2021 Cub Scout Adventure Camp Guidebook...Cub Scout Adventure Camp is not built around Scouts completing a ton of advancement. The program is designed to be more fun and family-oriented

2021 Cub Scout Adventure

Camp Guidebook

New Birth of Freedom Council,

Boy Scouts of America

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Are you ready for a NEW ADVENTURE?

Dear Cub Scout Unit Leader and Parents,

The New Birth of Freedom Council is excited to offer a new adventure for your Scouts AND families for the

2021 Camping Season. Day Camp has been a staple of our summer camp programs for years and they have

provided amazing camping experiences and memories for Cub Scouts. As the Scouting movement continues

to grow and change, it is important that we consider changes that help Scouts get the most out of their

Scouting experience.

So, what’s new?

This year’s Adventure Camps will be held either during the day or in the evening! We understand that a

Day camp is not always the most convenient option for the family, and is not inclusive to the whole family

participating in the Cub Scout program. To help further Family Involvement, Twilight camps operate in the

evening; when the whole family can join in Cub Scouting FUN!

Camp is now for FAMILIES! Families join Scouting together and they should have the opportunity to

attend camp together. Though activities will be geared for Cub Scout-age youth, the whole family is invited

to attend our camping programs this summer. Your family can register for the sessions that best suit your

children’s ages or your pack can register all of the families who want to participate. YOU DON’T HAVE TO

ATTEND WITH YOUR PACK. Keep reading about how your family can register.

Best Scouting experience possible. Utilizing the skills and experience of our Day and Twilight camp staff

from across the New Birth of Freedom Council allows us to provide you an optimized, top-of-the-line

camping experience to help you escape the indoors.

We are excited to have your Scouts and their families join us for this ADVENTURE in Weird Science as part

of the 2021 Camping Season!

The 2021 Adventure Camp Options

2021 Cub Scout Adventure Camp Schedule Camp Type District Location Dates

Twilight Pioneer Mechanicsburg Sportsmens Association 6/28 – 7/2

Twilight Conococheague Shermansdale Lions Club Park 7/12 – 7/16

Twilight Heritage Trials Izaak Walton League 7/19 – 7/23

Twilight Keystone Capital Camp Catherine 7/19 – 7/23

Twilight Battlefield Christ Church Picnic Grove 7/26 – 7/30

Day Heritage Trails Rocky Ridge 7/26 – 7/30

Twilight Conococheague LSL Sportsmens Association 8/2 – 8/6

What is Cub Scout Adventure Camp, and Who Can Attend?

Cub Scout Adventure Camp is a day and evening program that ALL Cub Scouts AND their FAMILIES and

all Cub Scout Packs are invited to attend. The purpose of Cub Scout Adventure Camp is to provide a fun and

educational experience for each Scout that is close enough to home to make it easy to attend. Cub Scouts can

attend any day available based on the convenience of the family’s or pack’s schedule. Each day has 7

sessions; 5 during the day and 2 in the evening.

Adventure camp provides a weekend packed with exciting programs such as BB Gun Shooting, Archery,

Sports, Scout Skills, and more. Many of our camps have unique programs such as programs with the local fire

department, pool, or the local reptile expert and his ALLIGATOR! Adventure Camp is based on experiences

and making memories and does not focus on traditional Cub Scout Advancement.

Cub Scout Adventure Camp IS NOT for campers looking for an overnight camping experience. If your pack

is interested in a resident camp experience, check out the Cub Scout Resident Camping and Webelos Resident

Camping programs offered at Camp Tuckahoe, home to Cub World, in Dillsburg. Check it out on the council

website: www.newbirthoffreedom.org (click “Camps & High Adventure,” then “Cub and Webelos Summer

Camp”)

What does it cost per participant to attend Cub Scout Adventure Camp?

The whole family can be a full participant in camp. Scouts and siblings (5 years old and older) follow the

chart below. Parents and siblings (under age 5 or over 12) are free.

