Webelos Scout Adventure Quest is a three-night campout at Camp Strake for Scouts entering 4th and 5th grade the following school year. Webelos Scouts will work on rank advancements, and shoot archery and BB guns.
Due to construction on the water treatment plant at Bovay Scout Ranch over the summer, there will not be a resident camp for 1st - 3rd graders.
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Registration can be completed by the pack leadership, Webelos den leader or by families if attending on their own. Dens and individual families not able to attend with their pack will be combined with other individual dens and families. Webelos Scout fees are $190 and adult fees are $75. There is no program or provision for siblings on non-members. The fee includes activity supplies, t-shirt, patch and eight meals; adult fees include eight meals. All Webelos Scouts must be members of the Boy Scouts of America and be under the supervision of an adult. One adult from each family is expected to attend.
Resident Camp Feedback Survey
Step 1 (youth and adults): Register all participants in the same family.
Step 2 (adults): Every volunteer also needs to complete an Adult in Camp Compliance (background check) no later than two weeks before camp.
Age |
Session |
Step 1: Registration
(youth and adults) |
Step 2: Adult in Camp Compliance
(required for adults) |
Time |
Webelos Scouts
(going into 4th & 5th grade next school year) |
July 5-8, 2023 |
Step 1:
Register (youth and adults) |
Step 2:
Background Check (adults) |
Wed at 2 pm -
Sat at 11 am |
How to update registration to select classes. Consider also registering for day camp, a multi-day camp held locally in June.
Support desk (for questions not addressed on this page).
Leadership Requirements
Each 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 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. Notwithstanding the minimum leader requirements, age- and program-appropriate supervision must always be provided." (Source, Youth Protection and Barriers to Abuse FAQs)
Adult ratios for Cub Scouts (Source) Webelos Scouts should attend the camping event with their parent(s)/ guardian(s).
- Webelos Den Camping: Each Scout should attend with their parent(s) or guardian(s). A Webelos Scout whose parent or legal guardian cannot attend a den overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of at least two registered leaders. The leaders and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement, and all youth protection policies apply. (Source)
- Tenting Guidelines (highlights include: 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.)
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.
Background Check: Every adult must submit an Adult in Camp State Compliance Form (registration step 2; background check) no later than two weeks before the first day of camp. The state of Texas requires that the council complete a background check on each adult attending camp.
Webelos Resident Camp Program
Webelos Scouts will design their own program and can shoot BB guns and archery, and work on several Adventures. There will be an evening program with fun activities.
Parent/guardian involvement is an integral part of the program. The Scouts need encouragement and guidance from their adult family member(s). The goal of the resident camp program is to provide ready-made opportunities for families to enjoy fun activities together. The will be a camp staff member at each activity to provide program supplies and support the parents who will be invited to assist in leading the activities. Parents and guardians are asked to assist the camp staff during program activities. Parents and guardians monitor Scouts during camp including during activities, transition time between activities, free time, and evening/shower time.
Webelos Scouts going into 4th grade will attend the First Responder, Webelos Walkabout, and Iron Chef Adventures. They will also attend up to four electives.
Webelos Scouts going into 5th grade will attend the Scouting Adventure and up to eight electives.
Parents should check off requirements completed during camp and report completed activities where the Webelos Scout did their best to their Webelos leader.
