Camp Merz Scouts BSA 2024
WELCOME TO CAMP MERZ 2024!
UPDATE: Merit Badge Registration will open on 4/13 at 9am!!
Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Chautauqua in Mayville, New York, Camp Merz has been a beloved Scout camp for 90 years.
Scouts BSA Summer Camp Programs:
- Extensive Merit Badge Selection: With over 50 Merit Badges to choose from, Scouts can develop valuable skills and expand their horizons.
- Experienced Staff: Our seasoned and dedicated staff, many with 10+ years of service, ensure a safe and enriching Scouting experience.
- Private Waterfront: Camp Merz features an impressive 1500 feet of private waterfront along the picturesque 19-mile-long Chautauqua Lake, perfect for water-based activities and adventures, we are known for our Sailing, Canoeing, and Paddleboard as well as our Swim program.
- 350-Acre Hardwood Forest: Nestled within a sprawling hardwood forest, our camp provides a natural backdrop for Scouting adventures. Most wooded campsites have pavilions and electric hookups.
Program Highlights:
- "Polaris" First Year Program designed for new and recently crossed over scouts.
- Rifle & Shotgun Range with BSA Certified Rangemaster.
- Trail to Eagle Center - Scouts can earn some of those hard to get Eagle Required Merit Badges.
- Nature and Handicraft Programs - Everything from Leathercraft and Basketry to Inventing and Pottery!
- "Rangercraft" - Scouts learn practical skills through Trade Merit Badges like Automotive Repair, Safety, Plumbing, and more...
- Technology Center - Game Design, Digital Technology, and more make this a favorite spot for our Scouts!
We run a full host of camp-wide activies throughout the week, including "Cantina Night" with a DJ and Karaoke, our World Famous Water Carnival, and more fun around every corner.
Last but not least - We are KNOWN for our food! Our dining hall provides delicious, hearty, filling meals for our Scouts & Leaders, and we can make accomodations for most food allergies and dietary requirements with proper notice.
We can't wait to see you at Camp!
**NO WALK IN'S - EVERYONE MUST BE PRE REGISTERED**
**ALL ADULTS CAMPING MUST BE REGISTERED LEADERS with current YPT**
Scouts BSA Resident Camp
Scouts $495 if paid by 4/1 5pm or $525 after
Adults $225
Provisional Scouts $495 if paid by 4/1 5pm or $525 after
Scouts returning for a 2nd Week $400.00
- Camp Deposit of $100 due at time of reservation to hold the site.
- You can start paying for Scots on 3/7/24.
- Scouts paid in full by 4/1 will receive a $30 discount taking the fee from $525 to $495.
- Merit badge class registration opens on 4/15 for all Scouts paid in full.
- All balances must be paid at least 2 weeks prior to the camp session as follows.
- Week1 – 6/28/24 5pm
- Week 2 – 7/5/24 5pm
- Week 3 – 7/12/24 5pm
- No changes are permitted after these dates.
NOTE: Apache, Evergreen, Howard, Jubilee, Mead, Rupert and Yahn have electricity in site! Howard Shares a latrine with Mead. Jubilee shares a bathroom with Rupert.
267B TB
1
619G AR
6
62B WNYSC
6
133B TB
201B TB
11
5
143B LEC
8
71G LEC
5
525B WNYSC
11
267B TB
267G TB
17
3
618B WNYSC
29
578B WNYSC
9
125B NBFC
1776B WNYSC
510B WNYSC
950B NCAC
1
15
1
1
864B WNYSC
13
335B WNYSC
11
Camp Merz
Sunday 07-07-2024 1:00 PM ET to
Friday 07-12-2024 7:00 PM ET Past
Scouts BSA 2
Camp Merz
Sunday 07-14-2024 1:00 PM ET to
Friday 07-19-2024 7:00 PM ET Past
Scouts BSA 3
Camp Merz
Sunday 07-21-2024 1:00 PM ET to
Friday 07-26-2024 7:00 PM ET Past