Pack Crestwood
Winter Pack Event & Cabin Sleepover at Durland Scout Reservation
Hike, Daytime Activities and Cabin Camping (skits, songs and s'mores!)
Feb 28-March 1, 2026
Durland Scout Reservation
1 Clear Lake
Putnam Valley NY
Oak Cabin
Click here for Durland property map. Park all vehicles in Sperling Parking lot
Drive Time:
Durland is a 50-minute drive.
CLICK HERE to sign up by Feb 22
- Daytime-Only (Noon-4:30pm Saturday)
- Daytime + Overnight (Noon Saturday to 9am Sunday)
SUBMIT TRIP FORMS (required by Feb 22)
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Health Form is required for each person (scout and adult).If you submitted your scout's health form since Sept 2025 then you are all set.
WEEKEND PROGRAM, Sat, Feb 28, 2026
Daytime activities with optional overnight option in heated cabin with full kitchen.
Daytime Schedule
12pm: Cub Scouts and parents arrive and eat lunch.
1pm: Age-appropriate hike and requirements for the following Adventures: Lion “Mountain Lion”, Tiger “Tigers in the Wild,” Wolf “Paws on the Path,” and Bear “Bear Necessities”
Cub Scouts “Six Essentials” to bring on a hike, Leave No Trace, Outdoor Code, Buddy System, Knot tying and Winter games (depending on amount of snow)
Daytime skits (for scouts who are not sleeping over) Adventures: “Tiger Theatre”, Wolf “Howling at the Moon”, and Bear “Roaring Laughter”
Approx. 4:30pm: Closing Ceremony. Daytime only scouts depart for home.
5pm-10pm: Evening Program and Overnighter. Scouts/parents cook dinner and dessert and participate in evening activities, skits, and more.
Schedule for Webelos & Arrow of Light scouts
10:30am Saturday: Dens arrive
Webelos and Arrow of Light scouts and parents are invited to spend Saturday with Boy Scout Troop 1 Crestwood and will follow a different schedule.
AGENDA
11am to Noon: Boy Scouts will help these scouts complete requirements for rank advancement.
Noon to 1pm: Lunch
1pm to 4:30pm: Webelos and Arrow of Light will join up with the rest of Pack 6 for hike and other activities.
Activities will cover help the scouts complete requirements for Webelos and Arrow of Light. Possible activities include Webelos “Cast Iron Chef” and “Castaway” and Arrow of Light “Scouting Adventure” requirements 4, 5ab, and 6.
4:30pm onward. Dinner & Overnight Optional: Cub Scouts and Scout Parents staying overnight on Saturday will cook and eat dinner and dessert. Scouts will also perform skits and songs during campfire program.
Cost: Dens to menu plan and purchase groceries. Money to be collected. No money is due for cabin rental; has been paid with popcorn money.
Sun, March 1 Departure: We will depart around 9am after sweeping and returning the cabin in broom sweep condition and passing inspection.
Parking & Carpooling
Each cabin has 2 parking spaces near its driveways. NO cars can park on the road.
Overflow cars may temporarily park to drop off gear at the cabin. Drivers should then drive down and park at Sperling Center. Walk back up to the cabins.
Carpooling is encouraged…and makes the trip more fun for your son and his buddy!
Driving Directions
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Sprain Brook Parkway North to Taconic State Parkway North. Exit the Taconic at the Bryant Pond Road exit.
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Turn Left at end of exit. Cross over the parkway and turn right to remain on Bryant Pond Road.
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Peekskill Hollow Road (Palumbo Soccer Camp on your left).
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Turn Left onto Wiccopee Road.
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6/10 mile to Oscawana Heights Road. Turn Left onto Oscawana Heights Road.
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1-7/10 miles to Northshore Road. Turn Right onto Northshore Road.
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0.4 miles to Camp Entrance on Right. You will now be on a dirt road.
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Drive past the Campmaster and cabins (approx. 1 mile).
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Park in the Sperling Parking Lot. Walk back to the cabins.
Cabin Location, Sleeping Arrangements & Privacy when changing clothes
Troop 1 and Pack 6 have rented a cabin that sleeps 40 people (link).
Webelos and Arrow of Light scouts will coordinate their menu planning and food purchasing. All cookware and utensils must be brought with us. "Pack in, Pack out."
What are the cabins like??
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See photos above. Cabins are heated and feature bunk beds, a kitchen, and dining area.
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Sleeping areas for Dads/Sons and Mom/Sons: Per BSA Youth Protection rules, each group type will sleep in separate areas.
Changing Clothes & Privacy:
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Each cabin has a two smaller rooms with doors that can be used as changing rooms. Scouts/parents can also change in the bathroom.