Adventure
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Grade
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Requirements*
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First Responder

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4th grade - Required |
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1. |
Explain what first aid is. Tell what you should do after an accident. |
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2. |
Show what to do for hurry cases of first aid: serious bleeding, heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest, stopped breathing, stroke, poisoning. |
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3. |
Show how to help a choking victim. |
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4. |
Show how to treat for shock. |
(Take both sessions A & B to earn the First Responder Adventure.) |
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5. |
Demonstrate how to treat at least five of the following: |
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a. |
Cuts and scratches |
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b. |
Burns and scalds |
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c. |
Sunburn |
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d. |
Blisters on the hand or foot |
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h. |
Nosebleed |
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6. |
Put together a simple home first-aid kit. Explain what you included and how to use each item correctly. |
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(Scouts will earn the First Responder Adventure by completing this session.) |
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Webelos Walkabout
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4th grade - Required |
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1. |
Plan a hike or outdoor activity. |
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2. |
Assemble a first-aid kit suitable for your hike or activity. |
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3. |
Recite the Outdoor Code and the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids from memory. Talk about how you can demonstrate them on your Webelos adventures. |
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4. |
With your Webelos den or with a family member, hike 3 miles. Before your hike, plan and prepare a nutritious lunch or snack. Enjoy it on your hike, and clean up afterward. |
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6. |
Perform one of the following leadership roles during your hike: trail leader, first-aid leader, or lunch or snack leader. |
(Scouts will earn the Webelos Walkabout Adventure by completing this session.) |
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Aquanaut (Swimming Pool)
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4th & 5th grade - Elective |
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1. |
State the safety precautions you need to take before doing any water activity. |
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2. |
Discuss the importance of learning the skills you need to know before going boating. |
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3. |
Explain the meaning of “order of rescue” and demonstrate the reach and throw rescue techniques from land. |
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4. |
Attempt the BSA swimmer test. |
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5. |
Demonstrate the precautions you must take before attempting to dive headfirst into the water, and attempt a front surface dive. |
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6. |
Learn and demonstrate two of the following strokes: crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, or elementary backstroke. |
(Scouts can choose to earn the Adventure at the pool or boating; Scouts will earn the Aquanaut Adventure by completing this session.) |
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Aquanaut (Boating)
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4th & 5th grade - Elective |
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1. |
State the safety precautions you need to take before doing any water activity. |
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2. |
Discuss the importance of learning the skills you need to know before going boating. |
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3. |
Explain the meaning of “order of rescue” and demonstrate the reach and throw rescue techniques from land. |
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4. |
Attempt the BSA swimmer test. |
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8. |
Demonstrate how to correctly fasten a life jacket that is the right size for you. Jump into water over your head. Swim 25 feet wearing the life jacket. Get out of the water, remove the life jacket, and hang it where it will dry. |
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9. |
If you are a qualified swimmer, select a paddle of the proper size, and paddle a canoe with an adult’s supervision. |
Scouts can choose to earn the Adventure at the pool or boating; Scouts will earn the Aquanaut Adventure by completing this session) |
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Castaway - Session A
(2 class periods)

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4th & 5th grade - Elective
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1. |
Complete A and your choice of B or C. |
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a. |
On a campout or outdoor activity with your den or family, cook two different recipes that do not require pots and pans. |
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b |
With the help of an adult, demonstrate one way to light a fire without using matches. |
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2. |
Do all of the following. |
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a. |
Learn what items should be in an outdoor survival kit that you can carry in a small bag or box in a day pack. Assemble your own small survival kit, and explain to your den leader why the items you chose are important for survival. |
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b. |
With your den, demonstrate two ways to treat drinking water to remove impurities. |
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c. |
Discuss what to do if you become lost in the woods. Tell what the letters “S-T-O-P” stand for. Tell what the universal emergency signal is. Describe three ways to signal for help. Demonstrate one of them. Describe what you can do to help rescuers find you. |
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d. |
Make a list of four qualities you think a leader should have in an emergency and why they are important to have. Pick two of them, and act them out for your den. Describe how each relates to a point of the Scout Law. Describe how working on this adventure gave you a better understanding of the Scout motto. |
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(Scouts will earn the Castaway Adventure by completing this session) |
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Scouting Adventure
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5th grade- Required |
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5. |
Do the following: |
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a. |
Show how to tie a square knot, two half hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how each knot is used. |
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b. |
Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of different kinds of rope. |
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6. |
Demonstrate your knowledge of the pocketknife safety rules and the pocketknife pledge. If you have not already done so, earn your Whittling Chip card. |
(Partial; Scouts will need to complete requirements #1-4 to earn the Scouting Adventure) |
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Earth Rocks
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4th & 5th grade - Elective |
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1. |
Do the following: |
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a. |
