Bear Resident Camp
2010 Bear Camp
Designed especially for Boys going into 3rd grade and their parents, each Scout spends 2 full days and 1 night of fun in the wilderness of Cub World. Boys and their adult partner will participate in many exciting activities listed below. The cost for Bear Camp will be $65 per participant, the full cost of Bear Camp is payable at the time of registration.
- Water Park- Swimming
- Theme Related Activities - Crafts, Games
- Outdoor Cooking
- Special Events
- Exciting Campfire with Staff and Cub Scout Participation
- Field Sports - BB Guns, Action Archery
- Nature and Conservation
- Campsite Living
- Parents MUST BE WITH Scout at all times.
- Central Camp Trading Post
- Grizzly Guides (Staff)
- 2 Full Days and 1 Night of Fun
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.
| Session 1 | June 18 – 19, 2010-Closed | Session 9 | July 18 – 19, 2010-Closed |
| Session 2 | June 20 – 21, 2010-Closed | Session 10 | July 23 – 24 , 2010-Closed |
| Session 3 | June 25 – 26, 2010-Closed | Session 11 | July 25 – 26, 2010 |
| Session 4 | June 27 – 28, 2010-Closed | Session 12 | July 30 – 31, 2010-Closed |
| Session 5 | July 5 – 6, 2010 | Session 13 | August 1 -- 2, 2010 |
| Session 6 | July 9 – 10, 2010-Closed | Session 14 | August 6 – 7, 2010 |
| Session 7 | July 11– 12, 2010-Closed | Session 15 | August 8 – 9, 2010 |
| Session 8 | July 16 – 17, 2010-Closed | | |
Bear Leader's Orientation for the 2010 Camping Season will be on Monday May 31, 2010 and Tuesday June 1, 2010 (both dates beginning at 7:00 pm) and 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 Bear Leader Guide 2010, 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. What Health Forms do I need to attent Bear Camp?
A. The Annual Health and Medical Record with parts A and C completed is the appropriate form. It can be found here: Annual Health and Medical Record. Bring the completed and signed health form with you when you check into Bear Camp.
Q. Is there a list of advancements the Scout could have earned attending Bear Camp?
A. Yes, in the Bear Camp Leader's Guide Appendix, there is a list of advancements that could have been earned.
For further information, please read the Bear Leader Guide 2010. It's a great resource of information!
If you have questions please contact your District Executive or the Camping Office (816-569-4930 or 800-776-1110).