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Den leaders and scouting family of Pack 1513 shared with NCAC their Pinewood Derby experience this year: “We have a visually impaired scout this year, and we didn’t want his sight limitations to impact the excitement and engagement of the pinewood races. In an attempt to address this issue, our Den leaders presented an idea to attempt to add bells for sound at the finish line, hoping to accommodate his needs and to be part of the races. The bells turned out not to be the most practical. Still, coordinators (Mike Seaton, Joe Cuda, and Tim Maloney) creatively built a stand with wind-chimes suspended after the finish line, allowing the scout and attendees to hear the different notes from the cars as they finished the race. He was able to follow his car’s performance without seeing the races”. Simple innovations by our scouting family make scout activities accessible for all! Thank you for sharing Pack 1513! NCAC Wishes Everyone a Happy Pinewood Derby Season!!!!
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Camp Catoctin BSA 2023 – Registration open
It’s official! Registration is NOW OPEN for Camp Catoctin BSA 2023! Check out our website to view the 2023 Camp Guide, Program Schedule, and more.
Camp Catoctin BSA is one of only a few all-volunteer, nationally accredited BSA camps in the United States. Over our 60 year history, Camp Catoctin BSA has evolved from a small weekend camp-out to a week-long resident camp serving over 200 youth. Camp Catoctin staff are local volunteers, trained professionals, and represent generations of Scouts. Camp Catoctin offers the opportunity to earn more than 40 merit badges , including many not offered at traditional scout camps. Whether you’re looking for natural face rock climbing, sailing around the lake, taking a stab at hatchet throwing, building a survival shelter, or learning to make gourmet meals in the woods we’ve got it. We can’t wait to see you everyone for another amazing year!!
Camp Catoctin BSA will be held August 13 – 19, 2023. Merit badge programming will run from Monday morning through Friday evening.
Upcoming Webinar Series: Summer Camp 2023
Join the staff of the different NCAC Summer Camps and Programs for information session webinars as you prepare for Summer Camp 2023. These webinars are perfect for new leaders, units going to a camp that is new to them, or for returning leaders that want the latest update. There will be representation from Goshen Scout Reservation, Camp Snyder, District Day and Twilight Camps, Camp Catoctin BSA, and the NCAC High Adventure Committee’s contingents. Start planning for your 2023 camp adventure!
Webinars will begin at 7pm EST.
March 14: Cub Scout Camps
Get all the details on day camps and overnight camps at Camp Snyder, Goshen’s Camp Ross, and District Day and Twilight Camps.
Register in advance: https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UYR010YhTxeGbfC59FlsVA
March 21: Scouts BSA Camps
Get information about programs for both Troops and individuals at Goshen’s Camps Bowman, Marriott, and Olmsted; Goshen’s Provisional Camp program; Camp Snyder’s Specialty Week; and Camp Catoctin BSA.
Register in advance: https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PajeL9YgR2CSMvypEae5rw
March 28: High Adventure
Looking for adventure? Get the information for Summer 2023 on Goshen’s Lenhok’sin High Adventure or one of the High Adventure Committee’s trips.
Register in advance: https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MgGlWKc0Rx6h9hDc_g_xVw
Meet your 2023 Goshen Camp Directors!
We are pleased to announce the team of Camp Directors for Goshen Scout Reservation for Summer 2023.
If you ever have any questions about camp or the programs we provide, please visit www.gotogoshen.org to get in touch with your camp director.
Elisabeth Warren, Goshen Scout Reservation Director
This will be Elisabeth’s 7th summer at Goshen and first year as Reservation Director. Previously, Elisabeth worked at Lenhok’sin High Adventure for six years in a variety of positions, including Camp Director and Program Director. As a Venture Scout, she was a camper at Camp Bowman for many summers. Elisabeth is a graduate of Dickinson College where she studied Environmental Science. She is very excited to share her love and passion for Goshen with you!
Avery Tarwater, Camp Bowman Director
Avery first came to Goshen in 2009 as a cub, and Bowman as a Scout in 2011. Avery joined staff as a CIT in 2014, and has lived and worked 10 summers at Camp Bowman. They’ve filled positions in almost every area around Camp, including Shooting sports, Bowman Vets, Aquatics, and Scoutcraft before becoming an Area Director in 2017 where they’d go on to run Bowman’s Handicraft, Scoutcraft, and Aquatics areas, as well as founding and Directing Bowman’s Culture Craft area in 2018. Avery’s humbled by the opportunity to represent the best staff in Bowman’s history, eager to welcome scouts and venturers new and old.
Joe Costner, Camp Marriott Director
Joe first camped at Goshen at Camp Olmsted in 2009 and 2010 before camping at Beautiful Camp Marriott in 2011. He loved Goshen so much he decided to work there, working at Camp PMI for seven years in a variety of roles including Scoutcraft Instructor, Scoutcraft Director, BB Gun Director, Facilities Director, and Program Director. When the opportunity arose to return to Goshen last summer, he jumped at the chance to be the Facilities Director at Beautiful Camp Marriott. Heading into his 9th summer on Goshen staff and first as Camp Director, Joe is looking forward to improving Marriott’s program and making the camp experience as great as possible.
Liam Glass, Camp Olmsted Director
This summer will be Liam’s Twelfth year on the Goshen staff and his first as the Olmsted Camp Director! During his time at camp Liam has worked in Ecology, Culture Craft, and served on admin staff for three years at Camp Olmsted. Liam lives in Virginia and is an avid birder. Liam’s favorite Goshen memory is the Wilderness Survival merit badge that he took as a camper; the group went on an Overnighter where they slept in primitive structures underneath the stars. Working with Scouts is a deeply gratifying experience for Liam and he looks forward to using the methods of Scouting to positively impact the lives of young people this summer.
