Polar Cub Registration Now Open!
Think camp is just for the summer? Think again! Polar Cubs is one of the largest Cub Scout Day Camp programs in the country and it’s happening at a camp near you. This single day program is filled with classic winter activities as well as some unique Scouting adventures. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the fun!
Polar Cubs is designed to be safe and fun for all winter conditions! We even have sled chutes for days when there’s no snow on the ground and a special patch for the days when it’s below zero temperatures! See a full list of awesome activities on the Overview tab above!
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
All of our Polar cubs locations have snow-less sledding options available! So no matter what the weather is like, you are guaranteed to have a great time!
Kick Sleds were a huge hit! Kids and adults had a great time gliding across the snow and trying a new activity! Check back in the fall to see what will be new in 2020.
Polar Cub Registration
SCHEDULE
- 8:00 – 9:00 Check In
- 9:15 – Opening Ceremony
- 9:30 – 12:00 Morning activity rotations (about 30 minute stations)
- 12:15 – Lunch
- 12:45 – 3:15 Afternoon activity rotations (about 30 minute stations)
- 3:30 – Closing Ceremony
ADVANCEMENT
Polar Cubs is designed to be an activity based program instead of advancement focused. Scouts will not complete any adventures while at Polar Cubs.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
2020 Fees
- Youth $35
- Adult $13
- Youth under 5 are FREE!
Fees include a hot lunch and a patch for each youth participant (siblings and Scouts).
WHEN IS POLAR CUBS?
Every Saturday and Sunday – January through the first weekend in March
Check in will begin at 8:00 am each day
Program starts at 9:15 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO CAMP?
Polar Cubs is a single day program – however due to the unpredictable nature of our winter weather we encourage everyone to dress in layers and maybe bring extra layers just in case! Jack Frost won’t keep us down – to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the arctic activities we recommend you have the following layers:
- Base layer – AVOID COTTON fabrics touching your skin! Cotton will absorb water which can quickly turn into cold toes and fingers! We recommend synthetic fibers such as polyester and nylon.
- Warmth Layer – this will be where the bulk of your warmth comes from. We recommend fabrics such as wool, polar fleece or flannel. This is the perfect opportunity to dig out the ugly christmas sweaters and fuzzy pajama pants!
- Wind/Water Layer – your outermost layer should be wind and water proof. Most jackets and snowpants have this built in – but if not you can throw a rain jacket over the top of a fleece jacket for the same effect!
Please also make sure that everyone has a water bottle. You will be doing a lot of moving around and it is just as easy to get dehydrated in the winter as it is in the warm summer months!
WHAT FORMS DO I NEED TO BRING TO CAMP?
Every participant (youth and adult) must have a completed health form – parts A and B. We also ask that you come prepared with a shooting sports waiver in case we need to substitute an activity for BB Guns or Archery – this tends to happen when we do not have any snow on the ground.
WHAT FOOD IS PROVIDED AT POLAR CUBS?
Every participant will be served a hot lunch – includes main dish, salad bar, hot soup, bread and milk/juice/coffee. Please view the attached document about dietary restrictions if you need to request a special meal.
WHERE DO I GO TO CHECK IN?
- Phillippo Scout Reservation – Dining Hall
- Stearns Scout Camp – Tonkawa Lodge
- Rum River Scout Camp – Thurston Lodge
- Fred C. Andersen Scout Camp – Swanson Lodge