Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation

The Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation is a 700-acre tract of land in eastern Pennsylvania dedicated to offering Scouts the chance to experience the beauty of the outdoors. We serve over 2,000 youth members each summer.

New Programs and Camping Opportunities Summer/Fall 2020

Starting July 10, Scouts BSA Units may camp overnight at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation.

To learn more about summer and fall programs at HMSR click the tab below.

If you would like to bring your unit to camp for up to a two night, three-day camping experience, visit the Year-Round Camping Tab.

Scouts BSA - Summer and Fall Programs at HMSR

All availability will be on a first come first serve basis.

Weekend Camping: Limited availability on boating, rifle range, and archery on Saturdays.

Weekday Camping: Limited availability on rifle range and archery.

All registrations will be done through Tentaroo. When making your site reservation you will be able to sign up for your activities.

All participants will be asked to follow CDC social distancing guidelines and bring gloves and sanitizer for personal use.

The Hawk Mountain Council has two Task Forces working on developing summer and fall program activities for our Scouts BSA members. One task force is focused on in-person activities and the other task force is working on virtual offerings.

Scouts BSA Theme Weekends

Register for a weekend of fun and learning at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation. Scouts will arrive on Friday night, have a full day of merit badge or advancement classes and enjoy a campfire and a drive-in movie. Check-out is Sunday morning. Programs available are:

August 21-23:

Track 1: Pathfinder for new Scouts (includes the Indian Lore and Nature merit badges) – Register in Tentaroo
Track 2: Shooting Sports Weekend (includes Rifle Shooting MB) – Register in Tentaroo

September 11-13:

Home Improvement – choose any two merit badges from: Automotive Maintenance, Electricity, Farm Mechanics, Gardening, Home Repairs, Painting, Plumbing, and Welding
Register in Tentaroo

October 23-25:

Things You Didn’t Learn in History Class – choose any two merit badges from: American Heritage, Citizenship in the Nation, Indian Lore, Pioneering, and Scouting Heritage
Register in Tentaroo

The program fee ($70, $50 adults) includes: 2 nights of camping; meals and snacks; merit badge instruction; campfire and drive-in movie; a 2020 HMSR summer camp patch; and the merit badge(s) earned. Additional time may be available for boating, hiking and fishing depending on the program.

Scouts MUST BRING their own tents and Scouts will tent alone unless staying with a sibling. Scouts must bring at least 2 masks that cover mouth and nose and a bottle of hand sanitizer. CDC and BSA COVID health guidelines will be implemented and everyone must assist in keeping camp safe for all.

Scouts may attend as a troop or register as individuals. Adult leadership will be provided for those scouts who are attending alone.

Virtual Cub Scout Day Camp

CUBS AND BUGS AT HOME

A wonderful time was had with our first ever Virtual Day Camp.

Over 100 youth participated in this year’s program that included bug study, physical fitness, star gazing, crafts, and more.

Thank you to all who participated.

Year-Round Camping

Year-Round Camp Reservations Open!

We are currently taking reservations for summer and fall camping at HMSR which will be opening to unit camping and activities on July 10, 2020.

A full list of available facilities, the capacities and the cost are outlined in our Year-Round Camping Guidebook.

Also included in the Guidebook are the other program choices available, i.e. boating and shooting sports (rifle and archery).

All registrations are made through the Tentaroo system. When making your reservations you need to book your site first and then complete a second registration for your program choices.

Who may use these facilities?
Scouts BSA Troops
Webelos Dens
Cub Scout Packs
Non-Scout Groups*

Hawk Mountain Reservation has Camp Masters on duty weekends throughout the year and they are able to assist with check-in and check-out procedures.

The Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation offers fall, winter, and spring outdoor facilities to Scouting and Non-Scout Groups.

You can tent camp year-round or you may want to use one of our many lodges. A full list of our facilities, the capacities, and the cost is outlined in our Year-Round Camping Guidebook

Year Round Camping Guidebook – Information on facilities and HMSR Schedules.