2021 Adventure Camp Fee Structure

Adventure

Camp

Day Twilight

Cub Scouts & Siblings ages 5 – 12

$95 on or before May 15, 2021

$115 after May 15, 2021

Parents & Siblings under 5 or over 12

Free

Staff*

Free

Cub Scouts & Siblings ages 5 – 12

$80 on or before May 15, 2021

$100 after May 15, 2021

Parents & Siblings under 5 or over 12

Free

Staff*

Free

*Adventure Camp Adult Staff Members get one FREE child per family to participate in camp if the adult is volunteering on staff

the whole week of camp

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What is included in the cost to attend camp?

In addition to a quality, safe and fun Scouting program:

Adventure Camp

Includes

• Camp T-shirt

• Camp Awards

• Camp Patch

• Program Supplies

• Wristband

Meals are NOT provided, so participants are responsible for bringing

their meals to each day of camp.

Additional camp t-shirts and camp patches are available for purchase when you register or at each camp. Note

that extra t-shirts and patches will be available in limited sizes and quantities at camps.

Important Information about Participation

Regarding Webelos and Lions at Day Camp

Webelos can attend Adventure Camp as the the program is designed for Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos.

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. Lions are permitted to attend

day camps and family camping after they have joined in the fall. Cub Scouts and siblings going into the first

grade in the fall may attend and participate in Adventure Camp programs.

Why can’t Tiger Cubs participate in a Scouting activity without an adult partner?

Tiger Cubs require an adult partner who is not serving in another role at camp. The basic element of Tiger

Cubs is the Tiger Cub-Adult Partner team. The adult may be a parent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, or even a

neighbor. The requirements are that the adult partner be 18 years of age or older, care about the Tiger, and be

strongly committed to the Tiger Cub’s well-being. The child and the adult partner join Tiger Cubs together. In

order for a new Tiger Cub to participate in any Scouting activity including day camp, a Tiger Partner is

required. Their focus is on their Tiger Cub, and therefore cannot be serving in any other role at adventure

camp.

What to Expect

Cub Scout Adventure Camp is a FUN, safe, and exciting

opportunity for Scouts and Scouting families to interact

with other Scouting families from your pack or from

other packs. Programs are all administered by certified

camp directors, program directors, and professional staff

to make sure that they meet our high standards of quality

program and safety. Programs will run for 5 days at their

designated times. Below are a couple of the key items

that you should know as you prepare to attend Cub Scout

Adventure Camp.

What is the Theme for Cub Scout Adventure Camp?

The Theme for Cub Scout Adventure Camp this year is Weird Science. There will be activities that tie in

with learning about interesting and educational science that happens in the world around us!

Parent’s/Leader’s Meeting

Before your week at camp, unit leaders and parents are invited to attend a Pre-Camp Meeting, usually at, or

near the site for Cub Scout Adventure Camp. The dates and times of these meetings are posted at

https://newbirthoffreedom.org/programs/cub-scout-day-camps/. These meetings are critical to a fantastic

week. This is an opportunity to meet the key Adventure Camp Staff, get your t-shirts, finalize any

registration, hear about the expectations for the week, and turn in health forms for attendees.

Hi, I’m your Den Walker

A Den Walker is a staff member that spends the day with your Den. They provide support and supervision of

the Scouts during activities, making sure everybody moves to the next station with the group, and assist

program staff when necessary.

If you are registering as a Pack, we ask that you provide Den Walkers for your Pack for each day. A Pack

registration is a minimum registration of 4 scouts. If you are sending 4 to 6 scouts, we ask that you provide

one Den Walker. If you are sending 7 to 14 scouts, we ask that you send two Den Walkers. We also ask for an

additional Den Walker for every 7 scouts over a total of 14. They can be the same adults all week, or different

for each day, as long as each day has the appropriate minimum amount of adults. Packs, please let us know in

advance who will be attending as Den Walkers so we can get them registered as Staff.

For Den Walkers that attend all 5 days of camp with their pack, the Den Walker can have a child attend camp

at no cost. All Den Walkers must complete PA Act 15 Background Check and Youth Protection Training

regardless of how long they volunteer. All Den Walkers will receive a staff t-shirt to wear for the time they are

volunteering, and a navy-blue STAFF wristband. Additional T-shirts are available for purchase.

