Scouts BSA - Summer Camps

Camp Dates:

• Week 1: June 22 - June 28, 2025

• Week 2: July 6 - July 12, 2025

• Week 3: July 13 - July 19, 2025

Cost:

• Youth: $350

• Adults: $155

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About Camp Decorah

This week-long camp at the majestic Camp Decorah provides Scouts BSA members with opportunities to work on advancement and merit badges in a fun and engaging environment. Whether you're a first-year Scout or an experienced one looking for something new, Camp Decorah has something for everyone.

Programs and Activities

• Brownsea Program: Tailored for first-year Scouts to develop essential skills.

• Merit Badges: Available in a variety of areas including:

  • Shooting Range

  • Climbing Tower

  • Zip Line

  • COPE Course

  • Pool

  • Waterfront

  • Handicraft

  • Outdoor Skills

All activities are led by high-energy, trained Camp Decorah staff. Meals are served in the dining hall during your 7-day, 6-night stay.

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Key Resources

• View the 2025 Scouts BSA Leaders Guide

• Merit Badge Worksheet

Registration Information

• Troops must submit a $100 deposit per Scout to register for merit badges.

• Click the red button below to register for Scouts BSA Resident Summer Camp.

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Provisional Camp Option

For Scouts unable to attend with their Troop, the Provisional Camp option allows them to join another Gateway Area Council Troop or be grouped under the supervision of Camp Decorah staff or Council Committee Members acting as temporary Scoutmasters.

Provisional camp is available for all 3 weeks of camp in 2025.

To register as a Provisional Scout, contact camp leadership (Kelly or Joe) for next steps.

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Online Reservation Help Sheets- See Resources at bottom of page

• How to register for Merit Badges
  Note: A $100 deposit per youth is required before registering for merit badges or activities.

• How to change a participants registration

• Update Participant Information

• Update Unit Information

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Additional Resources

• Dietary Needs Form: Submit two weeks before camp for Scouts or adults needing dietary adjustments.

• Early Departure Form:  For Scouts leaving camp early; submit upon arrival.

• Campership Application: Submit "No Scout Left Behind" requests to ensure every Scout can attend.

• Medication Form: For Scouts taking medication during camp; submit to the health officer upon arrival.

• Annual Health and Medical Form: Required for all participants.

  • Health Form FAQ's

• Pre Camp Swim Test Form Complete swim tests before arriving to avoid pool lines.

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Join Camp Staff

Are you 15 years or older, love the outdoors, and looking for a rewarding summer job? Camp Decorah offers a six-week summer job where you can make a difference in kids’ lives while earning a paycheck and enjoying room and board.

Benefits:

• Paid position

• Room and board

• Half the summer left for personal time

Application Process:

• Welcome Letter

• Application

• Application Addendum

Learn more about becoming a part of camp staff here

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Refund Policy

• Camp fees are non-refundable but transferable within the same summer camp season and troop.

• All refund requests must be submitted in writing to the Scout Service Center.

• Refunds may have a portion withheld to cover administrative costs.

• Refund requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Decorah! Whether you're building skills, earning badges, or making new friends, this is the adventure of a lifetime. We can't wait to see you there!

 

Scouts BSA: National Youth Leadership Training

 

National Youth Leadership Training is the pinnacle of Boy Scout training for youth. Every Troop deserves youth leaders that are trained and prepared for the responsibilities they face. The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what leaders must BE, what they must KNOW, and what they must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the team goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership. A constant refrain of NYLT is “if you can see it, you can be it.”

Some of the skills in the course, in addition to leadership, are problem solving, making ethical decisions, valuing people and contributions, and many more.