Summer Day Camp
Optional annual week-long day camp program run by your council. Scouts attend daily with transportation available.
Overview
Summer day camp is a council-run program held at your council camp. Scouts participate in a full week of structured outdoor activities without overnight stays. Bus transportation is available from designated pickup locations. Families register individually through the council, but the pack coordinates group attendance.
Timeline / Checklist
| When | Task |
|---|---|
| Spring | Council announces day camp dates and registration opens |
| May—June | Families register individually through council; Cubmaster coordinates group attendance |
| July/August | Scouts attend day camp |
Event Details
Cost (Typical)
| Registration | Price |
|---|---|
| Youth | $250 |
| Youth with Parent Volunteer | $175 |
| Additional Youth | $175 |
| Optional bus transportation | ~$66—75 |
Bus pickup locations include Delmar Hannaford and Colonie Center.
Recent Themes
- 2024: “Wild Wild West”
Registration
Families register individually through your council. Pack coordinates group attendance.
Venue
Your council camp, 279 Davitt Lake Road, Averill Park, NY 12018
Coordination
- The Cubmaster coordinates pack group attendance and ensures families are aware of registration deadlines
- The Program Chair assists with communication and logistics
- Parent volunteers receive a discounted youth registration rate
Roles Involved
- Cubmaster — coordinates pack group attendance
- Program Chair — assists with communication and logistics