2026 Scouts BSA Adventure Camp (Summer Camp) Gardner Dam Adventure Base
Live the Adventure.
Gardner Dam Adventure Base provides a GREAT 6 night / 6 day OUTDOOR ADVENTURE for Scouts BSA & Venturing Scouts, their trusted adults and leaders on 400 acres of pristine nature along the banks of the Wild Wolf River in Langlade County, Wisconsin!
The camp program is designed to meet the needs and interests of units looking for more emphasis on high energy, exciting activities and adventures. The program consists of Waterfront Activities, Range and Target Activities, Whitewater Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, COPE/Climbing, Bouldering, ATVing, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Nature, Fly Fishing, Campfires, and much more! Leaders will have the opportunity to learn as well with adult activities; leader Dutch Oven cook off, whitewater rafting, and various trainings. While the emphasis is more on adventure, we will still be offering a variety of merit badges, many of which are best earned at camp!
Camp amenities include a shower house, adventure outfitters, meals served cafeteria style in an air conditioned dining hall (or patrol cooked at the discretion of the unit), onsite climbing/rappelling tower and COPE courses, WiFi, trading post, chapel, miles of trails and world class river access for fly fishing.
Units will need to provide their own tents.
The Leader Guide will be released in February 2026.
| Registration Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Scouts BSA/Venturing Youth | $415 |
| Adults | $210 |
Part-time Adults Cost Per Day | $10: Sat. & Sun. $40: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Thurs. |
| Youth Fees | Adult Fees | Payment Window | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-refundable Deposit | $15 | $15 | 12/1 to 1/31 |
| Payment 1 | $100 | $50 | 2/1 to 2/28 |
| Payment 2 | $100 | $50 | 3/1 to 3/31 |
| Payment 3 | $100 | $50 | 4/1 to 4/30 |
| Payment 4 | $100 | $45 | 5/1 to 5/31 |
| Total | $415 | $210 | |
| Late Fee | $25 | $25 | Effective 6/1/ 26 |
The payment schedule calendar gives units the option to pay monthly instead of lump sum payments - Note this is optional. Required payment dates to be met are: registration sign-up $15 deposit, be paid up-to-date within the payment schedule window to sign up for Merit Badge classes, and final balance payment by 5/31. If you need to apply for a campership please complete the required application by visiting 2026 Bay-Lakes Council Camps Campership Application
The Merit Badge class schedule and sign-up will be released at a later date. The main registrant contact will receive a notification to alert them ahead of class sign-up opening.
Additional campers may be added to the Troop registration at anytime; the required payment due at sign-up will coincide with the payment schedule. If a scout or leader needs to cancel, you may update the information in the individual registration with new commitments instead of canceling the spot.
Map of Session
