Polar Cubs 2010
Polar Cubs provides Cub Scouts an opportunity to go outside in cold and snowy weather and love it. Boys and their parents will be part of a “Super Den” that is led through several fun wintry activities by enthusiastic staff members.
There are also overnight options which accustom Scouts to camping. Scouts spend most of their day outside but eat meals and sleep inside. There are opportunities in the evening for sledding and a movie.
Polar Cubs is also a great way to acquaint with the camp in preparation for summer camp. A mix of great staff and outdoor adventures will make this a winter your Cub Scouts won’t forget.
Registration and Fees
Registration is on a first come first served basis. Units can reserve space without assigning individual names until Dec. 1st at which time any un-named space will be released. Registration can be completed online.
- Weekend Cost: Adult: $25 | Youth: $35
- Saturday Only Cost: Adult: $15 | Youth: $25
- Availability can be seen online. Weekend capacity 180 campers, with 60 overnight guests each night.
- $5 late fee per camper for registrations after December 31st.
- Full payment is due 2 weeks before your scheduled weekend.
Check In
Polar Cubs check in is at the Hanna Venture Base (or McCormick Lodge) at the times listed below. If you will be arriving later than this please contact the Winter Director.
- 7pm - 8pm Friday for those attending the Friday Overnight.
- 9am Saturday for those attending Saturday Only and Saturday Overnight.
Preparation
- Use this guidebook in explaining the program to parents. Getting the kids excited is easy, just ask “Who wants to play in the snow for a weekend?”.
- You have the option to attend as a large group or several smaller groups. Units are not limited to one weekend. We recommend at least one adult for every five Scouts.
- Register by December 31 to get the $5 discount!
- Hold a meeting to check each Scout’s gear before leaving for camp.
- Let us know ahead of time if any camper has special medical or food needs.
- Have an Annual Health and Medical Record sheet completed for every camper. Bring a duplicate of this form to camp as we are required to keep a copy on file after you leave.
- Medications brought to camp must be in their original container.
In Case of Bad Weather
Sessions will only be cancelled in extreme conditions. If this happens the unit will be notified and encouraged to attend another sessions. No makeup sessions will be offered.
Health Forms
All campers must use the Annual Health and Medical Record sheet provided by National BSA. Please ensure every camper completes parts A & C. This activity is less than 72 hours so campers can omit part B. Copies turned in to camp must be kept on file after they leave camp.
Typical Day At Camp
Once parked, one adult should come into the Hanna Venture Base (or McCormik Lodge for weston Programs) with Health Forms and all medication to check in.
Because campers are arriving and leaving at different times throughout the weekend, staff will inform you when you can bring gear inside the building.
After check in, the staff runs the program so step back, relax and have fun! Adults are still responsible for supervision and any necessary discipline. Also, any help you can provide is appreciated.
Meals will be served: Saturday breakfast at 8:00, lunch at 12:30, supper at 6:30, and Sunday breakfast at 8:00.
Overnight campers will stay on a bunk in a heated cabin. Evening activities will include night sledding, board games and a movie.
Before leaving, an adult from the pack should check out with the director to collect patches and pay any remaining balance.
Program Details
The Scouts and parents will have plenty of opportunity to join in the wintery fun. There are even some new activities for this year.
- Sledding/Tubing
- Broomball
- Snowshoes
- Snow forts
- Kickball
- 3 Person slingshots
