Situated on the picturesque Kinzua Reservoir in the midst of the Allegheny National Forest, Camp Olmsted provides nearly 500 acres of natural woodlands, and offers a 31-mile waterfront where Scouts can waterski, sail, kayak, and go motorboating.In addition, we also offer traditional water activities such as swimming, lifesaving, and BSA Lifeguard training.

Our week-long summer camp also offers a wide range of other merit badge classes and activities to appeal to all Scouts. We have an excellent Handicraft lodge where Scouts can learn leatherwork, Native American crafts, woodcarving, and more! We also offer traditional shooting sports, such as rifle, shotgun, trap shooting, and archery. And we boast one of the only blacksmith forge in our area, where Scouts can try their hand at metalwork. All these experiences – and more – await your Scout at Camp Olmsted.

Scoutcraft skills are a large part of our camping program. Our Scoutcraft area specializes in teaching wilderness survival, camping, cooking, and pioneering skills. Scouts attending camp for the first year have the opportunity to participate in their own designated program with other first-year Scouts. Achieving the rank of First Class is the emphasis of our first year “Cornplanter Braves” program.

Whether this is your Scout’s first year, or he/she is a returning veteran of several summers at Camp Olmsted, everyone will find new and exciting adventures! High adventure opportunities abound at Camp Olmsted, where Scouts can learn to climb and rappel on our climbing tower or spend a few days on the reservoir. The sky is truly the limit for our Scouts at Camp Olmsted!