Garden State Council - Scouts BSA Specialty Camps 2023

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Scouts BSA Specialty Camps 2023

Event Details

Marksmanship, Trek Liberty, & Extreme Eco/Con 

New Scouts BSA Specialty Camps at Pine Hill Scout Reservation!

Marksmanship Specialty Camp

July 9-15, Pine Hill Scout Reservation

The Basic Track will lead Scouts through the Rifle Shooting and Shotgun Shooting merit badges.

The Advanced Track will focus on the National Rifle Association Marksmanship Awards.

Top Shot competition at the end of the week, with prizes.

Plus, special programs for all attending Scouts, including firearm education and safety, Cowboy Action Pistol Program and Black Powder Rifle Program.

*Note: Age 14+ for Shotgun is recommended.

All-inclusive cost for the week: $400 per Scout


Trek Liberty

July 16-22, Pine Hill Scout Reservation and Philadelphia, Pa.

Pine Hill S.R. is the closest Scout camp to Historic Philadelphia! This week of Scout camp will feature day trips across the river to the City of Brotherly Love in pursuit of all four Citizenship merit badges plus American Heritage. Points of interest on the itinerary will include the National Constitution Center, National Park sites, Museum of the American Revolution, and more!

Merit Badges covered during the week:

  • American Heritage
  • Citizenship in the Community
  • Citizenship in the Nation
  • Citizenship in Society
  • Citizenship in the World

All-inclusive cost for the week: $500 per Scout


Extreme Eco/Con

July 23-29, Pine Hill Scout Reservation

A week-long camp program focused on BSA Ecology and Conservation programs.

Merit Badges covered during the week:

  • Forestry
  • Fish and Wildlife Management
  • Space Exploration
  • Astronomy
  • Wilderness Survival

Bonus Activities:

  • Camp Cooking
  • Team Building

All-inclusive cost for the week: $400 per Scout


*Note for all camp weeks:

All programs can be done provisionally or with your unit.

Programs are not ideal for First Year Campers


Our Summer Camp registration uses “Parent Portal,” which lets unit leaders start the registration and Scout parents to make payments directly in the system.

Parent Portal video for Unit Leaders:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBJmmnQuSo4

Parent Portal Video for Parents:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xflql-R-VZE

Contact
When & Where
Marksmanship Specialty Camp
Pine Hill Scout Reservation
Sunday 07-09-2023 1:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-15-2023 12:00 PM ET
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Trek Liberty
Pine Hill Scout Reservation
Sunday 07-16-2023 1:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-22-2023 12:00 PM ET
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Extreme Eco/Con
Pine Hill Scout Reservation
Sunday 07-23-2023 1:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-29-2023 12:00 PM ET
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