As mentioned in the Camp Brochure the Boy Scout Day Camp Program involves 3 overnight trips throughout the course of our Summer Session. Please note these dates as you plan the weeks that you will sign your son up for. On the days of the overnight trips you will drop off your son at normal drop off time the first day and then pick him up the next day at the normal pick up time.

2008 Overnight Trips

Seton Overnight Adventure

Week 2 July 8-9

Spend the night at Seton Scout Reservation. On this overnight we will learn how to cook over a camp stove, how to setup a campsite, play Scouting games, roast 'smores.

Be prepared for a surprise guest...

Deer Lake Scout Reservation
Killingworth, CT

Week 4 - july 23-24 and July 24-25 (Each camper will be assigned to one of these dates.)

At Deer Lake Scout Reservation the boys will challenge themselves Rock Climbing, test their agility on the "Fat Man Squeeze" hike, Kayak in Deer Lake, make smores around a campfire among other fun activities. We will be staying in a cabin with bunks. Food will be provided except for lunch on the first day. So boys should pack a bag lunch the first day of the trip. We will have coolers to store the lunches in during the bus ride. A list of equipment will be provided in the weeks prior to camp outlining the necessary items to bring on the trip; sleeping bag, bug screen, sunblock, etc. The boys will be fully supervised by both Camp Seton and Deer Lake Scout Reservation Staff as safety is our primary concern.

Battleship New Jersey and Six Flags Great Adventure

Week 5 - (July 29 - July 30)

Spend the day at Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor.

Spend a night on the legendary Battleship New Jersey, a floating museum on the Camden Waterfront across from Center City Philadelphia. From the moment you walk up the gangway, you'll be greeted with a breathtaking display of the battleship's size- nearly three football fields long and eleven stories high. During your stay, you'll develop an appreciation of her strength- an Iowa-class battleship built to "keep floating and keep fighting". Imagine her awesome power including nine 16-inch guns that once reached land targets nearly twenty-three miles away. Provide a lifetime of memories for your group with an Overnight Encampment aboard the Battleship New Jersey.

Frequently Asked Questions...

When are the trips scheduled?
Week 2 (July 7)
Week 4 (July 21)
Week 5 (July 28)

Where are they going?
Week 2 Mystic Seaport
Week 4 Deer Lake Scout Reservation
Week 5 Battleship New Jersey and Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags Great Adventure

What is the adult chaperone (over 21)/camper ratio?
Each trip will have at least one chaperone over 21 and 2 or more over 18.
Camper staff ration is approximately 1/10

What is the experience level of the adult chaperones?
All of our staff is trained in youth protection, first aid, cpr, and aed. We also consider our senior staff members based on a high level of experience with youth and youth programs.

How much additional money is required?
Zero

What type of equipment/supplies are required?
Sleeping Bag, Pillow, Toothpaste and Toothbrush, Bug spray, sun lotion, change of clothes, bathing suit, towel, reading material, hat/sunglasses

How are meals handled?
Boys will bring lunch on the day we leave. We will eat lunch when we arrive to the site. Lunches will be stored in a cooler on the bus ride. Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch subsequently are provided by the camp.

Where will they be sleeping? Will they be on beds/cots or on sleeping bags that they bring?
Beds and Cots for all trips

What day of the week are these trips?
Either Tuesday/Wednesday or Wednesday/Thursday. You can request a day preference.

What is the age makeup of the campers going on these trips?
Typically 10 - 13

What emergency procedures are in place?
We will handle all emergencies as we would at camp. Our first and foremost concern is always safety. Everywhere we are going has access to emergency services and our staff are prepared for such situations. In the case of any emergency parents would be notified immediately.

On the website, there is a mention of Six Flags Great Adventure Amusement park. How will safety measures be enforced? Proper restraining, etc.
We will have a group of boys enjoy the park with a staff member and those boys will be under the supervision of that person.

Will the younger campers be limited on the selection of rides?
Some of the rides may have height limitations as with any amusement park. However, I can assure you that there is ample opportunities for fun and excitement for youth of all ages at Six Flags.

Thanks and see you this Summer!