Larsen’s Meadow at Camp Rancho Alegre

October 2 – October 4, 2026

What is Cub Overnight Weekend (COW)?

COW is a program offered by the Los Padres Council for an opportunity to live the Scout Oath and Law, while experiencing the excitement for Cub Scout camping: the thumping of feet on the way to an evening campfire; the ripple of wind-blown flags and hearing the frogs ribbit at night; and the opportunity to experience a camping experience with other dens of your own age/grade level.  It is watching teamwork in your den grow, and sharing an opportunity for learning, for advancement, and most importantly, for fun.

Our Cub Overnight Weekend will give our Cub Scouts interaction with some of our dedicated Scouts BSA Scouts and council leaders, share good food, enjoy a campout (dens are invited to stay Friday night through Sunday morning, with den-level appropriate activities planned for Saturday during the day for those dens who are unavailable to stay the whole weekend), and participate in events like Archery, knot tying, and more. Should you have any questions or need help, all you need to do is ask. This is Scouting after all!

We will provide dinners Friday night and Saturday night for those who wish to camp with us.   Dens staying over to camp with us should arrange their own breakfasts Saturday and Sunday, and all dens should prepare for a quick lunch on Saturday in between program run by our volunteers.

If you have questions, contact our COW Chair Len Kamlet at lkamlet@gmail.com.  We’ll see you there!

Yours in Scouting, Your 2026 COW Committee

COW SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)

Friday, October 2

5:00 – 7:30                   Check-In/Registration, Campsite Assignment and Set Up

6:00 – 7:15                  Hot Dog Stand Open! BBQ area

7:30 – 7:40                  Safety meeting (All participants)

7:40 – 8:15                  Leader’s Meeting (Den Leaders and Event Leaders)

9:30                             Taps/Lights out (all quiet in camp)

Saturday, October 3

7:00                             Reveille

7:00 – 9:00                  Breakfast and Cleanup

9:00 – 9:20                  Morning Assembly & Flags (Den & their Pack or Den Flags, in Field Uniform)

9:30 – 12:00                 Begin Activity Stations (Activity Uniform)

12:00 – 12:45               Lunch and Cleanup

12:45 – 3:00                Continue Activity Stations

3:00 – 5:00                  Free time

5:00 – 6:30                  Dinner Prep/Dinner/Cleanup  

6:30– 7:45                   Campfire

9:30                             Taps/Lights out (all quiet in camp)

Sunday, October 4

7:00                             Reveille

7:00 – 8:30                  Breakfast and Cleanup or Early Checkout

8:00 – 9:30                   Breakdown Camp/Checkout

CHECK IN PROCEDURE

Upon arrival, please have a leader from your den check in at the headquarters to get your campsite assignment and schedule of activities. DO NOT proceed to the camping area until you have checked in.

Each Unit is REQUIRED to have Annual Heath and Medical Records (Part A & B) for every Scout and Adult. Forms will be collected at Registration/Check-In and returned at Check-Out.

Leaders Meetings will be on Friday at 7:40 P.M. for all Den Leaders and Event Leaders.  Any special information will be announced at the meeting.

SAFETY AND CONDUCT

• All Scouts and adults shall obey the BSA rules and policies as stated in the Guide to Safe Scouting. All Scouts and adults shall obey the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
• A Mandatory Camp-wide safety meeting for all participants will be on Friday at 7:30 P.M.  Safety information will also be repeated Saturday morning for dens which did not camp with us Friday night.
• All Scouting youth and adult leaders must be registered with the Scouting America.  Parents and guardians may attend with their children consistent with the Cub Scouting Family Camping programs.  Siblings may attend (appropriate with family camping rules for Cub Scouts), but recognize that some program areas may not be suitable for their participation.
• Units must have two-deep adult leadership and all adult leaders attending must have completed Youth Protection Training.  Each youth must have identified an adult responsible for them.
• No illegal possession or use of drugs, alcohol, harmful substances, fireworks and firearms is strictly prohibited. In addition, smoking, vaping, chewing tobacco or any other form of tobacco or herbal usage is strictly prohibited. No Pets.  There is a NO TOLERANCE Policy.
• No wandering from the COW areas. Scouts must always travel in the buddy system.
• Any scout or adults with special needs should contact the Cub Overnight Weekend staff so we can plan how to best accommodate your needs.
• If a fire alarm is sounded, gather up your scouts and adults and meet in the parking lot.
• First Aid will be located at the Headquarters Pavilion, and Scouting America regulations require ALL accidents, injures, illnesses must be reported there.  

EQUIPMENT

Feel free to bring group camping gear such as lanterns, camp chairs, tents, and tables to make the weekend comfortable.  For meals prepared by the dens, bring stoves, pots, pans, and cooking utensils as needed.

Dens will be requested to conduct a skit, a run-on, or sing or lead a song during the campfire on Saturday night. Keep them short and one per Patrol. Remember that we are Scouts so keep these clean so ask yourself, “Would Grandma approve?”