IMPORTANT UPDATE (MARCH 30, 2020)

Due to the impact of COVID-19 on unit meetings, the following dates have been changed. This will be different than resources linked below:

• Early Bird Pay In Full Deadline - Will now be Friday, May 1

For more information please refer to our FAQ Sheet

COVID-19 Summer Camp FAQ

Embark on a journey into the unknown and join the Space Race from the Independence Spaceport! Let our staff astronauts be your guide as we blast off for action and adventure! Watch out for the aliens!

Multiple camp sessions are offered throughout the summer. We're sure to have an opportunity that fits your family's schedule perfectly. Even if your den or pack is not coming to camp or you can't come at the same time, you are still welcome to join us at Camp Independence. Join us for your own Independence adventure!

Our fully furnished campsites offer wall tents on platforms, covered picnic tables, latrines with wash basins, and campfire circles for your use. Want to bring your own camping equipment with you? Go for it!

Camp Independence Session Options:

Rookie Camp - A one-night experience, perfect for Tigers and brand-new Scouts with little to no camping experience, Rookie Camp provides a taste of the Camp Independence experience.

• 2020 Rookie Camp - June 20-21 (Sat.-Sun.)

Cub Scout Resident Camp - Aimed at Wolves and Bears, Cub Scout Resident Camp is a three-night camp focused on Wolf and Bear advancement along with fun age-appropriate activities like swimming, archery, and BB gun shooting.

• 2020 Cub Scout Resident Camp 1 - June 21-24 (Sun.-Wed.)

Webelos Resident Camp - Either a  three or four-night camping experiences are geared toward Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts. The program takes a step up from the Cub Scout Resident Camp program and includes activities like climbing and pellet gun shooting.

• 2020 Webelos Resident Camp 1 - June 26-29 (Fri.-Mon.) - 3 Nights
• 2020 Webelos Resident Camp 2 - July 5-9 (Sun.-Thurs.) - 4 Nights

Pack Camp - Perfect for families with multiple Scouts, Pack Camp provides a program for all age groups in the pack at the same time. Age groups will be divided up to receive age-specific programs and activities while at camp. All sessions include an option for Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts to come a day early for extra Webelos focused programs such as a hike to one of Heritage Reservation's two Scouts BSA resident camps - Camp Liberty or Camp Freedom.

• 2020 Pack Camp 1* - July 10-13 (Fri. -Mon.)
• 2020 Pack Camp 2* - July 17-20 (Fri. -Mon.)
• 2020 Pack Camp 3* - July 24-27 (Fri. - Mon.)
• 2020 Pack Camp 4* - July 31-August 3 (Fri. -Mon.)

* Session includes the option for Webelos to arrive on Thursday for an extra day of Webelos specific programs. Adults attending for the extra day will have to fully register with the BSA because the session is longer than 72-hours.