Cub Scout Safari
Saturday, October 5, 2024

Final Notes

In the heart of Hoyt Scout Reservation, eager Cub Scouts will gather, their faces alive with excitement and anticipation to embark on a safari adventure. Led by their leaders and accompanied by their families, they will set out on a journey to explore, learn, and grow together. Cub Scouts can earn Adventures that are specific to their grade, rank along with fun activities and optional overnight Pack Family Camping. A giant Inflatable Haunted House and 12 plus animals Petting Zoo is all part of the Safari.

Welcome to Safari Adventure Day

Set your GPS for Hoyt Scout Reservation, 3 Marchant Rd, Redding CT 06896 (lower Hoyt)

Volunteer Alert: We are understaffed and need your help! Please check in to volunteer, especially for Rank Stations or parking assistance before 8:30 AM.

Parking Alert: Park responsibly. Do not stop in the driveway to unload. Park close to other vehicles and be mindful of others.

Camping Gear Reminder: You cannot drive to your campsite, so plan to carry or cart your gear.

Checklist

  • Review the Parent Leader Guide. CLICK HERE
  • Scouts should bring the Cub Scout 6 essentials (First Aid Kit, Water Bottle, Flashlight, Trail Food, Sun Protection).
  • Bring insect repellent, clipboard, pen, backpack, and parents may want chairs.
  • Scouts should bring Handbooks (labeled with name, Pack #, phone, and email).
  • Supervising adults should enforce the buddy system.
  • Class B uniforms are acceptable, no neckerchiefs/slides if wearing Class-A.

Check-in (9 AM)

  • Have a designated leader for families to report to. A full roster is required. At check-in, you’ll receive a schedule, map, and program info.

Pre-opening Activities (9 AM):

  • The Inflatable Haunted House and other activities open at 9 AM. Camping Packs can set up during this time. Scouts need to be under the supervision of a parent or leader.

Program (10 AM):

Opening ceremony in front of the Ranger Cabin at 10 AM. Scouts will work on Adventure Awards and hike in the morning, followed by lunch and a petting zoo. The program continues with more stations in the afternoon. The event will run on an open-station schedule; visit stations at your own pace.

First Aid: Ranger Cabin — Contact Phone: 914-438-1737: Rob Gurliacci from Troop 53, a paramedic, will be on duty throughout the weekend for any first aid needs. Please contact him at (914-438-1737). In any life-threatening emergency, always call 911 first.

Program Contact Phone 203-219-8282

Ghost stories are a fun campfire tradition. For our evening campfire, we’ll share the classic tale of the “Ghost Boy of Hoyt,” a camporee favorite from the 1980s. We’ve recreated it as a Cub Scout-friendly version. Parents can review the story CLICK HERE if they have any concerns. The campfire will end with the Ghost Boy Story, so parents who prefer their Scout not participate can leave early.

Schedule:

Saturday, October 5

  • 9:00 to 9:45 AM Camp Opens, Check-in, Campsite set-up preopening activities at the Ranger Cabin
  • 10:00 AM Opening Ceremony
  • 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM Morning Activities — Safari’s by Rank, Hikes, Shooting Sports, Fun Activities
  • 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Lunch and Petting Zoo Main field at Jackson Pavilion
  • 1:30 to 3:30 PM Afternoon Activities — Safari’s by Rank, Hikes, Shooting Sports and Fun Activities
  • 3:30 PM Quick Leaders Meeting for those camping at Jackson Pavilion
  • 4:00 PM Overnight Camping Program Starts. Packs are responsible for providing their own program and supervision of their Cub Scouts and siblings.
  • 7:45PM Campfire Gathering — 8 to 9 PM Campfire Program hosted by Pack 70 New Canaan. Packs are encouraged to have a skit or song.

Sunday, October 6

  • 7:00 to 10:00 AM — Reveille, Breakfast/Break Camp
  • 10 AM Camp closes — Safe Trip Home
  • There are no Sunday programs.  Please be packed up and ready to head home by 10 am

Shooting Sports — BB & Sling Shot

  • 10:15 to 11 AM Session 1
  • 11 AM to 11:45 AM Session 2
  • Range closed 11:45 to 1:30 PM for lunch
  • 1:30 to 2:15 PM Session 3
  • 2:15 to 3:00 PM Session 4
  • 3:00 to 4:15 Session if needed
  • 4:15 Range Closes

At the end of the weekend tired but exhilarated, Scouts will return home, having earned adventures, forged memories and had experienced something special – a Cub Scout Safari!

Questions activities@ctyankee.org

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Other hand-outs

Rank Safari Checklists