Adventure Camp

Registration

​​​​​​​Registration should be completed by the pack leader. Families that register individually will be combined with families from other packs. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis; sessions fill up fast.

The registration fee is $50 per person and includes four meals (three on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday with vegetarian and turkey patty options), a patch, and the Scout's program supplies. Children under five attend free of charge; please note that the program is designed for Scouts. A $100 non-refundable deposit for the group secures a spot. All fees must be submitted no later than thirty days prior to the camping date.

One adult per 15 Scouts in the pack may attend at no cost. This adult will be asked to volunteer to work as program staff and must attend the 8:00 am leader's meeting. To ensure your camp reservation, registrations, including all fees, must be submitted thirty days prior. 

Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help run the events; the registration fee will be waived for volunteers. Troops that provide a half-day of service to the event can camp at Tellepsen Scout Ranch for free.

Volunteer Registration

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What to Bring

Program

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November & Decemer 2024 Science & Beyond Adventure Camps:

• Unleash your inner engineer with two thrilling STEM challenges:
  • Domino Effect: Create a captivating chain reaction using dominos and other materials
  • Structural Marvel: Design and build a sturdy structure with cups, cubes and craft sticks
• Starry Nights: Join the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club for an unforgettable night of stargazing.
• Cosmic Creations: Craft unique constellation art using wood, nails, and string.
• Code and Compass Quest! Can you crack the code and navigate the course?  Put problem-solving skills to the test with our challenging code and compass challenge.
• Fruit vs. Veggie Showdown! Which natural battery packs the most punch?  Conduct a scientific experiment to compare the electrical conductivity of fruits and vegetables.  
• Have fun participating in range and target sports! 

Adventure Camp Tentative Schedule*

Leadership Requirements

Every registered unit must provide a minimum of two-deep leadership. "Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities, including all meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over must be present for any activity involving female youth or female adult program participants. Notwithstanding the minimum leader requirements, age and program-appropriate supervision must always be provided." (Source, Youth Protection and Barriers to Abuse FAQs). Each unit should have one BALOO-trained leader and one safe swim defense-trained leader. (Camp has waterfronts).

Adults:

Adults spending the night at camp must be either:

1. Cub Scout parents or legal guardians taking part in an overnight Cub Scout program with their own child or legal ward are not required to register as leaders. All adults must review the "How to Protect your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide" that can be found in the front of each Cub Scout Handbook. In addition, the parent or legal guardian must be accompanied by a registered leader at any time they are with youth members other than their own child/ward. (Source)
2. Currently registered in an adult fee-required position in the position(s) they serve. See FAQ for list of approved adult registration fee-required positions. (Source)

Tenting:

• Separate tenting arrangements must be provided for male and female adults as well as for male and female youth.
• Youth sharing tents must be no more than two years apart in age.
• In Cub Scouting, parents and guardians may share a tent with their family.
• Spouses may share tents. (Source)

The most recent updates to BSA's Guide to Safe Scouting policies must be followed and all Scouting activities be conducted in a safe and prudent manner including using the Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities .

Roster

The unit leader will need to email a roster to the camp director the Tuesday before camp. The roster includes the names of everyone attending. For the ranks of the Cub Scouts and registrant types, use the number one (1) in the columns to auto-calculate the totals. In the Meals column, note any dietary requests using V for vegetarian, GF for gluten-free, and NP for no pork.

Camp Roster

Arrival and Check-in

Campers may arrive beginning at 4:00 pm on Friday. Upon arrival, all campers will stop at the check-in building inside the main gate and be provided a parking pass and campsite assignment. Campers can go to their campsite and set up camp. Upon arrival at the campsite, please inspect the campsite to ensure there are no safety issues or prior damages. If there are any issues, report them to the staff immediately. All campsites have a pavilion with multiple picnic tables and a red fire water bucket.

All persons on site will be provided a wristband and must always wear their designated wristbands. Wristband colors determine which rotation schedule that is to be followed. The rotation schedule is designed for a specific number of youth at each outpost.

One representative from each pack or group must check in between 6:00 - 7:00 pm at the Headquarters Building (approximately one mile past the main gate on the left) and register the unit or group. To facilitate a quicker registration process, please be sure to have all of the medical forms.

Medical Forms

All Adventure Camp participants must have a completed BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (Part A, B1, B2 for all Scouting events) .

Bring two copies alphabetized in an envelope or notebook (one to keep in campsite and one to turn in during registration).

The following are the most common errors or omissions made on the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record submitted:

• ​​​​​​​Part A. Must be signed by parent/guardian.
• Part B2. Please complete the form rather than attaching an immunization record alone. The tetanus shot is required (form needs month, date, year) to participate and BSA recommends additional immunizations.
• Part B2. Signed by an adult or guardian.
• Use a current form. Use the latest form available at www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx.

Leader's Meeting

There is a mandatory leader's meeting at 8:30 pm in the Safari Room located in the Administration Building.

Departure Procedures

Departure is after breakfast on Sunday between 9:00 am - 11:00 am. The camp quartermaster will drop off cleaning supplies at the restrooms on Sunday morning. Follow the written instructions for cleaning assigned showers and restrooms. Scouts should conduct a police line where Scouts stand within arm's length of each other and walk the entire campsite picking up all trash. The camp quartermaster and camp staff will inspect each campsite to make sure the campsite, restrooms, showers, and pavilions are undamaged and clean, and that all gear and trash is removed. The trash is to be taken and dropped off at the dumpsters near the front of the camp on the way out. Dumpster at the dining hall is for kitchen use only. After passing inspection, the designated leader should proceed to the administration building to sign out and pick up paperwork.