Cub Scout Freeze Out 2019

Freeze Out is an annual fun, event bringing all Cub Scouts together to enjoy a Cub Scout-focused winter event.

The program reinforces Cub Scout program values, procedures, methods and skills. There is also the thrill of cabin camping in the winter if Cub Scouts are willing to take the challenge (Friday evening for Session A registrants, or Saturday evening for Session B registrants).

Who is Invited to Join In On the Fun at Freeze Out? 

• Program Registration is open to ANY Cub Scout Unit in Whipsering Pines, Great Trail Council or out-of council.

Cabin Assignments:

• We have winter cabin camping limitations for 172 people.
• Cabins are assigned by the program staff to ensure that space is used optimally and to make room for as many registered Cub Scouts as possible.
• One Cabin will be assigned per unit on first-come, first-assigned basis of time-stamped unit registration.
  • UNITS MUST REGISTER THROUGH THEIR UNIT to ensure a cabin registration. Individual member registrations will be offered a lower, day-rate only and will not be assigned Cabin space.
  • The minimum cabin capacity is 16 people, maximum cabin capacity is 24 people. 
  • Units will be responsible for determining and creating a final, on-camp roster of who is assigned to their cabin for overnight camping.
  • Units will be responsible for maintaining all BSA Required Cabin Camping YPT regulations.
  • Attendees registered for Freeze Out over a one-cabin capacity will be refunded to a day-only rate ($7), after final cabin assignment has been processed.
  • Cabin campers are responsible for check-in/check-out of the cabin according to the direction of the Camp Master.
  • All rules and regulations of Camp Stambaugh, and direction of the Camp Master are to be followed while camping and during the program.

Adult supervision of Cub Scouts, siblings and guests are the responsibility of the  Unit.

• Adult Supervision must follow BSA regulation (Lions + Tigers require Adult Partners On-Site). Plan on meeting all requirements, including:
  • Two (2) registered leaders
  • Plus 5:1 youth to adult
  • Any required female registered leader for any female youth attending.
  • Required Lion + Tiger Adult Partners count toward your required 5:1 youth to adult ratio.
  • Siblings must have their adult/parent in attendance.

Lions are always welcome!

• Lions will be included. Shooting sports offered meet the Lions program guidelines, and will be Slingshot based. 

Non-Registered Youth/Siblings
Non-registered siblings ages 5 -10 are invited to join in on the fun, too, pending registration guidelines. Again, our primary goal is to serve as many registered Cub Scout Youth, who will have first priority in cabin and program space. Siblings should consider registering in order to be assured registration.

• Adult supervision of non-registered youth are the responsibility of the parent who must be in attendance at the Program and must follow BSA regulation.

In case of a sell-out event:

• A time-stamped wait-list will be created.
• Our primary goal is to serve Youth at this event, we will try to get as many Registered Cub Scouts to attend as possible.
• Non-registered Scout Attendees (Non-Registered Adults who are not Lion or Tiger Adult Partners and Siblings) may be refunded within adult: youth ratio requirements. 
• Event Wait-List will not be reviewed until final registration closes,

Come join in Scout Fellowship
Adults will have an opportunity to meet adults and leaders from other units, Boy Scouts from area Troops and District Representatives who are at the program in the spirit of cheerful Scout Service.

All BSA Camping and Safety Regulations will be followed, including:
All Youth Protection guidelines.
All required, unit-led adult supervision.
All Camping regulations.*

* Regarding Winter Tent Camping For Cub Scouts
Whispering Pines Freeze Out, while open to the council, is a district-level event. So since it is neither a unit-level nor Council-level program, it is not specifically covered on any category specifically outlined on the Guide to Safe Scouting.

For Whispering Pines District, Winter Camping for Cubs District standard is: Unless the temperature is reasonably forecasted to above 40 degrees or warmer, Whispering Pines Cub Scouts are not permitted to winter camp.

The risk to the youth (hypothermia due to poor camping setup) and to the potential of the youth having a bad camping experience is too high to mitigate at this time. 

Adult wishing to camp outside in tents are welcome to at their own discretion and are expected to have the requisite gear and knowledge to do so safely.