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About Our Fall Events

Are you looking for something to do this fall? Are you wanting to experience themed programs with the entire family? Join us this fall as we host 3 awesome events at Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation. These programs include; Operation: STEAM, Cub Scout Family Camp-o-Ree, and Spooktacular!

Operation: STEAM

Hey, scientists! Operation: STEAM offers a chance for whole families to enjoy science, technology, engineering, art, and math-themed Scouting experiences and camping at the Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation.  While at the event Scouts and their families will experience traditional Scouting favorites (with a science focus) such as fishing, archery, climbing, hikes, and crafts as well as science experiments, engineering challenges, and an egg drop competition off the top of our 50’ AEGON climbing tower!

Event Sponsored By:

Cub Scouts Family Camp-o-Ree

Spooktacular!

Calling all ghouls and goblins! Come on out to the Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation for fun and safe activities for the whole family. Take a spooky haunted hayride or try your hand at games on our Monster Midway. Test your physical abilities on our Zombie Survival Course and shoot apples on the archery range. Prizes will be given for best costume at each rank, as well as prizes for best dressed adults!

Pack 172 Adventures

About Pack 172 Adventures

Unsure where to start with meetings? Overwhelmed with the thought of program planning? Let the Hawkeye Area Council help with our ALL NEW Pack 172 Adventures program, a blend of virtual and in-person activities bringing new and current Cubs together for hands-on, educational fun.

What is included in the program for each Cub Scout?

      • 4 Months of Cub Scout programs created for you (Hybrid Model – virtual and in-person)
      • Three NEW videos a month to help with Cub adventure requirements: two Pack 172 videos with hands-on activities for all ages, and one rank specific video (per grade level).
      • One Super Saturday each month with north and south locations with safety precautions and distancing.
        • Cubs will gather from 9:30 AM to noon and enjoy in-person activities, crafts, and games led by Council staff and volunteers.
      • Four themed monthly activity kits for each Cub that can be completed at home.

    *Pre-registration required for preparation of materials and kits*

Camping Resources & Information

Resources

Information

We request that packs try to register as a group. If you miss your pack’s registration or your pack is not attending, families can register individually.

Our system has been updated to allow for contingent registration. Designated leaders must still provide the names and emails of all participants, however, you can record your unit information and payment information together.

Cub Scout to Adult ratios still need to be followed.

Cub Scout to Adult ratio: Each pack MUST have no more than a 5:1 Scout to Adult ratio. Lions (K) and Tigers (1st grade) MUST have 1:1 Scout to Adult ratio.

Registration Deadline & Payment : Registrations will be accepted until September 14th, 2019. Payment for the event is collected online during registration.

Campsites will be assigned after registration closes on September 16, 2019. If you have a specific campsite you would like to be assigned to please note this during registration and all efforts will be made to fulfill the request.

Dress: Class A Cub Scout uniforms are not required for this event. Wear a pack or scout t-shirt if you have one, if not dress for camping.

Saturday only participants

o Close-toed shoes
o Poncho or raincoat
o Canteen/Water bottle
o Bug spray, sunscreen
o Spending money
o BSA Medical form and copy of insurance card for everyone attending

Saturday-Sunday participants

o Families will need to supply all of their own tent and camping gear
o Close-toed shoes
o Extra pants and shirts
o Underwear, extra socks
o Sleepwear
o Sweater, sweatshirt or jacket
o Poncho or raincoat
o Sleeping bag, pillow, air mattress or pad
o Canteen/Water bottle
o Towel
o Flashlight with extra batteries
o Bug spray, sunscreen
o Bathroom kit (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.)
o Spending money
o BSA Medical form and copy of insurance card for everyone attending

You will not be allowed to drive to the campsites. The camp has some carts available for use, but they tend to be in short supply when you need one. We strongly encourage you to bring a wagon, cart, or large backpack to transport your items.

