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2021 Cub Scout Adventure
Camp Guidebook
New Birth of Freedom Council,
Boy Scouts of America
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Are you ready for a NEW ADVENTURE?
Dear Cub Scout Unit Leader and Parents,
The New Birth of Freedom Council is excited to offer a new adventure for your Scouts AND families for the
2021 Camping Season. Day Camp has been a staple of our summer camp programs for years and they have
provided amazing camping experiences and memories for Cub Scouts. As the Scouting movement continues
to grow and change, it is important that we consider changes that help Scouts get the most out of their
Scouting experience.
So, what’s new?
This year’s Adventure Camps will be held either during the day or in the evening! We understand that a
Day camp is not always the most convenient option for the family, and is not inclusive to the whole family
participating in the Cub Scout program. To help further Family Involvement, Twilight camps operate in the
evening; when the whole family can join in Cub Scouting FUN!
Camp is now for FAMILIES! Families join Scouting together and they should have the opportunity to
attend camp together. Though activities will be geared for Cub Scout-age youth, the whole family is invited
to attend our camping programs this summer. Your family can register for the sessions that best suit your
children’s ages or your pack can register all of the families who want to participate. YOU DON’T HAVE TO
ATTEND WITH YOUR PACK. Keep reading about how your family can register.
Best Scouting experience possible. Utilizing the skills and experience of our Day and Twilight camp staff
from across the New Birth of Freedom Council allows us to provide you an optimized, top-of-the-line
camping experience to help you escape the indoors.
We are excited to have your Scouts and their families join us for this ADVENTURE in Weird Science as part
of the 2021 Camping Season!
The 2021 Adventure Camp Options
2021 Cub Scout Adventure Camp Schedule
Camp Type District Location Dates
Twilight Pioneer Mechanicsburg Sportsmens Association 6/28 – 7/2
Twilight Conococheague Shermansdale Lions Club Park 7/12 – 7/16
Twilight Heritage Trials Izaak Walton League 7/19 – 7/23
Twilight Keystone Capital Camp Catherine 7/19 – 7/23
Twilight Battlefield Christ Church Picnic Grove 7/26 – 7/30
Day Heritage Trails Rocky Ridge 7/26 – 7/30
Twilight Conococheague LSL Sportsmens Association 8/2 – 8/6
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What is Cub Scout Adventure Camp, and Who Can Attend?
Cub Scout Adventure Camp is a day and evening program that ALL Cub Scouts AND their FAMILIES and
all Cub Scout Packs are invited to attend. The purpose of Cub Scout Adventure Camp is to provide a fun and
educational experience for each Scout that is close enough to home to make it easy to attend. Cub Scouts can
attend any day available based on the convenience of the family’s or pack’s schedule. Each day has 7
sessions; 5 during the day and 2 in the evening.
Adventure camp provides a weekend packed with exciting programs such as BB Gun Shooting, Archery,
Sports, Scout Skills, and more. Many of our camps have unique programs such as programs with the local fire
department, pool, or the local reptile expert and his ALLIGATOR! Adventure Camp is based on experiences
and making memories and does not focus on traditional Cub Scout Advancement.
Cub Scout Adventure Camp IS NOT for campers looking for an overnight camping experience. If your pack
is interested in a resident camp experience, check out the Cub Scout Resident Camping and Webelos Resident
Camping programs offered at Camp Tuckahoe, home to Cub World, in Dillsburg. Check it out on the council
website: www.newbirthoffreedom.org (click “Camps & High Adventure,” then “Cub and Webelos Summer
Camp”)
What does it cost per participant to attend Cub Scout Adventure Camp?
The whole family can be a full participant in camp. Scouts and siblings (5 years old and older) follow the
chart below. Parents and siblings (under age 5 or over 12) are free.
2021 Adventure Camp Fee Structure
Day Twilight
Cub Scouts & Siblings ages 5 – 12 Cub Scouts & Siblings ages 5 – 12
$95 on or before May 15, 2021 $80 on or before May 15, 2021
$115 after May 15, 2021 $100 after May 15, 2021
Adventure
Camp Parents & Siblings under 5 or over 12
Free
Parents & Siblings under 5 or over 12
Free
Staff* Staff*
Free Free
*Adventure Camp Adult Staff Members get one FREE child per family to participate in camp if the adult is volunteering on staff
the whole week of camp
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What is included in the cost to attend camp?
