2005 Boy Scout Summer Camp Application

For more details see the Rodney 2004 Summer Camp Guide

Weekend Use Online Application

The Best Aquatics Program in the Nation located on the Chesapeake Bay and boasting over a mile of shoreline, the aquatics program can’t be beat. Three separate aquatics areas are utilized at Rodney Scout Reservation: a pool, a boat yard and a sailing base. Program features include swimming instruction, swimming merit badge, mile swim, polar bear swim, life saving, BSA Lifeguard, sailing, rowing, canoeing, windsurfing, motor boating, water skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, as well as sailing outpost, and recreational sailing, windsurfing and water skiing. All sailing and boating is done on the Chesapeake Bay, all swimming in our pool. For information about the older boy program High Adventure Sailing click here.

Brownsea: A First Year Camper Program this program is aimed at the 11 year old Scout or newly crossed over Webelos Scout. It is designed to give the new Scout a basic education in camping skills and will include many requirements for rank advancement through Tenderfoot, 2nd Class and 1st Class. In addition, the First year camper will visit and participate in most program areas in camp. There are merit badge opportunities in swimming, nature, and handicrafts, as well as Tot n’ Chip, Firem’n Chit and other evening programs. Scouts may also visit the archery and rifle ranges, and try canoeing, kayaking and rowing .

Nature - Ecology the Rodney Way is a favorite of Rodney summer campers. From the Bull Mountain Wilderness area to the Dismal Swamp, from the Chesapeake Bay to Cara Cove on the North East River, come and explore the beautiful and varied wildlife, flora and fauna of our nationally recognized program. Our Bull Mountain Wilderness Area was set aside in 1963 to be held forever wild, and serves as an area to observe animals close at hand, and for hiking and merit badge study. A full range of nature/ecology merit badges is offered including: environmental science, insect study, soil and water conservation, fish and wildlife management, geology, nature, weather, reptile and amphibian study, forestry, mammals, oceanography, and bird study. Additional programs such as troop naturalist, brown bag nature program, and service projects are also offered.

At the Handicraft Lodge there’s always activity! At Rodney we teach skills of various merit badges for hobby interests or just for the fun of knowing how to make use of nature’s materials. This program answers the creative urge to make something. We offer basketry, Indian lore, leather work, woodcarving, pottery and art. Materials and supplies are provided for all merit badge requirements except for basketry. Kits are available for basketry from the trading post. Try one of the handicrafts merit badges and you could have a hobby for life.

Scoutcraft: The Heart of Scouting The skills that have long set Scouting apart from other youth programs are highlighted here in our Scoutcraft Program. It’s been said the way to judge a Scout camp is by its Scoutcraft Program. Rodney’s quality program boasts a remote yet remarkable location offering camping, cooking, hiking, orienteering, pioneering, wilderness survival, Fireman Chit, Tote n’ Chip , Paul Bunyan Woodsman, Dutch oven cooking, outpost camping, and evening program specialties.

Other Details:

Food Service: Three food service options are available: Dining Hall, Heater Stack (Already prepared food delivered to site) and Troop Commissary (unit provides & prepares own food). Your campsite determines your food service plan.

Family Night: Friday night is family night at Rodney. All are are welcome to share in our evening meal, tour camp and join in the campfire.