- Friday arrival time: 5pm-8pm (gates close at 9pm)
- Recommended Arrival Time for Saturday Attendees: 8am (Must be checked in before opening ceremonies at 9am)
- You will not have cell phone coverage at the camp.
● Check-in at our campsite with Paul Young between 5-8pm Friday night or Saturday morning 8:00 am – 8:30 am
● Opening Ceremony is at 9:00am on Saturday – if arriving on Saturday please come between 8:00am and 8:30 am.
● Campsite assignment – Crazy Horse A & B. These are Adirondacks (Cabins without doors.) Or you may bring your tent for your scout and yourself if you prefer. PLEASE REPLY AND LET EURIKCA/PAUL/CHRIS KNOW IF YOU HAVE A TENT. (copied on email).
● Parent/Son Camporee is open to all registered Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts (Wolf and Bear), and Webelos. Lion Cubs are invited Saturday. They need to bring their food.
● This is not family camping. This event is for registered Cub Scouts, Parents, and Leaders only.
● Parking – you cannot park in the campsites but can drive up to unload. However, you must move your car to one of the camp parking lots after you have unloaded your gear. We must keep the camp roads clear so we can get emergency vehicles into the campsites if needed.
- There will be NO special diet meals available at Parent-Cub Weekend. Please plan accordingly for your meals.
- Friday’s Dinner: On your own. Please pack a meal for you and your Scout for Friday night as the dining hall is not open until Saturday morning.
- Dining Hall Meals:
Saturday Breakfast: Biscuit, Gravy, Sausage, Eggs, Jelly, Milk or Juice!
Saturday Lunch: Hot dog, Chips, Cookie, Water and Bug Juice!
Saturday Dinner: Chicken Pie, Mash Potatoes, Green Beans, Yeast Roll, Dessert, Bug Juice, Water
Sunday Breakfast: Cereal or Cinnamon Buns, Milk or Juice
** Tea and Coffee will be available for Adults
- ● Pack snacks in airtight containers and be sure to refill your water often. *Please store food in your car at night and when possible as to not attract wildlife*
- ● We can reserve refrigerator space at the dining hall. Please let Hope know if you need refrigerator space.
● Please bring reusable water bottles and insulated cups (for coffee)Clothing and other notes:
• Watch the weather and bring appropriate clothes for the temperature and rain gear, as the nights can be chilly and the days rainy at Camp Raven Knob.
• Wear comfortable closed toed shoes. Also, you can bring hiking boots (sneakers are okay to hike in as well) as hiking opportunities are usually included as part of the activities. Reminder: Always go hiking with buddies and children never go without an adult.
• Bring your scout’s class A uniform – Saturday evening supper always requires Class A. We will receive our camp shirts to wear Saturday. Please wear your Class B uniform Friday evening. (If you do not have a class B t-shirt yet, you may wear any t-shirt.)Camping Supplies:
● We will need to bring flashlights, camping lanterns, Sleeping bags or Sheet twin XL and Blankets , Toiletries (hairbrush, toothbrush & paste, shower supplies, towel, shower shoes), extra clothes, PJs, & Pillows. If you have additional camping supplies to make coffee Saturday morning, feel free to bring them.
• There will be a Dutch Oven Cook Off for those who would like to enter. If you are interested, please bring your dutch oven (or you may request to borrow the pack’s in advance, so we can bring it) and your ingredients.Extras & Fun Stuff:
• The Scout Museum and trading post will be open so bring some cash and they also take bank cards.
• Scout activities will take place Saturday morning and events will take place in the camp program areas on Saturday afternoon. Arrive on Friday for the full Parent Son Camporee experience.
• Be sure to bring your fishing pole, tackle box, and live bait. Catch and Release only.
A lot of great photo opportunities occur at Raven Knob, so be sure to bring a camera.First Aid & preventative supplies:
• The pack will bring first aid supplies but it is always wise to have some on hand for you and your scout for small scratches.
● Raven Knob has a fully staffed infirmary on site for bigger emergencies.
● Don’t forget your and your scout’s personal medication.
● Bring a hat, sunscreen and insect repellant.