Category: Camp McNeill

Post Hurricane Clean Up

September 26th, 2018 by
Cape Fear Scout Reservation In Need of Clean-Up Help on Saturday October 6th & 13th The lake has receded and has stopped running over the road which is currently drying out. While the impacts are serious, they could have been much worse. The road beyond the red bridge up to the Camp McNeill entrance has been washed out, similar to Hurricane Matthew. Our Ranger, Jacob Jay, has been working tirelessly to open access to 4 wheel-drive vehicles. Fortunately only minor damage was sustained by a few structures, but otherwise all facilities at camp are operational. We are asking for help ...
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Spring Cub Camp Program Feature: STEM

April 17th, 2018 by
A large feature of the program this Spring is the Cub Scout NOVA award which is Scouting's supplemental STEM program.  All Cub Scouts will earn the Swing! engineering NOVA award as they participate in each of the program areas.  Below you will find links to the Schedule, Adventure Electives for each age group and the Swing! requirements sheet. 2018_Design_Your_Adventure_Schedule NOVA Swing! Award Wolf Elective Adventures Overview Bear Elective Adventures Overview Webelos Elective Adventures Overview Castaway_Sky_is_the_limit Map of Camp McNeill Click the session you would like to attend to register. Session I April 20-22 Session II April 27-29 Session III May 4-6
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Fall Family Costume Contest

September 22nd, 2017 by
October 26 - 28 Registration November 2 - 4 Registration November 9 - 11 Registration Grand Prizes Awarded for: Best Group Costume - Pack Best Group Costume - Family
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The Cub Scout Six Essentials: The half-dozen items to pack on every campout

September 21st, 2017 by
The Bryan on Scouting Blog covered the Cub Scout Six Essentials.  We have copied the article below: A big part of Cub Scouts involves introducing boys to the fun and adventure of spending time outdoors. And if you’re going to spend time outdoors, you’re going to want the right gear. The Cub Scout Six Essentials, learned as part of the Wolf Rank, is a list of a half-dozen items every Cub Scout should carry when going on hikes or campouts. Cub Scout leaders explain the Six Essentials as part of the Wolf required adventure “Call of the Wild.” Later, when a Cub Scout enters Boy ...
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What’s New at Fall Family Camp

September 19th, 2017 by
Everyone that has been to Fall Family Camp at McNeill Cub World knows that there are always lots of activities for Scouts and their siblings to enjoy like Archery, BB guns, and sling shots.  In addition to these classic activities let's take a look at some of the activities that will be offered this year. 1. Enjoy the movie on Saturday night.  Each boy and girl are invited to join us for a fun and family friendly movie in the Dining Hall on Saturday night. 2. Looking to get more mileage out of that Halloween costume this year?  Wear yours to camp!  ...
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New Cub Resident Camp Advancement

April 5th, 2017 by
This year we have revamped our program to offer more Cub Scout Advancement than ever before.  Each Scout will have an opportunity to earn at least 2 Adventure electives, the Cub Scout Shooting Sports Award for their age level, and the Cub Scout NOVA award.  Below we have the Advancement broken down by age/program level.  During the quick check-in process each scout will receive a schedule, patch, and a check list of requirements that your Scout will complete while at camp.  After camp you will be able to turn in this handy form to your Packs advancement chairman so your ...
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Tips for a Successful Cub Camp Experience

April 5th, 2017 by
Cub Scout Resident Camp is a fun trip to Camp McNeill where your Scout will earn a lot of Adventure Electives and other awards.  Preparing for this trip can be overwhelming and a bit intimidating.  To help you prepare to make the most of your trip we have put together this list of tips. Pack light& bring a wagon.  Many times, families bring much more gear than they could ever use in one weekend.  Bring refillable water bottles instead of that heavy case of water or cases of soda, pack snacks that don't require a heavy cooler, look for a ...
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Cub Scout Camp Staff – Service Troop Registration

February 21st, 2017 by
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Cub Scout Camp Staff – Individual Registration

February 21st, 2017 by
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