WELCOME Scouts AND Families,

Summer is almost HERE! We are so happy you have chosen The Fort Steuben Experience at Fort Steuben Scout Reservation as one of your Scout's summer adventures! Below you will find the schedule for our four-day, three-night experience, merit badge and advancement opportunities, evening program line-up, and adult trainings.  We can’t wait to see each of you at Fort Steuben Scout Reservation this coming June 6 - 9, 2024.

• When: Thursday, June 6 to Sunday, June 9 at Fort Steuben Scout Reservation
• Cost: $100 per person Includes Meals; May 15 price will be $125,  Registration closes May 27 at midnight

Scouts BSA youth and adults will have the opportunity to participate in a short-term camping experience. New Scouts will be better prepared for their long-term resident camp experiences. All Scouts will have the opportunity to earn merit badges and rank advancements. The Order of the Arrow will be present for call outs and ice cream social. Evening activities will range from Mountain Boarding, Dutch Oven Cookoff, Tomahak Range and Escape Room. 

Arrow of Lights youth and adults will have the opportunity to participate in the two day camping experience. Check in 5:00pm to 6:00pm Friday, June 7 and check out at 6:00pm on Sunday, June 9. Arrow of Lights will have the opportunity to camp and experience the First Year Scout/Camper program known as Trailblazer as well as participate in activites geared toward Arrow of Light.

• When: Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9 at Fort Steuben Scout Reservation
• Cost: $80 per person Includes Meals; May 15 price will be $105,  Registration closes May 27 at midnight
• Camping: Arrow of Light Scouts will be tent camping (bring your own tent), and when possible will be housed in the same established campsite as the Scouts BSA Troop where the Scout plans on crossing over into. 
• Program:  Arrow of Lights Scouts will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Scouts BSA camping and summer program during the inaugural Fort Steuben Experience! These lucky few will be able to participate in hard-to-earn Adventures that will give them a head start on their final year in Cub Scouts. AOL Scouts will also have chance to mix and mingle with Troops from across the Council, allowing  them and their families to make the best possible decision when it comes to selecting a Troop when they crossover. On Saturday evening, every AOL Scout and their parent will go through The Arrow of Light Ceremony, conducted by older Scouts BSA members. 

Arrow of Light Program

• Whittling Chip 
• NEW Shooting Sports belt loop 
• Outdoor Cooking 
• Arrow of Light Ceremony at Sunset on Saturday Evening 

Arrow of Light Adventures 

• First Aid 
• Outdoor Adventurer 
• Tent and campsite 

In Council - Camperships are available

ScoutsBSA Daily Scheduled: 

Thursday, June 6th

•  Check-in 5-8 p.m.
•  Submission of BSA Swim Test to Boating Director
•  Medical Check at Ken Moore Pavilion
•  Hotdogs, chips, cookies served to participants.
•  Campsite setup
•  Units are required to bring enough tents for all participants.
•  Opening Campfire 9 p.m. - Fort Steuben Game Show

Friday, June 7th

•  6-6:30 a.m. Complimentary Coffee delivered to adult leaders at campsites
•  7:45 a.m. Opening Flag Ceremony
•  8-8:45 a.m. Breakfast (All meals are provided in dining hall served family-style.)
• 9 a.m. Adult Leaders Meeting
• 9-10:15 a.m. Program Session I
• 10:30-11:45 a.m. Program Session II
• 11:45 a.m. Emergency Procedures Drill
• 12-12:45 p.m. Lunch
• 12:45-1:45 p.m. Camp-wide Siesta
•  2-3:15 p.m. Program Session III
•  3:30-4:45 Program Session IV
•  4:45-5:45 Camp-wide Competition
•  5:45 Flag Lowering
•  6-6:45 Dinner
•  7-9 p.m. Evening Program
•  9-10 p.m. Late Night at the Lantern (Cracker Barrel) 
• 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. Campsite Time

Saturday, June 8th

•  6-6:30 a.m. Complimentary Coffee delivered to adult leaders at campsites
• 7:45 a.m. Opening Flag Ceremony
• 8-8:45 a.m. Breakfast
• 9 a.m. Adult Leaders Meeting
• 9-10:15 a.m. Program Session I
• 10:30-11:45 a.m. Program Session II
• 11:45 a.m. Emergency Procedures Drill
• 12-12:45 p.m. Lunch
• 12:45-1:45 p.m. Camp-wide Siesta
• 2-3:15 p.m. Program Session III
• 3:30-4:45 Program Session IV
• 4:45-5:45 Camp-wide Competition
• 5:45 Flag Lowering
• 6-6:45 Dinner
• 7-9 p.m. Evening Program
• 9-10 p.m. Order of the Arrow Onondaga Lodge Callout Ceremony
• 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. Campsite Time

Sunday, June 9th

• 6-6:30 a.m. Complimentary Coffee delivered to adult leaders at campsites
• 7 a.m. Scout’s Own Chapel Service
• 7:45 a.m. Opening Flag Ceremony
• 8-8:45 a.m. Breakfast
• 9 a.m. Adult Leaders Meeting
• 9-10:15 a.m. Program Session I
• 10:30-11:45 a.m. Program Session II
• 11:45 a.m. Emergency Procedures Drill
• 12-12:45 p.m. Lunch
• 12:45-1:45 p.m. Camp-wide Siesta
• 2-3:15 p.m. Program Session III
• 3:30-4:45 p.m. Program Session IV
• 4:45 p.m. Flag Lowering
• 5 p.m. Dinner
• 6 pm Departure

Evening Programs

• Mountain Boarding
• Dutch Oven Cookoff
• Tomahawk Range
• Escape Room
• Opening & Closing Campfire
• Tie-Dye FSSR Shirt
• Late Night @ The Lantern
• Trailblazer Overnighter
• Open Shoot
• OA Callout Ceremony
• OA Ice Cream Social
• Adult Training Opportunities
• First Aid/CPR
• Youth Protection Training
• Troop Committee Training

Planned Program Areas

Shooting Sports

• Shotgun Merit Badge
• Archery Merit Badge
• Safari Archery
• Open Shoot
• Tomahawk

Boating

• Kayaking Merit Badge
• Motorboat Merit Badge
• Pontoon Boat Rides
• Fishing Merit Badge

Scoutcraft

• Camping Merit Badge
• Bugling Merit Badge
• Wilderness Survival Merit Badge
• Cooking Merit Badge

Nature

• Bird Study Merit Badge
• Energy Merit Badge
• Forestry Merit Badge
• Nature Merit Badge

First Aid

• First Aid Merit Badge
• Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge

Trailblazer (1st Year Only)

• Leatherwork Merit Badge
• Woodcarving Merit Badge
• Basketry Merit Badge

Dirty Jobs

• Composite Materials Merit Badge
• Farm Mechanics Merit Badge
• Painting Merit Badge
• Home Repair Merit Badge