Cub Scout and Webelos Scout Day Camp

Cub Scout Day Camp provides fun and adventure in the outdoors for packs and dens. Cub Scout Day Camp registration is open to all registered Cub Scouts. Day Camp is very affordable; just $75 for 5-day camps or $50 for 3-day camps. Fees include hat, t-shirt, water bottle, activity patch and program. Health forms and day camp fees must be received no later than Friday, May 14, 2010 in order to receive these items at the Group Guide Orientation or the first day of camp. Participants who register after May 14, 2010 or at Day Camp will be charged an additional $10.00.

How do I Register for Day Camp?

Individuals or packs may register and pay for Day Camp online. All Day Camp participants (Scouts, Group Guides, Den Chiefs, Den Aides, Mini Campers, Staff members and visitors) must complete Sections 1-3 of the Colorado Boy Scout Camp Health form. A doctor's examination is not necessary to attend Day Camp. Submit this form to your Camp Staff prior to attending camp.

Day camp is an organized 1-to-5-day program for Tiger Cubs (and their adult partner), Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts under trained leadership at an approved site, during daylight or early evening hours but not overnight. Day camp youth participants are limited to registered Tiger Cubs (and their adult partners), Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts.

Adults referred to as Group Guides must accompany every one to five Cub Scouts or one to five Webelos Scouts. All Tiger Cubs (in 1st grade for the 2010-2011 school year) must be accompanied by an adult partner.All Scouts who register as individuals must provide their own Group Guides.

Day Camp Scholarship

The Denver Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, strongly believes "no youth shall be denied a program experience because of lack of funds". However, every effort must be made by applicants to "earn their own way".

Scholarship Procedures: 

1. Scholarships are available for Denver Area Council outdoor programs only.
2. Only registered youth members of the Denver Area Council are granted scholarships. 
3. Full scholarships are not awarded. Due to limited funds, (up to 25% of the total fee) are preferred. Only in extreme situations will more be awarded. 
4. Please fill out application completely. 
5. Return to Denver Area Council, BSA; Camping Department; 10455 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 100; Denver, CO 80215. 
6. Please submit request at least 30 days prior to the event. Scholarships cannot be given after attending the activity.

Download the Denver Area Council Scholarship form here.

What Should I Bring to Camp?

• Personal gear in a day pack
• Lunch
• Sweater or jacket
• Raingear
• Sunscreen
• Bring your water bottle and hat to camp every day

What is Mini Camp?

Select locations will offer a Mini Camp for younger children (potty trained youth, ages 3-10). Parents/guardians must be onsite at camp for their child to participate in Mini Camp. Fees vary from camp to camp and will be collected at the Mini Camp location or at the registration table at camp.

Cancellation Policy

Cub Scout Day Camp registration fees are non-refundable but may be transferred to another Scout in your pack if your plans change. It is the pack or family's responsibility to find the replacement Scout and to notify the Council Service Center of the change. 

Cub Scout Day Camp is a valuable activity for many reasons:  

• Helps packs succeed.
• Strengthens 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 and to work toward qualifying for the National Quality Unit Award.
• Offers character development, citizenship training and personal fitness.
• Meets individual boy's needs and interests by offering a meaningful and educational Scouting program.
• Helps recruit new boys 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 ? the reasons why Cub Scouts join and stay in the program.