What is Bear Camp?
It is designed especially for Boys going into 3rd grade and their parents. Each Scout spends 2 full days and 1 night of fun in the wilderness of Cub World. Boys and their adult partner will participate in many exciting activities listed below.
Water Park — Swimming
Theme Related Activities — Crafts, Games
Outdoor Cooking
Special Events
Exciting Campfire with Staff and Cub Scout Participation
Field Sports — BBGuns, Action Archery
Nature and Conservation
Campsite Living
Central Camp Trading Post
Parents MUST BE WITH Scout at all times.
Note: Bear Resident Camp is a one-on-one camping experience.Therefore every youth attending camp must have an adult partner. Special circumstances require the approval of a Heart of America Council Representative.
Parent and child must both complete Health Forms A and B. Please click the link and fill them out.
Health Form
Pack 3394 will be attending session 10 July 19 and 20
Bear Camp Leader's Orientation for the 2013 Camping Season will be Sunday, May 19,2013 and Monday, May 20, 2013. Both will be held at 7:00 p.m.at the Cub World Pavilion, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation Cub World, 1100 Martinek Lane, Kansas City, KS 66111. It is highly recommended at least one (1)representative from your pack attend one of the meetings. At the meeting,leaders will be given a Bear Camp Leader Guide 2013 and there will be time for a Q&A session as well as a tour of the camp. Leaders need only attend one of the meetings.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bear Camp
Where is Bear Camp?
Bear Camp is at theTheodore Naish Scout Reservation in Bonner Springs, Kansas. (map)
What kinds of things will I be doing atBearCamp?
There are lots of exciting things to do at Bear Camp. You can do things like shooting BB Guns,swimming, making rope, making wood projects, participating in campfires,and meetings lots of other Bear Cubs just like you.
Where do I sleep?
You will be sleeping in a 2 person canvas wall tent that includes a cot and floor boards,electricity is not available.
What should I take to Bear Camp?
You should bring the following items:
for Youth and Leaders
Required for Everyone Attending:
Annual Health and Medical Record Two Pages: Part A & B
Items Recommended:
Official Bear Scout Uniform (shirt,
Pack neckerchief w/slide, shorts, belt,
socks). Adults-official Scout Uniform.
Bear Scout handbook
Extra shirts, shorts, underwear, Socks, etc.
Pajamas
Raincoat or Poncho
Hoodie or light jacket
Jeans or long pants
Tennis shoes
Hat or Cap
Swimming suit (1 piece suit for ladies)
Sunglasses
Sun Block
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels and washcloths
Toilet Paper
Shampoo, Soap, Comb
Sleeping bag or blankets, pillow
Flashlight, extra batteries
Insect repellant (non-aerosol)
Money
Trash bags
Water Bottle/Canteen