Resident Camp 2020 – sign up in March for reduced rates

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Resident CAMP for Pack 843 is scheduled:

Webelos & AOL : July 30-Aug 3

Cub scouts: July 31-Aug 3

Forms for Resident Camp will be available at the Elementary School during Den meetings and at our Pack meetings. Questions regarding camp can be directed to our Pack 843 Camp Leaders.

Pack 843 Camp Leaders this year: Deekota Yadav – Webelos & AOL and Jon Sperry – Cub Scouts

Resident Pack Camp provides a program for all age groups in the pack at the same time. Age groups will be divided up to receive age-specific programs and activities while at camp. All sessions include an option for Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts to come a day early for extra Webelos specific programs such as a hike to one of Heritage Reservation’s two Scouts BSA resident camps – Camp Liberty or Camp Freedom.

Scouts or Adults with food allergies or special dietary needs will need to fill out a form for special dietary needs 30 days in advance of camp date in order for food service team to order necessary items for meals.

2020 PACK CAMP FEES

# of Nights Pay in Full by 04-01-20 Pay in Full by 06-01-20 Pay in Full 06-02-20 or after
  Scout/Adult Scout/Adult Scout/Adult
3-Night Camp $191/$98 $201/$108 $211/$118
4-Night Camp (Webelos/AOL Only) $259/$133 $269/$143 $279/$153

DISCOUNTS AND INCENTIVES

  • Sibling Discount – 15% off second and subsequent youth Scout camp fees. (Applies across different LHC resident camps – Boy Scout, Cub Scout, and Webelos sessions. Discount applied to second/later session)
  • Low Rate Lock-In – Scouts joining after March 1 and campership recipients are locked into the lowest rate for camp.
  • Camperships – Financial assistance is available for Laurel Highlands Council Scouts with financial need to attend an LHC summer resident camp program. Applications due March 1.
  • Camp Keepsake – All campers will receive a camp specific keepsake.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2020

  • No one does theme quite like Camp Independence. Join us for our Space Race!
  • New program areas including Scoutcraft, Packtivities, and Outdoor Adventure offer exciting and engaging ways to get your Cub Scouts involved and excited about being at camp.
  • Every Scout and adult who attend camp will receive a commemorative Camp Independence gift.
  • Camp Independence Courage Conquest “Pebble Patch” program

RECOGNITION NECKLACES

Every Cub Scout coming through our gate receives a Camp Independence recognition lanyard. As they prepare for their Space Race, they’ll receive color-coded beads for their achievements. From passing a swimmer’s test to catching a fish, Cubs can earn beads for LOTS of things – providing immediate recognition for doing their best.