I have an update for our Webelos camping trip. If you haven't read the previous post on the blog, be sure to check it out. I'm using our Den4 Blog as a way to keep everyone updated on our upcoming Webelos Resident Camping Trip. Visit the Blog at www.pack696den4.blogspot.com.
Here are a few things I've been reading about that I want to share...
- Den 4 is going to do ONE of the Program Options. That way we all stay together as a Den for all the activities. I'm researching the two different Program Options. The difference is simple...Program 1 has the forester and Naturalist while Program 2 has the Readyman and Showman. Once I review both Programs, I'll let you know which one our Den will participate in. That way you can choose the correct option when you sign up for camp.
- I've been talking to Jason Lawrence, our current Webelos Den Leader (future Webelos II Leader). He and I are coordinating our efforts in hopes that all our Webelos can make this trip. We will be using THIS BLOG as a way to add notes and send out updates. Be sure to check it often.
- Be sure to review the Webelos Camp Guide. You can get your copy by Clicking Here. This guide lays out all the requirements, and what you should pack for the trip.
- Per the CAMP GUIDE, each Webelos Cub should bring an adult. This is highly recommended in the Camp Guide. Since our boys are not yet Boy Scouts, and are not yet on their own for camping trips, the Webelos Camp Guide highly recommends a family adult with each Webelos Cub. Note...this trip is for Webelos only...no siblings.
- IF YOUR WEBELOS CUB WANTS TO ATTEND, BUT YOU CAN'T ATTEND WITH HIM, please connect with me at robertmbragg@gmail.com and let me know (this is for all Webelos...including Jason's Den). We must have a certain number of adults to meet the requirements.
- Each adult that attends MUST have face to face Youth Protection Training. I think all of our Akela's already have this, but if not, we will get you trained. I'm certified for Face to Face so we can set up a time for the training. On Thursday at the 7 pm roundtable at the Faith Lutheran Church in Dickinson, there will be a FACE TO FACE training. Make it if you can so you can get your training.
- Also, at least 1 adult must have the HAZARDOUS WEATHER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. It just makes sense to me that we should all go ahead and acquire this certificate, since it can be done online. The process is easy. Login to the website at www.myscouting.org. If you don't have an account yet, its very easy to set one up. Once in your account, click on the E-learning link on the left. That's where you will find the training. Take the Hazardous Weather (as well as any other training you'd like) and print your certificate when done. The training takes about 30 minutes or so.
- Each Cub in our Den has earned their Whittling Chip, so he may bring his pocket knife. However, he must follow all the rules he learned, or his knife may be taken away and returned after camp is over.
I'll keep you updated with more information as I acquire it. Thanks!
Robert M. Bragg
Den 4 Leader
832.534.0625
robertmbragg@gmail.com