Cub Scout Adventure Camp Dens

Whether you come with your pack, or as a family, you will be paired up with other families to form “dens.”

These groups stay together each day of the week and rotate through each of the experiences. You will get to

know the other Scouting families as you experience the program over these 5 days.

What are the Adventure Camp hours?

Day Camps:

• Check-in starts at 8:30AM, leading up to a 9:00AM opening ceremony.

• Camp will be dismissed each day at 4:00PM

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Twilight Camps:

• Check-in starts at 5:45PM, leading up to a 6:00PM opening ceremony

• Camp will be dismissed each day at 9:00PM

All Youth Participants and Adults must have a Health Form

Each attendee must complete Parts A and B of the Annual Health and Medical Record. Neither part requires

an actual physical or doctor’s signature and can be completed by a parent/guardian. Health Forms can be

downloaded at https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/. Health Forms MUST be submitted before

participating in the program. Health forms can be submitted at the parent’s meeting or upon Monday check-in,

or mailed to your Scouting Service Center, indicating the specific camp you’re attending.

What is the attire for Cub Scout Adventure Camp?

Campers should wear clothes for being outside, to include their camp t-

shirt, shorts/pants, and comfortable shoes. No sandals or open-toed

shoes. Camps will be held rain or shine so please plan accordingly.

Scouts do not have to wear their Cub Scout Adventure Camp shirt every

day, but we highly recommend that they do so. Participants should wear

their wristbands every day that they are at camp. If you misplace yours,

please let the staff know and they will get you a new one.

Cub Scout Advancement

Cub Scout Adventure Camp is not built around Scouts completing a ton

of advancement. The program is designed to be more fun and family-

oriented than having a specific focus on advancement. This does not

mean that there are no opportunities by attending camp. It is up to the

Scout’s Akela, whether that is a parent or a unit leader, to determine what

requirements a Scout completed while they are at camp. Camps do not

provide a list of advancements earned during the week. Camps WILL

have special camp awards for Scouts to earn during the week.

Trading Post

We operate a trading post for a variety of fun scout materials and items that are frequently forgotten. We offer

a number of items such as additional camp t-shirts and patches that are also available for preorder to guarantee

that we have them for you and that we have the appropriate size. These items can be ordered when you

register or any time after.

We will also have an online store, new for this year! This store will allow you to order some specialty items

that can be picked up at your Scouting Service Center as early as the week prior to your camp starting, or at

your camp. These items include water bottles branded for the 2021 theme, a custom wristband with your Cub

Scout’s name on it, or fun “Weird Science” themed stickers!

**link to store**

https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/

What should I bring to Cub Scout Adventure Camp?

This guide has a list of suggested items to bring, but the most important are to follow suggestions for attire

and to make sure you have lunch/snacks and a water bottle. Most of the program supplies are provided for

you when you come to camp.

What to bring to camp – Checklist

The following is a list of recommended items for all attendees to bring for each day of camp. Be sure to

label all items, including those worn to camp, with a full name and Pack number.

Items Required by All Attendees:

• Lunch for all day campers including a drink • Water Bottle (Full)

• Completed Health Form (Parts A & B) • Current Year Camp T-shirt

• Wristband

• Desire to have fun

Other Recommended Items:

• Sunscreen • Rain Gear

• Money for Trading Post • Hat and Sunglasses

• Daypack/Backpack for all personal gear • Camp Chair

Leave at Home: • Knives • Pets/Animals

• Electronic toys, phones, games or music devices. Enjoy the outdoor time!

How to Register

For Packs

Registering for Cub Scout Adventure Camp is easy for a Pack to do. Registering as a pack helps to keep all of

your Scouts together and makes it easy for someone from the pack to communicate and coordinate the overall

plan. Suggested steps:

1. Choose a leader or parent who is going to serve as the coordinator for Cub Scout Adventure Camp 2. As a pack, pick the date and camp that you plan to attend 3. Provide information to the Scouts and families in your pack about what week you are planning to

attend. Communicate prices and important dates.

4. Collect all of the information and fees for registration (it may be helpful to have each family complete a registration form for camp and then return it to the pack’s coordinator).

