Old North State Council - Howl-o-ree: Cub Scout Fall Family Campout 2025

Howl-o-ree: Cub Scout Fall Family Campout 2025

Event Details

HOWL-O-REE

Cub Scout Fall Family Campout

Option 1: Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12

Option 2: Friday, October 17 through Sunday, October 19

Cherokee Scout Reservation

3296 Boy Scout Camp Rd, Yanceyville, NC 27379

Leader & Parent Information Slide Deck

Howl-o-ree Leader Meeting Zoom Recording - Passcode: J6q0hm*3

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 7 Leaders Meeting.
- Register for Sunday, Sep 7 at 8:00 pm Leader 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

"How to Protect Your Child from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide" Verification Form

For Option 1, registration closes on Tuesday, October 7 at 11:59 pm.

The participation capacity for Option 1 is 600 people. Registration may close before Tuesday, Oct 7 should the registration totals reach 600 before that date.

For Option 2, registration closes on Tuesday, October 14 at 11:59 pm.

The participation capacity for Option 2 is 600 people. Registration may close before Tuesday, Oct 14 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 28, the cost is $40 per person.
After 12:00 am on Monday, Sep 29, 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?

Front	Back

Pre-order yours now. While supplies last. A limited number will be ordered.
Color: Forest Green
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?

Yes
Sunday, Sep 7, 2025
8:00 pm
Format: Via Zoom
Pre-register for the Zoom 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.