Explain the meaning of the word “geology.” |
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b. |
Explain why this kind of science is an important part of your world. |
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2. |
Look for different kinds of rocks or minerals while on a rock hunt with your family or your den. |
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3. |
Do the following: |
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a. |
Identify the rocks you see on your rock hunt. Use the information in your handbook to determine which types of rocks you have collected. |
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b. |
With a magnifying glass, take a closer look at your collection. Determine any differences between your specimens. |
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c. |
Share what you see with your family or den. |
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4. |
Do the following: |
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a. |
With your family or den, make a mineral test kit, and test minerals according to the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. |
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b. |
Record the results in your handbook. |
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5. |
Identify on a map of your state some geological features in your area. |
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6. |
Do the following: |
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a. |
Identify some of the geological building materials used in building your home. |
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b. |
Identify some of the geological materials used around your community. |
(Scouts will earn the Earth Rocks Adventure by completing this session) |
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Game Design
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4th & 5th grade - Elective |
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1. |
Decide on the elements for a game. |
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2. |
List at least five of the online safety rules that you put into practice while using the internet on your computer or smartphone. Skip this if your Cyber Chip is current. |
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3. |
Create your game. |
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4. |
Teach an adult or another Scout how to play your game. |
(Scouts will earn the Game Design Adventure by completing this session) |
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Into the Woods
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4th & 5th grade - Elective |
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1. |
Identify two different groups of trees and the parts of a tree. |
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2. |
Identify four trees common to the area where you live. Tell whether they are native to your area. Tell how both wildlife and humans use them. |
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3. |
Identify four plants common to the area where you live. Tell which animals use them and for what purpose. |
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4. |
Develop a plan to care for and then plant at least one plant or tree, either indoors in a pot or outdoors. Tell how this plant or tree helps the environment in which it is planted and what the plant or tree will be used for. |
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5. |
Make a list of items in your home that are made from wood and share it with your den. Or with your den, take a walk and identify useful things made from wood. or |
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6. |
Explain how the growth rings of a tree trunk tell its life story. Describe different types of tree bark and explain what the bark does for the tree. |
(Scouts will earn the Into the Woods Adventure by completing this session. |
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Build It
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4th & 5th grade - Elective |
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1. |
Learn about some basic tools and the proper use of each tool. Learn about and understand the need for safety when you work with tools. |
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2. |
With the guidance of your Webelos den leader, parent, or guardian, select a carpentry project and build it. |
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3. |
List the tools that you use safely as you build your project; create a list of materials needed to build your project. Put a checkmark next to the tools on your list that you used for the first time. |
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4. |
Learn about a construction career. With your Webelos den leader, parent, or guardian, visit a construction site, and interview someone working in a construction career. |
(Partial; Scouts will need to complete requirement #4 to earn the Build It Adventure) |
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Archery |
4th & 5th grade |
N/A |
Air Rifles |
4th & 5th grade |
N/A |
Outdoor
(complete on own during free time)
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5th grade - Required |
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1. |
With the help of your den leader or family, plan and participate in a campout. |
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2. |
On arrival at the campout, with your den and den leader or family, determine where to set up your tent. Demonstrate knowledge of what makes a good tent site and what makes a bad one. Set up your tent without help from an adult. |
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3. |
Once your tents are set up, discuss with your den or family what actions you should take in the case of the following extreme weather events which could require you to evacuate: |
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Severe rainstorm causing flooding |
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b. |
Severe thunderstorm with lightning or tornadoes |
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Fire, earthquake, or other disaster that will require evacuation. Discuss what you have done to minimize as much danger as possible. |
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4. |
Show how to tie a bowline. Explain when this knot should be used and why. Teach it to another Scout who is not a Webelos Scout. |
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5. |
Recite the Outdoor Code and the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids from memory. Talk about how you can demonstrate them while you are working on your Arrow of Light. After one outing, list the things you did to follow the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace. |
(Parents/guardians can work on these requirements during free time.) |
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What to Bring
Personal
- Copy of a current BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events) for every participant
- Proof of BSA Membership (e.g., copy of unit roster from unit leader; or Login to my.scouting.org, click on Menu on left, click on My Application, print screenshot showing names and BSA ID; or login to scoutbook.com, click on My Dashboard and print screenshot showing names and BSA ID)
- Sleeping bag, sheets or blanket
- Pillow
- Cot or air mattress
- Personal items (e.g., deodorant, comb, medications, toothpaste, toothbrush)
- Water bottle, canteen, or cup
- Scout uniform and field uniform
- Clothing appropriate for weather and extra clothes
- Closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes) and extra pair
- Pajamas or sleeping clothes
- Rain gear
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Personal medications
- Swimsuit (modest) and towel (weather permitting)
- Swim shoes (required for swimming)
- Towels and washcloth
- Sunscreen
- Pocket knife and Totin' Chip
- Personal first aid kit
Provided by Camp
- Tents are provided for all participants following BSA guidelines. In Cub Scouting, parents and guardians may share a tent with their family. Campers can bring their own tent.