5. Register for camp either through https://nbf.tentaroo.com/ or https://newbirthoffreedom.org/programs/cub-scout-day-camps/. Your pack has a Tentaroo

Registration account. You should find the roster of Scouts in your unit mostly complete which

steamlines and simplifies the registration process.

6. Once registered you will get a receipt for the pack.

For Families

If your pack is not going to Cub Scout Adventure Camp or you are planning to go to a different session than

the rest of your pack, you can register as a family to attend camp. In order to register, you will need to create

a Tentaroo account, unless you already have one from registering for other events. Tentaroo is the New Birth

of Freedom Council’s registration system for camping and events.

To create an account, go to: https://nbf.tentaroo.com. From there, click “Create Account.” You will be

prompted to select the event you are registering for from a dropdown list. Then you will be asked what type

of account you are creating. Select “Individual/Family” and then complete the rest of the contact information.

You will then be sent a link to verify your account.

Log in with the credentials you just created. On the right-hand side, click “Manage My Group.” The screen

will take you to a spot where you can add youth and adults. Add your family members that will be attending

camp. Once complete go back to your “Home Page,” which can be accessed from the menu on the left of the

screen.

Select “Go to Events” from the center of the screen and a list of all of the events available will appear. Select

the camp you wish to register for. On the next screen you will again select the event. From the next screen

you will be able to register. Follow the prompts for each participant/registrant and make sure you check out at

the end.

If you have any problems, don’t hesitate to contact your District Executive or the New Birth of Freedom

Council directly.

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Cumberland Valley Area Twilight Camp

Pioneer District:

Serving Eastern Cumberland and Northwestern York Counties

Mechanicsburg Sportsmen's Association

June 28 – July 2, 2021

Site Specific Information

What programs and activities will be offered at the Cumberland Valley Area Twilight Camp?

Programs and activities will include:

➢ BB Gun Shooting (safety and shooting) ➢ Archery (safety and shooting) ➢ S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Activities ➢ Nature Programs ➢ Outdoor Scout Skills ➢ Arts&Crafts ➢ Sports ➢ Fishing ➢ Swimming

When and Where is the Twilight Camp?

Twilight Camp will be held each evening from 6:00pm-9:00pm. The camp is held at

Mechanicsburg Sportsmen's Association, 493 Sample Bridge Road, Enola.

How do we check in?

Check in will open at 5:45pm. Upon arrival at camp, Scouts will proceed to the pavilion across

from the office. There will be signs directing scouts to the check in location. This is when all

paperwork should be turned in, if it has not already been turned in. Scouts will sit in lines with their

dens until the program starts at 6:00 pm. At that time, the Program Director will collect the attendance

roster from the Den Walkers.

Who can I contact with questions or concerns?

Feel free to contact either:

• Twilight Camp Program Director Jennifer Vogel, [email protected] or (717) 258-6039 • Twilight Camp Director Sal Fanqui, [email protected], or (717) 620-4527

Please be sure to check out www.newbirthoffreedom.org

for more information about Twilight Camp

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Perry Area Twilight Camp

Conococheague District:

Serving Perry County

Shermans Dale Lions Club Park

July 12 – 16, 2021


What programs and activities will be offered at the Perry Area Twilight Camp?


➢ BB Gun Shooting (safety and shooting) ➢ Archery (safety and shooting) ➢ S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Activities ➢ Nature Programs ➢ Outdoor Scout Skills ➢ Arts&Crafts ➢ Sports


Twilight Camp will be held each day from 6:00-9:00pm. The camp is held at Shermans Dale

Lions Club Park. The approximate address is 220 Dark Hollow Rd, Shermans Dale, PA. A Cub

Scout Twilight Camp sign will be visible from Dark Hollow Road to mark the entrance of the

camp.

How do we check in?

Upon arrival at camp, Scouts will proceed to the front of the main building. There will be signs

directing scouts to the check in location. This is when all paperwork should be turned in, if it has not

already been turned in. Scouts will sit in lines with their dens until the program starts at 6:00 p.m. At

that time, the Camp Administrator will collect the attendance roster from your assigned staff member.



• Twilight Camp Director: Chuk Gutshall, [email protected] or (717) 320-2948.

