White Rock District Twilight Camp June 4-8, 2012

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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Cub Scout Parents White Rock District Twilight Camp is an annual weeklong Cub Scout Camp held during the evening in the summer. It is five full evenings of activities such as Archery, Crafts, games and Scout Skills that are not only fun, but also educational and informative. This years theme is Cub Scout Safari a weeklong adventure into the Fun and Games. Your cub scout will learn new skills and have fun.

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Twilight Camp is open to all registered Cub Scouts entering the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grades as of September 1, 2012. Boys who are entering the 6th grade cannot attend Cub Scout Camp, but are instead, encouraged to attend a Boy Scout Camp. June 4-8, 2012 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Note: Please arrive by 5:45 p.m. for check-in. St Pius Catholic Church 3030 Gus Thomason See attached directions. Camp T-shirt, shorts or pants, tennis shoes or hiking boots (NO open toed shoes of any kind), socks, bug spray, sunscreen. $50.00 on or before 4/12/12. $60.00 on or before 5/10/12. $70.00 there after. Only completed registrations will be accepted. All others will be returned for completion. Fee includes one t-shirt, and a patch. Please make checks payable to BSA, Circle Ten. Submit the required registration forms to your Packs Twilight Camp Coordinator. If your pack or den is not attending, you may register as an individual by mailing the required forms to the home of Diana Griffis (Address is listed below). This packet includes all forms needed to register your cub scout. Registration forms are available on the web at http://www.tejascaddo.org

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ACHIEVEMENTS: Each evening is filled with fun activities that are age appropriate, and are built around each level (Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear & Webelos). Note: It is the responsibility of your Pack to provide belt loops and other rank items earned while at camp. MEDICATION AT CAMP: If a camper is bringing medication to camp, it should be in the original container and have the campers name and specific dosage instructions, and be turned in to the Camp medical officer. Asthma inhalers and Epi-pens may remain with the camper. VOLUNTEERS: All volunteers (Staff, Adult Volunteers, JR Staff) must wear current camp t-shirt while at camp(if you work 3 or more days Shirt is free, if not, there will be a $10.00 fee), attend a camp training session, and be trained in BSA on-line Youth Protection policies. For security reasons, persons not wearing a camp t-shirt will be escorted to headquarters to register their attendance.

Program Director-Diana Griffis 214-328-6520 Camp Director-Carole Patrick 972-682-4781 Spanish Translation/Registrar-Patricia Tadeo Ayala 972-804-9439

http://www.tejascaddo.org/
Diana Griffis Attn: Twilight Camp 2938 Millmar Dr. Dallas, TX 75228

White Rock District Twilight Camp June 4-8, 2012

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

TIGER CUBS (cubs entering 1st grade in 9/2012): Must be accompanied by their Adult Partner who is their parent, legal guardian, or a trusted adult and is the adult listed on the registration form). Their Adult Partner is considered an Adult volunteer and must be registered and attend a camp training session. REGISTRATION: Please register only one person per form using the proper registration sheet (Cub or Adult Volunteer). Registration should be done through your pack. However, you may register without the pack. All required registration forms, are available on the Web at http://www.tejascaddo.org MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS: Texas State Camp and BSA regulations require that every person (adults & children) attending camp must complete a registration form and a Medical Form with actual immunization dates (month and year) and have it on file with the camp medical officer. Any registrations turned in without immunization dates on medical form will be returned as an incomplete registration.
Sign-in/Sign-out Procedure: Scouts must be signed in at registration table upon arrival. Scouts must be signed out with walking den leader before departing. Late arrivals and visitors must sign in with the registrar. Visitors will be clearly identified at all times by a visitor band.

