Old North State Council - Howl-o-ree: Cub Scout Fall Family Campout 2024


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Howl-o-ree: Cub Scout Fall Family Campout 2024

Event Details

HOWL-O-REE

Cub Scout Fall Family Campout

Option 1: Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13

Option 2: Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20

Cherokee Scout Reservation

3296 Boy Scout Camp Rd, Yanceyville, NC 27379

 

REGISTRATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE PACK. 

  • Cubmasters, be prepared to register your packs for Howl-o-ree.
  • You have the Parent Portal available, but you must enable it on your Pack registration.
  • These links can help you remember how to use the Parent Portal.
  • If you are uncertain about how to use the Parent Portal, be sure to attend the Sunday, Sep 22 Leaders Meeting.
  • With over 1200 people registering for this event, the leadership team will not be able to consolidate individual registrations into a pack registration.

PAPERWORK EVERYONE MUST SUBMIT

Please complete and bring signed paper copies of the following: 

Paperwork the Pack Must Submit

For Option 1, registration closes on Tuesday, October 8 at 11:59 pm.  

The participation capacity for Option 1 is 600 people. Registration may close before Tuesday, Oct 8 should the registration totals reach 600 before that date.

For Option 2, registration closes on Tuesday, October 15 at 11:59 pm.

The participation capacity for Option 2 is 600 people. Registration may close before Tuesday, Oct 15 should the registration totals reach 600 before that date.

WHAT IS HOWL-O-REE?

Howl-o-ree is a weekend full of age-appropriate outdoor activities designed for Cub Scouts to enjoy with their families and pack.

The weekend focuses on FUN and shared adventures for Cub Scouts and families.

The Howl-o-ree is a combination:

  • Cub Fall Family Campout
  • Fall Festival
  • Harvest Celebration
  • Hall-o-ween Celebration

Howl-o-ree starts on Friday evening and ends on Sunday morning.

All meals are provided in the dining hall. 

Choose the date that works best for your family or pack.

SHOULD I WEAR A HALLOWEEN COSTUME DURING HOWL-O-REE?

NO, HALLOWEEN COSTUMES ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR HOWL-O-REE.

WHO CAN ATTEND?

  • ALL Cub Scouts
  • Siblings
  • Parents/Guardians
  • Cub Scout Adult Leaders
  • Den Chiefs
  • Potential Cub Scout Age Youth and their families

WHAT IS THE COST?

  • Prior to 11:59 pm on Sunday, Sep 29, the cost is $40 per person.
  • After 12:00 am on Monday, Sep 30, the cost is $60 per person.
  • The cost for siblings Under 5, regardless of date, is $15.00.

WHAT DOES THE FEE INCLUDE?

  • Each attendee receives a Howl-o-ree patch
  • All meals: Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch, Saturday supper, Sunday morning breakfast
  • Program supplies and materials for a day full of adventure
  • Camp usage fees and facility rental fees

CAN I PRE-ORDER A HOWL-O-REE T-SHIRT?

  • YES
  • Pre-order yours now. While supplies last. A limited number will be ordered.
  • Color: NAVY
  • Syle: Long-sleeve
  • Design: Howl-o-ree logo on the back with Cherokee Scout Reservation logo on the front left breast
  • Pre-orders will be delivered to the Cubmaster during check-in.
  • Limited supplies may be available for purchase during the event. No guarantees. Especially Weekend 2
  • Price
    • Youth Small through Youth Large - $15.00
    • Adult Small through Adult XL - $16.75
    • Adult 2XL - $18.75
    • Adult 3XdL - $19.75
    • Adult 4XL - $20.75

WILL THERE BE A PRE-EVENT LEADER MEETING?

WHEN CAN MY PACK ARRIVE?

  • Packs have two arrival options
  • Option A: Packs may arrive on Friday between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm
    • Eat Friday supper before you arrive
  • Option B: Packs may arrive on Saturday between 7:30 am and 8:45 am
    • Eat Saturday breakfast before you arrive
  • The fee remains the same regardless of your arrival option

IS THERE A DAY CAMPER OPTION?

  • Packs and families may choose to be day campers only - participate in Saturday only
  • Day campers should arrive by 8:15 am so they are ready to participate in the opening flag ceremony at 9:00 am
  • Day campers must depart after the flag-lowering ceremony at 6:15 pm.
  • There is no price break for day campers.
  • The fee includes Saturday lunch, Saturday supper, and the event patch. program materials and supplies, and facility usage fees

WHAT ARE THE CAMPING ARRANGEMENTS?

  • Adirondacks are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No pack, nor family is guaranteed access to adirondacks.
    • Each adirondack includes four bunk beds with mattresses.
    • Be certain you follow the BSA's Youth Protection Guidelines and Barriers to Abuse when assigning people to sleep in adirondacks.
  • Each family will need to provide its own tents or hammocks
  • Your pack may have tents you can borrow
  • Families will be assigned to campsites with other members of their pack
  • Each campsite has running water and a shelter
  • Campsite shelters have overhead lights and a limited number of electrical outlets
  • You will have access to single-use, all-gender restrooms with flush toilets and showers within walking distance of your campsite
  • Following the BSA's Barriers to Abuse,
    • Cub Scout-aged youth may share housing with adults who are their parents or legal guardians
    • Scouts BSA-aged youth may only share housing accommodations with other Scouts BSA-aged youth who are of the same gender and within two years of age of one another.
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WHAT IS THE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE?

Tentative Schedule

WHAT ACTIVITIES WILL BE AVAILABLE?

A draft list of activities will be posted on October 1.

  • Shooting sports - BB and archery
  • Pumpkin decorating
  • Movies
  • Face Painting
  • Real-life Hungry Hungry Hippos game
  • Doughnut and string challenge
  • Trunk or treating
  • Monster Mash
  • S'mores Making Station

Leader Guide

Leader Meeting Presentation

Direct questions to Camp Director Bud Harrelson (bud.harrelson@scouting.org) or Program Director Angela Wilson (angela.wilson@scouting.org).

Contact
When & Where
Option 1: October 11-13, 2024
Cherokee Scout Reservation
Friday 10-11-2024 6:00 PM ET to
Sunday 10-13-2024 10:30 AM ET Past
Limit One Registration Per Unit
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Option 2: October 18-20, 2024
Cherokee Scout Reservation
Friday 10-18-2024 6:00 PM ET to
Sunday 10-20-2024 10:30 AM ET Past
Limit One Registration Per Unit
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