• Twilight Camp Administrator: Christopher Lontz, [email protected] or (717) 827-4569.




Dallastown Area Twilight Camp

Heritage Trails District: Serving southwestern York County

Izaak Walton League

July 19 – 23, 2021


What programs and activities will be offered at the Dallastown Area Twilight Camp?


➢ BB Gun Shooting (safety and shooting) ➢ Archery (safety and shooting) ➢ Nature Programs ➢ Outdoor Scout Skills ➢ Arts&Crafts ➢ Sports ➢ Fishing ➢ S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Activities


Twilight Camp will be held each day from 6:00-9:00pm. The camp is held at Izaak Walton

League 7133 Iron Stone Hill Rd, Dallastown, PA 17313. Parking is in the grass along the road.

How do we check in?



already been turned in. Scouts will sit in lines with their dens until the program starts at 6:00 p.m. At

that time, the Program Director will collect the attendance roster from your assigned staff member



• Twilight Camp Program Director: Mary Nace, [email protected] or (443)-858-4357

• Twilight Camp Director: Jodi Snyder, [email protected] or (717) 578-9035

• Twilight Camp Administrator: Michael Adelberg, [email protected] or (717) 827-4571



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Hershey Area Twilight Camp

Keystone Capital District: Serving Dauphin County

Camp Catherine

July 19 – 23, 2021


What programs and activities will be offered at the Hershey Area Twilight Camp?


➢ BB Gun Shooting (safety and shooting) ➢ Archery (safety and shooting) ➢ Nature Programs ➢ Arts&Crafts ➢ Sports&Games ➢ Fishing


Twilight Camp will be held each day from 6:00-9:00pm. The camp is held at Camp Catherine,

1275 Swatara Road, Hershey. Camp Catherine access is by a one-way gravel road and requires

vehicles to enter in the evening and remain at camp until the flag ceremony is over at about 6:30pm

and repeat the same procedure in the afternoon, arrive by 8:30pm to prevent traffic jams or accidents.

A Cub Scout Twilight Camp sign will be visible from Swatara Road to mark the entrance of the camp.

How do we check in?

Upon arrival at camp, Scouts will proceed to their Den area. There will be signs directing

scouts to the check in location. This is when all paperwork should be turned in, if it has not already

been turned in. Scouts will sit in lines with their dens until the program starts at 6:30pm. At that time,

the Program Director will collect the attendance roster from your assigned staff member.



• Twilight Camp Program Director: Amy Beth Gibbs, [email protected]

• Twilight Camp Director: Richard Burdette, [email protected] or (717) 566-3467

• Twilight Camp Administrator: Roger Chatell, [email protected] or (717) 620-4515



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Littlestown Area Twilight Camp

Battlefield District: Serving Adams & southwestern York Counties

Christ Church Picnic Grove

July 26 – 30, 2021


What programs and activities will be offered at the Littlestown Area Twilight Camp?


➢ BB Gun Shooting (safety and shooting) ➢ Archery (safety and shooting) ➢ Nature Programs ➢ Outdoor Scout Skills ➢ STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) ➢ Sports ➢ Slide-making and Arts&Crafts ➢ Swimming


Twilight Camp will be held each day from 6:00-9:00pm. The camp is held at the Picnic Grove

just past Christ United Church of Christ, 131 Christ Church Rd, Littlestown. Parking is located in the

field above the picnic grove tree line.

How do we check in?

Upon arrival at camp, Scouts will walk from the parking lot to the main building. There will be

signs directing scouts to the check in location. This is when all paperwork should be turned in, if it has

not already been turned in. Scouts will sit in lines with their dens until the program starts at 6:00pm.

At that time, the Camp Director will collect the attendance roster from your assigned staff member.



• Twilight Camp Program Director:

• Twilight Camp Director/Administrator: Christopher Lontz, [email protected] or (717) 827-4569



mailto:[email protected]://www.newbirthoffreedom.org/

York Area Day Camp

Heritage Trails District: Serving northeastern York County

Rocky Ridge County Park

July 26 – 30, 2021


What programs and activities will be offered at the York Area Day Camp?



When and Where is the Day Camp?

