Cub Packs may camp up to two nights...

Effective Sept. 1, 2023, Cub Scout Packs who are conducting their own overnight camping activity may now camp up to two consecutive nights. Cub Scout Packs who are conducting their own overnight camping activities must continue to have at least one registered adult leader who is trained in Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO), who oversees the planning and is in attendance for the pack campout. This updated policy also applies to Webelos and Arrow of Light Dens who may conduct Den-coordinated campouts. The policy will be updated in the Guide to Safe Scouting and other resources on Sept. 1. An updated version of the BALOO training will also be released at this time.

...at approved locations...

The location must be a site that is approved by the local council using the Pack Overnight Campout Appraisal Form.  

Before you complete a form, check below to see locations  currently approved. if where you want to camp is not listed, you must request a site appraisal by the Great Trail Council. Contact Phil Kuestner at philip.kuestner@scouting.org 90 days before the event date with name and address of facility and a contact name and number. GTC will verify the location meets Cub Scout Overnight standards and will notify the Pack leadership. 

Our camps, Manatoc Scout Reservation (Camp Butler and Camp Manatoc) and Camp Stambaugh are approved locations for Cub Scout overnights.

...with Trained Leaders...

In order to conduct a pack overnight campout, at least one registered adult leader who is attending the campout must complete Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) training. 

Hazardous Weather Training is also required of all adult leaders who take their pack camping and can be accessed at my.scouting.org. At least one adult present has this training. 

All adults attending the campout as leaders must have a paid adult registration in Scouting America. The only exception is a Cub Scout parent or legal guardian with no leadership responsibilities over any other youth. (link to the Guide to Safe Scouting). If the adult attending with a Cub Scout is not the parent or legal guardian, they must have a paid adult registration.

...keeping Safety in mind.

All activities must be age-appropriate. ( see the list of age-appropriate activities here PDF) 

You must follow guidelines specifically for Cub Scout Unit-Coordinated Camping (see the Guide to Safe Scouting). 

Leaders are to provide a risk assessment for all unit-coordinated camping and activities following the S.A.F.E. checklist. The Great Trail Council recommends Cub Scout tent camping not occur in less than 32-degree weather. 

Only Webelos and Arrow of Light Dens may conduct den-coordinated campouts.

Only Arrow of Light Dens may camp with Scouts BSA Troops.