Program Areas
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At the Waterfront, our goal as a staff is for everyone to be comfortable in and on the water. Our aquatics staff members are rigorously trained to ensure participant safety, learning, and — most importantly — fun!
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Our Nature staff is always on the prowl looking for the next interesting animal, plant, tree, Scout, cloud, piece of bark, or even rock in the woods of Mattatuck. Feel free to visit them at any time throughout the course of your day; they are always open and always willing to share their knowledge of their own little corner of the world.
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The .22 caliber rifle range offers 8 bays for scouts to improve their marksman- ship. Under NO circumstances can anyone bring firearms or ammunition to
camp. Hints from our trained staff will certainly improve a scout's aim. The ages are 14 and older for Shotgun and 16 and older for black powder. There is a no charge for using the shotguns, .22 rifles or black powder rifles. |
S.T.E.M. is a Department made up of many different and amazing things. We try to bring the cutting edge of sci- ence and all the latest tech-nology to our program. ThisDepartment helps Scouts ex- plore and enhance their knowledge.
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The Scout-Craft Program area is lo- cated at Mohawk Cabin. Here Scouts can learn and participate in many useful Scout Skills. Scouts can learn many skills ranging from knots/lashings, set- ting up a tent, fire building, Dutch oven cooking and much more.
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The most famous climbing tower in the BSA, built in 2005 is nothing short of awesome. The tower is 40 feet tall and provides spectacular views of the lake for its climbers. It is a four sided tower that ranges greatly in difficulty from basic climbing to challenges such as the helix wall, crack climb, barrel, overhang and a climbing chimney. Featured on the front of the Climbing Merit Badge book, our tower has been distinguished as one of the premier climbing facilities in the Boy Scouts of America.
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On the Archery Range, scouts are shown the proper and safe use of archery equip- ment. Standard targets as well as action archery and our field course with 3D tar- gets present challenges to scouts and leaders. For a number of reasons, scouts and adults are not allowed to bring any kind of bow or arrow to camp.
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COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) is an exciting outdoor activity for older scouts. It is designed to meet the needs of today’s scouts who are seeking greater challenges to their physical and mental abilities. PROJECT COPE is based around eight goals that form the backbone of the program. They are Teamwork, Leadership, Planning, Communication, Trust, Self-Esteem, Decision Making, Planning and Problem Solving. This is a weeklong program for Scouts 14 years of age and older, and when space permits, Scouters (see COPE Director for limitations).
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Adventure Treks
Adventure Treks are morning programs designed for Scouts 13 years of age or older and are administered by an experienced group of staff members. Scouts will sign up for these programs during the Tuesday night program planning meeting or during merit badge sign-up on Sunday night when you arrive at camp. Scouts can sign up for any or all of these activities.
Here is the schedule:
Monday 9:00-12:00
Here is the schedule:
Monday 9:00-12:00
- Mountain Boarding: Scouts will be given the opportunity to experience our newly cut mountain boarding trails. Scouts will be instructed and given the chance to mountain board. Come ready to play.
- Tubing Trip: Scouts will go offsite to the Farmington River to surf down the popular Satan’s Kingdom Rapid. Scouts will float down the river, armed with only a tube between them and the water. There is no doubt you will get soaked from head to toe.
- Warrior Wednesday: Want to be a Ninja Warrior? This trek puts your ninja warrior skills to the test. You will receive further information upon registration for the trek at camp.
- Treasure Hunt: An orienteering relay using letter boxes and clues to discover a missing treasure.
- Triathlon: Enjoy swimming, running, and biking? Become a legend by proving you’re fit enough and capable to endure such a challenging, yet fun event