Spook-O-Ree.
A spooktacular weekend of costumes, campfires, and Halloween fun with Tecumseh Council — Friday–Sunday, October 16–18, 2026.
Arrival Friday, 5:00–6:00 PM. Camp Friday and Saturday nights, then pack up Sunday morning.
Lions through Arrow of Light — siblings and parents welcome to camp along.
A weekend of spooky fun.
Spook-O-Ree is Tecumseh Council's Halloween weekend for Cub Scouts, and this year we're camping together at Camp Hugh Taylor Birch on Swimming Pool Road. The detailed schedule is below — watch the Group Chat for any additional information or changes. For now, here's the plan:
Costume contest
Come dressed for Halloween — there are usually prizes for the best dressed Scouts (and parents).
Trick-or-treat around camp
Campsite-to-campsite trick-or-treating and candy for the Scouts. Bring a bag!
Fall fun & activities
Halloween-themed games, crafts, and outdoor stations led by the council — plus plenty of time around the fire.
Campfire & campout
We'll camp together as a Pack — skits, songs, and s'mores included.
Timing basics: The Cubmaster will check the Pack in at 5 pm Friday night (arrive between 5 and 8 pm). We will camp Friday and Saturday nights, and pack up Sunday morning. The full weekend schedule will be posted before the event. We are camping with four other Pack's at our campsite (Blue Jacket), so the earlier you arrive the better.
Weekend Schedule
October 16–18, 2026 · Schedule is subject to change.
Friday
October 16
- 5–8 pm
- Pack Leader check-in at the Dining Hall
- 10 pm
- Lights Out/Quiet Time (Units will enforce this on their own)
Saturday
October 17
- 7–9 am
- OA Pancake Breakfast in the Dining Hall ($7 per person)
- 8–10 am
- Day-of individual check in at the Cart Shed (Parking Lot)
- 8:45 am
- Flag Raising at the Climbing Tower
- 9 am–12 pm
- Open Activities
- 11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Lunch pickup at the Dining Hall (activity areas closed from 12–1 pm)
- 1–4:30 pm
- Open Activities
- 4:30 pm
- A Scouts Own Religious Service
- 5–7:30 pm
- Scary Haunted Cabin (Pine Tree Cabin)
- 7:30 pm
- Costume Dance Party at the Council Ring
- 8 pm
- Campfire at the Council Ring
- 10 pm
- Lights Out/Quiet Time (Units will enforce this on their own)
Sunday
October 18
- 7 am
- Gates open
- 10 am
- All units have checked out of camp
Camp Map
Camp Hugh Taylor Birch, 4057 Swimming Pool Road, Yellow Springs. Our campsite is Blue Jacket — follow the marked vehicle route from the parking lot to drop off gear, then use the walking route to and from camp. No vehicles are allowed onto camp on Saturday, so be sure to return to the parking lot after you drop off your gear.
Lead an activity
Scouts — pick a job and sign yourself up. Each activity also needs an adult to provide oversight.
Friday Firewood & Kindling Team
Gather firewood and kindling around camp so we're set for the weekend's fires.
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Friday Fire Builder
Lay and light the Friday night campfire — bring your best fire-lay technique.
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Friday Cracker Barrel Setup
Set out the Friday night snacks, drinks, and serving table.
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Saturday Breakfast Prep
Help prepare and serve Saturday breakfast to the Pack.
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Saturday Breakfast Cleanup
Wash dishes and tidy up after Saturday breakfast.
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Saturday Campsite Decorating
Decorate the Pack campsite for trick-or-treating — pumpkins, lights, and spooky touches.
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Saturday Supper Setup
Set up the serving line for Saturday supper.
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Saturday Supper Cleanup
Wash dishes and break down the dinner area.
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Sunday Campsite Cleanup
Leave No Trace sweep — pick up litter and take down decorations before we head home.
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Signed up by mistake? Contact a leader to have your name removed.
What to bring
Label everything with your Scout's name. It's a full weekend of camping — so come ready for the cold, the candy, and the costumes.
Sleeping & Shelter
- Tent
- Sleeping bag with an appropriate temperature rating
- Sleeping pad, cot, or air mattress
- Pillow
- Blanket
- Ground tarp / footprint
Halloween Essentials
- Costume (camp-safe — nothing that trails on the fire, nothing too scary for the little guys)
- Costume for parents too — the kids love it
- Treat bag or bucket for trick-or-treating
- A bag of candy to hand out from your campsite
- Small flashlight or glow sticks for the evening activities
Clothing (layers!)
- Ball cap
- Class B / activity shirt
- Warm layers — October nights get cold
- Warm jacket and knit hat
- Rain jacket
- Sturdy closed-toe shoes
- Wool or wicking socks (3+ pairs)
Food & Camp Gear
- Reusable water bottle (1 L+)
- Snacks and comfort items
- Meals as directed by the Pack before the event
- Camp chair
- Extension cord
- Lantern or string lights to decorate your site
Personal Essentials
- Cub Scout Six Essentials
- Headlamp or flashlight + extra batteries
- Any prescription medications
- Small notebook & pencil
- Medical forms (parts A and B for all in attendance)
Prohibited Items
- ✕All tobacco (must be used in the parking lot only)
- ✕Alcohol (strictly prohibited)
- ✕Weapons or weapon-style costume accessories (even toy ones)
- ✕Costume masks or props that could scare younger Scouts — keep it friendly!
- ✕Fires in tents
Reach out — we'll make sure your family is ready for a spooktacular time.