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In article <1993Jan8.164059.13516@bernina.ethz.ch> macman@bernina.ethz.ch (Danny Schwendener) writes:
>kary@col.hp.com (Dan Kary) writes:

>>[...] The BSA liability insurance does not cover den or pack
>>camping specifically because the leaders are not trained.  I know that

The insurance may not cover camping, but I don't think it's a training issue.
First, outdoor training is part of Webelos Leader training.  It's required to
be a trained Webelos leader.  Second, not all Scout leaders are trained or have
been trained reciently.  

Our council sponcers both Cub Scout and Webelos resident camp in the summer.
Webelos are encouraged to camp.  It is required to be a parent & Cub activity.
At Webelos Outdoor Training, we were told we parents could double up and bring
two boys.  But, they didn't recommend the leaders double up because they were
ususally too busy keeping the parents out of trouble.

>So much for the BSA policy. But what is your personal opinion on it?
>Assuming that the leaders are skilled in camping, should they
>be able to set up a campout with their cubs?

I think camping for Cub's is a good idea.  We have taken our first year Webelos
camping once so far.  It was a council activity.  We are looking at taking them
camping, fishing or hiking in the spring.  (Most of our boys are in baseball,
so time will probably prevent us from doing all three.)
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