Cubs Olympians Day Camp
9 - 13 June 2008
Cub World, Camp Wisdom

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General Information

Registration Information/Forms

Additional Requirements/Links

Questions?

Cub Scout Information (what to bring, not bring, Day Camp Code of Conduct)

Planning/Training Meetings

 

General Information

Stretch those muscles, practice your long jumps! It’s time for Wisdom Trail’s Cub Olympians Day Camp!  Day Camp will take place Monday, June9th through Friday, June 13th, 2008.   Day Camp will be held at Camp Wisdom Scout Camp, 6400 Red Bird Lane, Dallas.  Take the Cedar Ridge exit off I-20 and travel north.  Turn left on Red Bird Lane; Camp Wisdom will be on your left.

Opening ceremonies will begin each morning at 8:30 am at the flagpole over the hill, to the right of Camp Headquarters.  Closing ceremonies will also be at the flagpole at 4 pm   Any early pick-ups will need to be arranged with Day Camp Headquarters and ID must be shown at time of pick up.

This year, due to all districts going through the council for t-shirts and patches, registration must be turned in earlier than in years past. Also ALL registration MUST go through your packs Day Camp Coordinator. INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. For costs see the registration form. You will note that the first registration will be due by April 17. Fees include all the activities of Day Camp, a Day Camp T-shirt, a Day Camp Patch (which will be distributed the last day of day camp to the pack coordinator) and lunch on Friday the 13th.  Registrations received after May 26th are not guaranteed to receive Camp T-shirts or patches. Fees paid for Day Camp are non-refundable and are not pro-rated based on the number of days a Scout attends Day Camp.  Registrations will be accepted by Pack at the Cub Scout Roundtables at The Grace Place, Duncanville Church of Christ, 402 W. Danieldale, Duncanville.

Adults and Teens volunteering for the entire week at Day Camp will receive one Camp T-shirt at no cost.  Extra T-shirts may be ordered by anyone for an additional $8.00 per shirt.  T-shirts will be issued to a Pack representative at the time of the swim tests. Time and date will be announced at the May Roundtable as well as online at www.wisdomtrail.org and by e-mail to Cubmasters.  Please watch for this announcement.

Day Camp t-shirts must be worn everyday by everyone attending, volunteering or staffing Day Camp.  This is for identification and safety purposes.   Everyone (parent, grandparent, etc.) who visits for a couple hours or the entire day must sign in at Headquarters to receive a visitors ID badge and submit required paperwork.  Any Camper or staff person who does not have a Day Camp T-shirt must also check in at Headquarters and receive an ID badge.

Everyone needs to bring a sack lunch everyday, except Friday.  All lunches will be refrigerated until lunch time.  All lunches need to be clearly marked with their name and Pack number on the bag.  It is strongly suggested that lunches be in throwaway containers.

Medication that is to be taken while at camp needs to be in a Ziplock bag clearly labeled with name, unit number and when to take the medication.  Medication must be in an original prescription container.  All medication will be kept at the First Aid Center and dispensed by the Camp Nurse. Any exceptions must be cleared through the Camp Directors.

If your camper has any special physical, medical or emotional needs PLEASE note this on their Health form as well as speak with Debie Franz or Sharon Coleman.  Our goal is for everyone to have a memorable experience while at camp and we must be made aware of special needs in advance.

All Registration and Health& Medical Forms are to be kept at Headquarters/First Aid Center for quick access in the event of an emergency. 

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Note:  When printing the following forms use 1/2 inch margins around the document

Important Registration Information!

CUB SCOUTS are required to complete:

1) Registration Form Updated! (1 required for each Cub)

2)  Pack Registration Form Spreadsheet (1 required for each Pack)

3) BSA Class 1 Health & Medical Form


ALL STAFF and FULL-WEEK VOLUNTEERS (age 14+) are required to complete: 

1) Registration Form

2) BSA Class 1 Health & Medical Form

3) Online Youth Protection Training Card

4) Sex Offender Search Form (age 18+)

5) BSA Scout or Leader Application (not required if you're currently a registered leader and your unit charter is up to date)

Forms submitted after the registration deadline will require a $3.00 fee for background check.  Please understand that no adult will be allowed to participate in day camp without the State of Texas required paperwork. 


