Troop 37 will be going to summer camp this year from July 13 to July 19 at Forestburg Scout Reservation, located between Port Jervis and Monticello in Sullivan County New York.  Scouts will have opportunities to participate in six fun program areas – Waterfront, Environmental Conservation, Handicraft, Scoutcraft, Shooting Sports and Tech Center.

Forestburg’s six program areas provide opportunities for Scouts to pursue and earn the following merit badges:

Waterfront: Swimming; Lifesaving; Rowing; Canoeing; Kayaking; Small Boat Sailing; Stand Up Paddleboard

Environmental Conservation: Environmental Science; Nature; Mammal Study; Fishing; Soil & Water Conservation; Plant Science; Forestry; Astronomy; Weather.

Handicraft: Woodcarving; Leatherwork; Basketry; Fingerprinting; Photography; Art; Sculpture; Chess.

Scoutcraft: Camping; Pioneering; Orienteering; Wilderness Survival; First Aid; Emergency Preparedness; Search & Rescue; Fire Safety; Signs; Signals & Codes.

Shooting Sports: Archery; Rifle Shooting; Shotgun Shooting.

Tech Center: Robotics; Programming; Digital Technology; Animation; Communication; Space Exploration; Nuclear Science; Energy; Electricity; Engineering; Radio.

In addition, Forestburg has a high adventure program that offers Climbing Merit Badge and a number of additional fun activities like taking a zip line or monkey bridge to get across the lake.

Our summer camp program is a terrific way to experience the outdoors, follow your passions and interests, try out new things, advance in Scouting, build teamwork and friendships, and most of all to have fun and bring home great memories.

Our week at summer camp costs $520 if paid for by May 15.  Information for signing up for Camp will be provided here in the near future. The camp fee includes all food as well as all costs for merit badge activities while in camp. Scouts will need to bring a sleeping bag and summer clothing, including one Scout uniform. Financial aid for Camp may be available.  Please contact Scoutmaster Ken Reichner at kreichner@troop37bsa.org for further information.  We plan to carpool to camp the morning of Sunday, July 13 at the United Methodist Church in Pearl River, and return to the same location the afternoon of Saturday, July 19.

Whether it’s the buckskin camper program for first-year scouts, the traditional merit badge program, or a week of high adventure in our Darlington Adventure program, FSR can meet the needs of Scouts of all ages. Our extensive Merit Badge offerings, activities, and opportunities are designed to support the scout’s growth as well as to help in building a troop’s enthusiasm. Forestburg is a BSA NCAP-accredited camp and is certified by New York State. It is one of the top 3 BSA camps in the Catskill Region.