Polar Cub Day Camp

A Cold Weather Camping Experience for Cub Scouts and Families

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2027

Cherokee Scout Reservation

3896 Boy Scout Camp Road

Yanceyville,  NC

The registration deadline is 11:59 pm on Tuesday, January 12.

REQUIRED PAPERWORK

These are the required forms for all participants.

1) BSA Medical Form Parts A & B

• Does not require a doctor's signature

2) Pre-event Medical Screening Form

• Must be completed the day you arrive in camp
• If you are unwell, please do not attend

WHAT IS POLAR CUB DAY CAMP?

Polar Cub Day Camp provides Cub Scouts with a cold weather outdoor adventure they can enjoy with fellow Cub Scouts, den, pack, family, and friends. 

Polar Cub Day Camp is a great opportunity to "get outside" after a few days of spending time with family and friends over the holiday season.

Polar Cub Day Camp is a one-day event - on January 16, 2027.

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?

• The cost is $20 per Cub Scout and Cub Scout-aged youth participating in the program.
  • Fee includes: patch, lunch, program supplies, usage of camp and facilities
• The cost is $10 for adult leaders, adult family members, den chiefs, and youth who will not participate in the program.
  • Fee includes: patch, lunch, usage of camp and facilities, program supplies

WHAT ARE THE ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS?

• All Cub Scouts are welcome - Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos, and Arrow of Light Scouts.
• Cub Scouts may participate with their family, den, or pack.
• Cub Scouts must have adult supervision.
• Here are the Cub Scout-Adult Supervisor ratios:
  • 1 Lion Scout to 1 Adult Supervisor (adult supervisor must be one of the Lion Scout's parents/guardians)
  • 1 Tiger Scout to 1 Adult Supervisor (adult supervisor must be one of the Tiger Scout's parents/guardians)
  • 2 Wolf Scouts to 1 Adult Supervisor
  • 2 Bear Scouts to 1 Adult Supervisor
  • 4 Webelos Scouts to 1 Adult Supervisor
  • 4 Arrow of Light Scouts to 1 Adult Supervisor

WHAT IS THE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE?

• January 17
  • 8:30 - 9:00 am - Arrival Time/Check-in
  • 9:00 am - Opening Flag Ceremony
  • 9:15 am - 11: 45 am - Morning Program Activities
  • 11:45 am - 12:45 am - Lunch
  • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Afternoon Program Activities
  • 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Closing Recognition Ceremony

2026 Program Activities Include:

These activities are subject to change due to volunteer availability, supply availability, and the weather.

Crafts - 

• Beaded Snowflake - Take Home
• Sock Snowman - Take Home

Games - 

• Ice Cube Race 
• Ice Cube Relay
• Snow Shovel Race
• Snowball Pickup Game
• Popup Game - (tent setup) 

STEM - 

• Build a Catapult - Take Home 
• Build a Density Tower

Nature -

• Leave No Trace 
• Scavenger Hunt 
• Bird House - Take Home

Range - Feed the Snowman

• Wristrockets 
• Marshmallow Poppers

Down Time - 

• Find the Snowmen that are hidden around Camp
• Winter Word Search / Crossword / Coloring Sheets
• Winter Wonderland Photo Op
• Snowman & Penguin Photo Op
• Sidewalk Chalk
• Pin the Nose on Olaf
• Visit the Trading Post

Warming Station -

• Hot Chocolate & Marshmallows

WHAT IS FOR LUNCH?

• Chicken Tenders
• (Veggie Protein Chicken Tenders)
• Tater Tots
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Cole Slaw
• Pineapple Chunks
• Choices of Dipping Sauces: BBQ, Honey Mustard, Ranch

HOW WILL I STAY WARM?

• All participants should dress for the weather in layers
  • Wear gloves, winter hat, scarf, jacket, socks
• We will have a warming station available with a patio heater and hot chocolate

Direct questions to bud.harrelson@scouting.org.