Cub Scout Winteree hosted by Scenic Trails District

Event Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Location: Camp Gorton

Welcome Leaders!

Thank you for joining us for the 2026 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

Schedule to be released 

Activity Highlights

• Ice Bowling / Winter Relay Race
• Gaga Ball - 
• Sled Riding (Weather Dependent)
• Inflatable Archery
• Inflatable BB Gun
• Winter Bingo and Hot Cocoa
• Cornhole
• Winter Obstacle Course
• Saucer Sword Balancing 
• Sled Race
• Stacking Activity
• Ring Toss

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 will be provided for all participants for an additonal cost and will have choices of:

• Hamburger, Bag of Chips, and Apple Sauce Cup - $4.00
• Cheeseburger, Bag of Chips, and Apple Sauce Cup - $5.00
• Hotdog, Bag of Chips, and Apple Sauce Cup - $4.00
• Cheese Pizza (Approximately 16" with 8 slices) - $12.00
• Pepperoni Pizza (Approximately 16" with 8 slices) - $13.00

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

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

Registration Note: You will need your Scouting America ID at time of registration. This is used to verify current registration in the Scouting America program. This can be found in my.scouting.org. For members of your Unit this can be found under the Roster in my.scouting.org or under the profile in Scoutbook Plus. IF you logged in and have access to your Unit Roster this will automatically fill in, if you use Auto Fill.

Nonregistered adults attending Scouting events must have and have read the guide Youth Protection: How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide. The guide can be found by CLICKING HERE.

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!