Scouts BSA Resident Camp
Build an Adventure TodayThe 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.
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. Summer Camp GuideThis year's Guide not only features details on program and procedures, but also celebrates Mt. Norris Scout Reservation's 75th birthday.
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: History and Citizenship. With our 75th Birthday, we look toward other history with the Scouting Heritage and American Heritage merit badge offerings. Playing games Lord Baden-Powell first introduced at Brownsea Island will be a highlight of this week. Citizenship in Society will be another Eagle-required merit badge offered during this week. Week 2: STEM Splash. If you have an interest in STEM or Engineering, this could be just your thing! This will take place during regular program time, allowing for participation in other camp activities. Bring a white lab coat if you have one and be the Mad Scientist of the Week! Week 3: 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. Week 4: 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! A Fifth Week of programming at MNSR. This additional week of programming is where we have placed NYLT, as well as the introduction of a special Ecology-focused program called the Environmental Discovery Experience at Norris or EDEN. The EDEN Program and NYLT have separate registration portals. |
2024 Camp Guide Celebrating
75 years on Lake Eden Questions?
Camp Director Alison Hampson would be happy to help you: [email protected]
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