What is Scouts at Work Resident Camp?

Scouts at Work Camp is not your traditional summer camp. This Scouts BSA resident camp program places a strong emphasis on immersive, hands-on opportunities for Scouts to experience various trade occupations, professional, and STEM careers. Scouts have an opportunity to learn from and work with professionals and experts from more than 20 different occupations and fields, including archaeology, aviation, railroading, law, digital technology, engineering, carpentry, welding, electrical installation, firefighting, robotics, photography, journalism, surveying, space exploration, and more.  Scouts have an opportunity fly in a small plane, ride on a scenic railroad, weld metal, search for artifacts at an archaeological site, attend a session of circuit court, do electrical wiring, and build an engineering project, model rocket, or robot. In addition to our trades and occupation programming, Scouts at Work Camp also features many traditional elements of our Scouts BSA camp, including campfires, trading post, Scoutcraft skill challenges, songs, games, competitions, and great food.  Come join us for this truly unique experience of camp and careers!

Dates/Location:

• July11 - 17, 2027
• Camp Potomac, Oldtown, MD

Who Can Attend?

Any registered member of a Scouts BSA Troop, Venturing Crew, or Sea Scout Ship may participate in the program. Please note, since this camp does not happen until the summer of 2027, currently registered Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts who will have crossed over into a Troop prior to camp will be able to register.

Even if a Scout's home unit is not planning to attend, individual Scouts may register provisionally and will participate with a group that includes required adult supervision.

Things to Note:

• Campsites will be assigned after registration closes.
• Meals will be provided at the camp dining hall.
• NO Canvas Provided. Participants must bring their own tents unless assigned to an Adirondack site.
• Scouts at Work Camp is limited to 120 attendees.