In addition to a quality, safe and fun Scouting program:
Adventure Camp
Includes
• Camp T-shirt
• Camp Awards
• Camp Patch
• Program
Supplies
• Wristband
Meals are NOT provided, so participants are responsible for bringing
their meals to each day of camp.
Additional camp t-shirts and camp patches are available for purchase when you register or at each camp. Note
that extra t-shirts and patches will be available in limited sizes and quantities at camps.
Important Information about Participation
Regarding Webelos and Lions at Day Camp
Webelos can attend Adventure Camp as the the program is designed for Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos.
According to the Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Camping that are published by the National Council of the
Boy Scouts of America, Lions are not permitted to attend Summer Day Camp. Lions are permitted to attend
day camps and family camping after they have joined in the fall. Cub Scouts and siblings going into the first
grade in the fall may attend and participate in Adventure Camp programs.
Why can’t Tiger Cubs participate in a Scouting activity without an adult partner?
Tiger Cubs require an adult partner who is not serving in another role at camp. The basic element of Tiger
Cubs is the Tiger Cub-Adult Partner team. The adult may be a parent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, or even a
neighbor. The requirements are that the adult partner be 18 years of age or older, care about the Tiger, and be
strongly committed to the Tiger Cub’s well-being. The child and the adult partner join Tiger Cubs together. In
order for a new Tiger Cub to participate in any Scouting activity including day camp, a Tiger Partner is
required. Their focus is on their Tiger Cub, and therefore cannot be serving in any other role at adventure
camp.
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What to Expect
Cub Scout Adventure Camp is a FUN, safe, and exciting
opportunity for Scouts and Scouting families to interact
with other Scouting families from your pack or from
other packs. Programs are all administered by certified
camp directors, program directors, and professional staff
to make sure that they meet our high standards of quality
program and safety. Programs will run for 5 days at their
designated times. Below are a couple of the key items
that you should know as you prepare to attend Cub Scout
Adventure Camp.
What is the Theme for Cub Scout Adventure Camp?
The Theme for Cub Scout Adventure Camp this year is Weird Science. There will be activities that tie in
with learning about interesting and educational science that happens in the world around us!
Parent’s/Leader’s Meeting
Before your week at camp, unit leaders and parents are invited to attend a Pre-Camp Meeting, usually at, or
near the site for Cub Scout Adventure Camp. The dates and times of these meetings are posted at
https://newbirthoffreedom.org/programs/cub-scout-day-camps/. These meetings are critical to a fantastic
week. This is an opportunity to meet the key Adventure Camp Staff, get your t-shirts, finalize any
registration, hear about the expectations for the week, and turn in health forms for attendees.
Hi, I’m your Den Walker
A Den Walker is a staff member that spends the day with your Den. They provide support and supervision of
the Scouts during activities, making sure everybody moves to the next station with the group, and assist
program staff when necessary.
If you are registering as a Pack, we ask that you provide Den Walkers for your Pack for each day. A Pack
registration is a minimum registration of 4 scouts. If you are sending 4 to 6 scouts, we ask that you provide
one Den Walker. If you are sending 7 to 14 scouts, we ask that you send two Den Walkers. We also ask for an
additional Den Walker for every 7 scouts over a total of 14. They can be the same adults all week, or different
for each day, as long as each day has the appropriate minimum amount of adults. Packs, please let us know in
advance who will be attending as Den Walkers so we can get them registered as Staff.
For Den Walkers that attend all 5 days of camp with their pack, the Den Walker can have a child attend camp
at no cost. All Den Walkers must complete PA Act 15 Background Check and Youth Protection Training
regardless of how long they volunteer. All Den Walkers will receive a staff t-shirt to wear for the time they are
volunteering, and a navy-blue STAFF wristband. Additional T-shirts are available for purchase.
Cub Scout Adventure Camp Dens
Whether you come with your pack, or as a family, you will be paired up with other families to form “dens.”
These groups stay together each day of the week and rotate through each of the experiences. You will get to
know the other Scouting families as you experience the program over these 5 days.
What are the Adventure Camp hours?
Day Camps:
• Check-in starts at 8:30AM, leading up to a 9:00AM opening ceremony.
