout, enjoy the great outdoors, and join in the fellowship of the pack. All Scouts and Family are Welcome!

• Where: Camp Mabry "Pond Picnic Area", 2200 W. 35th St., Austin, TX - Download directions
• When: Saturday, Oct 9th 1pm - Sunday, Oct 10th 10am
• Cost: $10 per person (children 5 and under are free)
• Sign up here for the Camp-out.
• Sign up will close Wed. Oct 6 @ 8:00 pm

Important Camp Mabry Information

• A valid photo I.D. for all adults is required for entry onto Camp Mabry!!!

Campout Notes

• All campers (adults and children) must have a completed medical form (Parts A & B only) before they will be allowed on the campout. Please email your completed forms to austinpack90@gmail.com. Download at Required medical form
• All adults (18yrs old and older) attending the campout must take Youth Protection Training or have proof of current Youth Protection Training. Once you have taken the training either email or print you certificate to austinpack90@gmail.com. The Youth Protection Training should only take about 25 minutes to complete. Link to Youth Protection Training: Link to required youth protection training
• Review our Cub Scout Camping Checklist with your scouts if you would like.

Please remember to:

• Leave your electronics at home! Scouts and youth guests are not permitted to bring electronics on camping trips. Adults please be mindful of your use of electronics, these campouts are for youth and adults to interact with one another and share in the camaraderie of others.
• We practice “green dining” so please bring your own cup, plate, bowl, and utensils

Info / Schedule Saturday:

• 1pm: Arrival. Come fed or with your own picnic lunch. We will not have lunch available.
• 2:30pm: Hike 1/2 mile to visit the Texas Military Museum on-site.
• 4pm: Return to Campsite for fun, Scout Station Rotations,
• 6-7pm: Dinner prepared by gloved and masked volunteers. Hamburgers (and PB&J)
• After Dinner & Dark: Campfire Skits & Fun

Sunday:

• Wake-up
• Continental Breakfast & Camp-site Clean-up
• 10am: Departure

cub scout camping checklist Required medical form Link to required youth protection training Additional Items:

• Fishing is permitted in the Pond Picnic Area. Children under 12 are not required to possess a fishing license; adults must possess a valid Camp Mabry Fishing Permit, which costs $15 per adult and requires an unexpired fishing license. Fishing permits are obtained at Camp Mabry Garrison Command BLDG 64 Mon-Fri 0800-1600

Spring Family Camp Out: CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

• Where:  John Knox Ranch near Wimberly TX
• When:  May 9th at 3 pm
• Cost: XXXX
• Please sign up by Friday, May 1st 2020
• Location: 1661 John Knox Rd, Fischer, TX 78623
• Directions: Google Address. 🙂
• Planned Activities: Swimming (Bring swimsuit), Canoe, Archery, Hiking, Camp fire

• Refunds will be issued

Mother & Scout Camp out April 4th

• Where:  Stephen F. Austin Park
• When:  April 4th, 3:00 pm
• Cost: $15 for Adults & $10 for scout
• Please sign up by Wednesday April 1st, 2020
• Location: Park Rd. 38,  San Felipe, TX 77473
• Directions: From Austin, travel east on Interstate 10, Exit # 723 (San Felipe/Frydek) to FM 1458 (just before Sealy). Turn left (north) on FM 1458 for two miles and then left on Park Road 38. Proceed .08 miles to park entrance. Approximately 2 hours away
• Planned Activities: Fishing, (Bring your own fishing poles), Day hikes, Night hiking, Camp fire

Campout Notes

• Review our Cub Scout Camping Checklist with your scouts.
• All campers (adults and children) must have a completed medical form (Parts A & B only) before they will be allowed on the campout. Please email your completed forms to Cam. Download at Required medical form
• All adults (18yrs old and older) attending the campout must take Youth Protection Training or have proof of current Youth Protection Training. Once you have taken the training either email or print your certificate to Gregory Stewart. The Youth Protection Training should only take about 25 minutes to complete.  Please email your completed forms to Cam. Link to Youth Protection Training: Link to required youth protection training
• Leave your electronics at home! Scouts and youth guests are not permitted to bring electronics on camping trips. Adults, please be mindful of your use of electronics, these campouts are for youth and adults to interact with one another and share in the camaraderie of others.
• We practice “green dining” so please bring your own cup, plate, bowl, and utensils
• HAVE FUN!

It’s just about time for our annual Father & Son campout. This is an excellent opportunity to spend quality time with your scout, enjoy the great outdoors, and join in the fellowship of the pack. Where:  Capitol of Texas Zoo: 376 A Jenkins Rd. Cedar Creek, Texas 78612. See directions When:  November 16, 4:00 pm Cost: $15 for Adults and Scout Please sign up by Wednesday November 14, 2018 Campout Notes

 It’s just about time for our Fall Family Campout. This is an excellent opportunity to spend quality time with your scout, enjoy the great outdoors, and join in the fellowship of the pack.