Day Camp will be held each day from 8:00am-4:00pm. The camp is held at Rocky Ridge

County Park, 3699 Deininger Rd, York.

How do we check in?



already been turned in. Scouts will sit in lines with their dens until the program starts at 8:00 a.m. At

that time, the Program Director will collect the attendance roster from the Den Walkers.



• Day Camp Program Director: Frank Burke, [email protected] or (717) 858-6911 • Day Camp Director/Administrator: Michael Adelberg, [email protected] or (717)

827-4571


for more information about Day Camp


Shippensburg Area Twilight Camp

Conococheague District:

Serving Franklin, & Western Cumberland Counties

LSL Sportsman Club

August 2 – 6, 2021


What programs and activities will be offered at the Shippensburg Area Twilight Camp?




Twilight Camp will be held each day from 6:00pm-9:00pm. The camp is held at LSL

Sportsmen’s Club at 3549 Orrstown Rd; Orrstown, Pennsylvania.

How do we check in?

Upon arrival at camp at 6:00pm, Scouts will proceed to the front of the main building. There

will be signs directing scouts to the check in location. This is when all paperwork should be turned in,

if it has not already been turned in. Scouts will sit with their dens until the program starts. At that

time, the Program Director will collect the attendance roster from your assigned staff member.



• Twilight Camp Director: Misty Bingaman, [email protected] or 202-926-5402.

• Twilight Camp Administrator: Roger Chatell, [email protected] or (717) 620-4515.




Day Camp and Twilight Camp Policies

Camp Security:

• Staff are identified with their gold Staff T-shirt, nametag lanyard, and navy-blue STAFF wristband o Staff must sign in and sign out each day of camp. o Medics will have safety vest to identify them.

• Participants are identified with their Day Camp T-shirt, nametag, and bright orange wristband o A Permission form is required if child is being picked up by or dropped off by someone other

than their parents or legal guardians. (Copies of this form are available on our website).

o Participants must sign in and sign out with their assigned staff member each day.

• Visitors must sign in and sign out each day at the Administrative area for the camp and will receive a wrist band to wear during the day of camp that they are visiting on.

• Den Walkers are identified with a gold Staff T-shirt, nametag lanyard, and navy-blue STAFF wristband.

o Den Walkers must sign in and sign out each day of camp

Release of Campers Policies

• Parents should complete the early release form and submit a copy to the Camp Director if a child will be picked up from camp early at any time during the week. (Copies of this form are available on our

website).

Late Arrival and Attendance

• Daily attendance is tracked so Cub Scouts who arrive after the opening ceremony should report to the Camp Director to sign in.

• In cases of absences, a Cub Scout’s family will be contacted shortly after program begins.

Medical Emergencies

• A Health Officer is onsite and should be contacted in cases of medical emergencies.

• Camp Director or designee needs to also be notified immediately.

• The situation will be assessed by the Health Officer and the best action pursued.

• If any camper needs to be transported to the hospital, the parent or emergency contact will be notified. In life-threatening situations, emergency medical aid will be summoned, then the parents or emergency

contact will be notified.

Tobacco and Alcohol Policy

• All Cub Scout Adventure Camp venues are to be treated as tobacco-free facilities. Smoking, including vapes and e-cigarettes, will only be allowed in designated areas. This area must always be out of sight

of the Scouts and away from any buildings. Alcohol is absolutely prohibited.

Refund Policy

• After May 30: $50 per Cub Scout is non-refundable. 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. Refunds may be granted for

medical emergencies or a death in the family.

State-Mandated Clearances

All adults that attend any New Birth of Freedom Council summer camp program must comply with the child abuse

clearances required by their home state.

PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS

WITHIN THE NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM COUNCIL: All adults that are residents of Pennsylvania and are registered or have family that are registered with the New Birth of Freedom Council must complete the three (3)

Pennsylvania-mandated clearances prior to arriving to camp.

• If you have already submitted your clearances and they are still current, you do not need to submit them again.

• If you have not yet submitted your clearances, please upload them to our Background Clearances System no later than 2 weeks prior to your session of camp at http://tinyurl.com/qc6fhfm.

