Badges at Barton 2026
Event Details
Badges at Barton 2026 Weekend Sessions
A flexible, time-efficient, and cost-effective Scout-customized camping program at historic Camp Barton on Cayuga Lake.
- August 14–16
- August 21–23
- August 28–30
Badges at Barton is a unique camping experience providing opportunities for merit badge achievement, rank advancement, and skill acquisition through a flexible “Scout Customized Program.”
Camp Barton is a historic Scout camp located at Frontenac Point on Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. The program is led by a dedicated and experienced staff who continue Camp Barton’s time-honored traditions while delivering a quality Scouting program.
Program Information
| Badges at Barton Information Webpage | www.tcscouts.org/badges.htm |
| BPC Camping Webpage | BPC Badges at Barton Page |
Camp Barton Summer & Year-Round Resources
| Camp Document | Link / Status |
|---|---|
| Weekend Schedule | 2026 Weekend Schedule |
| Merit Badge Academy & Program Schedule | 2026 Program Schedule |
| Program Guide | Stay tuned |
| Core Merit Badge Offerings | Core Offerings — Offered all sessions |
| Academy Merit Badge Offerings | Updated Weekly in Catalog!! |
| Merit Badge Prerequisites | Revisions in Progress |
| Badges at Barton Leaders Guide | 2026 Leaders Guide |
| The “Barton B” & Segment Program | Barton B & Segment Program |
| The “Bartonian” Adult Volunteer Program | Bartonian Program |
The Merit Badge Academy and Program Schedule will continue to develop on a weekly basis. Please check back often as instructors, programs, and accommodations are finalized.
Specialty Program & High Adventure Details
Specialty Weekend Programs
| Program Name | Sessions Offered | Schedule | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Winter Trail | All sessions | Schedule | Details |
| Woodsman Program | Sessions 2 & 3 | Schedule | Details |
| Advanced Archaeology | TBD | Schedule | Details |
High Adventure Programs
| Program Name | Sessions Offered | Schedule | Information | Authorizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmsman | Sessions 1 & 2 | Schedule | Details | Consent Form |
| Endeavor | TBD | Schedule | Details | Consent Form |
On-Demand & Open Program Opportunities (Click To View)
Includes campsites, capacities, facilities, and program areas.
Critical Items that you will need to bring/provide:
- Unit campsite and personal camping gear. Participants will need to provide their own tent for 2026.
- Required and recommended materials for each program, merit badge, or activity, including prerequisite work, projects, and other materials listed in the program catalog.
Contact
When & Where
Map of Session
