Red Wolf District Webelos Woods

November TBD, 2024   

Camp Brosig
1893 Trenckman Rd.
Sealy, TX 77474

The Trail to Troop is a weekend campout for 4^th and 5^th-grade Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts. The 5^th-grade Arrow of Light Scouts get a sneak preview of what to expect in Scouting. The 4^th-grade Webelos Scouts will earn achievements, and start developing Scouting skills and learning teamwork. The program activities will be conducted under adult leadership with assistance from area troops. A Scout can earn advancements by just attending during the day but will get the full program if camping.

Find area troops at www.shacbsa.org/join-troop (search by meeting day or zip code). Learn more about the transition to Scouts BSA transition and questions to ask troop leaders at shacbsa.org/webelos. 

Program Overview

Scouts will have an opportunity to participate in five activities of their choice including a chance to shoot archery and BB guns. The Webelos Scouts do not have to participate in the same activities for the day as a den, but if they choose to do the same activities, we will do our best to keep them together based contingent upon class size. The fifth-grade Webelos Scouts are encouraged to take the Scouting skill courses, especially if they have already completed many of their activity badges. There will also be additional activities that the Webelos Scouts will be able to participate in, including a den flag competition, den cheer competition, and campsite inspection. There will be an opening flag ceremony on Saturday morning, a closing campfire on Saturday night, and an interfaith service on Sunday morning.

 Camp Brosig Leader's Guide      Printable View   

Registration

Step 2: Payment: Pay online with credit card or electronic check. Council refund policy.

   Step 2: Payment for Packs  or  Step 2:  Payment for Troops / District Volunteers  

Roster and Activity Selection

A Den Activity Roster will be provided upon registration. 

What to Bring

Tentative Schedule

Specific schedules that show exactly what activities each participant will be taking during the five activity sessions will be provided at the Friday evening leader’s meeting/cracker barrel.

Check-in and Check-out

Check-in. Camp opens at 5:00 pm on Friday. No one may check-in before this time. Once you receive your campsite assignment, you may go directly to your campsite on arrival. Saturday morning arrivals should be checked-in and ready for flag ceremony at 8:00 am. Bring a BSA Health and Medical form for every everyone onsite (including parents.)

Check-out. The event ends after the Sunday morning worship service. All campsites must be inspected and released to check out. Those wishing to leave Saturday night must make arrangement to have their campsite inspected before dark. All camp activities will cease on Sunday from 8:00 to 8:30 am for the worship service. Everyone is encouraged to attend the service. All campsites must be vacated by 11:00 am.

About Camp Brosig

Guidelines

1. See the Camp Brosig leaders guide: shacbsa.org/camp-brosig#leaders-guide.
2. This is a Webelos Scout and parent/guardian event. A parent/guardian must accompany each Webelos Scout. A Scout cannot be in a tent with an adult who’s not their parent/legal guardian. There is no program for siblings.
3. Service Hours. Scouts in troops, crews and ships will receive a certificate for service hours for this activity and will receive credit in their troop if approved by their Scoutmaster.
4. All Scouts and leaders must be currently registered with BSA.
5. Special Needs. Be sure to notify the event chair at the time of registration of any special needs.
6. Electricity. There is no electricity available in the campsites.
7. Campsite Assignments will be given upon check-in. All dens from one pack will be assigned adjoining campsites and each pack will be allowed to set up their campsite as they desire. Water spigots are available at various locations throughout the camp.
8. Getting to Camp. In order to avoid traffic congestion and lines, we strongly recommend car-pooling. The fewer vehicles we have to get into camp, the quicker we can get you in and out.
9. Driving in Camp – The speed limit is less than 5 miles per hour and is mandatory for everyone's safety. There will be NO vehicles allowed in camp without permission of the campmaster or event chair. Check-in and Check-out times will be stated and vehicles will be allowed in at that time and policed by the campmaster and his staff. ALL vehicles will be parked in the parking lot with the exception of the first aid vehicle.
10. Parking. Please park in the assigned area only. Vehicles will not be permitted in campsites areas. This rule will be enforced and is vitally important to maintain safety of the Scouts.
11. Vehicles. Campers, motor homes, and tent trailers are not allowed in the camping area. No Scout may ride in the back of a pick-up or trailer at any time.
12. Check-in. Camp opens at 5:00 pm on Friday. No one may check in before this time. Once you receive your campsite assignment, you may go directly to your campsite on arrival. Saturday morning arrivals should be checked in and ready for flag ceremony at 8:00 am. 
13. Check-out. Webelos Woods ends after the Sunday morning worship service. All campsites must be inspected and released to check out. Those wishing to leave Saturday night must make arrangements to have their campsite inspected before dark. All camp activities will cease on Sunday from 8:00 to 8:30 am for the worship service. Everyone is encouraged to attend the service. All campsites must be vacated by 11:00 am.
14. Uniforms. The field uniform (Scout uniform) should be worn for the Saturday morning flags, Saturday evening ceremony and the Sunday morning worship service. Please leave neckerchiefs and slides at home - they are too easily lost. Activity uniforms (Scout t-shirts) should be worn at other times. Many Scouts wear their field uniform to and from the event.
15. Cooking Equipment. Each den must furnish their own food to be cooked at their campsite, as well as firewood and/or charcoal. Please note the information in #14 below – all cooking must be done off the ground and ashes disposed of properly. Do not cut trees. Gasoline or other liquid fuel is prohibited. Propane and/or butane stoves and lanterns may be used with adult supervision.
16. SHAC prohibits liquid fuels at all of their camps. Therefore, propane or charcoal use only is allowed. Open fire (this includes charcoal) permission will be determined by local conditions and, if allowed, must be off the ground. Grease must go into a can or other safe container and be packed on with the litter.
17. Campfires. Small campfires, are permitted if wind and weather conditions permit. Fires must be off the ground and ashes must be disposed in the barrels marked for such.
18. Port-a-potties will be available. Some are marked ladies only. Please instruct your Scouts to observe the signs. Please instruct Scouts that the port-a-potties are not a place to play. No rocks in port-a-potties. The Scout camp has to pay to have rocks removed and it is costly. There are no shower facilities at camp.
19. Trash. All trash must be taken to the dumpsters located on the exit road. Keep trash off the ground to avoid attracting critters to your campsite.
20. Conduct. Scout spirit at all times. Leaders are responsible for the conduct and safety of their Webelos Scouts at all times. It is the Leader's responsibility to control the actions of the den and organize the day's activities for the Scouts. Adults are responsible for their own conduct and safety. Guns, sheath knives and other non-Scout gear are prohibited. Scouts must be within the assigned campsite and quiet after lights out. Scouts must use the buddy system at all times.
21. Smoking. Not allowed around the Scouts, in the port-a-potties or in the staff area. If you wish to smoke, please go away from all activity areas and out of sight of Scouts. Do not litter.
22. Adults in Campsites. While the Webelos Scouts are at activities parents should not be in campsites. There will be an adult program as well as opportunities for adults to help during the event. If you are interested in helping, contact the event chair.
23. Interfaith Service. The Scout Law teaches, A Scout is reverent. A Scout is reverent toward God. They are faithful in their religious duties. They respect the beliefs of others. It is important that Scouts be taught to recognize the beliefs of other Scouts and to respect those beliefs. An interfaith service, respectful of all religions will be held on Sunday morning. All Scouts, leaders, and parents are encouraged to attend. 
23. No electronic devices, laser pointers, bicycles, roller skates, rollerblades, or skateboards.
23. Pets. Pets are not allowed at camp.
23. Alcoholic Beverages. Not permitted at any Scouting functions.

