Boxwell Reservation Cub Resident Camp

Dear Cub Scout Leaders,

Welcome to Cub Scout Resident Camp for 2009. We are eager to have you and your Cub Scouts in camp this summer at Gaylord Cub World / Boxwell Scout Reservation.

Your camp session will be fun, informative, and safe experience that will keep boys excited about Scouting. We know that you will be impressed with our camp facilities, our camp staff, and our fantastic camping family. All of the issues that were brought up in the surveys from 2008 Cub Resident Camp have been addressed.

We hope that you will be able to join your son or Scouts during their session as a participating leader or parent. There will be ample time throughout the weekend for your involvement.

As you complete your preparations for camp, please do not hesitate to let us know how we may be of service to you. Please send your questions through email to programassistant@mtcbsa.org or call Camping Services at 615-383-9724.

Adventures and excitement await us! We know that 2009 camp will be the best Cub Resident Camp ever! See you at camp this summer.

Yours in Service,

Carl Adkins, Boxwell Reservation Director

2009 Camp Schedule

Cub Scout Resident Camp

Session 1: Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14
Session 2: Friday, June 19 - Sunday, June 21
Session 3: Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28
Session 4: Friday, July 10 - Sunday, July 12

Swimming for Cub Scouts at the Boxwell Pool

There are three swimming ability classifications for Cub Scouts. They are Non-Swimmer, Beginner and Swimmer. The Boxwell pool is specially designed for the needs of the Cub Scouting program and accordingly has the largest area of the pool devoted to the Beginner and Non-Swimmers. The tube slides are located in the beginner area where most of the Cubs will have access to them. On your first day at camp, you'll come to the pool for a brief swim check. The requirements and areas you'll be allowed to swim in are as follows:

Non-Swimmer: No specific requirements other than to get wet with all your friends. The Non-Swimmer area is the pie-shaped section at the front of the pool.
Beginner Swimmer: Jump in water over your head, swim 25 feet and come back to where you started. The Beginner area is all across the back of the pool and includes the two water slides. This is the largest single area of the pool and where most of the Cubs and parents have a great time.
Swimmer: A longer test of swimming strength that qualifies you for boating and the deep end of the pool. Jump in water over your head and swim a total of 100 yards, which includes 25 yards of backstroke and at least one sharp turn. Your counselor will explain in full detail at the time of the swim check. Cub and parents are encouraged to take the beginner test first and enjoy the water and slides, and have fun exploring the pool. Later, when the majority of your group has gotten through classification, if you'd like to take the swimmer test, we'll be most happy to assist you. The Swimmer area is the deep end of the pool to your left as you enter.
Adults will also be required to pass the swim test

NOTE: All of the pool staff are trained BSA Lifeguards, a safety program recognized by the State of Tennessee.

Swimming times and schedules are based on availability of the pool and transportation. The pool is used by Camps Stahlman, Craig, and Gaylord Cubworld.

How to Volunteer for Adult Camp Staff

Does your pack have some extra adults who need something special to do at camp? Maybe you can provide some VOLUNTEER ADULT STAFF MEMBERS this summer. Talk to the adults who work with your unit. See if anyone wants to teach their favorite skill at camp to boys from your den/pack and other dens/packs.

use this form to let the Program Director know what your volunteers would like to teach and when. Fill this form out and send it to Carl Adkins at the Scout Office as soon as possible. We will re-confirm your volunteer staff plans at camp, and announce this to all Scouts, parents, and leaders that will be at camp that session.

Adults from your group may also want to help out at camp in other ways. We always need help with plumbing and electrical work, carpentry, and other camp maintenance. Use the form to tell us about it. If there are questions, we will get back in touch with you.

Remember that your den/pack needs at least two adults with your Scouts at all times. If someone from your den\pack volunteers to teach classes or do other work away from your campsite, you may need extra adults to make sure you have sufficient leaders at all times for your den/pack.

Cub Scout Resident Camp Staff Opportunities

Positions are available on Boxwell Reservation's Cub Scout Resident Camp Staff for motivated Scouts and Scouters. Interested parties may pick up an application from the Camping Department at the Scout Service Center or call us at (615) 383-9724 and ask that a Staff Application be mailed to you.

Please check back after November 2008 for more information about Cub Resident Camp