Cub Scout Day Camp

June 6- 10, 2022

Maclay Gardens State Park

Calling All Cowfolk!!!

Are you looking for a fun day camp for your scouts and their friends this summer??

Well look no further! Our day camp theme this year is the Wild, Wild, West! Our summer camp will be full of arts, crafts, swimming, community service and fun..fun..fun!!!! We are also going to conclude our camp on Friday June 10th with a family picnic!!! We will have food for everyone and some traditional “Camp Fire” programs to include scout skits and jokes.

Our camp is open to all scouts, and their friends that will be in the 1st grade thru 5th grade starting in the fall 2022. Please note that per BSA rules, all rising 1st graders (1st grade in Fall 2022) are required to have a parent or guardian attend camp with them. This camp is open to non-scouts as well.

Scouts are “Helpful”….. we need your Cub Scout’s help in creating our Official Cub Scout Day Camp Patch!!! We are running a contest until Wednesday March 9th, 2022 to let our scouts submit their artwork for the official Cub Scout Day Camp Patch! Patch designs should be in the theme of the Wild, Wild, West, and must be approximately 3 inch by 3 inch. Please send your scouts patch designs to sracdaycamp@gmail.com. Hand sketch submission are allowed and encouraged!!!! Our council executives will be voting on the winning design!! The winning design will be announced on Monday May 23rd, 2022!

As a volunteer driven organization, we need help ensuring that our scouts have a fantastic time! We are offering a $50.00 discount for those that can volunteer to help our camp for the full time. If you would like to volunteer to help make our Cub Scout Day Camp be the best camp ever please contact Brent Edson, Day Camp Director, at sracdaycamp@gmail.com.

Registration is open NOW thru May 6th for regular registration! 

How do I register my child?

Cub Scout Day Camp provides fun and adventure in the outdoors for packs and dens. Day camp is a 5 day program, supported by trained volunteer leadership, at an approved site, during the day.

When selecting RANK in your registration, you should use the grade that the youth will be entering for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Tiger (entering 1st grade)
Wolf (entering 2nd grade) 
Bear (entering 3rd grade) 
Webelos (entering the 4th grade)
Arrow of Light (entering 5th grade)

The Early Bird cost of Cub Scout Day camp is $160. Contact the Senior District Executive for opportunities to volunteer and save on the cost of camp.  Fees include t-shirt, activity patch and program. 

NON SCOUTERS: When registering, once you get to "Select Unit" button, choose “Member of District/Council or Lone Scout”.   

Volunteer Opportunities

Adult volunteers are needed to serve as den leaders and as station leaders every day of the week. If you are willing to accept a volunteer role, you can attend camp for free, plus earn a discount on your scout's registration fee. Please select "adult participant" on the online registration form and then contact they day camp planning team to be assigned a volunteer role.

What Should I Bring to Camp?

Personal gear in a daypack
Trail Lunch
Sweater or jacket
Swim Wear and Towel on assigned days
Rain gear
Sunscreen
Refillable Water Bottle
Bug Repellent

Cub Scout Day Camp is a Valuable Activity for Many Reasons

• Helps packs succeed.
• Strengthens the den/pack organization for better year-round operation.
• Provides continuation of the Cub Scout program during the summer and the opportunity for units to earn the National Summertime Pack Award, Outdoor Activity Award, and to work toward qualifying for the Journey to Excellence.
• Offers character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.
• Meets individual needs and interests by offering a meaningful and educational Scouting program.
• Helps to recruit new Scouts in the den and pack during the summer.
• Provides a method of recruiting, training and inspiring present and future Cub Scout leadership.
• Promotes fun and adventure with a purpose.

Please note: every person (Youth or Adult) attending Cub Scout Day Camp MUST turn in a Health Medical Form upon arrival at camp.  See attached link: Medical Form AB

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The health and safety of all of our members is paramount to the Suwannee River Area Council (SRAC). We have put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, we cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending activities, functions and meetings of SRAC and SRAC properties, including the Wallwood Boy Scout Reservation (Camp Wallwood) and the Council Service Center, could increase your risk and your child(ren)’s risk of contracting COVID-19. 

All attendees will be asked to sign an  "Informed Consent" waiver when attending any function in person.  Please see a copy of that waiver attached here.  You will also sign this waiver for your party, during the registration process.  If you have any questions about the plan and measures being taken to ensure the safety of our members, please call us at 850-576-4146.