• Where:  Camp Mabry "Pond Picnic Area", 2200 W. 35th St., Austin, TX  - Download directions
• When: Saturday, Oct 3rd 1pm  - Sunday, Oct 4th 10am
• Cost: $10 per person
• Signup deadline is over

  Info / Schedule On Saturday afternoon (2pm - 4pm) we will be visiting the Texas Military Museum on-site. More details at the next pack meeting.   Important Camp Mabry Information

• A valid photo I.D. for all adults is required for entry onto Camp Mabry!!!
• Fishing is permitted in the Pond Picnic Area. Children under 12 are not required to possess a fishing license; adults must possess a valid Camp Mabry Fishing Permit, which costs $15 per adult and requires an unexpired fishing license. Fishing permits are obtained at Camp Mabry Garrison Command BLDG 64 Mon-Fri 0800-1600

  Campout Notes

• All campers must have a completed medical form (Parts A & B only) before they will be allowed on the campout. Please email your completed forms to Alan Hutcheson.
• All adults (18yrs old and older) attending the campout must take Youth Protection Training or have proof of current Youth Protection Training. Once you have taken the training either email or print you certificate to ALan Hutcheson or Darren Hampton. THe Youth Protection Training should only take about 25 minutes to complete.

If you completed these forms for the last Family Campout, you do not have to fill them out again. We only need these forms from folks who did not attend the Family Campout.

• Leave your electronics at home! Scouts and youth guests are not permitted to bring electronics on camping trips. Adults please be mindful of your use of electronics, these campouts are for youth and adults to interact with one another and share in the camaraderie of others.
• We practice “green dining” so please bring your own cup, plate, bowl, and utensils

cub scout camping checklist Required medical form Link to required youth protection training

This campout is cancelled due to the severe weather this weekend. Any paid signup fees will be refunded at the upcoming pack meeting.   It’s just about time for our Spring family campout. This is an excellent opportunity to spend quality time with your scout, enjoy the great outdoors, and join in the fellowship of the pack.

• Where:  Camp Mabry "Pond Picnic Area", 2200 W. 35th St., Austin, TX  - Download directions
• When: Saturday, May 16th 1pm  - Sunday, May 17th 11am
• Cost: $10 per person

  Important Camp Mabry Information

• A valid photo I.D. for all adults is required for entry onto Camp Mabry!!!
• Fishing is permitted in the Pond Picnic Area. Children under 12 are not required to possess a fishing license; adults must possess a valid Camp Mabry Fishing Permit, which costs $15 per adult and requires an unexpired fishing license. Fishing permits are obtained at Camp Mabry Garrison Command BLDG 64 Mon-Fri 0800-1600

  Campout Notes

• All campers must have a completed medical form (Parts A & B only) before they will be allowed on the campout. Please email your completed forms to Alan Hutcheson.
• All adults (18yrs old and older) attending the campout must take Youth Protection Training or have proof of current Youth Protection Training. Once you have taken the training either email or print you certificate to ALan Hutcheson or Darren Hampton. THe Youth Protection Training should only take about 25 minutes to complete.

If you completed these forms for the last Family Campout, you do not have to fill them out again. We only need these forms from folks who did not attend the Family Campout.

• Leave your electronics at home! Scouts and youth guests are not permitted to bring electronics on camping trips. Adults please be mindful of your use of electronics, these campouts are for youth and adults to interact with one another and share in the camaraderie of others.
• We practice “green dining” so please bring your own cup, plate, bowl, and utensils

cub scout camping checklist Required medical form Link to required youth protection training

   

We will be going to NASA on Saturday, February 28, 2014, for a one night sleep over.     This trip is for Bears and Webelos only.

Signup is closed.

When: Saturday February 28, 2015 Time: Check-in at 5pm, Program starts promptly at 6pm (dinner and breakfast on Sunday provided). Where: Space Center Houston / 1601 NASA Parkway/ Houston, TX 77058

Here is a link to NASA’s page about the camp-ins:

http://spacecenter.org/education-programs/scout-camp-ins/campin-faq-and-tips/.

• The Webelos will complete the essential components of the Scientist Badge as they design a protective spacesuit for a shuttle astronaut, discover the effects of air pressure, and conduct activities involving Bernoulli’s Principle and Pascal’s law.
• The Bears will complete Space Arrow Points as they discover the planets in our Solar System, make a star wheel chart, build and launch a basic rocket, and learn about the constellations in the night sky in our planetarium!!!

We have plenty of slots reserved, but we need to confirm how many scouts are going and pay by 12:00 noon Wednesday January 14. This is a hard deadline, please signup early if you are planning on going.