Summer Camp - 2006 - Pack 426 last update: 11/20/2008 12:48 AM
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One of the best bay area scout summer day camps is close to Pack 426 homes, in the Steven's Creek County Park. It has been a popular choice over the years for many cub scout packs. It has gotten so popular that it requires significant parent participation...perhaps the reason that it is so rewarding for the boys. Thanks to the pack volunteers. We have enough person-days to get 12 reserved spots at the day camp. However, we still need help on the BB Range by qualified boy scouts or by adults. Call Joe! |
Basic Details
Location: Stevens Creek Park - 1st session
Dates: July 17-21, 2006
Times: around 8:30 to 3:30 daily. Carpooling
arranged from St Luke's.
Activities: crafts, archery, water creek
walking, games, bb gun training, camaraderie, etc.
Parental commitment: 3 days typical, maybe 2
depending on number of boys.
Guaranteed spots: 12 boys from Pack 426.
Cost: $105 per child
References:
 | Council Camps: http://www.sccc-scouting.org/sccc/program/camping/daycamp/2006_cubcamp.asp |
| Last year at Stevens Creek (.pdf file) |
| Host station information (.pdf file) |
There is lots of paperwork associated with running the camp. Mail or drop it off to me at 1760 Laurentian Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
| Some application forms
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| Scout Application/Medical Form - click for pdf file | ||||||
| Fill out an Adult Application/Medical Form for each parent that will volunteer - click for pdf file |
Timeline:
| 5/17 BB Gun Range Master training. |
Current List of Committed Boys (e.g. fees paid and forms submitted)
| Reser- vation | Name | Summer Rank | Adult-Days committed |
Adult-Days total / min needed |
Fee | Who |
| 1 | Peter Martinka | Bear | 3 (M-F) | 3 / 18 | $105 | Joe and Dorian |
| 2 | Christopher Reed | Bear | 3 (M-F) | 6 /18 | $105 | Evelyn |
| 3 | Thomas Lee | Bear | 3 (MTW) | 9 / 18 | $105 | Wan |
| 4 | Zachary Fitzpatrick | Webelos 1 | 3 (MTW) | 12 / 18 | $105 | JoAnn |
| 5 | Connor O'Neill | Bear | 3 (M-F) | 15 / 23 | $105 | Kevin |
| 6 | Benny Vaugham | Webelos 1 | 2 (M-F) | 17/23 | $105 | Susanna and James |
| 7 | Iain Sadowski | Webelos 1 | 3 (M-F) | 20 /23 | $105 | Fiona |
| 8 | Matthew Bennett | Wolf | 3 (M-F) | 23 / 23 | $105 | Bradford Slama |
| 9 | Jonathon Bennet | Wolf | 3 (W-F) | 26 / 28 | $105 | Becky B. and Bradford Slama |
| 10 | Daniel Bauer | Webelos 1 | 2 (MThF) | 28 / 28 | $105 | Jon and Amy |
| 11 | Daniel Graves | Bear | 2 (M-F) | 30 / 28 | $105 | Luanne |
| 12 | Andrew Weisner | Webelos 1 | 2 (M-F) | 32/ 28 | $105 | Christine and David |
| with Pack 502 | Peter Pelkey | Bear | 3 to 5 (M pref T-F) |
prog dir decides | $105 | Patti |
| with Pack 502 | Glenn Smartt | Bear | 3 (M-F) | prog dir decides | $105 | Sheri |
New
award (introduced in 2004) that can be worn on the cub scout uniform's right
pocket flap. One basic requirement is participation in a summer cub scout
day camp. With a couple of more requirements, the cub scout can be awarded
this great award for his uniform. Check out this link:
http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/resources/13-228/index.html
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: If I only work 3 days, does that mean my scout only attends 3 days?
A: The camp is 5 days long. The cub scout is invited and expected to
attend all 5 days. The parent's may volunteer be only for part of
the week. On days the parent is not volunteering, the scout can join a car
pool to the camp.
Q: What is this "Camp Station"?
Hosting it?
A: A station is a craft, sport & game, skills, nature, bb or archery
range, or other ideas for the scouts. The program lasts for a 45 minute
time slot during the 5 days. The two adults at the camp station do not
count toward the den leadership. We need to procure the materials within a
budget, practice it with boys, and run the activity. Short training is
available
Q: How much supervision is there?
A: In addition to camp directors, staff, and the volunteer station hosts, there
will be a parent volunteer for every 1 to 4 boys. This is a parent
participation event, not a summer day care. Hence the bargain cost!
Q: I can't go to this camp because the dates are not right for my family?
A: You can choose any scout camp and apply as an individual. Steven's
Creek is probably unavailable to walk-ins because of its popularity. Try
the
Santa Clara Council link.
Q: I can't afford any time off work, or at least, not the 3 days you ask for?
A: Either parent can volunteer. If you can be available 1 to 2 days, you
can still register, but get second priority behind parents who will help on
hosting a camp station. You can get a reserved spot if there is enough
other parents who can volunteer fully. You could also try to register as a
walk-in independently after the pack reservations are complete.
Q: If I would like to volunteer all the days, can the camp help take care of
my non-scout child?
A: Yes. There will be a 'tag-along' or 'tot-lot' service for a parent that
are working all 5 days. If the two parents of a boy are trading places on
a station for 5 days, that should qualify too. So there are two bennies
working all 5 days: no fee for your scout, and day care for his sibling.
At this time, the sibling needs to be six or older. It depends what the
camp director will arrange. More info later.
From our Cubmaster JoAnn Fitzpatrick: Years ago at Stevens Creek Camp they
had an area for siblings that was incredibly well run and supervised. Emily and
Zach both went and had a blast! It was equal to or even more fun that what the
scouts did. So don't let the fact that you have younger siblings or even older
siblings keep you from volunteering for a few days at the camp.
Q: I have more questions not answered here....
A: Call Joe Martinka at 408-735-7245, or email at exegrec3@yahoo.com
The Camp Director for the camp is Toni Bedal.
- Pam Maker
- Pack 502
- 69 Mariposa Ave. Los Gatos 95030, and phone is 354-7789.
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Ideas about our Camp Station BB Guns
More information on the camp station selection will follow.
BB Guns and Cub Scouts - Official Information
Belt Loops and Pin Requirement
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Other application forms for Joe or someone applying for camp staff (teen or adult):