The Family Camp Weekend is a weekend Scouting activity designed for a boy and his family. You come to camp together, eat together, sleep together and do things you want to do together. If you wish you can hike, fish, swim or boat (weather permitting), then spend time in the activity areas with bows and arrows, BB guns or work on leather work in handicraft. A camp map and a schedule of events and activities will be provided
to you at check-in.
WHEN: There will be 4 Family Camps this Spring with a maximum number of 600 people per each camp. Reservations will be on a first come/first serve basis. BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY.Pack 553 plans to attend Camp #3, October 20-22. Check-in will begin at 3:00 PM, Friday afternoon.
WHERE: Spanish Trail Scout Reservation, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433. Located approximately 5 miles west of DeFuniak Springs off Highway 90. Look for the green “Spanish Trail Scout Reservation” sign. Turn and follow Boy Scout Road until you reach the wood and stone gateway on the left side of the road that marks the entrance to the camp. Once you have entered the Scout Reservation follow the paved road until you have passed the earth dam and traveled up the hill. Henson Hall is the first building on the right.
WHO: All registered Scouts and Scouters and their families.
COST: District Camp Registration - $14.00 per person. (Children 5 and under are free)
Pack Meal Plan - $15.00 per person - optional. You can also provide your own meals. See the Meal Plan Overview page for more details before you register with the link above.
WHAT TO BRING: Each family provides their own tent and food (Pack Meal Plan takes care of food). You should also bring the following: Sleeping Bags or Blankets, Mess Kits, Cooking Equipment (Pack Meal Plan takes care of equipment), Towels, Toiletry Articles, Comfortable Closed-toe Shoes, Clothing, Swimming attire, Flashlights or Gas Lantern, Fishing Equipment and Lots of Scouting Spirit.
The Pack Provides: Optional Meal Plan that will include all cooking, cleaning and food supplies for the weekend. It will include Water, Hot Chocolate and Coffee to drink.
*** Allergy Options will be available; please let us know in advance if there are any allergies. ***
THE CAMP PROVIDES: Accident Insurance for all registered Scouts and Scouters, First Aid, Shower Facilities, Planned Activities, Camp Staff, Saturday Night Campfire, Stocked Trading Post, Sunday Morning Church Service and Lots of Fun!! All campsites have access to a toilet, shower, tables and drinking water. Adequate space will be provided to set up your tent.
CAMP SAFETY: LEADERS: Please discuss these rules with your participants before arrival.
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED ON CAMP AT ANY TIME. THOSE FOUND WITH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE.
No vehicles or bicycles are allowed in campsites.
Closed Toed / Closed Heeled Shoes must be worn at all times.
No flames in tents at any time.
Avoid all snakes.
No firearms, ammunition or fireworks are allowed.
Gas lanterns and stoves allowed for adults only.
Please keep your swimsuits family approriate
Boys are not permitted to carry matches.
Axes and hatchets are for adults only. NO CHAINSAWS ARE ALLOWED.
All children must have adult supervision at all times.
No Pets.
No bikes allowed.
There is a 600 person limit (including family members) so register as soon as possible.
No refunds from the Council for no-shows or cancellations.
Parent Action Items
Registration is due as soon as possible. Do not put this off.
