Summer Camp
2009: Camping Equals More Outdoors
The greatest adventures of a Scout's life begin at Boy Scout camp. Where but in the great outdoors can a boy hear the midnight hush of the deep woods ... breathe the sweetness of distant wood-smoke ... look down in awe at where he's been, and look up in wonder at where he still must go ... glimpse the deer drinking at first light ... watch eagles soaring in a cloudless sky ... feel the warmth of the campfire as it glows orange against the thickening darkness ... and at the end of a long day, hear the hooting owl under a sky flashing with stars.
Who can say that in such an atmosphere a youth's mind is not reached, his faith not freshened, or his heart not stirred. Or that, in ways that are a mystery to us all, he will not grow closer to the man he is becoming.
The resources here will provide adult leaders and parents the tools they need to share the summer camp experience with their Scouts.
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"Camping offers perspective on life, opens doors of opportunity, and inspires hope for our future."
— Jake Wellman,
National Chief |
"Camping provides us a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of life to enjoy the finer things of the outdoors." — Benjamin Stilwill,
National Vice Chief |
"Scouts who are active campers share a greater appreciation for the environment."
— Tyler Elliott,
Central Region Chief |
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"Without camping, I would not be as active in Scouting. Camping truly is an inspirational experience for all who take part."
— Patrick Rooney,
Northeast Region Chief
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"Without camping, Scouting as we know it would cease to exist."
— Mason Thomas,
Southern Region Chief
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"Two important things that we gain from time spent outdoors are our friends and an understanding of ourselves."
— Mark Hendricks,
Western Region Chief
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