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Note: Bear Resident Camp is a one-on-one camping experience. Therefore every youth attending camp must have an adult partner. Special circumstances require the approval of a Heart of America Council Representative.
2009 Bear Camp
The Draw will be on-line beginning January 5, 2009. Check back for updates. A letter regarding the Bear Draw will be sent to the registered Cubmaster and Committtee Chair in November or December. The cost for Bear Camp will be $45 per participant ($45 per Cub and $45 per parent) before 2-6-09, and after that the cost will increase to $60 per participant.
Session 1 June 21 – 22, 2009 Session 8 July 17 – 18, 2009 Session 2 June 26 – 27, 2009 Session 9 July 19 – 20, 2009 Session 3 June 28 – 29, 2009 Session 10 July 24 – 25, 2009 Session 4 July 3 – 4, 2009 Session 11 July 26 – 27, 2009 Session 5 July 5 – 6, 2009 Session 12 July 31 - August 1, 2009 Session 6 July 10 – 11, 2009 Session 13 August 2 – 3, 2009 Session 7 July 12– 13, 2009
Bear Leader's Orientation for the 2009 Camping Season will be announced at a later date, but will be held at the Cub World Pavilion at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation Cub World, 1100 Martinek Lane, Kansas City, KS 66111. It is highly recommended at least one (1) representative from your pack attend one of the meetings. At the meeting, leaders will be given a Leader's Guide, and there will be time for a Q&A session. Attendance at both meetings is not necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bear Camp
Q. How are refunds handled?
A. Refunds are given after the camp session has completed and is reconciled with the Council Office. The monies (minus the non-refundable of $20) will AUTOMATICALLY be put into the unit account.
Q. Where is Bear Camp?
A. Bear Camp is at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation in Bonner Springs, Kansas. (map)
Q. What kinds of things will I be doing at Bear Camp?
A. There are lots of exciting things to do at Bear Camp. You can do things like shooting BB Guns, swimming, making rope, making wood projects, participating in campfires, and meetings lots of other Bear Cubs just like you.
Q. Where do I sleep?
A. You will be sleeping in a 2 person canvas wall tent that includes a cot and floor boards, electricity is not available
Q. What should I take to Bear Camp?
A. Your leader can help you decide what to take and what not to take to camp. Your leader has a list in their Bear Camp Leader's Guide, but generally, you should take basically the same things that you would take to spend the night at a friends house plus your Scout uniform, your Bear book, bug repellant, and a few other things.
Q. Bear Camp sounds awesome, can I go?
A. If you are a Bear Cub you can go. All you need to do is check with your leader to find out how to sign up.
Q. What if there are twins or triplets in my Pack?
A. If there are multiple children from the same family, only one parent is required to go. Please contact the Camping office for further questions or concerns regarding this issue.
Q. What if I'm the only one in my unit that wants to attend Bear Camp?
A. Great! We encourage units to sign up together, but if you're the only one that wants to attend Bear Camp, we will find a unit for you to camp with. Contact the Council office and we will get you camping!
Q. What if both parents want to attend with their Scout to Bear Camp?
A. It is not required for both parents to attend, but if both want to attend, that is acceptable. Just reserve slots for both people.
Q. Is there a list of advancements the Scout could have earned attending Bear Camp?
A. Yes, the following guideline is a list of what could be earned, Bear Camp Advancement.
For further information, please read the Bear Camp Leader's/Parent Guide. It's a great resource of information!
If you have questions please contact your District Executive or the Camping Office (816-569-4928 or 800-776-1110).
