Camp Carpenter is thrilled to offer this excellent, groundbreaking Scouting program!

We are excited to invite all Arrow of Light Scouts to an additional night at Camp Carpenter. When all the Cub Scouts leave on Thursday, only Arrow of Light Scouts will stay in camp for a memorable experience that will prepare them for Scouts BSA. This adventure helps Arrow of Light Scouts understand what Scouts BSA is all about and the many opportunities ahead.

After snack time on Thursday, all the Arrow of Light Scouts will gather to prepare themselves for the evening, form patrols, and have an opportunity to settle into the campsite. Challenges and competitions will begin immediately as the Patrol begins this exciting transition. Then, they will have a chance to rejoin their pack and say goodbye. Scouting lore and tasty treats will fill the rest of Thursday evening.

Friday morning, the scouts will work in their patrols on Scout skills as they go from station to station. Many are unique activities that only Arrow of Light Scouts can do. They'll be shooting Air Rifles (a step up from BBs), using GPS units, participating in GeoCaching, and working on their knots, lashings, and first aid skills.

These scouts will be busy with these great adventures and challenges in their patrols. Meanwhile, the adult leaders who stay over will get training on the Aims and Methods that lie ahead in the Scouts BSA program.

Closing ceremonies will take place at 11 am. We will gather for the ceremony at the parade field (where we hold flag ceremonies). In inclement weather, it will be in the dining hall. This ceremony is a meaningful time for these scouts, and we will honor them in their commitment to scouting.

The departure will be at 11:30 am on Friday. We hope to see all these scouts return in future years to Camp Carpenter, but for now, we will bid farewell as they age into Scouts BSA.

** The additional cost for the Bridge program is $65 per youth.

*** The pack must supply one adult for every four scouts attending. The cost of this adult is $15. We wish to keep adult leadership to a minimum to mimic the Scouts BSA program.