For many boys, camping is the real draw of cub scouts. It’s what they look forward to and what keeps them energized about scouting. Pack 455 is committed to providing a camping experience for every season. We offer a combination of overnight and day camps.
Siblings are welcome at our pack camps (and will be charged). Younger children are able to participate in all activities, at parent discretion and with direct parent supervision. Knowing that not all activities will be appealing to this age group, we recommend parents bring along items that will be fun for these young campers like play dough, markers, paper, etc. Due to safety concerns surrounding these younger siblings wandering around camp (i.e. campfire, rough terrain), the pack requires that an ADULT monitor all children under 6 years of age AT ALL TIMES.
The Council has collected much information on the camp sites that we utilize. For more information on any of these camps, check out Northern Star Camping Info.
Health and waiver forms must be completed and submitted to the pack for all attendees annually.
Download the health forms here. Download the shooting waiver here.
WHEN? Typically mid-October, check calendar for current schedule
ACCOMODATIONS: Cabin and tent camping. Cabin space is first-come-first served. Outdoor plumbing and latrines (outhouses).
COSTS:? Registration fee of $20-$30 per camper covers camp fees, activity fees, meals, and activity materials.
FOOD PLAN? Registration fee paid to the pack includes meals for Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch. You are encouraged to bring snacks to share at campfire each night. Drinking water is available on site. Other beverages are included with meals. BRING YOUR OWN MESS KITS (plate, bowl, cup, & flatware).
TRADING POST? Typically open Saturday afternoon, this camp store has snacks, beverages and a variety of small camping and novelty items available for purchase by the boys.
RANGE TIME? BB gun and Archery ranges are typically utilized with parent permission as long as weather cooperates.
CHECK IN? You may be on site after 5 pm Friday. Check in is generally 6-8pm Friday and 7-8am on Saturday.
CHECK OUT? Noon on Sunday. If you need to leave early, notify the camp chair and find out how you can assist with preparing camp for check out.
TRASH vs ASH? The metal cans with lids are for hot ash from cleaning up after a campfire. Trash cans are typically kept indoors as we are responsible for bagging our own trash and recycling as well as bringing it to the camp trash center.
Polar Camp (typically in conjunction with Winter Camp) This is a day camp, organized by the council. A variety of days are open, the pack will select a day where we will reserve and attend as a group during our Winter Camp. Information is online at http://www.northernstarbsa.org/Camping/CubScout/Winter
Winter Camp (typically in conjunction with Polar Camp) This is a weekend pack family camp, organized and ran by the pack.
WHEN? Typically first weekend in February, check calendar for current schedule
ACCOMODATIONS: 4 woodstove heated cabins with 8 bunks each, plus Gwinn Center which has an open gathering space and indoor bathrooms with heated showers. Space is first-come-first served.
COSTS:? Registration fee of $15-$25 per camper covers camp fees, activity fees, meals, and activity materials.
FOOD PLAN? Registration fee paid to the pack includes meals for Saturday breakfast, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast and Sunday lunch. Saturday lunch is provided at Polar Camp. Those not attending Polar Camp are on their own for Saturday lunch. All are encouraged to bring snacks to share at campfire each night. Drinking water is available on site. Other beverages are included with meals. BRING YOUR OWN MESS KITS (plate, bowl, cup, & flatware).
TRADING POST? Typically open Saturday afternoon, this camp store has snacks, beverages and a variety of small camping and novelty items available for purchase by the boys.
RANGE TIME? BB gun and Archery ranges may be utilized with parent permission if weather cooperates.
CHECK IN? You may be on site after 5 pm Friday. Check in is generally 6-8pm Friday and 7-8am on Saturday.
CHECK OUT? Noon on Sunday. If you need to leave early, notify the camp chair and find out how you can assist with preparing camp for check out.
TRASH vs ASH? The metal cans with lids are for hot ash from cleaning up after a campfire. Trash cans are typically kept indoors as we are responsible for bagging our own trash and recycling as well as bringing it to the camp trash center.
Spring Camp This is a weekend pack family camp, organized by the pack. It is tent camping only. Let camp coordinators know if you do not have camping gear; you may be able to borrow some.
WHEN? Typically the weekend after May Pack meeting, check calendar for current schedule
ACCOMODATIONS: Tent camping. (Contact pack leadership if you need help getting tenting gear to use.)
COSTS:? Registration fee of $20-$30 per camper covers camp fees, activity fees, meals, and activity materials.
FOOD PLAN? Registration fee paid to the pack includes meals for Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch. All are encouraged to bring snacks to share at campfire each night. Drinking water is available on site. Other beverages are included with meals. BRING YOUR OWN MESS KITS (plate, bowl, cup, & flatware).
TRADING POST? Typically open Saturday afternoon, this camp store has snacks, beverages and a variety of small camping and novelty items available for purchase by the boys.
RANGE TIME? BB gun and Archery ranges will be utilized with parent permission as long as weather cooperates.
CHECK IN? You may be on site after 5 pm Friday. Check in is generally 6-8pm Friday and 7-8am on Saturday.
CHECK OUT? Noon on Sunday. If you need to leave early, notify the camp chair and find out how you can assist with preparing camp for check out.
TRASH vs ASH? The metal cans with lids are for hot ash from cleaning up after a campfire. Trash cans are typically kept indoors as we are responsible for bagging our own trash and recycling as well as bringing it to the camp trash center.
Camp Akela (Summer Camp for Cub Scouts up to Fourth Grade) This is a Cub Resident camp organized by the Council. A variety of days are open, the pack will select a day where we will reserve and attend as a group. Information is online at: http://camping.northernstarbsa.org/CubScout/CubScoutSummerCamp.aspx
Webelos Adventure Days and Webelos Outpost (Summer Camp opportunities for Webelos) Registration for this camp is through the Webelos Leadership. These are both organized by the Council, not the pack. Webelos Adventure Days Webelos Outpost
Navajo (Summer Camp for Senior Webelos--scouts who have completed fourth grade) Registration for this camp is through the Webelos Leadership. Camp is organized by the facility, not the pack. Navajo Camp Info & Directions