Adults
Mark all items with name and pack number. *Electricity is very limited.
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Optional
- Money for patches, snacks and beverages, and t-shirts at the camp trading post.
- Alarm clock
- Battery operated lantern
- Bicycle and bike helmet
- Book of Faith
- Camera
- Camp chair
- Webelos Handbook
- Fishing pole (to catch bass, sunfish, bluegill) and bait (worms, corn, jigs, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, topwater lures); hooks must be barbless
- Glow sticks (great to keep track of your kids at night and to play games)
- Lockable storage container, to keep clothes dry, available at big box stores)
- Shower shoes
- Power strip
- Backup phone battery, rechargeable, fully charged*
- Power strip*
- Snacks (do not keep in the tent)
- Sports drinks or flavor packets for water (to help keep Scouts hydrated)
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Frisbee (for Frisbee golf course), football, soccer ball, kickball for Gaga ball
Each campsite has one covered pavilion with picnic tables, 2 electrical plugs, a bulletin board, a firepit and a water spigot.
- Clothesline and clothespin (do not hang on trees or the pavilion)
- Zip ties (20"+, wide, industrial-strength) or twine. All items must be removed be leaving camp.
- Painter's tape, the only tape allowed to be used on camp buildings or pavilions. Do not use any other tape (e.g., Duct tape).
- Water Hose
- Ice: Campsites are given complimentary tickets from the service team for 1 bag of ice/10 people daily that can be picked up after meals. Additional bags of ice can be purchased at the trading post for approximately $5/bag and then picked up from the service team after meals.
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Don’t Bring: valuables, electronics (e.g., iPad), fireworks, sheath or hunting knives, pets, hammocks, personal firearms and ammunition, jewelry, personal bows and arrows, generators
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Meals
The registration fee includes eight meals: dinner on day 1, three meals on days 2-3, and breakfast on day 4.
Tentative Schedule*
Day 1
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1:00 pm |
Check-in at the gate. Turn-in Medical Form. Set up campsite. |
Campsites |
3:00 pm |
Swim checks, safety talks, medical checks |
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4:00 pm |
Parent meeting and camp tour |
Grand Pavillion |
4:00 pm |
Scouts play games with staff |
Grand Pavillion |
5:00 pm |
Flag Ceremony |
Dining Hall Field |
5:15 pm |
Dinner |
Dining Hall |
7:00 pm |
Opening campfire |
Campfire Arena |
9:00 pm |
Quiet Time |
Campsites |
Day 2/3
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8:00 am |
Flag Ceremony |
Dining Hall Field |
8:15 am |
Breakfast |
Dining Hall |
9:00 am |
Periods 1 and 2 |
Program areas |
11:45 pm |
Lunch |
Dining Hall |
1:00 pm |
Periods 3-5 |
Program areas |
5:00 pm |
Flag Ceremony |
Dining Hall Field |
5:15 pm |
Dinner |
Dining Hall |
6:00 pm |
Open Time |
Program areas |
7:00 pm |
Evening Program |
Varies |
9:00 pm |
Quiet Time |
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Day 4
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8:00 am |
Closing Flag Ceremony |
Dining Hall Field |
8:15 am |
Breakfast |
Dining Hall |
9:30 am |
Break camp and check out |
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*The final schedule will be provided during the leader's meeting on Thursday evening. Schedules vary based on camp attendance.
Arrival and Departure
Check-in
Campers should arrive between 1:00-2:45 pm. Upon arrival, all campers will check in at the check-in building just inside the main gate and will be provided a parking pass and campsite assignment. A campsite host will greet campers in the campsite and help with check-in procedures. All campsites have a pavilion with multiple picnic tables and a fire water bucket.