• Camp will be dismissed each day at 4:00PM
Page 6Twilight Camps:
• Check-in starts at 5:45PM, leading up to a 6:00PM opening ceremony
• Camp will be dismissed each day at 9:00PM
All Youth Participants and Adults must have a Health Form
Each attendee must complete Parts A and B of the Annual Health and Medical Record. Neither part requires
an actual physical or doctor’s signature and can be completed by a parent/guardian. Health Forms can be
downloaded at https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/. Health Forms MUST be submitted before
participating in the program. Health forms can be submitted at the parent’s meeting or upon Monday check-in,
or mailed to your Scouting Service Center, indicating the specific camp you’re attending.
What is the attire for Cub Scout Adventure Camp?
Campers should wear clothes for being outside, to include their camp t-
shirt, shorts/pants, and comfortable shoes. No sandals or open-toed
shoes. Camps will be held rain or shine so please plan accordingly.
Scouts do not have to wear their Cub Scout Adventure Camp shirt every
day, but we highly recommend that they do so. Participants should wear
their wristbands every day that they are at camp. If you misplace yours,
please let the staff know and they will get you a new one.
Cub Scout Advancement
Cub Scout Adventure Camp is not built around Scouts completing a ton
of advancement. The program is designed to be more fun and family-
oriented than having a specific focus on advancement. This does not
mean that there are no opportunities by attending camp. It is up to the
Scout’s Akela, whether that is a parent or a unit leader, to determine what
requirements a Scout completed while they are at camp. Camps do not
provide a list of advancements earned during the week. Camps WILL
have special camp awards for Scouts to earn during the week.
Trading Post
We operate a trading post for a variety of fun scout materials and items that are frequently forgotten. We offer
a number of items such as additional camp t-shirts and patches that are also available for preorder to guarantee
that we have them for you and that we have the appropriate size. These items can be ordered when you
register or any time after.
We will also have an online store, new for this year! This store will allow you to order some specialty items
that can be picked up at your Scouting Service Center as early as the week prior to your camp starting, or at
your camp. These items include water bottles branded for the 2021 theme, a custom wristband with your Cub
Scout’s name on it, or fun “Weird Science” themed stickers!
**link to store**
Page 7What should I bring to Cub Scout Adventure Camp?
This guide has a list of suggested items to bring, but the most important are to follow suggestions for attire
and to make sure you have lunch/snacks and a water bottle. Most of the program supplies are provided for
you when you come to camp.
What to bring to camp – Checklist
The following is a list of recommended items for all attendees to bring for each day of camp. Be sure to
label all items, including those worn to camp, with a full name and Pack number.
Items Required by All Attendees:
• Lunch for all day campers including a drink • Water Bottle (Full)
• Current Year Camp T-shirt
• Completed Health Form (Parts A & B)
• Wristband
• Desire to have fun
Other Recommended Items:
• Sunscreen • Rain Gear
• Money for Trading Post • Hat and Sunglasses
• Daypack/Backpack for all personal gear • Camp Chair
Leave at Home:
• Knives • Pets/Animals
• Electronic toys, phones, games or music devices. Enjoy the outdoor time!
Page 8How to Register
For Packs
Registering for Cub Scout Adventure Camp is easy for a Pack to do. Registering as a pack helps to keep all of
your Scouts together and makes it easy for someone from the pack to communicate and coordinate the overall
plan. Suggested steps:
1. Choose a leader or parent who is going to serve as the coordinator for Cub Scout Adventure Camp
2. As a pack, pick the date and camp that you plan to attend
3. Provide information to the Scouts and families in your pack about what week you are planning to
attend. Communicate prices and important dates.
4. Collect all of the information and fees for registration (it may be helpful to have each family complete
a registration form for camp and then return it to the pack’s coordinator).
5. Register for camp either through https://nbf.tentaroo.com/ or
https://newbirthoffreedom.org/programs/cub-scout-day-camps/. Your pack has a Tentaroo
Registration account. You should find the roster of Scouts in your unit mostly complete which
steamlines and simplifies the registration process.
6. Once registered you will get a receipt for the pack.
For Families
If your pack is not going to Cub Scout Adventure Camp or you are planning to go to a different session than
the rest of your pack, you can register as a family to attend camp. In order to register, you will need to create
a Tentaroo account, unless you already have one from registering for other events. Tentaroo is the New Birth
of Freedom Council’s registration system for camping and events.
To create an account, go to: https://nbf.tentaroo.com. From there, click “Create Account.” You will be
prompted to select the event you are registering for from a dropdown list. Then you will be asked what type
of account you are creating. Select “Individual/Family” and then complete the rest of the contact information.
You will then be sent a link to verify your account.
