Besides encouraging an appreciation of our natural world, the council's outdoor program makes a major contribution to the development of Scouts' leadership skills, self-reliance, a sense of responsibility and a fit mind and body.

The outdoor program supports units by operating facilities and programs and by planning, promoting and operating multi-unit events and programs that supplement -- but do not take the place of -- unit program.


The new stand-up paddleboards at Camp Lewallen and S bar F Scout Ranch were a big hit with campers this past summer.

What's Happening in camping...

Camp Lottery

Boy Scout Summer Camp lottery information and registration forms have been mailed to Scoutmasters. Click here to download a copy.

 

Each unit must submit a Troop Reservation Form along with a $10 per youth registration fee to the Camping Department by Oct. 1, 2012, in order to participate in the lottery, which takes place Oct. 15.

 

A letter and copy of the Summer Camp Reservation Form confirming a troop's week of camp, campsite and date are mailed by Nov. 16 to the individual listed on the reservation form. After Nov. 30, reservations are accepted to a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Philmont Autumn Adventure

Adults, take a hiking trek at Philmont Scout Ranch in October! For more information, contact Robert Veenstra or the Camping Department -- or visit the Philmont Autumn Adventure website.