Participating in Pack and Den activities (i.e., camping and outings) requires completion of Annual Health and Medical Form for each cub scout and participating adult.  The form can be accessed below (download the All Scouting Events form).  www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx

Fall Family Camping - Stearns SCOUT Camp

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Pack 283 will return to Stearns Boy Scout Camp near Annandale.  Check back for more information about this year's Stearns Family Camping.

Polar Cubs

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Pack 283 members usually attend Polar Cubs at Camp Phillippo (near Cannon Falls MN), which has historically included snow-tubing, broomball, obstacle course, winter nature activities, crafts, snowshoeing, capture the flag, and snow golf.  This year Pack 283 leaders will be going on Sunday January 14, Saturday February 24, and Saturday March 3.  Polar Cubs is self-registration, feel free to go on a day with others from 283 or on any day that works for your schedule.  The programming is provided by the council for this one-day camp and you will have fun with your son on any day you choose!
Polar Cubs 2018 Registration for Camp Phillippo

Scout downhill skiing days 2018

Two local ski hills - Powder Ridge and Trollhaugen - are offering special rates for scouts this season on select dates.  Each is approximately 1 hour by car from Plymouth / Wayzata.  If you are interested please contact cubmaster Lee Parsons to get on the list for your preferred date and location as we are asked to register in advance.

Trollhaugen - $18 lift, lesson, hot dog, soda (rentals $15 skis $19 snowboard)
  • February 4 (RSVP by January 31)
  • March 3 (RSVP by Feb 27)$19
  • March 11 (RSVP by March 7)
Powder Ridge - $19 lift, lesson, hot dog, soda (rentals ski or snowboard $15)
  • January 14
  • February 11
  • March 4

SPring Family Camping - Near Wilderness Settlement

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Pack 283 will return to Baker Park's beautiful Near Wilderness Settlement in Medina. Check back for more information about next year's Near Wilderness Family Camping. 

Summer Camping

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Each summer, Pack 283 cub scouts attend summer camp, which is open to all packs in the area.  We plan a few weekends from which families can choose to attend with other members of Pack 283.  Check back for more information about 2018 Summer Camping.
Pack 283