Summer Camp

Steps for Summer Camp

Leader Guide: Read Leader Guide, click here to view the PDF – Geronimo-Leader-guide-2020-v3.pdf

Programs: Get familiar with the different programs we offer, click here to see the list

Merit Badge Schedule: If one of your Scouts is going to be in the Merit Badge program, then click here for the merit badge schedule

Register: If you are ready to register, click here to pick a session, then click on the Register button, select the number of participants in the desired program (Merit Badges, Brownsea Island, Fish Camp, Spade Ranch Adventure 14+, etc) then click Register. Insert information as instructed.

Documents: If you need documents, forms, or maps, click here to see the list

FAQs: If you have a question, it might already be answered in our list of frequently asked questions, click here to see the FAQs

Select a Program

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Brownsea Island

For: Younger Scouts

Typically, first year campers — 10 and 11 years olds, or those who are still early on their trail to First Class. This program is designed to provide a positive first Scouting experience, help youth learn the basic skills of scouting, and pass off several rank advancement requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class. If they have already earned First Class Rank, then signing up for merit badge classes would be a much better fit.

Costs —

Youth Plan A: $350 with meals provided
Youth Plan B: $250 with no meals provided
Adult Plan A: $125 with meals provided
Adult Plan B: $50 with no meals provided

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Base Camp – Merit Badge Classes

For: All Scouts

This program is the main Scout Camp experience for any Scout who needs a merit badge. Scouts can select several merit badges to earn while at camp. A typical schedule puts them in merit badge classes that require attendance every day of the week, some classes take up two hours instead of one.

Costs —

Youth Plan A: $350 with meals provided
Youth Plan B: $250 with no meals provided
Adult Plan A: $125 with meals provided
Adult Plan B: $50 with no meals provided

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Fish Camp

For: Older Scouts 13+ and Adults

Fish Camp is a high-end angling program offered by Trout Unlimited and the Grand Canyon Council, BSA. Scouts will earn and learn both Fishing and Fly-Fishing Merit badges as they become proficient in technical skills like casting and fly tying.

Cost —

Youth: $450

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Spade Ranch Adventure

For: Older Scouts 14+

An a la carte program designed for scouts 14 and older that requires scouting skills, physical fitness, and a spirit of adventure.

Cost —

Youth: $500

Price Information

Select Merit Badge Classes

Download / Print: 2020 Merit Badge Schedule (PDF)

Select a Session

Session 1

STARTS: May 31
ENDS: June 6

310 spots left

Session 2

STARTS: June 7
ENDS: June 13

43 spots left

Session 3

STARTS: June 14
ENDS: June 20

158 spots left

Session 4

STARTS: June 21
ENDS: June 27

180 spots left

Session 5

STARTS: June 28
ENDS: July 4

234 spots left

Session 6

STARTS: July 5
ENDS: July 11

311 spots left

Important Forms, Documents, and Maps

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2599 W. Webber Creek Rd., Payson, AZ 85541
Ranger: 928-474-4688

Staff

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Sean McComb

Camp Director

Shea Delano

Assistant Camp Director

Steve Munoz

Assistant Camp Director

Alan Chambers

Assistant Camp Director

Gerry Hahn

Camp Commissioner

Chris Grosjean

Camp Commissioner

Ranger Larry

Camp Ranger

Frequently Asked Questions

Will you have swim check on Saturday?

No, Camp is technically closed Saturday at 10am to Sunday at 10am, Swimchecks will begin at 1pm on Sunday. Commissioners will assign times to those that arrive Saturday.

Can you elaborate on Saturday arrivals ? Will there be meals served or is that's kitchen staff night off ?

First Meal for Camp Participants will be Sunday Dinner. If you arrive on Saturday you are on your own for meals until then. Camp Staff are off until Sunday Afternoon. Commissioners are available on a limited basis on Saturday.

If you come on Saturday does the meals served count as the Big G requirement for one meal outside of dining hall

No, intent of requirement is to try and get troop out on a trail during camp. SPL can discuss with the commissioner if you have a well planned week it may count.

Do we need to leave camp Sunday and re-enter if we arrive on Sat?

No commissioners will connect on Saturday and assign Swim Check time, leader should checkin at Dining hall at 1pm Sunday.

Do we need paperwork emailed to Council for Saturday arrivals?

Yes we need to know who is arriving Saturday, so we know to expect you

For Saturday arrivals will there be someone at the gate to let us in

Yes – Our Commissioners will be at the Gate to welcome Saturday arrivals and give them an abbreviated check-in talk, and let them proceed to their assigned campsite. Remember that Saturday Check-in Units must still check-in officially at the dining hall on Sunday, 1PM-3PM.

Will there be daily formal inspections by Camp Staff?

Yes, there will be daily camp site inspections

Is Tueday night dinner at the dining hall

Yes

Do the 1st shift meal groups need to line up at the parade ground before going to the dining hall since there is no flag ceremony

No, line up at the appropriate door.

Will there be a way for Plan B troops to get info. In prev yrs, sometimes the info has been spotty bc Plan B troops aren't in dining hall

An adult leader should pick up at dinning hall the daily flyer.

Will sessions 5-7 have only one breakfast and one dinner session, same as the one lunch?

This is dependent on the number of participants and if we hold this many sessions. We may not know until a few days before camp. Sorry for the inconvenience of your troop weekly planning.

Is there going to be OA honor trail - it is not listed for Wednesday night

Yes, but is shifted to Friday after the closing campfire.