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Get Excited, Get Ready, Get Psyched for Summer Camp!!

 Boy Scout Summer Camp

At Goose Pond Scout Reservation

A proud tradition of adventure and excitement in the outdoors has been Goose Pond's from the first campers in 1920 to the Scouts who walked through the gates just last year.

At Goose Pond, you will find something for everyone, from the newest Tenderfoot to the most intense Eagle. From Pathways to merit badges to the C.O.P.E. course and Voyager program for the elite outdoorsman, there's an exciting adventure for you.

 

Goose Pond has a new web site!  Use the link below to use the new site.

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Cub Scout Summer Camp Opportunities

Come out to camp this summer and spend some quality time with your biggest fan, your son!
 
Summer camps are the biggest and best part of the Scouting program! Take a look at all the fun we have in store for you this summer...​
 
Cub Scout Camping and outdoor activities fulfill a Cub Scout’s dream of fun, excitement and adventure.  Our Nationally Accredited camps are staffed with certified directors and skilled leaders.  This is an ideal opportunity to experience quality time with family and friends in the outdoors.  Financial assistance is also available. Try one, two, or a combination of all three super Cub Camp experiences this summer!!!  Use one of the links below, to find more information on one of these camping opportunities.

 

Acahela Resident Camp

Cub Scout Day Camp

Cub Scout Parent & Pal Weekend Camp

Year Round Camping Opportunities

Both Goose Pond and Camp Acahela offer multiple year-round camping opportunities.

Special programs may be offered at the camps including: 
​Project C.O.P.E. at Goose Pond and
ACAHELA ROCKS! - rock climbing at Camp Acahela.
 
For more information including open site and cabin information please contact the Scout Service and Training Center.
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To make your weekend camping reservation, contact the Scout Service and Training Center at 570-207-1227 with your completed weekend camping application.

CLICK HERE to download the Weekend Camping Application

Acahela Resident ​Camp​
There are two exciting Cub Scout overnight camping opportunities to choose from running 5 different weeks starting in June.

 
Week-Long
A 6-Day / 5-Night stay designed for those Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts who are prepared to camp overnight!  Boys will stay with their friends in large canvas wall tents on raised platforms.

 

3-Day Adventure
If six days is too long, how about trying 3-Day Adventure Camp?  It begins on Sunday and everyone leaves on Tuesday after the closing.

 

CLICK HERE for more information about Acahela Resident Camp

​Cub Scout Day Camp

Get ready for a week of action-packed fun at our great Day Camps being held two different weeks at two different locations - with one near you.
 
Day Camp is a daytime or evening outdoor program conducted over 5 days.  Cub Scouts will be challenged by lots of activities that may include: nature, hiking, sports, fishing, games, archery, swimming, and much more!  
 
Locations and dates:

⇒ Camp Acahela, Blakeslee
July 2-6, 2018

⇒ Covington Park, Moscow/North Pocono
July 9-13, 2018

 

​CLICK HERE for more information about Cub Day Camp

​Cub Scout Parent and Pal Weekend Camp

Parent and Pal Camp is designed for spending one-on-one quality time with your son.
 
This is the perfect 24-hour family camping program for new or experienced campers. All you have to do pretty much is show up - we take it from there.
 
Moms and/or Dads, legal guardians, and/or adult relatives can attend with their Scout.  The adventure begins Saturday morning and ends Sunday morning after breakfast. 
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​CLICK HERE for more information about Parent and Pal Weekend Camp