Badges at Barton 2027 - Centennial Season
2027 Camp Barton Centennial
A flexible, time-efficient, and cost-effective Scout-customized camping program at historic Camp Barton on Cayuga Lake.
- August 13–15
- August 20–22
- August 27–29
Badges at Barton is a unique short term camping experience focused program which provides opportunity for merit badge achievement, rank advancement, skill acquisition, and high adventure through a flexible “Scout Customized Schedule.”
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.
2027 marks Camp Barton's 100th summer of operations at Frontenac Point. The program, throughout each session, will commemorate and celebrate this momentous occasion. 2027 will be a once and a lifetime summer of events for its participants.
Program Information
| Badges at Barton Info | TCScouts.org/Badges |
| GFL Council Camping | Badges at Barton |
| Camp Barton Staff Alumni Association | Camp Barton Staff Alumni Association |
Camp Barton Summer & Year-Round Resources
| Camp Document | Link / Status |
|---|---|
| Weekend Schedule | Comming Soon! |
| Program Schedule | Comming Soon! |
| Program Information Guide | Comming Soon! |
| Core Merit Badge Offerings | Comming Soon! |
| Academy Merit Badge Offerings | Comming Soon! |
| Merit Badge Prerequisites (Reference) | 2026 Pre-Requisites Guide |
| Leaders Guide (Reference) | 2026 Leaders Guide |
| The “Barton B” & Segment Program | Barton B & Segment Program |
| The “Bartonian” Adult Volunteer Program | Bartonian Program |
Specialty & High Adventure Programs
Specialty Weekend Programs
| Program Name | Sessions | Schedule | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
Barton Barnstormers; Aviation Program | TBD | TBD | Stay Tuned |
"I Dig Camp Barton" Advanced Archaeology Experience | TBD | Schedule | Details |
Sidney Winter Trail; 1st Year Camper Experience | ALL | Schedule | Details |
Woodsman; Advanced Outdoor Skills Program | TBD | Schedule | Details |
Horsemanship; Introductory & Skills Program | TBD | TBD | Stay Tuned |
Disc Golf; Introductory Skill & Merit Badge Program | TBD | TBD | Stay Tuned |
High Adventure Programs
| Program Name | Sessions | Schedule | Information | Authorizations | Preparations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Helmsman; Advanced Sailing Program | 1 & 2 | Schedule | Program Details | Consent Form | Packing List & Rec's |
Endeavor; Adv. Ecology & Exploration Program | TBD | Schedule | Program Details | Consent Form | Program Rec's |
Watersports; Waterskiing & Motorboating Program | TBD | Schedule | Program Details | Consent Form | Program Rec's |
Jet Ski; Personal Watercraft Program | TBD | Schedule | Program Details | Consent Form | Program Rec's |
On-Demand & Open Program Opportunities (Click To View)
Includes campsites, capacities, facilities, and program areas.
Critical Items that participants will need to bring/provide:
- Unit campsite and personal camping gear. **Participants will need to provide their own tent for 2027
- Units should bring necessary "troop equipment" standard to any Scout Camp Experience.
- Required and recommended materials: Review Here
Camp Barton
Friday 08-13-2027 5:30 PM ET to
Sunday 08-15-2027 1:30 PM ET
Map of SessionSave the Date Badges at Barton Session 2
Camp Barton
Friday 08-20-2027 5:30 PM ET to
Sunday 08-22-2027 1:30 PM ET
Save the Date Badges at Barton Session 3
Camp Barton
Friday 08-27-2027 5:30 PM ET to
Sunday 08-29-2027 1:30 PM ET