Log in with the credentials you just created. On the right-hand side, click “Manage My Group.” The screen
will take you to a spot where you can add youth and adults. Add your family members that will be attending
camp. Once complete go back to your “Home Page,” which can be accessed from the menu on the left of the
screen.
Select “Go to Events” from the center of the screen and a list of all of the events available will appear. Select
the camp you wish to register for. On the next screen you will again select the event. From the next screen
you will be able to register. Follow the prompts for each participant/registrant and make sure you check out at
the end.
If you have any problems, don’t hesitate to contact your District Executive or the New Birth of Freedom
Council directly.
Page 9Cumberland Valley Area Twilight Camp
Pioneer District:
Serving Eastern Cumberland and Northwestern York Counties
Mechanicsburg Sportsmen's Association
June 28 – July 2, 2021
Site Specific Information
What programs and activities will be offered at the Cumberland Valley Area Twilight Camp?
Programs and activities will include:
➢ BB Gun Shooting (safety and shooting)
➢ Archery (safety and shooting)
➢ S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Activities
➢ Nature Programs
➢ Outdoor Scout Skills
➢ Arts&Crafts
➢ Sports
➢ Fishing
➢ Swimming
When and Where is the Twilight Camp?
Twilight Camp will be held each evening from 6:00pm-9:00pm. The camp is held at
Mechanicsburg Sportsmen's Association, 493 Sample Bridge Road, Enola.
How do we check in?
Check in will open at 5:45pm. Upon arrival at camp, Scouts will proceed to the pavilion across
from the office. There will be signs directing scouts to the check in location. This is when all
paperwork should be turned in, if it has not already been turned in. Scouts will sit in lines with their
dens until the program starts at 6:00 pm. At that time, the Program Director will collect the attendance
roster from the Den Walkers.
Who can I contact with questions or concerns?
Feel free to contact either:
• Twilight Camp Program Director Jennifer Vogel, ldstrek@comcast.net or (717) 258-6039
• Twilight Camp Director Sal Fanqui, sal.franqui@scouting.org, or (717) 620-4527
Please be sure to check out www.newbirthoffreedom.org
for more information about Twilight Camp
Page 10Perry Area Twilight Camp
Conococheague District:
Serving Perry County
Shermans Dale Lions Club Park
July 12 – 16, 2021
Site Specific Information
What programs and activities will be offered at the Perry Area Twilight Camp?
Programs and activities will include:
➢ BB Gun Shooting (safety and shooting)
➢ Archery (safety and shooting)
➢ S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Activities
➢ Nature Programs
➢ Outdoor Scout Skills
➢ Arts&Crafts
➢ Sports
When and Where is the Twilight Camp?
Twilight Camp will be held each day from 6:00-9:00pm. The camp is held at Shermans Dale
Lions Club Park. The approximate address is 220 Dark Hollow Rd, Shermans Dale, PA. A Cub
Scout Twilight Camp sign will be visible from Dark Hollow Road to mark the entrance of the
camp.
How do we check in?
Upon arrival at camp, Scouts will proceed to the front of the main building. There will be signs
directing scouts to the check in location. This is when all paperwork should be turned in, if it has not
already been turned in. Scouts will sit in lines with their dens until the program starts at 6:00 p.m. At
that time, the Camp Administrator will collect the attendance roster from your assigned staff member.
Who can I contact with questions or concerns?
Feel free to contact either:
• Twilight Camp Director: Chuk Gutshall, chukcg81@spacemyte.com or (717) 320-2948.
• Twilight Camp Administrator: Christopher Lontz, christopher.lontz@scouting.org or (717)
827-4569.
Please be sure to check out www.newbirthoffreedom.org
for more information about Twilight Camp
Page 11Dallastown Area Twilight Camp
Heritage Trails District: Serving southwestern York County
Izaak Walton League
July 19 – 23, 2021
Site Specific Information
What programs and activities will be offered at the Dallastown Area Twilight Camp?
Programs and activities will include:
➢ BB Gun Shooting (safety and shooting)
➢ Archery (safety and shooting)
➢ Nature Programs
➢ Outdoor Scout Skills
➢ Arts&Crafts
➢ Sports
➢ Fishing
➢ S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Activities
When and Where is the Twilight Camp?
Twilight Camp will be held each day from 6:00-9:00pm. The camp is held at Izaak Walton
League 7133 Iron Stone Hill Rd, Dallastown, PA 17313. Parking is in the grass along the road.
How do we check in?
