Halloween All-Scouting Family Weekend at Camp Emerald Bay

October 27th-29th.

Tent Campers Pricing Options:
$230 per person for Tent Campers

Cabin Campers Pricing Options:
$1,960 for a Private Cabin (8 spots to fill, must reserve an entire cabin, no individual spaces. Lodging assignments are the responsibility of the pack or troop.)

Price Includes transportation to and from the island, all activities, and meals from Friday Dinner through Sunday Breakfast.

*This new all-scouting weekend invites families of all ages and programs: Cub Scouts, ScoutsBSA, and Girl Scouts.*

Tentative Weekend Itinerary

All-Scouting Family Weekend at Camp Emerald Bay

Friday:

Check in & loading times are tentative as we use multiple boat vendors throughout the year. Those who registered will receive an email 1-2 weeks prior to the weekend confirming the actual departure time and port location. For transportation planning, please account for a check-in time between 4:30pm-6:30pm.

7:00pm Arrival and Announcements

When you exit the boat, you will grab as much of any gear as you can carry and proceed to the end of the pier.  Drop / sort gear by the camp “Welcome” sign and gather for a camp orientation / safety briefing (by Elizabeth) before dinner.

7:30pm Dinner: Wash hands before entering the Dining Hall

9:00pm: Feeling Brave? Come to the Marine Science Center Haunted House (age-appropriate thrills and          chills, spooky songs, and glow-in-the-dark fun) or Star Party, short walk: Meet at Pavilion, behind        Dining Hall (bring red light flashlights, if you have them; weather permitting)

Saturday:

7:30am Orientation: Gather on the parade ground in front of the Dining Hall porch.

7:35am Breakfast: Wash hands before entering the Dining Hall

9:00am-12:00pm Activities Open: Snorkeling, Marine Center Tours, Stand Up Paddleboard,

Kayaking, Swim Lessons, Sandcastle Contest, Archery, BB Guns, Sling Shots,                   Pumpkin Patch in Garden, Pumpkin Painting (on dining hall porch).

9:00am-9:45am OR 1:30pm-2:00pm Swim Checks (waterfront closed during swim checks)

10:15am-11:15am Knife Safety Instruction - Carving soap blocks:  Meet behind craft bldg. across from store

12:30pm Lunch: Wash hands before entering the Dining Hall

1:30pm-5:30pm Activities Open Snorkeling, Marine Center Tours, Stand Up Paddleboard,

Kayaking, Swim Lessons, Sandcastle Contest, Archery, BB Guns, Sling Shots, Pumpkin Patch in Garden, Cookie Decorating and Pumpkin Painting (on dining hall porch).

(Waterfront closed during swim checks make up 1:30pm-2:00 pm)

1:30pm Hike to Inspiration Point (1 mi, Easy, 45 min - 1 hr.):  Meet at Pavilion, behind Dining Hall

1:30pm Hike to Parson’s Beach (2mi, easy Moderate, 2 hr.): Meet at Pavilion, behind Dining Hall

6:00pm Dinner: Wash hands before entering the Dining Hall

6:45pm Trick-or-Treating: Go around the trick-or-treat stations throughout camp! (Lit by red lanterns)

 Or Alternative Activity: Gather on the dining hall porch for some other fun activities!

8:00pm Campfire: this is your chance to show off your talent! Prepare skits, songs, and stories to share.

Sunday:

6:00am Sunrise Hike to Little Arrow Point (3/4 mi Easy, 30 – 45 min, sturdy shoes):  Meet outside of Ship’s Store

6:45am Cabin Clean Up and Pack Camp Sweep – Leave No Trace ***Line up gear by boat stations

7:15am Breakfast: Wash hands before entering the Dining Hall