ALL VISITORS  (age 18+), anyone visiting other than lunch time, are required to complete:

1) Registration Form

2) BSA Class 1 Health & Medical Form

3) Sex Offender Search Form (age 18+)

All lunch time visitors are required to check in at headquarters and receive a visitors ID.


JR STAFF requires the same paper work as adult staff. 


ME TOO/TOT LOT must complete

1) Tot Lot/Me Too Registration Form

2) BSA Class 1 Health & Medical Form

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Additional Requirement Information and Web Links

Even if you have a Youth Protection card from training you MUST go through the online training because it has a written exam (choose the non-audio, it is quicker). You must print a copy of the page that has the test result at the end and also the YOUTH PROTECTION card that will show up on the next page. Maintain copy for your personal records.

Texas Sex Offenders Form - https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/dps_web/Portal/index.aspx  This takes less than 2 minutes and there is no charge for the search. Maintain copy for your personal records.

All staff and full-week volunteers must be a registered Scouter.  The BSA adult application is available at: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/28-501.pdf  Please understand that persons who are not registered Scouters are not covered by BSA insurance.

Day Camp Class 1 Health Form

Day Camp Registration Form

Staff Application

 

Questions?  Contact:

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Important Cub Scout Information:

 Be sure your cub wears his camp t-shirt daily.  He should also have:

  • Hat

  • Sturdy, closed toe shoes (no thongs or sandals, except at pool)

  • Swim suit & towel (no cut-offs, and it's best to send an old towel)

  • A plastic grocery bag or zip lock bag to hold your boy's wet swimsuit so it doesn't soak everything in his pack.

  • Small pack for clothes, swim suit, towel

  • Sunblock

  • Insect repellent

  • Sack lunch, with drink, in a paper lunch sack and his name written on it (also for our tot-lot girls and boys).  There will be a large container for each pack to put their lunches in when arriving at camp each morning.  The container will be refrigerated until lunch time; however, it's best not to pack items that spoil easily.  Lunch will be from noon to 1 daily.

  • A water cup.  Best to use a mug that can be hooked to belt or belt loop with a shower curtain hook or carabiner.  There will be water available throughout the camp, but no cups.  Another idea is a plastic bottle, with handle (such as a pancake syrup bottle), fill within 1.5 inches of top with water and put in freezer the night before - will be a source of good, cold water during most of the day.

The following ARE NOT ALLOWED:

  • Radio, tape player or computer games (Game Boys, PSPs, I-Pods, etc.)

  • Knives and tools (even if Cub has his Wittlin' Chip card)

  • Skateboards

  • No open toed shoes

  • No pets 

Cub Scout Day Camper's Code of Conduct (review with your boy - be sure he understands):

  • Show respect for leaders, guests, staff and other Cub Scouts

  • No bad or rude language

  • Keep hands to yourself; no pushing, wrestling, hitting

  • Stay with your camp den at all times.  Get your leader's permission to leave your camp den, and always take a buddy with you.

  • No sticks, stones, rocks, and no tree climbing.

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Planning/Training Meetings:

Day Camp staff meetings will be held from 9-10am at The Grace Place (Duncanville Church of Christ, 402 W. Danieldale, Duncanville), unless otherwise indicated, on the following dates:

  • March 29th

  • April 5th & 19th

  • May 3rd, 17th & 24th

  • May 31st will be held at the Daffron Pavillion at Camp Wisdom

  • June 7th - set up and swim testing

 Also on May 31st there will be a MANDATORY meeting at Camp Wisdom for ALL leaders who will be volunteering at day camp (even it is only for a half day.) This will be from 10am - noon.