Pack 1537 Burke Lake Family Campout October 2025

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/picnics/burketrailmap.pdfCost: $15 per person (children under 5 years old are free).

WHO: The whole family (or whoever wants to go). A parent/guardian must accompany and be responsible for their own child(ren).

WHEN: Check-in on Friday, October 3, starting at 5pm; Check-out at 11am on Sunday, October 5.

WHERE: Burke Lake

We are at Campsites 5, 8, 10 (Friday-Saturday) and 12 (Saturday only). We are looking at switching 12 for 16 which would be closer to the bathhouse and better for the little cubs.

Parking and Access. Please park at the camp store or on the road nearby; campsite parking is for Pack leadership and folks hauling Pack gear.

Events: Come when you can. Schedule for Friday and Saturday below. General camp set up is between 5:00 and 7:00 pm on Friday, but you can come later if needed and anytime Saturday. 

Updates:

1. Friday campers – meals are not provided for Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast or lunch! However we will have camp stoves available if you want to cook something.
2. Saturday morning activities are likely to include hiking around the lake, fishing, or recreation activities at the park. If you are fishing, you will need to purchase your own fishing license!
3. We will have stations for rock painting, knot tying, and stick mobile crafting from 1-4 pm Saturday afternoon.
4. Afternoon hike (4-5:30pm) will be one mile for little cubs, ~3 miles to ice cream (we promise not to ruin their dinner!) for bigger ones.
5. Arrows of Light (AOLs, 5th graders) will be preparing and serving dinner Saturday night and Sunday morning.
   1. Saturday Dinner (6:30pm): Kid Friendly Chicken Parmesan (chicken nuggets, pasta, marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, Hawaiian rolls), Veggie Tray (Cucumbers, Peppers, Carrots, side of Ranch), Fresh Fruit. 
   2. Sunday Morning (7:30am): Continental Breakfast (Fresh fruit, small pastries)
6. Bears and Webelos (3rd and 4th graders) will serve s’mores during the campfire (7:30pm). All dens should have skits for the campfire!

General schedule of events:

• Friday
  • 5-7pm Arrive and make camp
  • Bring your own dinner or come fed
  • 7:30 Campfire
  • 9  “Lights” out; quiet hours
• Saturday
  • Anytime Check-in and tent set-up
  • 7-8 am Breakfast (on your own)
  • 9-11 Morning Hike / Fishing Trip
  • 12-1 Lunch (on your own)
  • 1-4 pm Camp site activities (Rock painting, knot tying, stick mobile crafting)
  • 4-5:30 pm Afternoon Hike
  • 6:30 pm   Dinner (pack provided)
  • 7:30 pm Campfire Program with S’mores
  • 9  “Lights” out; quiet hours
• Sunday
  • 7:30-8 am Continental Breakfast
  • 8-11 am Pack up and head out
  • 12:00pm Checkout Time (all families must depart by noon)

The Pack is committed to getting everyone out of the ‘great indoors’ for a night under the stars. As always, we will be family camping; this means that each family will pitch a tent, and spend the night camping. If something prevents you from spending the night, consider coming for the campfire.

Families are encouraged to pitch their tents in a Den community area, both for camaraderie and to minimize walking through other’s camping areas as much as possible. If you have a Cub in more than one den, just choose the one that makes the most sense for your Cubs.  There should be no running through the campground for safety reasons. 

Meals and S’mores:

Dinner at 6pm. Campfire and s’mores thereafter. Breakfast at 7:30 am. 

Menu: Kid Friendly Chicken Parmesan (chicken nuggets, pasta, marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, Hawaiian rolls), Veggie Tray (Cucumbers, Peppers, Carrots, side of Ranch), Fresh Fruit. Sunday Morning: Continental Breakfast

S’mores: The Pack will have an exciting campfire program.  S’mores will be available at the closing.  Please help to monitor your child(ren) around the campfire to ensure everyone is being safe around the fire.

Other Activities:

The park has boat rentals, mini-golf, and disc golf so you might want to plan for that Sunday after we break camp (leave whenever you need to, please check out with your den leader or a Pack leader).

Medical Forms must be in hand or emailed in advance to scottau@hotmail.com. BSA medical form A & B one form for each person attending (adult and child). Signed activity form is not required.

What To Bring:

• Mess kit for your family, including any plate/bowl/cup/utensils (we will set up a wash station for washing dishes after each meal);
• Layered clothing (class B uniforms), hats, gloves;
• Tent, ground pad, sleeping bags, tarp to put under the tent (ground is likely to be wet);
• Camp chairs for sitting around the campfire, one for each family member.
• Flashlights, toiletries, etc.;
• Children are not permitted to have electronic devices (e.g., tablets).

Contact your den leader or with any questions/concerns.