After everyone in your pack has arrived, the campsite host will escort two adults and all of the Webelos Scouts for the required health screening, safety talk, and swim checks. Swim checks will take place from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm and after dinner, if needed, at the swimming pool. Everyone will be checked for swimmer or non-swimmer status.
Leader check-in. The designated leader will check in at the registration office in the administration building (approximately one mile past the main gate, on the left) and register the unit. To facilitate a quick registration process, please be sure to have all of the mandatory paperwork:
- Every adult (and any visitors) must submit an online background check at least a week before camp.
- Copy of Youth Protection Training (YPT) certificate for each adult taken online at my.scouting.org
- Copy of Hazardous Weather Training taken online at my.scouting.org
- Copy of the current BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (Part A & B) for each participant
- Proof of BSA Membership (e.g., copy of unit roster from unit leader; or Login to my.scouting.org, click on Menu on left, click on My Application, print screenshot showing names and BSA ID; or login to scoutbook.com, click on My Dashboard and print screenshot showing names and BSA ID)
- Out-of-council Scouts submit proof of insurance (provided by home council).
Parent/Guardian Meeting on Day 1
A mandatory leader’s meeting is held at 4:00 pm on the first day in the Grand Pavillion. Every adult should attend. During the leader’s meeting, the key staff will be introduced, information distributed and questions answered. Staff will entertain the Scouts with games nearby during the meeting.
Departure Procedures
Departure is after breakfast on the last day of the session; camp closes at 11:00 am. The campsite host will assist with check-out. Please let them know ahead of time what specific time you will be ready to leave. On the morning of departure, the camp host will drop off cleaning supplies for the restrooms. Scouts in each campsite 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 host will inspect each campsite to make sure the campsite, restrooms, showers, and pavilions are undamaged and clean, and gear and trash removed. After passing inspection, the designated leader should proceed to the administration building to sign out, turn in camp feedback forms and pick up medical forms.
How to Select/Change Classes
To modify your registration:
Hydration at camp
Dehydration is a major issue at camp due to Scout's not drinking enough water. Make sure you send a hydrated Scout to camp; Scouts should begin hydrating the day before arriving at camp. Water stations are available throughout camp. Mark the Scout's water bottle with their name and troop number so it can be returned if they lose it. Help prepare the Scout for camp by discussing the importance of always carrying a water bottle and drinking water throughout the day.
(Source) Discuss with your Scout how to monitor the color of their pee by using the urine color chart to tell if they are getting enough fluids. Show them the urine color chart and discuss the signs of dehydration which include:
- Increased thirst (It’s said that if you’re thirsty, it’s already too late. You’re already dehydrated.)
- Headaches or muscle cramps
- Tiredness or weakness
- Dry skin and lips
- Confusion or dizziness
- Dark urine and/or decreased urine production
(Source) In high temperatures, kids don’t sweat as much as adults do, so it’s harder for them to cool off. This makes them more at risk for dehydration and heat exhaustion. As a guideline, when it's hot, encourage at least 4 ounces of fluid every 15-20 minutes (that's 16 oz every merit badge period). Show the Scout before camp how much fluid their water bottle holds and advise them about how many water bottles they should be drinking every day.
Camp Strake Emergency Numbers:
Emergencies |
Emergency |
9-1-1 |
Hospitals |
Cleveland Emergency Hospital (~35 minutes away; open 24 hours)
1017 South Travis Ave, Cleveland TX |
(936) 291-3411 |
Huntsville Memorial Hospital (~45 minutes away; open 24 hours)
110 Memorial Hospital Dr, Huntsville, TX 77340 |
(281) 592-5400 |
EMS |
EMS – Coldspring Volunteer Fire Department (~10 minutes away)
20 Hill Ln, Coldspring, TX 77331 |
(936) 653-2302 |
Sherriff |
San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Department
75 W. Cedar Ave, Coldspring, Texas 77331 |
(936) 653-4367 |
Fire Department |
Coldspring Volunteer Fire Department
20 Hill Ln, Coldspring, TX 77331 |
(936) 653-2302 |
Forest Service |
Sam Houston National Forest
394 FM 1375 West, New Waverly, Texas 77358 |
(936) 344-6205 |
