Noozhawk’s ParentNooz Camp Guide is officially here and we made sure to make things easy when planning your child’s summer!
In this interview, Noozhawk sat down with April Wright-Litchfield, Program Executive at Los Padres Council, Boy Scouts of America to learn more about their summer camps here in Santa Barbara.
Los Padres Council, Boy Scouts of America
UPDATE: *Camps may be subject to change due to COVID-19. Check website for updates.
Question: What is the name of your Summer Camp or Program and what is its mission?
Answer: Los Padres Council, Boy Scouts of America will be offering Cub Scout Day Camp-Farming Adventures!
The mission of Los Padres Council is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Cub Scout Day Camp is truly the best week of a Cub Scout’s Summer. This year, Los Padres Council is offering 2 day camps in Santa Barbara County! ! Day Camp is a week-long day camp adventure where Cub Scouts and parents experience a bigger part of Scouting. It provides continuation of the Cub Scouting program during the summer and is an excellent medium for attaining the aims of the Boy Scouts of America: character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. Summer Day camp is also a valuable aid in the progression from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting and it meets individual scout’s needs and interests by offering a meaningful and educational Scouting program. Most importantly, Los Padres Council Day Camp promotes fun and adventure with a purpose— the reasons why Cub Scouts join and why they remain Cub Scouts!
Our first camp will be offered in Santa Maria from July 7-10th.
Our second camp will be offered in Santa Barbara from July 27-31st.
Go to our calendar on our website at www.lpcbsa.org or contact April.Wright@Scouting.org for more information.
Q: Describe the activities involved in your camp or program.
A: Each camp offers a variety of activities, often including arts and crafts, games, shooting sports, STEM, cooking and Scout Skills. Activities at this year’s day camp are centered around the theme of “Farming Adventures”.
Q: What is the age range for children in your camp or program?
A: Cub Scout Day Camp is open to all registered Cub Scouts — Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos. This means the age range is from 6 years old (with parental supervision) to 10 years old.
Q: How many years has the camp been running? Do you get a lot of return campers?
A: Camps have been running in Santa Barbara county for over 4 years!
Q: What goals do you have for kids participating in your camp or program?
A: Los Padres Council’s primary aim is for our Day Camp participants to have fun in a safe environment! There are many benefits and goals for our Day Camp programs which include:
1. Improve self-esteem, self-respect, and self-confidence
2. Make friends and develop social skills
3. Fun learning opportunities
4. A safe place to be with friends
5. Try something new
6. Become more responsible
7. Improve leadership skills
8. Encourage independence
9. Excitement in the outdoors
Q: What makes your camp or program unique?
A: There are many unique things about Los Padres Council Day Camps. First of all, You must be a Cub Scout to register for camp and similar to the BSA program, Day Camps are Outdoor and skills focused.
Secondly, all leaders and volunteers who take part in the our Day Camps take mandatory Youth Protection training and camp leader training.
Q: What is the best part, in your opinion, about your camp or program?.
A: The friendships and teamwork development that the Scouts accomplish is something that they can take with them for a lifetime.
Q: In what ways is your camp or program educational?
A: All activities that our Scouts participate in at camp fulfill advancement requirements to move up in BSA ranking!
Q: What is the price range of your camp and do you offer scholarships?
A: $225.00 per Cub Scout (No Adult Volunteer)$112.50 per Cub Scout (With Adult Volunteer)
$185.00 per Cub Scout Sibling Discount
EARLY DISCOUNT
Before 6/9/2020 a discount of $25.00 will apply to all Cub Scout (No Adult Volunteer) Registrants.
Before 6/9/2020 a discount of $25.00 will apply to all Cub Scout (With Adult Volunteer) Registrants.
Before 6/9/2020 a discount of $25.00 will apply to all Cub Scout Sibling Discount Registrants.
LATE FEE
After 6/23/2020 a fee of $25.00 will apply to all Cub Scout (No Adult Volunteer) Registrants.
After 6/23/2020 a fee of $25.00 will apply to all Cub Scout (With Adult Volunteer) Registrants.
After 6/23/2020 a fee of $25.00 will apply to all Cub Scout Sibling Discount Registrants.
CANCELLATION POLICY: It is the policy of Los padres Council, that all fees are transferable, but not refundable. Failure to participate in an activity does not warrant a refund. However, refunds for emergencies, serious illnesses, unforeseen circumstances, death or job or military relocation may be considered. Requests will only be considered when they are put in writing within four (4) weeks of the event’s conclusion. All refund requests will be reviewed by April Wright-Litchfield. Some refund requests will need approval by Los Padres Council Finance Committee. All refunds and reimbursements requests submitted 30 days, or later, from the date of the event must be approved by Los Padres Council Finance Committee.
Click here for more information about Los Padres Council, Boy Scouts of America summer camps, or call (805) 967-0105.