Bashore Summer Camp

2023 Summer Camp

We are now accepting reservations for 2023 summer camp.

Check 2023 availability here

All troops that sign up to attend Bashore Scout Reservation by August 15, 2022 will receive a complementary campout April 21-23, 2023 for the Pre Camp Leader Meeting at Bashore Scout Reservation.

Click the links below to register for Summer Camp 2023

Week 1: June 18-24 Registration is open
Week 2: June 25- July 1 This week is full
Week 3: July 2-8 Registration is open
Week 4: July 9-15 This week is full
Week 5: July 16-22 Registration is open
Week 6: July 23- 29 Registration is open
Week 7: July 30- August 5 Registration is open

Check out information about each of our 8 campsites:
Adirondack ☀ Blue Snow ☀ Buckskin ☀ Greenleaf ☀ Karmany ☀ Powderhorn ☀ Rotary ☀ Swatara

2023 SUMMER CAMP PRICING:

Regular Fee $440 per Scout if paid in full by May 15, $465 if paid after

Encore Camper $390 per Scout if paid by full May 15, $465 if paid after. Encore camper applies to any Scout that is attending a second week at Bashore Scout Reservation or has participated in Pennsylvania Dutch Council’s NYLT course or a Pennsylvania Dutch Council High Adventure trip on the same year.

$195 per adult

Free leaders: Each troop with 8 or more Scouts attending camp, will receive two free adults

$200 site deposit due at time of registration

$50 per Scout deposit is due February 15, 2023. This is non-refundable. You can add Scouts after February 15, 2023 without penalty. If your number drops after paying the February deposit we will not refund those deposits.

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SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS

Bashore Scout Reservation offers one of the Northeast Region’s finest Scouts BSA summer camp programs. The camp offers fresh and exciting programs that appeal to Scouts of all ranks and experience levels, as well as training opportunities and special programs for adult leaders. There’s something for everyone! Here’s just a small overview of what we offer:

Blue Mountaineers — A superb program tailored to the needs of the first-year campers and recent Arrow of Light crossovers.

Green Bar Program — Designed for the Scout in their 2nd+ year, for those who needs a little boost in completing their 1st Class rank requirements. Individually adapted to the specific needs of each Scout.

Merit Badge Program — For those Scouts wanting to earn merit badges. We offer over 50 scheduled merit badge classes and independent study opportunities.

Adult Leader Training — Aquatics Supervision, Safe Swim/Safety Afloat, Climb On Safely, Merit Badge Counselor Training, Scoutmaster Specific Training, Youth Protection (online), and Leave No Trace are some of the opportunities offered.

FORMS FOR 2023 SUMMER CAMP AT BASHORE

Before Camp:

Leaders Guide 2023 (prerequisites are listed on pages pages 17-26)
Parents Guide 2023
SPL Guide 2023 Coming Soon
Tentaroo Event Registration Guide How to video to register for summer camp and to add participants to your registration
2023 Campership Application This form is set up to be filled out and printed online. To ensure proper information is submitted please avoid submitting hand written forms. (Pennsylvania Dutch only; deadline is March 31, 2023)
Suggested Packing List
Swim Pre-Test (suggested form, though any similar form is acceptable)
Pennsylvania Dutch Council Summer Camp Refund Policy
Pennsylvania Dutch Summer Camp Act 15 Compliance Policy
Bashore eBugle Archive (our email newsletter with updates about Bashore Scout Reservation)
Camp Safety Information