Spooky-Ree

 

Spooky-Ree is a Family Camp experience like no other! Come to Kiwanis Scout Camp, Phillippo Scout Camp, or Stearns Scout Camp for a scary-good time. We’ll scare your socks off while you play games, eat smores, learn camp skills, shoot BB guns, and more! Camp will begin Friday evening and operate through Sunday morning.

Some Activities You'll Do At This Event

BB Gun Shooting

 

Take aim at a target and nail the bullseye with a BB gun

 

 

Take aim at a target and nail the bullseye with a BB gun

 

Board Games

 

Spend time together and build learning skills.

 

 

Spend time together and build learning skills.

 

Smore

 

Create your own delicious fall treat.

 

 

Create your own delicious fall treat.

 

Pedal Carts

 

All the fun of go-karts combined with biking at camp!

 

 

All the fun of go-karts combined with biking at camp!

 

Hayride

 

Join in on the fun! Our 20 minute hayrides are the perfect way to explore camp.

 

 

Join in on the fun! Our 20 minute hayrides are the perfect way to explore camp.

 

Hiking

 

Hiking at camp is a fantastic way to enjoy the environment.

 

 

Hiking at camp is a fantastic way to enjoy the environment.

 

Campfires

 

A toasty campfire is often the focus of any campout.

 

 

A toasty campfire is often the focus of any campout.

 

Tent Camping

 

Opt out!! Outside that is with tent camping.

 

 

Opt out!! Outside that is with tent camping.

 

Camp Store

 

Get yourself a camp souvenir or pick up something you may have forgotten at home.

 

 

Get yourself a camp souvenir or pick up something you may have forgotten at home.

 

Movie Night

 

Spend the night with your family watching a Spooky Classic!

 

 

Spend the night with your family watching a Spooky Classic!

 

Archery

 

Take up a bow and fire a few arrows toward the bullseye

 

 

Take up a bow and fire a few arrows toward the bullseye

 

Crafts

 

Crafty things to do at our camps

 

 

Crafty things to do at our camps

 

Fire Building Techniques

 

Start and stop a fire the right way.

 

 

Start and stop a fire the right way.

 

Stargazing

 

There sure are a lot of stars in the sky!

 

 

There sure are a lot of stars in the sky!

 

Spooky Trail

 

A little bit spooky and a whole lot of fun. Where will our haunted trail lead you?

 

 

A little bit spooky and a whole lot of fun. Where will our haunted trail lead you?

 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

The popular Spooky-Trail is a fun opportunity to have some spooky fun with your pack. Bring your costume and be ready for a spooky-good time. 

SCHEDULE

Friday
6:00 p.m. - Check-in and Registration
6:30 - 10:00 - Campsite Set-Up and Pack Time

Saturday
7:45 a.m. - Breakfast
9:00 - 11:50 - Morning Program
12:00 - Lunch
1:00 - 5:00 - Afternoon Program
5:15 - Dinner
6:30 - 7:30 - Trunk or Treat
8:00 - 9:00 - Spooky Trail and Skits
9:00 - 10:00 - Campsite Campfires and pack times


Sunday
8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
Pack up and head home after breakfast

ADVANCEMENT

Spooky-Ree is designed to be an activity based program instead of advancement based. Scouts will not complete adventures during the scheduled activities. There will be time during the weekend for the pack to organize their own rank advancement activities if desired.

FAQ

Spooky Ree FAQ

WHO CAN GO TO THE SPOOKY-REE?

Cub Scouts (Lions to Arrow of Light Scouts), Parents, and Siblings

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

2023 fees:

  • Scouts: $38
  • Siblings over 5 years of age: $38
  • Siblings under 5 years of age: FREE
  • Adults: $15

IS FOOD SERVICE INCLUDED?

You may choose to cook your own food or eat in our dining hall. Meal Service plans begin Saturday morning with breakfast and end Sunday morning with breakfast.

Meal Plan Options:

  • All meals for weekend (Dine-In): $27
  • A la carte: price per person per meal is $9

WHAT HOUSING OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE?

  • Phillippo: tenting only. Participants must provide their own tents.
  • Stearns: both tenting and indoor housing available. Participants must provide their own tents.
  • Kiwanis: both tenting and indoor housing available. Participants must provide their own tents.

HOW DO I REGISTER?

Registration opens September 1st each year! Click the Register tab on this page to pick your location.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO CAMP?

Spooky-Ree is a full weekend event. Make sure you are prepared for an entire weekend away from home. Use this checklist as a baseline as you get packed.

  • Sleeping Bag
  • Warm Layers (October can be cold in Minnesota)
  • Rain Gear
  • Flashlight
  • Eating Utensils and Cooking Supplies (If cooking in your own campsite)
  • Closed-Toed Shoes
  • Water Bottle
  • Toiletries
  • Halloween Costume!
  • Thermometer and hand sanitizer

WHAT FORMS DO I NEED TO BRING TO CAMP?

All participants must have a completed BSA Medical Form (Parts A and B only) and youth must also complete the Minnesota Shooting Sports Waiver

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I HAVE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?

We try to provide healthy and safe meals for every participant. Please be sure to note on your registration any dietary needs or health concerns at least 1 week prior to the start of camp. Typically we are prepared to accommodate vegetarian, gluten free, lactose free, and peanut/nut free as long as we have enough notice prior to the event.

WHAT ARE THE PAYMENT TIMELINES AND REFUND OPTIONS?

Full payment is required at the time of registration. Fees paid will be forfeited if registration is canceled. Exceptions will be made at the discretion of the camp director for family or medical emergencies.

If notified at least one week prior to the start of camp, fees can be transferred to another Fall Day Camp or Spooky-Ree session during the same calendar year. Requests outside of this timeframe will be evaluated individually.

WILL THERE BE CHANGES TO THE CAMP SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM OFFERINGS This Year?

In 2023, the program will be using an open house style of programing, allowing Packs and families to more freely choose which activities they would like to do. We are also excited to announce the return of camp wide programs such as campfire! Camp will continue to monitor the current health guidelines from the MN Departmenets of Health and will adjust the program accordingly.

 

2021 Cub Summer Camp at Kiwanis

2023 SpookyRee Registration at Kiwanis

Registration Questions: 612-261-2303


 Kiwanis Scout Camp
Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota

Register Here!

2023 Dates

  • 10/27 - 10/29

 

2021 Cub Summer Camp at Phillippo

2023 SpookyRee Registration at Phillippo

Registration Questions: 612-261-2303


 Phillippo Scout Camp
Cannon Falls, MN

Register Here!

2023 Dates

  • 10/6 - 10/8

 

2021 Cub Summer Camp at Stearns

2023 SpookyRee Registration at Stearns

Registration Questions: 612-261-2303


 Stearns Scout Camp
South Haven, MN

Register Here!

2023 Dates

  • 10/13 - 10/15

Contact us

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612-261-2303