Scouts BSA Resident Camp

Build an Adventure Today

The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America is to provide an educational program for youth and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness. These are the aims of Scouting and the ever-present goals of the Mount Norris Scout Reservation Scouts BSA summer camp program. 
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In addition, we are pleased to offer a number of fun and exciting non-merit badge programs, such as COPE, BSA Lifeguard, and Trail to First Class, designed to give each Scout the summer adventure of a lifetime.

Merit Badges at Camp

The merit badge program at MNSR is carefully designed to reflect the outdoor experience at camp. As a result, nearly all merit badges offered may be completed entirely at camp.  In some cases, however, a requirement may be more easily or necessarily completed at home.  In such cases the Scout is asked to bring evidence of completion for review by his or her merit badge counselor.

There will be some special merit badge opportunities throughout the four weeks. These opportunities will occur during regular program times. Our themed-week programs will challenge older youth and provide provisional Scouts with a reason to come back all summer long!

Week 1: Eagle Week.  A specialized summer camp dedicated to older Scouts, providing opportunities to earn unique Eagle-required badges not available at standard resident camps. Achieve new heights on your Scouting journey! 
 
Week 2: Heroes Among Us​. Empower older Scouts to explore public service careers with unique hands-on experiences and expert guidance. Earn merit badges like Emergency Preparedness, First Aid, and Fire Safety. Discover your potential to serve!
 
Week 3: Aquatics Specialty Week.  Our highly talented and energetic Aquatics Staff is offering some additional water-based opportunities just this one week. They will include BSA Lifeguarding, Watersports Merit Badge, Motorboating Merit Badge, and possibly Scuba Merit Badge. So if water is your thing, this could be a fabulous week to be at camp!

Week 4: Conservation.  Our beloved Mount Norris Trail is showing its wear and tear. Help with rehabilitation projects and get a special streamer for your unit guidon. We’ll have other projects to do as well. Soil & Water Conservation Merit Badge is available during this week.

Resources

Questions?

Camp Director Randy Gates would be happy to help you: ​[email protected]