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Save the Dates: Goshen 2023

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Save the dates for Goshen Scout Reservation Summer 2023!

We will be offering five weeks of summer camps at all three Scouts BSA resident camps – Bowman, Marriott, and Olmsted. Camp Ross will again be running six weeks. Lenhok’sin High Adventure will be offering five weeks of backpacking program and river trekking program. Stay tuned for more information about expanded provisional (individual) trek options for this summer!

Week 1: June 25 – July 1, 2023
Week 2: July 2 – July 8, 2023
Week 3: July 9 – July 15, 2023
Week 4: July 16 – July 22, 2023
Week 5: July 23 – July 29, 2023
Week 6 (Ross only): July 30 – August 5, 2023

Goshen 2022 units that reserved their spot at camp will get a confirmation email in late August with their new registration number.

Registration opens for the general public on September 1, 2022. Mark your calendars, visit www.gotogoshen.org, and stay tuned for more information as we get ready for Summer 2023!

Family Camping Weekends at Goshen – next up is Labor Day!

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Did you know that there are opportunities to camp at Goshen Scout Reservation beyond summer camp?

The first big event each summer, is in fact Memorial Day Weekend Family Camp at Goshen! Campers enjoyed activities at the waterfront, shooting range, COPE course, and handicraft areas.

The next opportunity for Family Camping at Goshen is Labor Day Weekend, September 2-5, 2022.

Registration for Family Camp is $30/camper, and is open here:  https://www.gotogoshen.org/events/family-camp/

Goshen Staff and volunteers supply all the program. You just need to bring your own food and camping equipment!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos are courtesy of the GSR Facebook page.

Webelos Camp Update

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The weather is getting warmer, the cicadas are getting louder, and we’re getting ready for an amazing summer of Outdoor Adventure at Goshen Scout Reservation!

As we approach the beginning of the camping season, however, we have had to make a difficult decision about this summer. After consultation with our Council’s VP of Outdoor Adventure and Camping Chairs, to ensure we can provide every Pack with an outstanding program, we have made the decision to combine our Webelos camps for this summer. That means all Webelos programs will be taking place at Camp Ross. If your Pack has already registered to attend Camp PMI for weeks 2-5 this means you will be moved to the same week at Camp Ross. Some Packs registered for week 1 may be asked to switch to an alternate week; we are offering these Packs a 20% discount for their inconvenience.

This was not a decision we made lightly. We considered many factors, including the following:

  • Combining the camps allows us to consolidate resources, ensuring we can run all program areas effectively.
  • We selected Ross because it has had more recent facility upgrades and will help make general logistics more efficient.
  • Consolidating the Webelos programs into one camp ensures all key staff positions are filled. Other PMI staff will help fill openings in our other summer programs.

Packs should not have to take additional action at this time; we will simply switch their registration in the system. They will still attend camp in the same week and enjoy the same high-quality program, staff, and food service as they have come to expect at Camp PMI.

Please note that there will still be plenty of room for more Webelos at Camp Ross, so sign up today and be part of the adventure! For more information about Camp Ross please visit the website: www.gotogoshen.org/camp-ross.

See you all this summer!