Boy Scouts of America® Suffolk County Council

2023 Scouts BSA Specialty Camps

Many Scouts first experience summer camp with their Troop. Joining your Troop for summer camp is a great time and every Scout should try to camp with their Troop. There are, however, additional camping opportunities offered at Baiting Hollow to help a Scout round out their camping experience or help advance in rank.

All Scouts BSA Camp programs listed below are resident/sleep away programs.

 

Aquatics Camp 

August 20th - August 25th

Splash into adventure at Lake Arrowhead. Spend a week in the water swimming, kayaking, canoeing, rowing, paddling, sailing, snorkeling and life-saving. Aquatics camp will also include motor boating and water skiing on Long Island Sound. Aquatics Camp is a resident/sleep away camp program.

The fee for Aquatics Camp is:       

Before May 1st - $450 per scout                    After May 1st - $475 per scout

 

Bridge Camp 

June 27th - July 1st

Bridge camp is a program for Scouts who have just bridged over from Webelos. During the day the Scout will be involved with our Brownsea "first year camper program". At night they will be in a campsite with other Scouts their age. They will have a chance to work on Totin' Chip, Fireman Chit, Baiting Hollow Naturalist and participate in all of the other camp programs. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to work on their first merit badge. Bridge Camp is a resident/sleep away camp program.

The fee for Bridge Camp is:     

Before May 1st - $450 per scout                    After May 1st - $475 per scout

 

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) 

July 5th - July 22nd

A Scout may enroll in the CIT program if they are at least 14 years old by July 1, 2021. Half the day is spent working next to experienced staff members to gain a hands-on look at camp programs. The second half of the day is spent on individual advancement and achievements including an opportunity to work on merit badges. Individuals who graduate from the CIT program have the opportunity to be considered for placement as a member of our Junior Staff Intern Program. If selected, Scouts can continue their training at no cost and spend the remainder of the summer working with our camp staff. Please call our camp office at 631-727-1614 for more information about our CIT Program. CIT Camp is a resident/sleep away camp program.

The fee for Counselor in Training Camp is:       

Before May 1st - $450 per scout                    After May 1st - $475 per scout

 

Shooting Sports Camp

August 20th - August 25th

Our shooting sports program includes the opportunity to earn merit badges in rifle and archery shooting. Have fun tomahawk throwing, shooting sling shots and learning about black powder rifle. Scouts can earn NRA certifications in rifle shooting and NAA certifications in archery.  Minimum age to attend is 12. Shooting Sports Camp is a resident/sleep away camp program.

The fee for Shooting Sports Camp is:        

Before  May 1st - $475 per scout                    After May 1st - $500 per scout

 

Trail to Eagle Camp

August 13th - August 18th

Our most popular specialty camp, Trail to Eagle Camp helps motivated Scouts walk down the trail to the Eagle Scout rank. Programs designed to help Scouts achieve required merit badges are in place and District Advancement Chairpersons are often in attendance to provide counseling on time management, Eagle Scout projects, and the paperwork required for the Eagle rank. All of the Eagle required merit badges, and only Eagle required merit badges, are offered during Trail to Eagle Camp. (Exceptions are Cycling, Hiking, Family Life, Sustainability, and Citizenship in Society.) This camp is not intended for first or second year campers. Campers registering for this program must have attained at least the First Class rank prior to attending. Trail to Eagle Camp is a resident/sleep away camp program.

The fee for Trail to Eagle Camp is:     

Before May 1st  - $450 per scout                    After May 1st - $475 per scout