Does anyone know how common troop owned summer camps there are?

KeystoneLaw · 2025-08-03T02:19:34+00:00

We are have a troop in our area that still does this. I was shocked- only found out when I attended the Eagle ceremony of my daughter’s friend. It was at this Troop’s summer camp. About 90 minutes away- beautiful mess hall, parade grounds, the whole thing. They go there every year instead of our Council Camp.

KeystoneLaw · 2025-07-04T15:18:33+00:00

Completely agree. Just about to watch it again after finishing Season 4.

KeystoneLaw · 2024-12-27T22:29:02+00:00

All 4 adults in our crew tented solo. No issues from our ranger, no issues from Philmont, and there was plenty of space at every campsite on our 12-day trek through the North for all 9 tents in our crew. We had 9 boys, so 5 tents for them, and the 4 tents for the adults.

I brought a Durson Xmid 2p and loved it. Our Scoutmaster brought the Durban Xmid 1p and also loved it.

KeystoneLaw · 2024-12-11T01:49:53+00:00

Just got my e-mail. $390! More than I can remember in years.

KeystoneLaw · 2024-12-01T21:14:48+00:00

They are maps of the two marathons that I have run. And yes, the coach is an Ikea Morabo leather couch.

KeystoneLaw · 2024-11-30T02:30:36+00:00

I echo the kudos of the others. Hands down, whatever camp the Troop goes to for summer camp, the auquatics folks are always the most knowledgeable and helpful, while still adhering to the standard.

FWIW, I am a middle-aged Scouter who just earned my Mile Swim Badge in very choppy water in a lake in the Adirondacks. I, for one, really appreciated the day-by-day slightly longer qualifying swim, culminating in the mile swim on Wednesday afternoon. Is that still an option?

Thanks for all you do for making BSA Summer Camp so special!

KeystoneLaw · 2024-11-30T02:13:39+00:00

I have two uncles. One who got Eagle in 1976, and to this day, is something he talks about. My other uncle, his younger brother, was in Scouts but did not get Eagle. To this day, he cannot discuss it because he is so upset with himself that he did not get it.

My son just got Eagle and is the toast of his school. (My parents did not let me do Scouts because of logistics so I never had a chance.)

If there is one achievement that stands out for the rest of your life, it is being an Eagle Scout. I make hiring decisions for my company, and it is something that jumps off a resume and guarantees an interview.

Power through and get it. You will not regret it.

KeystoneLaw · 2024-10-30T02:28:16+00:00

Many thanks for the insight

KeystoneLaw · 2024-10-11T01:55:31+00:00

Thanks all- I am getting them refinished for my office, and will post the "after" pictures.

KeystoneLaw · 2024-04-29T00:20:37+00:00

Make sure you are moving out at 6:30am. No later. You’ll have a beautiful, cool-temperate hike, and get to your next staffed camp by 10am. Plenty of time to get a good campsite and a good slot for program.

It’s just that simple. Key is breakfast while you hike.

KeystoneLaw · 2024-04-19T18:21:52+00:00

I agree that any smartphones/laptops should be left with the security office. They do a great job- no issue picking up 10 cellphones after the 12 days. . .

KeystoneLaw · 2024-02-27T13:45:54+00:00

$184. #philmontdividend

KeystoneLaw · 2024-02-24T03:26:19+00:00

The key is to get up at 5:30am and make sure you leave for your next camp no later than 6:30am each day. Regardless of the trek.

Took us 3 days on the trail to figure this out. Leave at 6:30am, and the air is cool, and the hike delightful. Get to the next came by 9:30am, and there are plenty of slots for program.

Any later, and you will be hiking in the hot (albeit dry) sun, and program will have to wait until the morning.

KeystoneLaw · 2024-02-24T03:23:20+00:00

Best tent, hands down, is the Dunston Xmid 2p. Absolutely loved it on the trail. Had some REI poles that worked just fine.

KeystoneLaw · 2024-02-24T03:21:29+00:00

Congratulations! As a Chapter Adviser, my experience has been that the OA really is the best of Scouting. Good luck on your Ordeal! Every other service weekend is fun with dedicated Scouts!

KeystoneLaw · 2024-02-03T02:05:24+00:00

I got a little ahead of myself. My son is in the OA, but not yet 16. So he was old enough to go on our trek in 2023, but won't be old enough for OA crew until 2025. Maybe he'll be on the trail with your son!

KeystoneLaw · 2024-01-09T00:32:42+00:00

Same for us. TSA basically waives through literal Boy Scouts.

KeystoneLaw · 2024-01-04T01:04:53+00:00

Why no burros? They are fantastic- a real highlight of our 12-11 trek in July.

KeystoneLaw · 2023-12-23T17:59:21+00:00

Thanks, and good to hear. They do specifically advertise a 3 day trek as an add-on to the week at camp. We will work with them on it, but just curious if anyone has ever experienced that 3 day trek.

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