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Camp Catoctin BSA 2024 – Registration open!

February 5, 2024 by Jeff Huggins

It’s official! Registration 📝 is NOW OPEN for Camp Catoctin BSA 2024!
Check out our website 🌐 to view the 2024 Camp Guide 📚, Program Schedule 📅, and more.
We can’t wait to see you everyone for another amazing year. ⛺

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Meet your 2024 Goshen Camp Directors!

January 10, 2024 by Goshen Scout Reservation

We are pleased to announce the team of Camp Directors for Goshen Scout Reservation for Summer 2024.

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

2024 will be Elisabeth’s 8th summer at Goshen and second year as Reservation Director. Previously, Elisabeth worked at Lenhok’sin High Adventure for six summers 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!

Henry Hassett, Camp Bowman Director

Henry has been active in Scouting since 2008, when he joined his local Cub Scout pack. After attending Camps Ross and PMI, he crossed over into Scouts BSA in 2013 and made many amazing memories at Camp Bowman over seven consecutive seasons. Henry joined Bowman staff in 2019 as an instructor in the Culturecraft area, helping Scouts learn to be good citizens of their communities and the world. He served Bowman most recently as Camp Commissioner and fulfilled his lifelong dream of driving the UTV to every corner of camp. He is honored to be part of a long tradition of serving Scouts and Scouting, and he can’t wait to see Scouts at camp having just as much fun as he did!

Joe Costner, Camp Marriott Director

Joe is excited to return to Goshen for his 10th summer and 2nd as camp director.  Prior to working at camp Joe camped at Olmsted, Marriott, and Snyder and also attended Philmont, Seabase, and the centennial Jamboree.  Well versed in what scouting has to offer and passionate about camp, he is always looking for ways to improve program as well as the overall camp experience to ensure that Marriott stays the place to be.

Bailey Ruhl, Camp Olmsted Director

This summer will be Bailey’s seventh year on the Goshen staff and her first as the Olmsted Camp Director! During her time at camp, Bailey has served as Business Manager, Scoutcraft and Trailshead Area Director, as well as working in shooting sports. Bailey lives and attends college in Virginia. Her fondest Goshen memories involve watching scouts and her staff learn new skills and overcome challenges. Bailey is looking forward to continuing this tradition in her new position of responsibility along with having the opportunity to work one-one-one with the leaders bringing the troops to camp.

Drew Goshorn, Camp Ross Director

Drew first 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 his first 5 years working at Ross’s Nature Center becoming the Area Director in 2019. He was a part of our Webelos Homecamping staff during Covid before becoming Program Director in 2021. This will be Drew’s 10th Summer on staff and 2nd summer as Camp Director. When Drew is not at camp, he is finishing his History Degree from Southern New Hampshire University and works as a Substitute Teacher in Richmond, Virginia. Drew is excited to return and continue creating an amazing 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 19th summer at Goshen and 5th at Lenhok’sin. He started as a junior staffer at Camp PMI in 2006 and earned his Eagle Scout in 2008. Earning an Associate Degree at Montgomery College and then 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.

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Summer 2024: Now Hiring Camp Staff

December 21, 2023 by NCAC Camping Department

Find your next summer adventure at camp! Each summer, our camps employ close to 300 youth and adults as camp staff – one of the most fun summer jobs you could ever have! Work a fulfilling and enjoyable summer job and get valuable experience and trainings to put on your resume and valuable skills to bring to future jobs.

Camp Snyder and the six camps of Goshen Scout Reservation are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy the outdoors to be part of the Summer 2024 Camp Staff. Which camp is the best fit for you?

Unleash the hero in you and get ready for a super summer! Apply to work at Camp Snyder, where the 2024 Camp Theme – Superheroes – is carried through archery, nature, crafts, swimming, boating and all camp activities as Cub Scouts and their leaders have fun in both day camp and weekend overnight settings. Finish out the summer with two weeks of Merit Badge program for Scouts BSA with a core of expert Scouting volunteers.

Head into the Blue Ridge Mountains for the summer at one of six camps at Goshen Scout Reservation. Join our energetic and goofy staff at our Webelos camp – Camp Ross. Want to teach your favorite Merit Badge? Choose one of our three Scouts BSA camps – Camp Bowman, Camp Marriott, or Camp Olmsted. Looking for adventure? Become part of the elite staff at Lenhok’sin High Adventure. Are you a behind the scenes person? Apply for Camp Post to support the camps with emergency medicine, retail, or administrative operations.

Staff must be 15 years of age or older to be an instructor and 16 or older to work at Goshen’s Lenhok’sin High Adventure. Not yet 15? Apply to be a Counselor-in-Training at age 14 at any of our Cub Scout, Webelos, or Scouts BSA Resident Camps. We’re also on the lookout for those 18 years of age or older to take on leadership positions and those 21 years of older to fill specialized positions.

Have friends or family that love the outdoors, but aren’t in Scouting? Tell them about it! Prior experience with the Boy Scouts of America is not required.

Employment dates are from June 15 to July 30, 2024 for most camps at Goshen Scout Reservation and June 15 to August 2, 2024 for Camp Snyder

Hiring season starts in January with interviews via phone or video call. Submit your application by January 19 for a January interview date.

Apply online and get more information on our websites.

