Cub Scouts, siblings, families, and interested potential scouts are welcome to join us for our annual Fun with Cub event at Pine Ridge Scout Camp in Makanda, IL.

This is a weekend event held in October with all activities happening all day Saturday with optional camping on Friday and Saturday night. Here, all youth have the opportunity to experience everything Cub Scouting including range and target activities, STEM experiments, fun games, crafts, and so much more! Every Cub Scout will have the opportunity to earn their Bobcat adventure as well! It is the first advancement a Cub Scout can get. This event is perfect for those interested in being a Cub Scout as well as seasoned Cub Scouts who want to spend a fun weekend Scouting!

REGISTRATION:

Check back here soon for information on our 2026 Fun with Cub registration!

CHECK-IN:

Check-in will be at Bailey Lodge (first building through the gate) on Friday evening as well as all day Saturday.

• Everyone in attendance must check in at Bailey Lodge prior to entering camp.

• Two copies of the Annual Health and Medical Record (Part A, B1 and B2) will be required for all participants and must be turned in 

during check-in.

• • • The Camporee Health Officer will keep one copy, and the unit shall keep the other copy in their possession.

    • If there are any participant restrictions noted in Part A, this should be brought to the attention of the Fall Camporee Staff during check-in (all restrictions should be discussed).

    • All participants (including youth) must also sign Part A.

    • Immunizations must be noted on the AHMR.

• Don’t forget your event info!

  • • All participants will receive a detailed schedule outlining the event and its sessions. Those camping will also be provided with their campsite assignments upon arrival.

    • Unit leaders will be given T-shirts for everyone in their unit who pre-ordered. 

CHECK-OUT:

• Day Participants: All participants are required to check out at Bailey Lodge to receive their Annual Health and Medical Record back from the Health Officer prior to leaving camp

• Camping Participants:

  • • Follow “Leave No Trace” camping guidelines: Campsite is clean prior to checking out and trash is removed and taken to the dumpster located in the camp parking lot.

    • All participants are required to check out at Bailey Lodge to receive their Annual Health and Medical Record back from the Health Officer prior to leaving camp.

SATURDAY ACTIVITIES:

Each unit will be separated into six groups that will be going from station to station from 9:00am-11:50am and from 1:30pm-4:20pm. Each unit will have the opportunity to participate in Range and Target Activities (BB Gun and Archery), Games, Crafts, Stem, and finish the evening off with our Haunted Hollow Hike through the woods while playing ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ on our giant inflatable movie screen. The excitement doesn’t stop there as each unit will be competing to have the best Halloween decorated camp site at Pine Ridge!!

CAMPING:

• You are encouraged to camp Friday and Saturday nights, but you MUST indicate when you register through Black Pug if you are planning on camping. All must adhere to the guidelines for Cub Scout Camping and Safeguarding Youth.

• Each campsite is equipped with potable water and a fire pit with firewood.

First Time Camping? No Worries!

We want you to have a comfortable and enjoyable experience here at Pine Ridge no matter if you have decades of camping experience or have never been on a hike before.

Visit here for a list of items to bring when camping:

*First check with your Cubmaster to determine what supplies

(meals, tents, sleeping bags, etc.) they will be bringing and what

supplies you will need*

(Be prepared for any type of weather and be prepared for walking on some uneven ground. Closed-toed shoes are strongly recommended.)

VEHICLES:

• Unloading Gear: Gear must be carried in or brought by vehicle.

  • • When you drive to your campsite, remember that A Scout is Courteous: PLEASE UNLOAD YOUR GEAR IMMEDIATELY AND RETURN TO THE PARKING LOT SO THAT OTHERS WILL HAVE SPACE TO UNLOAD.

    • Only 2 vehicles are allowed in each camp site at a time.

    • Vehicles will NOT be permitted in camp during Saturday’s Activities. (For any special circumstances, please speak to Debbie South, Logan Brown, or Camp Caretaker Clint Russel.)

COOKING:

• Day Participants: If you plan to attend on Saturday only, eat breakfast before you come and a sack lunch if your unit does not have any meal plans.

• Camping Participants: Pine Ridge Scout Camp is a primitive camp. This being said, each unit will be responsible for providing their own meals and snacks along with appropriate cooking equipment and storage containers. Each unit is responsible for the cleanliness of their campsites and for packing away their own trash after the event.

RESTROOM/SHOWER FACILITIES:

• Restrooms: There will be several porta-potties scattered throughout camp in addition to the flushable toilets at camp. There are two flushable toilets at Bailey Lodge, two flushable toilets on the Parade Field (Shower House), one flushable toilet at Akela’s Pavilion, and one flushable toilet in the Health Lodge (primarily for staff use. Also, please:

o Let a staff member know if a restroom is in need of attention.

o Do your best to be considerate of others and leave the restrooms and shower house clean.

• Showers: Our shower house is a small but appreciated amenity available to all participants. To ensure everyone has a positive experience, please keep the following in mind:

o   Be Respectful of Time: Showers are limited, so please keep your time brief—aim for 5–7 minutes if possible.

o   Plan Ahead: Units are encouraged to create a shower schedule to avoid crowding and ensure everyone gets a chance to clean up.

o   Quiet Hours: Please avoid showering during designated quiet hours (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM) unless necessary.

o   Cleanliness Matters: Leave the space better than you found it. Dispose of trash properly and report any maintenance issues.

o   Privacy & Courtesy: Respect others’ privacy and wait your turn patiently. No cutting in line or holding spots.

WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE LAKE?

Little Grassy Lake is currently being drained to take pressure off the levee that is in need of repair. The US Army Corps of Engineers is in a seven-year restoration of the dam, levee, and lake. Marine biologists are excited to be able to build fish habitats from the bottom up. So when completed, the lake hopes to be the best and abundant lake for fishing in the region. It gives us a unique opportunity to see geological formations that have been unseen for almost a century. Make sure there is adult supervision if your units go down to explore the lake. Please leave anything dangerous where it lies and notify camp officials.

PINE RIDGE SCOUT CAMP POLICIES

• Our 2025 Fun with Cub will be great fun and a memorable adventure for all who attend. Your Fun with Cub Staff want this to be an enjoyable and safe event without injuries or mishaps. We ask that every participant be good stewards of their surroundings by following ‘Leave No Trace’ Principals as well as practicing the values established in the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

• Per Scouting America and GSLAC Policy, Pine Ridge Scout Reservation is required to be a no-smoking facility at all times.

• Per Scouting America Policy, fuel must be stored away from fires and the cooking area and absolutely NO LANTERNS OR FLAMES IN TENTS

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For any questions regarding this event, please reach out to the Southern Illinois Fun with Cub Lead.

Debbie South

2025 Southern Illinois Fun with Cub Camp Director

debbie.south1111@gmail.com

(618) 925-3213

We look forward to seeing you at camp!