Family Camp Spring 2025
RSVP
Reply on WhatsApp or contact Molly Braden to RSVP.
This fee is waived for this campout! That means it’s free! (But please still RSVP, we need to buy food!)
Time & Location
The dates of the campout are 5pm April 11 – noon April 13.
We are going to Camp Wisom. The pack should plan to arrive at (or after) 5pm on Friday (or whenever you like on Saturday). (Keep an eye on WhatsApp for any updated information.)
The address for Camp Wisdom is 6400 W. Red Bird Lane, Dallas, Texas 75236.
We are NOT car-pooling. Meet us there. It is very close! If you are arriving on Friday evening, please bring your own dinner (or eat it on the way).
Sunset comes at 8:49pm. Late arrivals may be setting up in at least partial darkness. That’s ok! Bring a flashlight, and we’ll all work together.
Sites will have access to latrines and running water. Access to electricity is normally not available.
There is some camp-side parking. We will be able to park some vehicles along the side of the road near the campsite.
THERE IS NO BURN BAN. We will be able to cook and retire flags normally.
Medical Forms
All attendees must have medical forms on file for the duration of this event (even if they are not staying overnight). Forms are only valid for one year, so unless you filled out a new one for the Fall campout, then you probably need to give us an updated copy.
See the Medical Forms page for PDFs and additional information.
Equipment
We have a recommended packing list with it’s own page: Packing List. Everything you need, you already have at home. You can borrow a tent, and might also be able to borrow sleeping bags or a cot depending on availability. Talk to Cameron or Megan to make these arrangements.
Branding
As usual, we will have brands available. The following items brand well:
- Camp mugs
- Ball caps
- Nalgene bottles
- Wood disks
- Smooth dowel rod hiking sticks
Weather
Check the weather before you arrive: https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/tx/dallas
A partially-zipped Summer sleeping bag (rated for 40*F) or medium blanket will be adequate for most people, based on the current forecast (low of 60*F).
A light rain jacket or poncho is usually sufficient, and should be brought even if there is no rain in the forecast.
Agenda
Friday
- 6pm – Beginning of campsite arrival and setup
- 8pm – Cracker barrel
- 10pm – Lights out
Saturday
- 8am – Start preparing breakfast
- 9am – Breakfast
- 10am – Den Activities and Trail Mix
- noon – Lunch
- 1pm – Activities
- 4pm – Parent Pow Wow, Youth Free Time
- 5pm – Start preparing dinner
- 6pm – Dinner
- 7pm – Pack Up Kitchen
- 8pm – Campfire
- 10pm – Lights out
Sunday
- 7am – Start preparing breakfast
- 8am – Breakfast
- 9am – Scout’s Own Service
- 10am – Clean up
- 12pm – Exit camp by this time
Food
Families can bring their own snacks, whatever you need for your family to be happy! Coolers are allowed. Families are strongly encouraged to keep food in a latching plastic container and move it to the kitchen area overnight.
Never bring food inside your tent! (Or else you may get ants and raccoons as roommates.)
Families are responsible for cleaning their own personal dishes. We will teach you how, but we expect families to do their own dishes. It would be great to include the scouts in this activity to teach them responsibility.
We will assign other kitchen duties when we arrive in camp.
Friday
- Dinner – Bring your own or eat on the way
- Cracker Barrel – Meat Sticks and Crackers
Saturday
- Breakfast – TBD – Last campout was: Waffles, Eggs, and Bacon
- Trail Snack – Bring your own snack to carry with you
- Lunch – TBD – Last campout was: Sandwiches (Ham & Turkey)
- Dinner – TBD – Last campout was: Burgers & Hot Dogs
- Dessert – TBD – Last campout was: S’mores
Sunday
- Breakfast – Grab and Go
- Lunch – Camp is over, eat on your own
Water
We will have running water.
If you are sensitive to the taste of water, consider bringing water (or a water filter) for your family and limit sugary drinks. You will need to drink a lot of water, more than you would at home. Even though the weather is mild, scouts should be drinking water constantly.
The chart below is for young adults, but will serve as a guide.
Toilets & Showers
We will have access to toilets. Some are wooden latrines, and others are real porcelain toilets. There are some showers as well.