Winter Camp begins Friday, March 5, 2010, and ends Sunday, Maarch 7, 2009. The pack will be staying in Rotary Cabin at Hidden Valley Scout Reservation in Perry County, PA. Information from council can be found here.

A downloadable and printable map of the camp can be found here. Scouts and families are asked to arrive at the cabin no earlier than 6 PM Friday evening. There will NOT be dinner at the cabin; families are expected to "fend for themselves" for that meal.

The pack leaders will be providing a menu and a tentative schedule of activities for the weekend. Please check back frequently.

Directions to Hidden Valley Scout Reservation can be found here.

Packing Checklist

  1. Bedding
    1. heavy sleeping bag OR minimum 2 heavy blankets
    2. pillow
  2. Clothing
    1. 2 sets of long underwear
    2. 2 sets of underwear
    3. 4 pair of heavy winter socks
    4. snows pants if available
    5. 2-3 pair of pants
    6. 2-3 sweatshirts (shirts should permit layering)
    7. 2 winter hats
    8. 2-3 pair of winter gloves
    9. scarf
    10. winter boots
    11. winter coat
    12. sneakers or shoes for inside cabin
    13. belt
    14. towel and washcloth
  3. Other Items
    1. flashlight
    2. pocket knife - SCOUT MUST HAVE EARNED WHITTLIN' CHIT CARD!
    3. canteen or water bottle to carry on hikes
    4. compass
    5. whistle
    6. paper and pencil
    7. hand soap
    8. toothbrush and toothpaste
    9. comb
    10. lip balm
    11. hand lotion
    12. Scout Handbook
    13. snacks
    14. Aspirin or Tylenol
    15. prescription medicines - MUST BE KEPT IN PARENT'S VEHICLE

Winter camp is an excellent opportunity for parents and Scouts to learn about and enjoy each other free from the distractions and pressures of normal day-to-day living. The pack asks that Scouts and parents NOT bring electronic devices such as video game players, personal music devices, etc. Board games, card games, and books are encouraged for "down time" in the cabin.

Tiger Scouts on a winter camp hike in February 2004.