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Cub Scout Camping
Cub Scout Camping and Events
At Grand Canyon Council, we’re committed to creating year-round opportunities for Cub Scouts and their families to enjoy outdoor experiences. We offer day events as well as overnight family camping. Learn more about our exciting offerings listed below. Also, don’t forget, Packs can reserve our camp properties for their own events and family camping experiences throughout the year.
Please note: Cub Scouts must be supervised, and supervision requirements vary by program and Cub Scout rank. Details can be found on the registration pages. All programs follow the Guide to Safe Scouting and BSA policies.
2025 Summer Camps
Summer Camp is a three-day program with two nights of camping where Cub Scouts and their families fully immerse themselves in the camp experience. Our summer camp staff is dedicated to creating an amazing journey. Families arrive on the first morning and set-up their campsite. They enjoy lunch and then on to afternoon activities. The second day is a full day of activities and includes all meals. The final day includes breakfast, morning activities and the final lunch. We offer three different summer camps for our Cub Scouts.
• Family Camp – Safari Camp
Jungle Fun for Everyone at R-C Scout Ranch, Payson
The entire family is invited to join us on this expedition with fun hands-on activities including activities at the ranges (BB guns and Archery). Expeditions are scheduled for June and we offer two weekend and one weekday excursion.
• Horse Camp for Youth | R-C Scout Ranch, Payson
This unique camp is a perfect introduction to horses and offers youth an amazing, fun-filled, outdoor camp and horse experience. Campers will spend time interacting, caring for and riding horses. Youth campers at Horse Camp must be least in the Second Grade or Wolf Rank for the 2025-2026 school year and must be accompanied by at least one parent or an adult family member (over 21 years of age). Horse Camp has a weekday session during June.
• Adventure Camp for Cub Scouts | Camp Raymond, Parks
A specialized program aimed at providing Cub Scouts with opportunities to achieve advancement. Cub Scouts will participate in rank-specific activities to complete Adventures and build outdoor skills. We offer two weekend sessions at the end of June.
Registration for these Summer Camps is on the GCC event calendar. Families can find more camp details in the attachment area of the calendar event details page. Sessions can fill quickly, please register early.
2025 Weekend Camps
Weekend camps are exciting fun and staffed by volunteers dedicated to creating an amazing experience. Families can arrive on Friday night or early Saturday morning choosing to camp 1 or 2 nights. The camp officially starts with Saturday breakfast and then on to the day’s activities. These weekend camps include Saturday lunch and dinner as well as an evening activity. Sunday morning is breakfast and closing of the event. Our Cub Scout Weekend camps have exciting themes embraced by all.
• Camp Kaibab “Fun Theme” | Camp Raymond, Parks
Each year, our volunteer staff pick a fun theme for this September event. Bring your family for all the excitement and thrilling weekend of camping at Camp Raymond! Set up your tent in flat, well-maintained sites with access to water, shelters, and latrines. In 2024, the theme was Greeks Greatest and participants wore togas while they threw lighting bolts, practiced their archery skills, navigated the labyrinth, participated in the Triskele race and much more!
• R-Boo-C Halloween Event | R-C Scout Ranch, Payson
Each October, get into the Halloween spirit with your Cub Scout, family, or pack by camping at R-C Scout Ranch. Enjoy Halloween-themed activities, BB gun shooting, archery, a hayride, and delicious meals, including Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast. Participants may embrace the event and wear costumes and decorate their campsites.
Day Events
We offer fun day events for Cub Scouts and their families. See more details below.
• Range and Target Activities | Heard Scout Pueblo, Phoenix
Monthly range activities are held for Cub Scouts at the Heard Scout Pueblo. Families need to check the GCC calendar for available sessions for Archery, BB guns and Slingshots. To experience these activities, Cub Scouts must be accompanied by an adult or family member.
• Cub Scout Braves Pow Wow | Heard Scout Pueblo, Phoenix
Each November, Cub Scout families join us for a full day of activities at this event sponsored by the Grand Canyon Council’s Order of the Arrow. Cub Scouts and families will enjoy Native American displays, games, crafts, Scout skills, range activities and more.
• Holiday at the Heard | Heard Scout Pueblo, Phoenix
Join us for an unforgettable holiday experience. Bring your cubs and families for a day filled with winter-theme fun. There will be carnival games, holiday crafts, BB gun open shoot, archery open shoot, climbing tower and even Santa will be visiting.
Registration for Cub Scout events on the GCC event calendar. Families can find more camp details in the attachment area of the calendar event details page. Events can fill quickly so be sure to register early.
Upcoming Events
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