2021 Ransburg Summer Camp

Pre-Camp Leader's Meeting via Zoom on
Saturday, May 8 at 11:00 am EST

Recording of Meeting

Registering for Merit Badges/Activities?

Summer Camp Coordinator:

If you are a Summer Camp Coordinator registering your entire Troop for Merit Badges, you will need to log back in to your accout by either clicking on "Log-In" or by clicking on Lookup --> Lookup Registration. You will need your registration number and registration email address. Once you are logged-in you can individually add merit badges to each Scout. For a tutorial video, follow this link.

Scout Parent (using the parent portal):

If you are a parent, only registering your Scout, you will log-in utilizing the credentials provided to you by your Troop. This can only be used if your Troop has activated the parent portal (many Troops do not utilize this feature). These log-in credentials are unique to you and your Scout. You will click on "Lookup" in the top right-hand side of your screen, then click on "Parent Portal". For a tutorial video, follow this link.

Thinking about attending Ransburg?
With one of the most diverse program offerings in the country, Ransburg has something for every Scout in your Troop. If you are considering making Ransburg your home for this upcoming summer, please visit us at www.ransburgbsa.org to learn more about our staff, programs, and more! Also visit us on social media to learn Why We Camp.

Resources & Communication

Online Resources - In preparation for your week at camp, you can find online resource in several locations. Your primary source for online resources should be www.ransburgbsa.org, where you find numerous helpful documents and resources: 

• COVID Mitigation Plans
• Camping Guide
• Activity Schedule (Merit Badges & Activities)
• Adult Training Schedule
• Ransburg Map
• More Documets Here

Leader Emails - Be sure your Camp Coordinator is the primary contact on your registration.  You may also add your Scoutmaster and Committee Chair.  Regular updates will be emailed starting in the fall.  If you are not receiving these, please let us know!

COVID-19 - As we prepare for another outstanding summer and strive to maintain as many camp traditions as possible, we are also preparing for an enhanced focus on safety for all of our Scouts, Leaders, and Staff. Visit the COVID-19 page on our website for up to date information on our COVID Mitigation Strategies and how your Troop can prepare for camp.

Social Media - Visit us on: YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

Registration Notes

Crossover Scouts - Webelos who cross over to a Scouts BSA Troop between 01/01/21 and the beginning of camp are eligible for the Early Payment Rate to encourage their attendance with your Troop.

Provisional Scouts - An individual Scout not camping with their Troop is considered a “Provisional Scout”.  To register a provisional scout, you will need to contact the CAC office. The Ransburg Staff will work to associate Provisional Scouts with a Troop, or form a Provisional Troop for that week.

Male/Female Troop Reservations - Units coming to camp must have separate reservations. For example if male Troop 100 is planning on attending with female Troop 1001, each Troop must have separate reservations. This helps to facilitate your Troop's summer camp experience. 

Campsite Cooking Option - All meals are served family style in our Dining Hall. However, units who wish to cook in their campsite, rather than eat in the dining hall, can do so on a limited basis by reserving either Denali campsite or Yosemite campsite. By electing this option, your unit will provide your own food to prepare and cook in your campsite, for all three meals daily. Food to cook is not provided if you elect this option. Fees are adjusted accordingly for the campsite cooking option in Denali and Yosemite campsites. If you elect this option, fees are discounted by $55 per registrant. Please refer to the 2021 Camping Guide for more information.

Campsite Selections - We believe that the campsite is a Troop's home while at summer camp. We will work hard to register Troops into campsites that suit their unique needs and preferences, while also being considerate of the other Troops who plan to attend. Projected numbers of youth and adult attendees are requested at the time of registration and should be confirmed with the Per Scout Deposit by February 15th, 2021. After this date, campsites that are not at capacity will be revised on an as needed basis for modification.

New campsite names (as of 2020) have been thoughtfully chosen to highlight the outstanding natural resources and rich history of our surrounding area. Each ridge follows an established theme, making navigation simpler for those joining us for their very first time.

Leadership Requirements - A minimum of two leaders are required per reservation and then a 1 leader to 8 Scout ratio. If your troop has 1 - 16 Scouts, you would be required to bring two leaders. For 17 - 24 Scouts, 3 leaders; 25 - 32 Scouts, 4 leaders; etc.

Online Payment Options

Your campsite will not be reserved and reservation will not be made without the $150 deposit per unit. 

• Unit Account (Crossroads of America Council Troops): To use your unit account, select "UDA" from the payment options. You will be asked to provide your 5 or 6 digit PIN. If you do not know your unit's PIN, any person authorized to use the unit account may contact the council scout shop at (317) 813-7070.
• eCheck: Pay online using a check by entering the routing number and the account number from your troop's check.
• Credit/Debit Card:  We accept Visa and MasterCard. 

Contact Information

Stephanie Marron, Activities Assistant

317-813-7123

smarron@crossroadsbsa.org