White Rock District

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WHAT: White Rock District Twilight Camp is an annual, week long Cub Scout camp held in early June. It is five full evenings of activities such as archery, crafts, games, and Scout skills that are fun, educational, and informative.

This year’s theme is “A Camping we will go” – a weeklong adventure into the Fun and Games of Scouting. Your Cub Scout will learn new skills and have fun.

WHO: Twilight Camp is open to all registered Cub Scouts entering the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grades as of September 1, 2009. (Boys who are entering the 6th grade cannot attend Cub Scout Camp but are encouraged to attend a Boy Scout Camp. Contact Daniel Akins, District Executive, for more info.)

DAILY TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Please arrive by 5:45 p.m. for check in. Bring a family meal for our Friday night family picnic.

WEAR: Camp T-shirt, shorts or pants, tennis shoes or hiking boots (NO open toed shoes of any kind), socks, bug spray, sunscreen.

FEES: $45.00 on or before May 14, 2009, $55.00 thereafter. Only completed registrations will be accepted. All others will be returned for completion. Fee includes one t-shirt, and a patch. Please make checks payable to BSA, Circle Ten Council.

REGISTER: Submit the required registration forms to your pack’s Twilight Camp coordinator. If your pack or den is not attending, you may register as an individual by mailing the required forms to the home of Diana Griffis. This packet includes all forms needed to register your Cub Scout.

Please register only one person per form.

• All participants must fill out one of these:
  • Youth participant registration (youth entering grades 1-5)
  • Junior volunteer registration (youth volunteers entering grades 6-12)
  • Adult volunteer registration (all adult volunteers and Tiger Cub Adult Partners)
• All participants must fill out the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record. Note: Part B (Physical Examination) is not needed for this event.

MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS: Texas camp and BSA regulations require that every attendee (adults & children) must complete a registration form and medical release form with actual immunization dates (month and year) and have it on file with the camp medical officer. Any registrations turned in without immunization dates ON MEDICAL FORM will be returned as an incomplete registration.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Each evening is filled with fun activities that are age-appropriate and built around advancements for each level (Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos). On Friday, your Cub will receive a report showing achievements completed at each activity area. Note: Your pack provides belt loops and other rank items earned while at camp.

MEDICATION AT CAMP: If a camper is bringing medication to camp, it should be in the original container and have the camper’s name and specific dosage instructions and be turned in to the camp medical officer. Asthma inhalers and epi-pens may remain with the camper.

VOLUNTEERS: All volunteers (staff, adult volunteers, junior staff) must wear current camp t-shirt while at camp (if you work 3 or more days shirt is free, otherwise it's $10.00), attend a camp training session, and completed on-line Youth Protection training. For security reasons, persons not wearing a camp t-shirt will be escorted to headquarters to register their attendance.

TIGER CUBS (cubs entering 1st grade in 9/2009): Must be accompanied by an Adult Partner who is his parent, legal guardian, or a trusted adult and is the adult listed on the registration form. Their Adult Partner is considered an adult volunteer and must be registered and attend a camp training session (May 20, May 30).

Sign-in/Sign-out Procedure: Scouts must be signed in at registration table upon arrival. Scouts must be signed out with walking den leader before departing. Late arrivals and visitors must sign in with the registrar. Visitors will be clearly identified at all times by a visitor band.

FAQ – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS TWILIGHT CAMP ?
Twilight Camp is an annual weeklong Cub Scout Camp held during the evening in the summer. It is five full evenings of activities that are not only fun, but also educational and informative. Each evening, your son will participate in events such as archery, bb guns, games, crafts, and scout skills. There will be plenty of excitement and chances to earn credits toward your achievements, electives and belt loops. Evening activities are built around advancements for each level (Tiger, Cub, Wolf, Bear and Webelos) and are age appropriate. Our Camp Staff are some of the best adult volunteers in Circle Ten Council. Each one is qualified and trained for their specific event. Our main purpose is for the boys to have FUN!

WHAT DO I GET FOR MY MONEY ?
Your Cub Scout will receive a sharp-looking camp t-shirt, a camp patch, and activity supplies. He will meet a lot of other boys and have fun and should earn some belt loops. (His pack will be responsible for getting you those awards.).

HOW DO I REGISTER ?
To register for Twilight Camp, complete the appropriate forms for every person attending and turn them in, along with the appropriate fees, to your Unit leader (Cub Master, Den Leader) or your Twilight Camp Coordinator.

CAN I HELP ?
Parent participation is strongly encouraged and welcomed. If parents would like to participate, please complete all the required forms for an "Adult Volunteer." To be an Adult Volunteer, you must complete the registration form, attend one of the Twilight Camp training courses (May 20, May 30), agree to the terms and conditions on the Volunteer registration form. Please submit a copy of Youth Protection cards and DPS sexual offender record attached with your form.

MY SON IS NOT A CUB SCOUT. CAN HE STILL ATTEND ?
Yes! Simply fill out a BSA Cub Scout application and submit it with all the other Twilight Camp forms. Note that there is an additional $10.00 fee for Cub Scout registration.

MY SON JUST COMPLETED KINDERGARTEN. CAN HE ATTEND ?
Yes! If he is not already a “Tiger Cub” in a local Cub Scout pack, simply fill out a BSA Cub Scout application and submit it with all the other Twilight camp forms. BSA policy requires that an Adult Partner (Parent/Guardian) accompany each Tiger Cub during scout events. Also, Texas camp regulations require that every adult participating/volunteering at camp be a registered & trained volunteer. So, Tiger Cub Adult Partners must be registered and trained Twilight camp Adult Volunteers.

DO YOU HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS ?
For registration questions, contact the Camp Directors.