Drew Goshorn, Camp Ross Director
Drew attended Ross as a Webelos Scout in 2011 and returned in 2014 as a den chief with his younger brother. The following year he returned as a CIT and has been working at camp ever since. Drew spent many years working at Ross’s Nature Center becoming the Nature Director in 2019. He also worked on our Webelos Homecamping staff during Covid, and has been the Program Director at Ross the last 2 years. This will be Drew’s 9th Summer on staff and 1st summer as Camp Director. When Drew is not at camp, he is studying to earn his History Degree from Southern New Hampshire University and works as a Substitute Teacher in Richmond, Virginia. Drew is excited to create and bring a fantastic program for your scouts, and hopes to give them a great summer and introduction to scouting.
Dan Leichtling, Lenhok’sin High Adventure Director
This is Daniel’s 18th summer at Goshen and 3rd at Lenhok’sin. He started as a staffer at Camp PMI in 2006 and earned his Eagle Scout in 2008. Earning an Associate Degree at Montgomery College and the a BA in History at University of Maryland, College Park, he has spent the last few years working as a substitute teacher when not trekking and teaching Scouts at Goshen. He is most looking forward to assembling and preparing an amazing staff that can provide Troops and Crews with an outstanding experience on the trail.
Webelos Scout Uses Popcorn Sales to Support A Local Animal Hospital
Callista “Callie” Kellogg is a 9 year old Webelos who loves animals. “I would like to be a veterinarian. My personal zoo includes a black hamster named Pepper, a Rat terrier dog named Nutmeg, and a Maine coon cat named Ginger. I am picking up three chickens next week!” When asked by her parents, Eirik and Talisha Kellogg what cause was near and dear to her heart that she would like to support with her popcorn sales, Callie’s response was no surprise. After some thought, Callie responded that she would like to support animal welfare. Buckeystown Veterinary Hospital in Frederick, MD boards and takes care of their pets and also partners with three animal rescues. Lab Rescue LRCP is one of them.
Callie coordinated with the Lab Rescue LRCP Medical Director, Silvia Banales, and the animal hospital to create an Amazon Wishlist to address their medical needs. 
It was ordered to be delivered over the holidays. It was a lot of work and conscious scheduling to sell popcorn while also participating in swimming, cheerleading, STEM scouts and Cub Scouts. She belongs to Pack 278, Pack 1775 and STEM lab 4548. Scouting is a family event. Her sisters, Beth and Brooke Kellogg of Troop 3017G, also helped out by driving Callie around town and walking door to door with her. Callie also donated $1000 to the James E. West Fellowship with a gift to the NCAC Endowment Fund using the money she earned from the popcorn sale that went into her scout account. “I want all cub scouts to be able to go to camp. I have gone to camp every year and have enjoyed it very much and would like to share the experience with others who may be less fortunate. I want to make sure scouting remains accessible to all.”
In addition to storefront sales at Lowes and Wawa, Callie’s den leader and dad, Eirik Kellogg, took her door to door to do sales even though we live in they live in a rural part of Frederick County. Callie’s mom, Talisha Kellogg, who volunteered as the unit popcorn co-kernal says “The community in Frederick, MD has been amazing at supporting scouting. Many scouts and their parents in our pack put in the time to sell enough popcorn to fund their entire scouting year. Callie sold almost $28k in popcorn.
2023 NCAC Summer Camp Guide
Planning your summer? Check out our summer camps! The 2023 NCAC Summer Camp Guide is now available online.
www.ncacbsa.org/summer-adventure
Cub Scouts
Is your scout going to be a rising Tiger, rising Wolf, rising Bear, or rising Webelos or Arrow of Light? Cub Scout camps all have an overarching theme. It’s Off to the Races at the District Day and Twilight camps. Find one near you! Or get ready for a mysterious week at Day Camp at Camp Snyder. The theme this year is ???. Ready for the next step up? Sign up for a short overnight camp at Camp Snyder’s Resident Weekends.
Are your rising Webelos and AOL dens looking for a weeklong adventure? Camp Ross is Goshen Scout Reservation’s dedicated overnight Webelos camp. The theme this summer is Sherlock Ross: The Case of the Disappearing Camps. Help the camp staff solve the case!
Scouts BSA
Is your scout bridging into a Scouts BSA Troop? There are plenty of options. Camps Bowman, Marriott, and Olmsted at Goshen Scout Reservation offer a variety of dining options, unique and favorite Merit Badges and activities, and exciting programs for new scouts, older scouts, and all the scouts in between. Finish out your summer with Camp Catoctin BSA’s expert Merit Badge counselors in mid-August.
Is your Scout not able to attend camp with their Troop? Are they looking for a second week? Check out our options for individual scouts: Goshen runs Provisional Camp each week and Camp Snyder has Scout Specialty Week with both overnight and day camp options.
Older Scouts, Venturers, & Sea Scouts
Need more adventure for older scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts? Sign your unit up for a backpacking trek or a river trek at Goshen’s Lenhok’sin High Adventure. Individuals can find adventure with a High Adventure Base Trip to a National or local High Adventure with a council contingent run by the NCAC High Adventure Committee. Order of the Arrow members should also make note of GOAT, the Goshen OA Trail Crew.
And of course, for those ages 14 and up who just cannot get enough summer camp, there is always the option to join summer camp staff!
There are so many options that all this is only a brief summary! View the 2023 NCAC Summer Camp Guide for details and pictures on all the possibilities for your summer. Get outdoors, have fun, and #adventureon!