Upon arrival at camp, Scouts will proceed to the front of the main building. There will be signs
directing scouts to the check in location. This is when all paperwork should be turned in, if it has not
already been turned in. Scouts will sit in lines with their dens until the program starts at 6:00 p.m. At
that time, the Program Director will collect the attendance roster from your assigned staff member
Who can I contact with questions or concerns?
Feel free to contact either:
• Twilight Camp Program Director: Mary Nace, fruitgirl262003@yahoo.com or (443)-858-4357
• Twilight Camp Director: Jodi Snyder, jacobuspack69@gmail.com or (717) 578-9035
• Twilight Camp Administrator: Michael Adelberg, michael.adelberg@scouting.org or (717)
827-4571
Please be sure to check out www.newbirthoffreedom.org
for more information about Twilight Camp
Page 12Hershey Area Twilight Camp
Keystone Capital District: Serving Dauphin County
Camp Catherine
July 19 – 23, 2021
Site Specific Information
What programs and activities will be offered at the Hershey Area Twilight Camp?
Programs and activities will include:
➢ BB Gun Shooting (safety and shooting)
➢ Archery (safety and shooting)
➢ Nature Programs
➢ Arts&Crafts
➢ Sports&Games
➢ Fishing
When and Where is the Twilight Camp?
Twilight Camp will be held each day from 6:00-9:00pm. The camp is held at Camp Catherine,
1275 Swatara Road, Hershey. Camp Catherine access is by a one-way gravel road and requires
vehicles to enter in the evening and remain at camp until the flag ceremony is over at about 6:30pm
and repeat the same procedure in the afternoon, arrive by 8:30pm to prevent traffic jams or accidents.
A Cub Scout Twilight Camp sign will be visible from Swatara Road to mark the entrance of the camp.
How do we check in?
Upon arrival at camp, Scouts will proceed to their Den area. There will be signs directing
scouts to the check in location. This is when all paperwork should be turned in, if it has not already
been turned in. Scouts will sit in lines with their dens until the program starts at 6:30pm. At that time,
the Program Director will collect the attendance roster from your assigned staff member.
Who can I contact with questions or concerns?
Feel free to contact either:
• Twilight Camp Program Director: Amy Beth Gibbs, amybethgibbs@gmail.com
• Twilight Camp Director: Richard Burdette, asbreb@yahoo.com or (717) 566-3467
• Twilight Camp Administrator: Roger Chatell, roger.chatell@scouting.org or (717) 620-4515
Please be sure to check out www.newbirthoffreedom.org
for more information about Twilight Camp
Page 13Littlestown Area Twilight Camp
Battlefield District: Serving Adams & southwestern York Counties
Christ Church Picnic Grove
July 26 – 30, 2021
Site Specific Information
What programs and activities will be offered at the Littlestown Area Twilight Camp?
Programs and activities will include:
➢ BB Gun Shooting (safety and shooting)
➢ Archery (safety and shooting)
➢ Nature Programs
➢ Outdoor Scout Skills
➢ STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
➢ Sports
➢ Slide-making and Arts&Crafts
➢ Swimming
When and Where is the Twilight Camp?
Twilight Camp will be held each day from 6:00-9:00pm. The camp is held at the Picnic Grove
just past Christ United Church of Christ, 131 Christ Church Rd, Littlestown. Parking is located in the
field above the picnic grove tree line.
How do we check in?
Upon arrival at camp, Scouts will walk from the parking lot to the main building. There will be
signs directing scouts to the check in location. This is when all paperwork should be turned in, if it has
not already been turned in. Scouts will sit in lines with their dens until the program starts at 6:00pm.
At that time, the Camp Director will collect the attendance roster from your assigned staff member.
Who can I contact with questions or concerns?
Feel free to contact either:
• Twilight Camp Program Director:
• Twilight Camp Director/Administrator: Christopher Lontz, Christopher.Lontz@scouting.org or
(717) 827-4569
Please be sure to check out www.newbirthoffreedom.org
for more information about Twilight Camp
Page 14York Area Day Camp
Heritage Trails District: Serving northeastern York County
Rocky Ridge County Park
July 26 – 30, 2021
Site Specific Information
What programs and activities will be offered at the York Area Day Camp?
Programs and activities will include:
➢ BB Gun Shooting (safety and shooting)
➢ Archery (safety and shooting)
➢ S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Activities
➢ Nature Programs
➢ Outdoor Scout Skills
➢ Arts&Crafts
➢ Sports
When and Where is the Day Camp?