Please visit https://newbirthoffreedom.org/background-check-clearances/ for more information or contact Mitzi Perry

with any questions you may have. She can be reached at [email protected] or (717) 827.4576

OUT OF COUNCIL: All out-of-council adults that are residents of Pennsylvania must complete and submit the three (3) PA mandated clearacnes prior to arriving at camp.

• Please upload them to our Background Clearances System no later than 2 weeks prior to your session of camp at http://tinyurl.com/qc6fhfm.

Please visit https://newbirthoffreedom.org/background-check-clearances/ for more information or contact Mitzi Perry

with any questions you may have. She can be reached at [email protected] or (717) 827.4576

NON-PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS

All adults who reside outside of Pennsylvania must comply with the child abuse clearances requirements of their home

state. If you are unsure of your state’s requirements, please contact your Council. If your state does require clearances,

please upload them to our Background Clearances System no later than 2 weeks prior to your session of camp at

http://tinyurl.com/qc6fhfm.

TRAINING AND CLEARANCES Den Walkers: All Den Walkers at Day Camp are required to have current Youth Protection Training and required

Pennsylvania state clearances. This applies to all camp and unit provided Den Walkers. If a Den Walker arrives without

these requirements met, the camp will direct the adult to the online services to obtain their Youth Protection Training as

well as 2 out of the 3 clearances (the Report of Criminal History from the PA State Police and Child Abuse History

Clearance from the Department of Human Services). The third clearance, the FBI Criminal History Clearance is

fingerprint based and cannot be completed online, so any adult that has not obtained this clearance will not be allowed

entry. (Reminder: if the adult has been a Pennsylvania resident for the past 10 consecutive years, they are eligible to

complete the Volunteer Disclosure Statement in lieu of obtaining the FBI Criminal History Clearance). Adults will be

permitted to attend camp only after they have submitted their current Youth Protection Training and required clearances.

Parents attending with their Family: Parents that register to attend as a family and not part of a pack, will participate in a

Den with a trained and certified Den Walker. We recommend that parents who attend as part of the family camp take

Youth Protection Training and get their Pennsylvania clearances, but they are not required to do so. Adults participating

as a family are permitted to only be responsible for their own children and may not serve as the responsible adult for other

Scouts.

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Who is a Mandated Report of Child Abuse?

All BSA-registered volunteers, parents, and leaders attending summer camp, and all other persons over the age of 18 are

mandatory reporters. The law requires direct reporting from the individual suspecting or witnessing child abuse

immediately. After reporting the suspected abuse to the state, the individual shall also contact the council’s Scout

Executive at (717) 843-2042. The Commonwealth has created a portal for reporting purposes at

www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis or (800) 932-0313.

Emergency Procedures

INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN: Most camp activities can be carried out in light rain, especially if the Scouts and adults are dressed

appropriately. In some cases, rainy-day activities may be substituted. In the case of heavy rain or

thunderstorm, an Air Horn with two blasts will be used. Direct your den/family into a covered pavilion until it

passes. Encourage the youth to stay with their buddy and make sure each scout is accounted for. The Camp

Director and Program Director will decide when to resume normal activities.

Tornado: If a tornado watch comes into effect or if a tornado is spotted, proceed with your den to the main

covered pavilion and wait for further instructions. Encourage the youth to stay with their buddy and make sure

each scout is accounted for. The camp director and program director will decide when to resume normal

activities.

Fire Plan: If a fire has been spotted, the camp director should be notified immediately. An Air Horn with two

blasts will be used. Den Walkers are to gather their dens together quickly and head to a covered pavilion. If the

fire is in the covered pavilion, lead your den to the front of the property. Youth should be lined up in the buddy

system so that all can be accounted for. Should fire trucks come, continue to keep the youth together in dens in

this designated area. The camp director and program director will let everyone know when programs can be

resumed.

Lost Youth Plan: Once it is determined that a youth is not with their group and is not accounted for, the Den

Walker IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIES THE CAMP DIRECTOR. If the director is not available, notify the

Program Director. When the lost youth plan goes into effect an Air Horn with three blasts will be used, Den

Walkers are to bring their dens to the covered pavilion and remain there until notified.

