Resident Camp at Pipsico is an overnight camping experience. Cub Camps are family friendly and open to every level of Cub Scouting, plus siblings, family members, and den chiefs are more than welcome to join in the experience.

Pipsico is the perfect spot for your family to have a great outdoor adventure. It has 916 acres of land, with a mile of unspoiled beach on the bank of the James River in Surry County, Virginia. It is home to bald eagles, blue herons, wild turkeys, deer, and much more. On the beach you will find fossil remains of sharks and whales amongst shells and fossils pouring out of the cliffs on our beach. Facilities include an air-conditioned dining hall, a swimming pool (with handicap access), shower and latrine facilities (for both male and female participants), a fully equipped health lodge, a trading post, shooting ranges, and more.

All Cub Scouts, leaders, den chiefs, parents, and siblings are encouraged to participate in the theme during their stay at Pipsico. As you travel through the day’s activities, everyone will participate in hiking, games, and swimming; however, some activities are just for our Cub age participants, such as craft, and shooting sports.

Cub Scout Packs are highly encouraged to designate one “camp coordinator” for the purpose of registration and passing information back and forth between the Tidewater Council and the families attending Cub resident camp. Doing so will increase the efficiency and overall planning experience. If your Pack is not planning to attend, families may register as an individual unit.