Our fall camp is for the entire family, Lions through AOLs, parents, and siblings. We will camp for two nights, enjoy campfires, skits, songs, and lots of cub scouting fun! This year’s fall camp will be at Camp Piasa at Pere Marquette State Park. Scouts will be able to participate in a variety of activities in a unique and fun environment and will learn camping basics from experienced scouts and leaders. Pere Marquette’s Naturalist will host a program for us on Saturday morning.
When: Oct 18-20, 2024 | Check-in after 5pm on Friday. Check out by noon on Sunday.
Where: Pere Marquette State Park| 13112 Visitor Center Lane, Grafton, IL 62037 618/786-3323
Parking: Parking is first-come, first-served on site.
Special Conditions/Activities: We will have sleep cabins available to us during this camp weekend. Each cabin has 4-5 cots with mattresses. You will need to bring linens/pillows. We have been given permission to set up tents if we have more people than there are beds. Cabins will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring tents as a back-up.
Meals: The pack will provide a Friday night dinner, Saturday breakfast/lunch/dinner, and a light Sunday breakfast. If there are any dietary restrictions, please let Valerie know at valkyrie88a@gmail.com ASAP.
What to pack:
| □ Tent/rainfly/stakes | □ Gym shoes | □ Medicines | □ Water bottle |
| □ Sleeping bag | □ Hiking Boots | □ Hat/bandana | □ Flashlight w/ batteries |
| □ Pillow | □ Extra socks | □ Toiletries | □ Sunscreen |
| □ Camp chair | □ Class A & B Uniforms | □ Extra clothes | □ Whistle |
| □ Insect repellent | □ Rain gear | □ Reusable cup | □ First aid kit |
Pack your clothes & items INSIDE plastic bags inside your gear bag. That way, even in the event of rain, you still have warm, dry clothes and shoes! Bring a bag for wet clothes too.
Rules:
- Scouts and siblings are NOT ALLOWED at camp without a parent or guardian, even temporarily. If you must leave, you must take your children with you.
- Each person at camp MUST have a current medical form on file; adults and siblings included. You will not be able to set up camp until the forms are complete and on file.
- No dogs or other pets allowed at camp with the exception of certified service animals. Such animals must be kept on leash at all times.
- No alcohol or illegal drugs, fireworks or firearms allowed at camp. Smoking is discouraged.
- No youth is allowed to sleep in the tent of an adult other than their own parent or guardian.
- Only Scouts possessing the Whittling Chip may carry a pocketknife.
- No electronics of any kind may be used by Scouts or siblings participating in the camp program.
- Class A uniforms must be worn during flag and religious ceremonies as well as mealtimes. Class B shirts may be worn the rest of time at camp.
| Date | Time | Activity |
| Friday 18Oct | 5pm
6pm 6:30pm |
Check-In/Camp Set-up
Dinner Prep Dinner |
| 7pm
8:30pm 9:45pm 10pm |
Dinner Clean up
Campfire/Cracker Barrel Announcements Lights Out |
|
| Saturday 19 Oct | 0715
0745 |
Breakfast prep
Wake up |
| 0815 | Flags, Rules, Housekeeping | |
| 0800 | Breakfast | |
| 0830 | Activity #1 | |
| 1100 | Lunch Prep | |
| 1130 | Lunch | |
| 1200 | Lunch Clean Up | |
| 1pm | Activity #2 | |
| 2pm | Activity #3 | |
| 3pm | Activity #4 | |
| 4pm
5pm |
Activity #5
Prepare den skits for campfire |
|
| 5:30pm | Dinner Prep | |
| 6:30pm | Dinner | |
| 7pm
7:45pm 9:15 10pm |
Dinner Clean up
Council Ring campfire/skits/announcements S’mores/Stargazing Lights Out |
|
| Sunday 20 Oct | 0800
0815 |
Breakfast Prep
Wake up |
| 0830 | Breakfast | |
| 0900 | Breakfast Clean up | |
| 0915 | Chapel | |
| 0945 | Flags/Housekeeping | |
| 1000 | Clean Up & Load Trailer | |
| 1100 | Police Call and Go! |
Contact info:
*If there is an emergency that requires immediate medical attention, call 911!
Camp Committee Chair/on-site contact: Valerie Mollet – (618) 979-2520
Pack Cubmaster: Francis Hicks– (580) 340-9700
Please be aware that there may be limited cellular and data service at camp. Please let your Emergency Contacts know the Pere Marquette State Park Office phone number in case you cannot be reached: 618-786-3311.
CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED MEDICAL FORMS