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PACK REGISTRATION FORM Go to http://nbf.tentaroo.com or use this form to register as a Pack, along with Pack Attendance Form

**ALL Adults attending as Den Walkers must have completed PA Act 15 Clearances and YPT**

Pack #: Total Number of Cub Scouts Attending Camp: __________

Pack Den Walker* Name: ____________________________________ YPT Exp. Date:_______________

Phone: ___________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________

Pack Den Walker* Name: ____________________________________ YPT Exp. Date:_______________

Phone: ___________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________

T-shirt and Payment Information:

*Total T-shirt Orders

Shirt Size Qty. Shirt Size Qty.

Youth Small Adult Large

Youth Medium Adult X-Large

Youth Large Adult 2X-Large

Adult Small Adult 3X-Large

Adult Medium Adult 4X-Large *Indicate total quantities. One shirt is included with each paid YOUTH registration.

Additional shirts for youth (or shirts for Adult Walkers) and are available for $14/shirt.

Number of paid Day Campers (early registration/new to scouts after May 15) X $95 =

Number of paid Day Campers (late registration) X $115 =

Number of paid Twilight Campers (early registration/new to scouts after May 15)

X $80 =

Number of paid Twilight Campers (late registration) X $100 =

Number of extra t-shirts (# of shirts minus # of paid youth) X $14 =

Total Due:

Checks should be made payable to: “New Birth of Freedom Council,”

then mail to one of the following Scout Service Centers:

1 Baden Powell Ln.; Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, OR 2139 White St.; York, PA 17404

TWILIGHT CAMPS TWILIGHT CAMPS DAY CAMPS

Cumberland Valley Area Dallastown Area York Area

Hershey Area Littlestown Area

Perry Area Franklin Area

*The required Applicable

Adult Council Proof of

Clearances Code Numbers are:

#___________________

#___________________

http://nbf.tentaroo.com/

Pack Attendance Form (Duplicate as needed)

**Please use this form in addition to the Pack Registration Form and submit both to your District

Executive no later than 1 week prior to the camp you plan to attend**

Names of Scouts

DOB

(mm/dd/yyyy) Age

Gender

(m/f) Grade in Fall 2021

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SCOUTING FAMILY REGISTRATION FORM Go to http://nbf.tentaroo.com or use this form

**All registered youth and adults will need to submit a valid Annual Health Form, Parts A and B**

Please mark the session that you would like to attend:

Name(s) of Scout(s) &

Sibling(s) DOB (mm/dd/yyyy) Age

Gender

(M/F) Grade in Fall 2021

Parent/Guardian* Name: Relationship to Scout: ________________ *an adult is required for Tigers or siblings who will be in the first grade in Fall 2021)

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

E-mail: Primary Phone:

Parents wishing to volunteer as Den Walkers should register online at http://www.newbirthoffreedom.org

T-shirt and Payment Information:

Shirt Size Qty. Shirt Size Qty.

Youth Small Adult Large

Youth Medium Adult X-Large

Youth Large Adult 2X-Large

Adult Small Adult 3X-Large

Adult Medium Adult 4X-Large

Number of paid Day Campers (early registration/new to scouts after May 15) X $95 =

Number of paid Day Campers (late registration) X $115 =

Number of paid Twilight Campers (early registration/new to scouts after May 15)

X $80 =

Number of paid Twilight Campers (late registration) X $100 =

Number of extra t-shirts (# of shirts minus # of paid youth) X $14 =

Total Due:

TWILIGHT CAMPS TWILIGHT CAMPS DAY CAMPS

Cumberland Valley Area Dallastown Area York Area

Hershey Area Littlestown Area

Perry Area Franklin Area

Checks should be made payable to: “New Birth

of Freedom Council,”

then mail to one of the following Scout Service

Centers:

1 Baden Powell Ln.; Mechanicsburg, PA 17050,

OR 2139 White St.; York, PA 17404
http://nbf.tentaroo.com/

Documents

2021 Cub Scout Adventure Camp Guidebook...Cub Scout Adventure Camp is not built around Scouts completing a ton of advancement. The program is designed to be more fun and family-oriented