***Kaskaskia Cub Launch on October 15 -- Walk ins Welcome, please bring exact change or check made out to GSLAC -- no credit cards can be taken a the door!**

Cub Launch is a one day event where a Cub Scout can experience all things Cub Scouting including fishing, shooting sports, STEM experiments, community guest presenters, and much more! Every Cub Scout will have the opportunity to earn their Bobcat requirement as well! It's the first advancement a Cub Scout can get. This event is perfect for brand new Cub Scouts, as well as, seasoned Cub Scouts who want to spend a fun Saturday Scouting!

WHO: Cub Scouts and Siblings $10 (the whole family is invited!) 

WHAT: Activities include, fishing, BB guns, archery, slingshots, STEM experiments, hiking, earn the Bobcat Badge, horseback riding, campfire cooking, and much more! (each location's activities are subject to change)

All locations will be set up open-house style so families can come and go as they please. Stay for a couple hours or the entire time, whatever is best for you. 

WHEN and WHERE: 

• Camp Warren Levis: Saturday, September 17th from 12PM to 5PM 
• Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area (Black Gold) September 24th from 9AM to 3PM
• Rhodes France Scout Reservation:  Saturday, September 24th from 9AM to 3PM
• Beaumont Scout Reservation: Saturday, October 1 from 9AM to 3PM​
• Wentzville United Methodist Church: Saturday, October 1 from 9AM to 1PM
• O'Fallon IL Sportsman Club:  Saturday, October 1 from 9AM to 3PM
• Brookside Park, Cape Girardeau:  Saturday, October 1 from 9AM to 1PM
• S-F Scout Ranch: Saturday, October 1 from 9AM to 1PM
• Camp Vandiventer-Kaskaskia Cub Launch : Saturday, October 15th from 9AM to 2PM   

Helpful Tips

Who do we register? Only register children for this event. Siblings are welcome to participate, but any siblings younger than 6 years old may be limited as to which activities they can do. If they would like to receive a patch or participate in activities, you will need to register.

Trading Post: Beaumont trading post will be fully open for your cub scouting merchandise.

PATCHES! All registered scouts and siblings will receive a Cub Launch patch.

What should we bring: The family! Closed toe shoes, water bottle, snack, extra change of clothes (if you think you’ll get muddy in mud cave!),  sunscreen, and bug spray

Parking: Parking will be available in the field across from the entrance to Beaumont. Only handicap parking will be available on the property.