Directions

Camp will take place in the Gym and field located at the corner of Gus Thomason and Materhorn Dr

Program Director-Diana Griffis 214-328-6520 Camp Director-Carole Patrick 972-682-4781 Spanish Translation/Registrar-Patricia Tadeo Ayala 972-804-9439

http://www.tejascaddo.org/
Diana Griffis Attn: Twilight Camp 2938 Millmar Dr. Dallas, TX 75228

White Rock District Twilight Camp June 4-8, 2012

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS TWILIGHT CAMP ? Twilight Camp is an annual weeklong Cub Scout Camp held during the evening in the summer. It is five full evenings of activities that are not only fun, but also educational and informative. Each evening, your son will participate in events such as archery, games, crafts, and scout skills. There will be plenty of excitement and chances to earn credits toward your achievements, electives and belt loops. Evening activities are built around each level (Tiger, Cub, Wolf, Bear and Webelos) and are age appropriate. Our Camp Staff are some of the best adult volunteers in Circle Ten Council. Each one is qualified and trained for their specific event. Our main purpose is for the boys to have FUN! WHAT DO I GET FOR MY MONEY ? Your Cub Scout will receive a sharp-looking camp t-shirt, a camp patch, and activity supplies. He will meet a lot of other boys and have fun and should earn some belt loops. (His pack will be responsible for getting you those awards.). HOW DO I REGISTER ? To register for Twilight Camp, complete the appropriate forms for every person attending and turn them in, along with the appropriate fees, to your Unit leader (Cub Master, Den Leader) or your Twilight Camp Coordinator. CAN I HELP ? Parent participation is strongly encouraged and welcomed. If parents would like to participate, please complete all the required forms for an Adult Volunteer. To be an Adult Volunteer you must complete the registration form, attend one of the Twilight Camp training courses, agree to the terms and conditions on the Volunteer registration form. Please submit a copy of, Youth Protection cards and DPS sexual offender record (https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/dps_web/Portal/index.aspx) attached with your form. MY SON IS NOT A CUB SCOUT. CAN HE STILL ATTEND ? Yes! Simply fill out a BSA Cub Scout application and submit it with all the other Twilight Camp forms (there is a $10.00 fee). To acquire a Cub Scout application, contact us or go to the following web site. http://www.circle10.org/site/c.owL1KgN4LxH/b.1656497/ MY SON JUST COMPLETED KINDERGARTEN. CAN HE ATTEND ? Yes! If he is not already a Tiger Cub in a local Cub Scout pack, simply fill out a BSA Cub Scout application and submit it with all the other Twilight camp forms. BSA policy requires that an Adult Partner (Parent/Guardian) accompany each Tiger Cub during scout events. Also, Texas State Camp regulations require that every adult participating/volunteering at camp be a registered & trained volunteer. So, Tiger Cub Adult Partners must be registered and trained Twilight camp Adult Volunteers. DO YOU HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS ? For registration questions, contact the Camp Directors.

Program Director-Diana Griffis 214-328-6520 Camp Director-Carole Patrick 972-682-4781 Spanish Translation/Registrar-Patricia Tadeo Ayala 972-804-9439

http://www.tejascaddo.org/
Diana Griffis Attn: Twilight Camp 2938 Millmar Dr. Dallas, TX 75228

White Rock District Twilight Camp June 4-8, 2012

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

TWILIGHT CAMP TRAINING

You must attend one of these courses in order to be an adult volunteer. The training class dates are: Saturday, May 19th from 9:00am to 12:00pm (11:00am to 12:00pm face to face YPT) Wednesday, May 30th from 7pm to 9pm Bring: Paper, pen, a good attitude, and any questions you may have. Pack registration forms may also be handed in at these times. Location: St Pius X Catholic Church (3030 Gus Thomason) Room to be determined.

Program Director-Diana Griffis 214-328-6520 Camp Director-Carole Patrick 972-682-4781 Spanish Translation/Registrar-Patricia Tadeo Ayala 972-804-9439

http://www.tejascaddo.org/
Diana Griffis Attn: Twilight Camp 2938 Millmar Dr. Dallas, TX 75228