FALL PACK OVERNIGHTER AT POHICK BAY REGIONAL PARK, LORTON, VA
AGENDA
Saturday,
12:00pm - Den can arrive to select camp sites (Sites Overflow Camp Areas M, N, O, R and S)
12:00pm to 3:00 pm - Den arrival and setup
3:00pm to 4:30 pm - Den Hike/Activities (Talk to your Den Leader for more information)
4:30pm to 5:00pm - Dinner on your own
5:00pm to 6:00pm - Clean up and prepare for Mass
6:00pm to 7:00pm - Mass
7:00pm to 8:00pm - Open Time
8:00pm to 9:00pm - Cubmaster's Camp Fire & S'mores (Please volunteer to bring on SignUp Genius)
10:00pm to 7:00 am Camp Quiet Hours
Sunday,
Breakfast on your own
Break Camp and police sites for garbage
Check-Out time 12:00pm
WHAT SHOULD I BRING!
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Where is Pohick Bay Regional Park | ||
Where do we put our tents!
Pack 301 has reserved Sites Overflow Camp Areas M, N, O, R and S
SITES ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE! Den Leaders should coordinate arrival times with their families.
SITES ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE! Den Leaders should coordinate arrival times with their families.
Rules and Reminders
REMINDERS!
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited by state law in all regional parks. BSA does not permit alcohol at encampments or activities on property owned and/or operated by the Boy Scouts of America, or at any activity involving participation of youth members. The Diocese of Arlington expects adult participants to refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages for the duration of the event or using tobacco in the presence of children as well as during their travels to and from the event.
- Check-In/Check-Out and Office Hours: Check-in time begins at 3 pm and ends at 10 pm. Visitors must first check in at the Camp Office. Check-out time is no later than 12:00 noon for camper cabins and 1:00 pm for campsites.
- The Camp Office is open 8:00 am to 10:00 pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Hours are shortened during the shoulder seasons. Please call the park in advance.
- Self-Registering: During the shoulder seasons it may be necessary to self-register. Please follow the instructions posted at the camp office. Staff will confirm your payments periodically throughout the day and evening.
- Visitors: Visitors must exit the campground by 10:00 pm unless registered to camp.
- Campfires/Grills: All fires must be completely contained within the fire ring/grill provided at the campsite or picnic pad. Dead and downed wood may be collected, chainsaw use is prohibited. Fires may be prohibited in times of high fire danger.
- Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am.
- A maximum of 6 persons per campsite. Each campsite must be registered to and occupied by at least one adult 18 years of age or older for the entire length of the stay.
- Maximum of two vehicles per campsite. There is a maximum of 2 tents or 1 wheeled unit permitted on each campsite. All vehicles and camping equipment must be on gravel and contained within the wooden retaining timbers outlining the pad and driveway.
- Pets are only allowed in designated areas/loops. No pets are permitted in cabins. Pets cannot be left unattended or unsecured. Excessive barking is not fair to other patrons.
- Fires are only permitted in the fire ring provided. Dead and downed wood may be collected. Chainsaw use is prohibited.
- Trash: Please deposit all trash in dumpsters daily to avoid negative interactions with wildlife.
- Vehicle Day-Use Entry: The camping service charge includes free access for 1 vehicle only per site into the day-use area.
- Water: There are potable water spigots in the campground to fill RV's and water containers. There are no water hook-ups at the individual campsites.
PLACES TO GO HIKING
BSA CAMPING POLICY
The Boy Scouts of America has established the following guidelines for its members’ participation in camping activities:
• Overnight camping by Tiger Cub, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scout dens as dens is not approved, and certificates of liability insurance will not be provided by the Boy Scouts of America.
• Tiger Cubs, with their adult partner, may participate in boy-parent excursions, day camps, pack overnighters, council-organized family camping, or resident camping.
• Tiger Cubs, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may participate in a resident overnight camping program operating under BSA National Camping School– trained leadership and managed by the council.
• A Webelos Scout may participate in overnight den camping when supervised by an adult. In most cases, the Webelos Scout will be under the supervision of his parent or guardian. It is essential that each Webelos Scout be under the supervision of a parent-approved adult. Joint Webelos den/troop campouts including the parents of the Webelos Scouts are encouraged to strengthen ties between the pack and troop. Den leaders, pack leaders, and parents are expected to accompany the boys on approved trips.
TYPES OF CAMPING
COUNCIL-ORGANIZED FAMILY CAMPS are overnight events involving more than one pack. The local council provides all of the elements of the outdoor experience, such as staffing, food service, housing, and program.
PACK OVERNIGHTER are pack-organized overnight events involving more than one family from a single pack, focused on age-appropriate Cub Scout activities and conducted at council-approved locations
RESIDENT CAMP is a council organized, theme-oriented overnight camping program.
See BSA Resident Camps for more information.