Day Camp will be held each day from 8:00am-4:00pm. The camp is held at Rocky Ridge
County Park, 3699 Deininger Rd, York.
How do we check in?
Upon arrival at camp, Scouts will proceed to the front of the main building. There will be signs
directing scouts to the check in location. This is when all paperwork should be turned in, if it has not
already been turned in. Scouts will sit in lines with their dens until the program starts at 8:00 a.m. At
that time, the Program Director will collect the attendance roster from the Den Walkers.
Who can I contact with questions or concerns?
Feel free to contact either:
• Day Camp Program Director: Frank Burke, cubscoutactivities@gmail.com or (717) 858-6911
• Day Camp Director/Administrator: Michael Adelberg, michael.adelberg@scouting.org or (717)
827-4571
Please be sure to check out www.newbirthoffreedom.org
for more information about Day Camp
Page 15Shippensburg Area Twilight Camp
Conococheague District:
Serving Franklin, & Western Cumberland Counties
LSL Sportsman Club
August 2 – 6, 2021
Site Specific Information
What programs and activities will be offered at the Shippensburg Area Twilight Camp?
Programs and activities will include:
➢ BB Gun Shooting (safety and shooting)
➢ Archery (safety and shooting)
➢ S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Activities
➢ Nature Programs
➢ Outdoor Scout Skills
➢ Arts&Crafts
➢ Sports
When and Where is the Twilight Camp?
Twilight Camp will be held each day from 6:00pm-9:00pm. The camp is held at LSL
Sportsmen’s Club at 3549 Orrstown Rd; Orrstown, Pennsylvania.
How do we check in?
Upon arrival at camp at 6:00pm, Scouts will proceed to the front of the main building. There
will be signs directing scouts to the check in location. This is when all paperwork should be turned in,
if it has not already been turned in. Scouts will sit with their dens until the program starts. At that
time, the Program Director will collect the attendance roster from your assigned staff member.
Who can I contact with questions or concerns?
Feel free to contact either:
• Twilight Camp Director: Misty Bingaman, mbingaman@hotmail.com or 202-926-5402.
• Twilight Camp Administrator: Roger Chatell, roger.chatell@scouting.org or (717) 620-4515.
Please be sure to check out www.newbirthoffreedom.org
for more information about Twilight Camp
Page 16Day Camp and Twilight Camp Policies
Camp Security:
• Staff are identified with their gold Staff T-shirt, nametag lanyard, and navy-blue STAFF wristband
o Staff must sign in and sign out each day of camp.
o Medics will have safety vest to identify them.
• Participants are identified with their Day Camp T-shirt, nametag, and bright orange wristband
o A Permission form is required if child is being picked up by or dropped off by someone other
than their parents or legal guardians. (Copies of this form are available on our website).
o Participants must sign in and sign out with their assigned staff member each day.
• Visitors must sign in and sign out each day at the Administrative area for the camp and will receive a
wrist band to wear during the day of camp that they are visiting on.
• Den Walkers are identified with a gold Staff T-shirt, nametag lanyard, and navy-blue STAFF
wristband.
o Den Walkers must sign in and sign out each day of camp
Release of Campers Policies
• Parents should complete the early release form and submit a copy to the Camp Director if a child will
be picked up from camp early at any time during the week. (Copies of this form are available on our
website).
Late Arrival and Attendance
• Daily attendance is tracked so Cub Scouts who arrive after the opening ceremony should report to the
Camp Director to sign in.
• In cases of absences, a Cub Scout’s family will be contacted shortly after program begins.
Medical Emergencies
• A Health Officer is onsite and should be contacted in cases of medical emergencies.
• Camp Director or designee needs to also be notified immediately.
• The situation will be assessed by the Health Officer and the best action pursued.
• If any camper needs to be transported to the hospital, the parent or emergency contact will be notified.
In life-threatening situations, emergency medical aid will be summoned, then the parents or emergency
contact will be notified.
Tobacco and Alcohol Policy
• All Cub Scout Adventure Camp venues are to be treated as tobacco-free facilities. Smoking, including
vapes and e-cigarettes, will only be allowed in designated areas. This area must always be out of sight
of the Scouts and away from any buildings. Alcohol is absolutely prohibited.
