Spring Camp Out

Upcoming Event

Join Us at Bear’s Den!

  • When: Saturday, March 22nd after 1pm
  • Where: Bears Den, Bluemont, VA 20135
  • Special Note: This is for immediate family only and scouts sleep with their adult partner
  • Registration: $7 Per Person for Food, choice is that we have pizza for dinner. Registration closes on March 16th. Those that already completed the Spring Camping Survey don’t need to submit another form.
    • Please use the following link to register:
Reserve your spot


Use the following Venmo for Payment:

Schedule of Events

Saturday

1-2pm: Arrival & Setup

2-4pm: Pack Activities 

4-5pm: Den Activities (Campfire Prep)

5:30/6: Dinner

7pm: Campfire

9pm: Lights Out

Sunday

7/8am: Breakfast 

9am:  Camp Cleanup

10am: Optional Hike/Departure 

Weather Plan: In the event that we are expecting inclement weather on March 22nd we have reserved the VFW for Saturday afternoon/evening and we will have a game/movie night with pizza instead. We can also have a campfire there if the weather permits.

What should I bring on our camp out

The following items are what we recommend for a great camp out experience!

  • Sleeping bag (1 per person)
  • Bed roll or air mattress
  • Tarp to lay under tent
  • Tent
  • Chair for sitting around the fire
  • Flashlights
  • Extra Blankets
  • Pillow
  • Small battery powered LED lantern to hang in the tent
  • Hand towel and soap
  • Toothbrush and Toothpaste
  • Toilet Paper
  • Wipes
  • Camera to record all the fun memories
  • Clothes (it could be cold at night and bring extra clothes to change into in case you get wet)
  • Extra water (optional)
  • Snacks (optional, and they should be stored in air tight containers outside of the tent or hanging in bear bags)
  • Bug spray
  • Sun Screen
  • Ideas for a campfire skit or song
  • Rain Gear
  • Knives with Whittling Chip, else leave them at home (NOTE: Knives can only be used by boys who pass their Whittling Chip. All others will be confiscated!)

FOOD: The pack will supply meals (dinner and breakfast), water, juice, milk and coffee. We will also supply the paper products and utensils too. There will also be S’mores around the campfire after dinner. 

IMPORTANT: Please leave all iPads, iPods, and Video Games at home.

For the new scouts, we always recommend trying to borrow tents, etc, so you can later decide what type is best for you to buy.

Map & Directions to Bear Den

Pack will be camping on the “upper” camp site which is the field behind the Bear’s Den Lodge.

Bear’s Den Address & Phone Number:

18393 Blueridge Mountain Rd., Bluemont, VA 20135

The phone number for the camp is: 540.554.8708