Goshen Scout Reservation camps

 www.gotogoshen.org/staff

Camp Snyder

www.gotosnyder.org/work

Looking for a weeklong volunteer opportunity? There are several at NCAC camps! Help bring excitement to your District’s Cub Scout Day Camp – contact the Camp Director for your local Day Camp (found on event pages accessible from www.gotodaycamp.org). Finish out your summer with the dedicated volunteers of Camp Catoctin BSA in Thurmont, MD (www.campcatoctinbsa.org). Adults can share their Scouting experience by teaching Merit Badges or by being a Scoutmaster for a Provisional Troop during one of Camp Snyder’s Scouts BSA Specialty Weeks (www.gotosnyder.org).

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Celebrating Our 2000th Pinewood Derby Car!

December 18, 2023 by Dave Schneeman

On December 10, Caleb, a new Cub Scout with Pack 126 attended a Pack Pinewood Derby Session and earned the “distinct privilege and high honor” of creating the 2000th pinewood derby car in Michael’s Woodshop! Caleb’s Cubmaster describes him as an enthusiastic Cub Scout who is a friend to all and who has thoroughly enjoyed the Pack activities. These qualities were on full display as he crafted his car in Michael’s Woodshop. To commemorate the occasion, Caleb was presented with a special Pinewood Derby Car display stand with a 2000th Car inscription. Please join us in wishing Caleb the best of luck in his races, but in our book, he is already a winner!

Michael’s Woodshop is in the midst of its 6th Annual Pinewood Derby Days season. While Pinewood Derby Days is one of the most popular programs, Michael’s Woodshop operates year-round with opportunities for youth of all ages to participate in a variety of shop activities. In addition to supporting summer camp and other camp events, Michael’s Woodshop offers great Baloo the Builder and Webelos Build It workshops for Cub Scouts and monthly Woodwork Merit Badge classes for Scouts. The shop is also a great venue for hosting Eagle Scout projects and can be reserved for many other unit activities.

The activities in Michael’s Woodshop are made possible by a dedicated group of adult and youth volunteers. Due to the popularity of Michael’s Woodshop, volunteers are in the process of expanding the shop to provide space to host even more youth activities. To support the additional activities, we are seeking additional volunteers to join the team. Roles are available for adults and youth, from novice to experienced skill levels. Please visit the Michael’s Woodshop webpage for more information about volunteering, shop capabilities and upcoming events and for information about reserving the shop. If you have questions or would like additional information, please email the volunteer team at MichaelsWoodshop.CWBS@gmail.com

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Superheroic Cub Scout Summer Camp in 2024

December 13, 2023 by Camp Snyder

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… Summer Camp?!

Registration is open for Summer 2024 at Camp William B. Snyder. Book your spot for Day Camp or a Resident Weekend Camp at

www.gotosnyder.org/summer

Put on your capes and jump into action with the 2024 theme: Superheroes! Test and strengthen your superpowers as you get crafty at Handicraft, explore the environment at Nature, take aim at both Archery and BBs, keep it cool at the Pool, and more.

Cub Scout Day Camp and Resident Weekends are for rising Tigers thru rising Webelos/AOLs.

Cub Scout Day Camp

Experience all your summer camp favorites in five days a week!
Session 1: June 24 – 28, 2024
Session 2: July 8 – 12, 2024

Cub Scout Resident Weekends

Pack all your fun into a weekend. Join us Thursday evening through Sunday morning for non-stop fun from morning until night. New in 2024: Spend 4th of July weekend with us for 50% off and fun for all ages!
Session 1: June 20 – 23, 2024
Session 2: June 27 – 30, 2024
Family 4th of July: July 5 – 7, 2024
Session 4: July 11 – 14, 2024

Got Scouts BSA? Check out the Scouts BSA Specialty Week – Camp Snyder’s Merit Badge week for individual Scouts, ages 11-17. Campers can choose from a mix of outdoor badges and Camp Snyder STEM and Woodshop specialty badges. The program has overnight and day camper participation options. New in 2024: Two weeks to choose from! New Scout Rank Advancement program available the first week only.
Session 1: July 14 – July 20, 2024
Session 2: July 21 – 27, 2024

Got Camp Staff? We’re actively seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals, ages 15 and up, to be part of our summer camp team. Not yet 15? Apply to be a Counselor-in-Training at age 14! Learn more and apply at www.gotosnyder.org/work

Learn more about all our summer camp programs and save your spot at www.gotosnyder.org/summer

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Goshen Holiday Trading Post

November 15, 2023 by Goshen Scout Reservation

Need a gift for a Scout? Shopping for that Goshen fan in your life? Check out the first Goshen Scout Reservation Holiday Trading Post for winter 2023!

Orders are open November 13 – December 3, 2023 and will be received by December 23. Visit https://tradingpost.classb.com/goshen-scout-reservation/ to see this season’s selection!

Featuring all NEW Goshen Scout Reservation merch and a hot seller from Summer 2023:

  • Goshen Sunset Hoodie – one of this summer’s hot sellers!
  • Goshen Mountain Fleece Jacket – New!
  • Goshen Retro Sweatshirt – New!
  • Two different t-shirts! Goshen Retro Tee and Goshen Sunset Tee – both new!

Visit https://tradingpost.classb.com/goshen-scout-reservation/ before December 3rd!

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