Refund Policy
• After May 30: $50 per Cub Scout is non-refundable. Deposit payments are transferable to another
Scout but cannot be applied to an existing reservation. All requests for refunds must be in writing
and must be received by the council service center by Sept. 1st. Refunds may be granted for
medical emergencies or a death in the family.
Page 17State-Mandated Clearances
All adults that attend any New Birth of Freedom Council summer camp program must comply with the child abuse
clearances required by their home state.
PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS
WITHIN THE NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM COUNCIL: All adults that are residents of Pennsylvania and are
registered or have family that are registered with the New Birth of Freedom Council must complete the three (3)
Pennsylvania-mandated clearances prior to arriving to camp.
• If you have already submitted your clearances and they are still current, you do not need to submit them again.
• If you have not yet submitted your clearances, please upload them to our Background Clearances System no
later than 2 weeks prior to your session of camp at http://tinyurl.com/qc6fhfm.
Please visit https://newbirthoffreedom.org/background-check-clearances/ for more information or contact Mitzi Perry
with any questions you may have. She can be reached at mitzi.perry@scouting.org or (717) 827.4576
OUT OF COUNCIL: All out-of-council adults that are residents of Pennsylvania must complete and submit the three
(3) PA mandated clearacnes prior to arriving at camp.
• Please upload them to our Background Clearances System no later than 2 weeks prior to your session of camp at
http://tinyurl.com/qc6fhfm.
Please visit https://newbirthoffreedom.org/background-check-clearances/ for more information or contact Mitzi Perry
with any questions you may have. She can be reached at mitzi.perry@scouting.org or (717) 827.4576
NON-PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS
All adults who reside outside of Pennsylvania must comply with the child abuse clearances requirements of their home
state. If you are unsure of your state’s requirements, please contact your Council. If your state does require clearances,
please upload them to our Background Clearances System no later than 2 weeks prior to your session of camp at
http://tinyurl.com/qc6fhfm.
TRAINING AND CLEARANCES
Den Walkers: All Den Walkers at Day Camp are required to have current Youth Protection Training and required
Pennsylvania state clearances. This applies to all camp and unit provided Den Walkers. If a Den Walker arrives without
these requirements met, the camp will direct the adult to the online services to obtain their Youth Protection Training as
well as 2 out of the 3 clearances (the Report of Criminal History from the PA State Police and Child Abuse History
Clearance from the Department of Human Services). The third clearance, the FBI Criminal History Clearance is
fingerprint based and cannot be completed online, so any adult that has not obtained this clearance will not be allowed
entry. (Reminder: if the adult has been a Pennsylvania resident for the past 10 consecutive years, they are eligible to
complete the Volunteer Disclosure Statement in lieu of obtaining the FBI Criminal History Clearance). Adults will be
permitted to attend camp only after they have submitted their current Youth Protection Training and required clearances.
Parents attending with their Family: Parents that register to attend as a family and not part of a pack, will participate in a
Den with a trained and certified Den Walker. We recommend that parents who attend as part of the family camp take
Youth Protection Training and get their Pennsylvania clearances, but they are not required to do so. Adults participating
as a family are permitted to only be responsible for their own children and may not serve as the responsible adult for other
Scouts.
Page 18Who is a Mandated Report of Child Abuse?
All BSA-registered volunteers, parents, and leaders attending summer camp, and all other persons over the age of 18 are
mandatory reporters. The law requires direct reporting from the individual suspecting or witnessing child abuse
immediately. After reporting the suspected abuse to the state, the individual shall also contact the council’s Scout
Executive at (717) 843-2042. The Commonwealth has created a portal for reporting purposes at
www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis or (800) 932-0313.
Emergency Procedures
INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN:
Most camp activities can be carried out in light rain, especially if the Scouts and adults are dressed
appropriately. In some cases, rainy-day activities may be substituted. In the case of heavy rain or
thunderstorm, an Air Horn with two blasts will be used. Direct your den/family into a covered pavilion until it
passes. Encourage the youth to stay with their buddy and make sure each scout is accounted for. The Camp
Director and Program Director will decide when to resume normal activities.
Tornado: If a tornado watch comes into effect or if a tornado is spotted, proceed with your den to the main
covered pavilion and wait for further instructions. Encourage the youth to stay with their buddy and make sure
each scout is accounted for. The camp director and program director will decide when to resume normal
activities.
