Polar Cub Day Camp

A Cold Weather Camping Experience for Cub Scouts and Families

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026

Cherokee Scout Reservation

3896 Boy Scout Camp Road

Yanceyville,  NC

The registration deadline has been extended to  12:00 pm on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

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 17, 2026.

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.