Scouts BSA Camping
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Organized camping is a creative, educational experience in cooperative group living in the outdoors. It uses the natural surrounding to contribute to physical, mental, spiritual, and social growth.
Crossroads of America Council offers a variety of year-round camping opportunities for Scouts from day camps and week-long resident camp to leadership-based training camp and camp staff. For more information on the council camping operations, please contact the Program Department by email or phone at (317) 813-7125.
Scouts BSA Camping
Camp programs use natural surroundings to provide youth with numerous opportunities to experience physical, mental, and spiritual growth.
The Crossroads of America Council maintains seven camps to support unit camping programs throughout the year, as well as with our top-of-the-line summer camp programs.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp is one of the most exciting opportunities our members look forward to each year. After reviewing our operations, we have determined for the health and safety of our Scouts, leaders, staff and the extended community we will not hold camp in person for the summer of 2020. We know camping is an iconic experience, but the health and safety of our Scouting family is our top priority.
2020 Scouts BSA Summer Experience
To continue program and advancement opportunities, we are excited to announce the launch of our virtual Scouts BSA 2020 Summer Experience. Each week, Scouts will virtually participate in unique experiences, facilitated skill-building session, merit badges and more, all lead by dedicated Ransburg staff.
Each week has limited capacity and we are keeping class sizes small. There will be programming that benefits every youth member, from those who have just crossed over to our most experienced Scouts.
Summer Camp
Summer camp is what many Scouts enjoy most about Scouting. Plan to attend a Scouts BSA Summer Camp now! Our camps provide unique adventures such as sailing, horseback riding, paddle boarding, STEM activities, shooting sports, fishing, climbing and much more! Scouts will earn merit badges along their advancement trail while having fun.
Ransburg Summer Camp
Ransburg Scout Reservation, 7599 E Waldrip Creek Road, Bloomington, IN 47401
Register your troop for 2021! As you begin your preparations, please do not hesitate to reach out to us!
Ransburg Scout Reservation provides unique adventures unlike any other camp. The climbing tower, C.O.P.E. course and robust aquatics program leave Scouts excited to return before they’ve even completed their week at camp. With one of the most diverse program offerings in the country, Ransburg has something for every Scout in your Troop. If you are considering making Ransburg your home for this upcoming summer, please visit us at www.ransburgbsa.org to learn more about our staff, programs, and more! Also visit us on social media to learn Why We Camp.
Ransburg Scout Reservation is accredited by the National Camp Accreditation Program.
- All new campsite names and increased capacity along Ridge 1.
- All youth shower facilities in camp are individual use. The Jackson Camper Facility is a brand new shower house with 22 individual showers and toilets. In addition, the Ridge 5 shower house AND the Inlow Aquatics Center shower facility have been reconstructed as individual shower and toilet facilities.
- Visit our Facebook page or our website for more information
A $50 non-refundable deposit is due for all attending Scouts by February 15, 2020.
Themed Weeks at Camp Belzer
Camp Belzer, 6102 Boy Scout Road, Indianapolis, IN 46206
Camp Belzer is excited to announce this new program being offered at Camp Belzer. The theme weeks will be an opportunity for a child to learn and have fun in a very specific topic of his or her choice. The themes change each week offering the opportunity to come again and again if the child so chooses.
5TH THROUGH 8TH GRADES – All are invited to attend these educational and fun weeks. Activities and lessons will vary from week to week based on the theme. The themes will be the same as the 2nd through 4th grades but will not be the same program. The activities and program have been specially designed to be fun and interesting to this age group. Scouts will be able to earn merit badges. While members of the community who are not Scouts will not be able to earn merit badges, they will be challenged to grow through the BSA Merit Badge Program.
National Youth Leadership Training
Multiple Locations
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide youth members of the Boy Scouts of America with leadership skills and experience they can use in their units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. This six-day course is patterned after a month in the life of a unit. Content is delivered in a group and team outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. NYLT will be offered at three different times during the year. A spring and fall course will each be held over two weekends at Camp Kikthawenund and a week long summer course is held at Camp Red Wing, Muncie.
Promotions
If you would like assistance promoting summer camp to your families, we are here to help! The council offers tools that can assist you in preparing your Scouts and parents for summer camp.
Click here to request a camp promotion presentation at a pack or troop meeting.
Forms & Resources
Camperships
Finances should never be a reason for a Scout not to attend camp. Crossroads of America Council offers a Campership program where recipients can be awarded up to 50% of the early summer camp fee in exchange for performing an age-appropriate service project.
2020 Ransburg Summer Camp Payment & Fee Schedule
| Payment Type | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| $150 Unit Reservation Deposit | At time of reservation |
| $50 non-refundable deposit per Scout | February 15, 2020 |
| Balance due for early fee | April 15, 2020 |
| Balance due for regular fee | May 15, 2020 |
| Balance due for late fee | Beginning May 16, 2020 |
| Fee Type | In-Council | Out-of-Council | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth - early | $295 | $325 | |
| Youth - regular | $315 | $345 | |
| Youth - late | $340 | $370 | |
| Adult | $140 | $140 | |
