Let the Adventure Begin

Bovay Scout Ranch
3450 County Road 317
Navasota, TX 77868

Let the Adventure Begin, formerly Fun with Family, is an overnight campout for newly registered Cub Scouts and their adult partner and families at Bovay Scout Ranch (3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868). Scouts can participate in archery, sling shots, crafts, rockets, sports, campfire and more.

 

Registration

What to Bring

Copy of the Health and Medical Record (for all Scouting events) for every participant, tent, sleeping bag, pillow, tarp/ground cloth for under tent, water bottle, insect repellent, sunscreen, flashlight with fresh batteries, rain gear, closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes), toiletries, appropriate clothing for weather, personal medication, Saturday / Sunday participants should eat lunch before arriving.

Optional: camp chair, cot or sleeping mattress, camera, Scout uniform, battery-operated lantern, wet wipes, sunscreen, hat, snacks (do not leave food in tent), glow sticks, superhero costume or t-shirt (to wear during dinner), football or soccer ball (to play in campsites during free time), fishing pole/gear, wagon to haul gear to tent, stroller/wagon to push siblings to program areas, charged portable phone charger

Let the Adventure Begin

Arrival

• Upon arrival, each car will receive a parking permit at the Check-in Building at the entrance of camp.
• An email will be sent a few days before the event with further instructions on arrival procedures and what to expect. 

Parking and Driving

• Speed limits are 20 mph on main roads and 5 mph on campsite roads.
• Do not drive or park on the grass.
• If there is no parking available at your campsite, park in the HQ parking lot.
• This is a pedestrian camp. No vehicles are allowed to move during camp time.
• Handicap plaques allow you to park in designated spaces, but they do not authorize you to drive in camp. If you have special needs, please see the Health Services Officer for a special permit.

Camp Rules

• No pets, skates, skateboards, scooters, or RVs.
• Closed-toed shoes^ are required at all times.
• Electrical outlets in the pavilions are for CPAP support only. No power strips or other appliances.
• Rain gear is always a good idea.
• All children must be under parental supervision at all times

Dining Hall Procedures

The air-conditioned dining hall can seat 400 people comfortably.

• Gray trash bins are for dry trash. Any drink/ice/liquid should be disposed of in the orange buckets.
• After eating, wipe down tables with the provided cleaning solution and sweep/mop under tables before leaving the dining hall.

Check-Out

• Please pack up and leave promptly at the designated time.
• Please have one adult from your family go to HQ to pick up patches before departing.

About Bovay Scout Ranch

Note: When leaving camp, be extremely cautious as this is a 75 mph zone with poor visibility of oncoming traffic due to the hill. Many people will be leaving at the same time, do not bunch up in the median. Instead of crossing two lanes of high-speed traffic, it may be advisable to turn right and then u-turn at the next available median a short distance away. 

Campsites

Campsites are nestled throughout the camp. Campsites have unique and stunning views of prairies, lakes and woods, breathtaking sunsets, and glorious sunrises. Campers provide their own tents. Campsites are equipped with a water spigot with potable drinking water, a covered pavilion with lights and one power plug, picnic tables, flag pole, and a campfire ring. Campers can park in the parking lot next to the campsite.

 

Shower Houses

Shower houses are located between campsites. Individual stalls are ADA-compliant and have a toilet, shower, and sink. The shower houses are shared by campers in two or three campsites.

 

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 .

Scouting Safely

Scouting America's Commitment to Safety is ongoing, and the safety of our youth, volunteers, staff, and employees cannot be compromised. Scouting America puts the utmost importance on safe and healthy environments for its youth membership. The Sam Houston Area Council takes great strides to ensure the safety of its youth as well as the adult volunteer leadership that interacts with them. 

Guide to Safe Scouting policies must be followed. All participants must follow youth protection guidelines at all Scouting events. Highlights include:

• Two-deep leadership on all outings is required.  
• One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is prohibited. 
• The buddy system should be used at all times. 
• Discipline must be constructive.

Health and safety must be integrated into everything we do, to the point that no injuries are acceptable beyond those that are readily treatable by Scout-rendered first aid. As an aid in the continuing effort to protect participants in Scout activities, the BSA National Health and Safety Committee and the Council Services Division of the National Council has developed the SAFE Checklist of BSA safety procedures for physical activity. These points, which embody good judgment and common sense, are applicable to all activities. 

*About Medical Record: Scouting America requires all participants to bring an Annual Health and Medical Record to every Scouting event. The Scouting adventures, camping trips, and having fun are important to everyone in Scouting—and so is your safety and well-being. Completing the Annual Health and Medical Record is the first step in ensuring you have a great Scouting experience. Completing a health history promotes health awareness, collects necessary data, and provides medical professionals with critical information needed to treat a patient in the event of an illness or injury. It also provides emergency contact information. Please download the form and have it with you at all Scouting events for every member of your family.  

^Closed-toed shoes are highly recommended for all Scouting events. Many of our outdoor venues have snakes and sticks that can injure toes. Many of our activities include active games, so shoes that Scouts can run in (e.g., tennis shoes) are recommended.

Youth Protection Guidelines     Guide to Safe Scouting      SAFE Checklist      Enterprise Risk Management

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