Fire Plan: If a fire has been spotted, the camp director should be notified immediately. An Air Horn with two
blasts will be used. Den Walkers are to gather their dens together quickly and head to a covered pavilion. If the
fire is in the covered pavilion, lead your den to the front of the property. Youth should be lined up in the buddy
system so that all can be accounted for. Should fire trucks come, continue to keep the youth together in dens in
this designated area. The camp director and program director will let everyone know when programs can be
resumed.
Lost Youth Plan: Once it is determined that a youth is not with their group and is not accounted for, the Den
Walker IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIES THE CAMP DIRECTOR. If the director is not available, notify the
Program Director. When the lost youth plan goes into effect an Air Horn with three blasts will be used, Den
Walkers are to bring their dens to the covered pavilion and remain there until notified.
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PACK REGISTRATION FORM
Go to http://nbf.tentaroo.com or use this form to register as a Pack, along with Pack Attendance Form
**ALL Adults attending as Den Walkers must have completed PA Act 15 Clearances and YPT**
Pack #: Total Number of Cub Scouts Attending Camp: __________
TWILIGHT CAMPS TWILIGHT CAMPS DAY CAMPS
Cumberland Valley Area Dallastown Area York Area
Hershey Area Littlestown Area
Perry Area Franklin Area
Pack Den Walker* Name: ____________________________________ YPT Exp. Date:_______________
Phone: ___________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________
Pack Den Walker* Name: ____________________________________ YPT Exp. Date:_______________
Phone: ___________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________
T-shirt and Payment Information: *The required Applicable
*Total T-shirt Orders Adult Council Proof of
Clearances Code Numbers are:
Shirt Size Qty. Shirt Size Qty.
Youth Small Adult Large
#___________________
Youth Medium Adult X-Large
Youth Large Adult 2X-Large #___________________
Adult Small Adult 3X-Large
Adult Medium Adult 4X-Large
*Indicate total quantities. One shirt is included with each paid YOUTH registration.
Additional shirts for youth (or shirts for Adult Walkers) and are available for $14/shirt.
Number of paid Day Campers (early registration/new to scouts after May 15) X $95 =
Number of paid Day Campers (late registration) X $115 =
Number of paid Twilight Campers (early registration/new to scouts after X $80 =
May 15)
Number of paid Twilight Campers (late registration) X $100 =
Number of extra t-shirts (# of shirts minus # of paid youth) X $14 =
Total Due:
Checks should be made payable to: “New Birth of Freedom Council,”
then mail to one of the following Scout Service Centers:
1 Baden Powell Ln.; Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, OR 2139 White St.; York, PA 17404
Page 21Pack Attendance Form
(Duplicate as needed)
**Please use this form in addition to the Pack Registration Form and submit both to your District
Executive no later than 1 week prior to the camp you plan to attend**
DOB Gender
Names of Scouts (mm/dd/yyyy) Age (m/f) Grade in Fall 2021
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SCOUTING FAMILY REGISTRATION FORM
Go to http://nbf.tentaroo.com or use this form
**All registered youth and adults will need to submit a valid Annual Health Form, Parts A and B**
Please mark the session that you would like to attend:
TWILIGHT CAMPS TWILIGHT CAMPS DAY CAMPS
Cumberland Valley Area Dallastown Area York Area
Hershey Area Littlestown Area
Perry Area Franklin Area
Name(s) of Scout(s) & Gender
Sibling(s) DOB (mm/dd/yyyy) Age (M/F) Grade in Fall 2021
Parent/Guardian* Name: Relationship to Scout: ________________
*an adult is required for Tigers or siblings who will be in the first grade in Fall 2021)
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
E-mail: Primary Phone:
Parents wishing to volunteer as Den Walkers should register online at http://www.newbirthoffreedom.org
T-shirt and Payment Information:
Shirt Size Qty. Shirt Size Qty. Checks should be made payable to: “New Birth
Youth Small Adult Large of Freedom Council,”
then mail to one of the following Scout Service
Youth Medium Adult X-Large
Centers:
Youth Large Adult 2X-Large 1 Baden Powell Ln.; Mechanicsburg, PA 17050,
Adult Small Adult 3X-Large OR 2139 White St.; York, PA 17404
Adult Medium Adult 4X-Large
Number of paid Day Campers (early registration/new to scouts after May 15) X $95 =
Number of paid Day Campers (late registration) X $115 =
Number of paid Twilight Campers (early registration/new to scouts after X $80 =
May 15)
Number of paid Twilight Campers (late registration) X $100 =
Number of extra t-shirts (# of shirts minus # of paid youth) X $14 =
Total Due:
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