Cub Scout Winteree hosted by Scenic Trails District

Event Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Location: Camp Gorton

Welcome Leaders!

Thank you for joining us for the 2025 Cub Scout Winteree at Camp Gorton! This guide is designed to provide all the necessary information to ensure a fun, safe, and memorable experience for everyone involved. Please review the following details carefully and share pertinent information with your scouts and their families.

Schedule of Events

  7:45 AM - 8:45 AM: Check-in at Headquarters Building by Gateway
  8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Opening Ceremony & Flag Raising
  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Morning Activities (see activity list below)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Afternoon Activities
  3:15 PM - 3:30 PM: Closing Ceremony & Awards
  3:30 PM: Departure

Activity Highlights

Will be released soon!

Packing List

Mandatory Gear for Scouts:

• Warm winter coat
• Waterproof snow pants
• Insulated boots
• Hat, scarf, and gloves (extra pairs recommended)
• Layered clothing (thermal base layer, fleece, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Backpack for personal items

Recommended Gear:

• Hand warmers
• Small snacks (granola bars, trail mix, etc.)
• Sit-upon or foam pad for sitting outdoors

Not to Leaders: Please ensure all scouts are dressed appropriately for outdoor activities in cold weather.

Safety Guidelines

• Buddy System: All scouts must have a buddy and stay together throughout the event.
• Hydration: Encourage scouts to drink water regularly to stay hydrated.
• Supervision: Leaders must have active supervision of their Scouts during all activities. Each pack must have at least two adult leaders (one must be a registered Scouting America adult leader) and agree to follow all Youth Protection regulations.
• First Aid: A first aid station will be located at the Dining Hall. Please report any injuries immediately.
• Ice Safety: Scouts are not permitted on Waneta Lake.
• Road: Scouts are not allowed to be on the road. All program for the event are on the lakeside of the camp. If any Leaders and Scouts want to go to the other side of camp they must use one of the tunnels. 

Meals

Lunch is available for purchase for all participants and will include:

• Hamburger & Bag of Chips - $4
• Cheeseburger & Bag of Chips - $5
• Hotdog & Bag of Chips - $4
• Bowl of Chili - $3
• Chips - $1
• 12" Cheese Pizza - $5
• 12" Pepperoni Pizza - $6

Hot chocolate, coffee, and water will be provided for free

Dietary restrictions should be submitted during registration. Limited accommodations will be available.

Contact Information

Event Coordinator: George Bacalles, (607) 426-5365, gbacalles@gmail.com 

Event Adviser: Chris Theurich (607) 368-4138, chris.theurich@scouting.org 

Thank you for your dedication to the Cub Scouts program. Let’s make this Winteree an event to remember!