Everyone (adult and youth) attending camp must complete the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record, parts A & B. Forms will be held by event medic until the end of the event. Packs are encouraged to collect all forms and place in a binder for easy collection and return. Attach a copy of both sides of the family insurance card. Keep the original form in home records and bring a legible copy to camp.

There is a collection area in the dining hall at Camp Wakonda. If something is lost, be sure to check the lost and found area before leaving camp. Any items left will be taken to the Council Service Center after the event.  Items remaining in the office after September 30, 2019 will be donated to Goodwill.

Campers will be instructed in these procedures during opening flags. Program areas, and many staff members have camp radios to communicate with others. Written plans are in place to handle all kinds of emergencies. (fire, lost person, storm or high winds, medical emergencies, child abuse)

Continuous – storm or high wind warning. Camp Wakonda has storm rooms placed around camp. If you feel the storm room is too far, hit the ditch, or move to low area.

Up and Down (intermittent) – fire, lost person, or lost swimming – report to the parade
grounds

Three (3) short wails from a siren or perhaps a car horn – all clear, emergency over

These plans are posted in each campsite and in numerous places around our property.

Years of experience makes this run smoothly. Hats must be removed upon entering the building. Food is served cafeteria style, stopping at the stations to get food. Your cooperation, patience, and understanding will be greatly appreciated so the meals and programs run smoothly.

Separate for adults/youth and male/female. The shower facilities are at the pool at Camp Wakonda. These shower areas are open 24 hours a day. A separate handicapped-accessible shower is also available. The adult shower areas are to be used by adults only. No youth are to use adult shower areas at any time.  There are separate adult facilities for men and women. Scout age campers have their own facility. No adults are to use the youth showers at any time.

National camping policies clearly state that
private vehicles are only to be parked in the parking lot. Roads in camp will be
restricted to service vehicles. Absolutely no one is allowed to ride in the bed of a truck
or on the back/front of a trailer or car. Handicapped-accessible parking is available in
the main parking lot at camp.

No tobacco use of any kind is allowed in any camp structure. Smoking is to take place only in posted designed smoking areas and never in the presence of minor children. No minors are allowed in the smoking area. Alcohol is NOT allowed at camp. Possession of any will result in immediate dismissal.

Adults need fishing licenses as required by state law. You may bring your own fishing equipment, or you can check out camp items including worms. Everyone must wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) while fishing along the shore (provided).

Camp Wakonda
4521 Boy Scouts Road
Central City, Iowa 52214
(319) 438-1837

Camp Waubeek
4390 Boy Scouts Road
Central City, Iowa 52214
(319) 438-1950

Directions to Camp

From Iowa City/Cedar Rapids: North on I-380 to exit 28, turn right (east) onto County Home Road (E34), go east to Hwy 13, continue east 5 miles into town of Whittier, turn left (north) onto Whittier Road (X-20), go 5 miles to town of Waubeek, turn right crossing bridge onto Boy Scouts Road, go 1 mile to Camp Waubeek, 2 miles to Camp Wakonda.

OR

North on I-380 to exit 16, turn right (east) onto IA 151/30, go east 6.8 miles to exit 259 turn right onto Hwy 151/13, continue north 11.5 miles to County Home Road (E34), turn right go 5 miles to town of Whittier, turn left (north) onto Whittier Road (X-20), go 5 miles to town of Waubeek, turn right crossing bridge onto Boy Scouts Road, go 1 mile to Camp Waubeek, 2 miles to Camp Wakonda. From Central City: (Hwy 13) East 3 miles on E16, turn right (south) onto Duck Pond Road, go .7 miles, turn left onto Boy Scouts Road, go .7 miles to Camp Wakonda, 1.7 miles to Camp Waubeek.

From Monticello: Turn right (west) onto E16, go 12.4 miles, turn left (south) on X-20, go 1.2 miles, turn right onto E16, go 2.2 miles, turn left (south) on Duck Pond Road, go .7 miles, turn left onto Boy Scouts Road, go .7 miles to Camp Wakonda, 1.7 miles to Camp Waubeek.