Session Descriptions

Den Yell Competition: The den yell competition will occur during the troop visit period (4:00 pm) at the staff area. The winners will perform their yell during the closing campfire. The most important characteristic of a good yell is that the language used is appropriate. No inappropriate, discriminatory, defaming language will be accepted. If any is witnessed, then that den will be eliminated from consideration. Please screen the yells prior to the competition.

Den Flag: Judging for the den flag competition will occur during lunch. Dens must drop off their flag at the staff area no later than 11:30 am. The flag can be picked up at the end of the troop visit time period. There are several components to a highly rated den flag. The key requirement is that the flag is made by the Webelos Scouts. Judges will be looking for:

• Unique materials
• Unique use of materials
• Legibility – both up close and from a distance
• Does it include all of the required elements
• Can it be easily displayed and carried by the den

Late-Breaking Information

Late-breaking news and announcements will be emailed to those registered and posted on the Red Wolf District Facebook page. Please like our page at https://www.facebook.com/RedWolfDistrict.  Invite parents and Scouters in the district to like our page. Units and Scouters can tag us (@redwolfdistrict), and message pictures. To make sure you never miss a post, after liking the page, click on 'Following' and 'See First.' To help us promote Scouting, please engage with our content by liking, commenting and sharing our posts.

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For additional council information, sign up for the eScouter and follow the Sam Houston Area Council Facebook page. Tag the council (@shac.bsa) and send them pics of your Scouting memories.

Scouting Safely

The BSA's Commitment to Safety is ongoing and we want you to know that the safety of our youth, volunteers, staff, and employees cannot be compromised. The Boy Scouts of America puts the utmost importance on the safe and healthy environments for its youth membership. The Sam Houston Area Council takes great strides to ensure the safety of its youth as well as the adult volunteer leadership that interacts with them. 

BSA Guide to Safe Scouting policies must be followed. All participants must follow youth protection guidelines at all Scouting events. Highlights include:

• Two-deep leadership on all outings is required.  
• One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is prohibited. 
• The buddy system should be used at all times. 
• Discipline must be constructive.

Health and safety must be integrated into everything we do, to the point that no injuries are acceptable beyond those that are readily treatable by Scout-rendered first aid. As an aid in the continuing effort to protect participants in Scout activities, the BSA National Health and Safety Committee and the Council Services Division of the BSA National Council has developed the SAFE Checklist of BSA safety procedures for physical activity. These points, which embody good judgment and common sense, are applicable to all activities.

Youth Protection Guidelines     Guide to Safe Scouting      SAFE Checklist      Enterprise Risk Management

Contacts

For questions, contact the Webelos Woods chair or district activities chair.