Year-Round Camp Reservations* – Make your reservations today!

*Non-Scouting use of the facility requires a certificate of insurance and a hold harmless agreement.

Forms

All forms can be used by Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing Units.

Covid-19 Frequently Asked Questions:
HMSR FAQ 5 4 2020

Unit Registration Summer Camp Forms:

Unit Required Summer Camp Forms:
HMSR Unit Roster Form

Scout Required Summer Camp Forms:
Appendix G - BSA Annual Health and Medical with HMSR Forms
HMSR Dietary Needs Form

Camp Meade 2020 Program Guide (Scouts BSA):

Appendix J – HMC National & Local Policies
[Download not found]
Appendix L-Trail to Eagle Merit Badge Schedule

Camp Meade 2020 Merit Badge Schedule:

Camp Meade 2020 Pathfinder Schedule & Requirements:

Camp DuPortail 2020 Program Guide (Cub Scouts):

HMSR Camp Maps:
Hawk Mountain Camp Map
Appendix A2 - HMSR Orienteering Map

Virtual Cub Scout Day Camp

CUBS AND BUGS AT HOME

Strap on your rain boots, grab your magnifying glasses, and get ready for a summer of exploration…in your backyard!

Choose one of these 3 weeks:
July 13 – July 17 – Register
July 20 – July 24 – Register
July 27 – 31 – Register

All registration for Cubs and Bugs will be done through Tentaroo and you will need to create a Tentaroo account when you log in. For help with Tentaroo follow this link: Tentaroo Help

Chose from two different packages:

Tier One – Caterpillars – Cost: $50

Fifteen Self-Led Lesson Plans
Covers multiple Achievements
Completes at least two achievements per rank
Required Activity Materials
Cubs and Bugs Workbook
Summer Camp 2020 Patch
Summer Camp 2020 T-shirt
Summer Camp 2020 Branded Bag
In-Person Camp Adventure Day Reservation (Date TBA)

Tier One – Butterflies – Cost: $75

Includes all of Tier One PLUS

Fifteen Staff Led Lessons
Daily AM or PM Zoom Schedules
Twilight Zoom Activities
Virtual Campfires
Summer Camp 2020 HMSR swag

*Optional Craft Supply Kit – Cost $5

Includes scissors, crayons, markers, and glue.

Leader Guide and Kickoff Powerpoint Available

Pick up Dates and Locations as well as Delivery options will be available upon registration.

Questions? Contact Julie our Cubs and Bugs Camp Director at henrichjulie17@gmail.com

Cubs & Bugs at Home – Camp Kickoff

We will discuss the summer programs, the leader’s guide, pricing, and more.

Download the Cubs and Bugs at Home flyer: HMSR Virtual Cub Camp 2020 Flyer

Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation Summer Camp Update

Dear Scouting family,

First and foremost, we hope this email finds you and your family well. It goes without saying that we are living through unprecedented and concerning times.

As always, your safety and the safety of all our members, volunteers, and employees is the Hawk Mountain Council’s top priority. As such, we have taken a careful and informed approach in evaluating whether to offer our resident summer camp and day camps this year. Since the spread of COVID-19, we have continued to monitor the situation, consult with health experts, government officials, and other camping professionals.

It is with a heavy heart that after a thorough review, the Hawk Mountain Council Executive Committee has decided to suspend all resident camp and day camp programs at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation for the 2020 summer season. We know camp is an important part of every Scout’s summer, and this decision was not made lightly.

[Read more…]

Summer Camp Staff

SUMMER CAMP STAFF – COME MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Are you tired of doing the same old thing every summer? Did you know that the Hawk Mountain Council operates two Scout camps at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation including Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and high adventure programs?

Each of these offers opportunities for a variety of summer camp staff jobs. Most Scout camp counselors are at least 16 years of age, but the Scouts BSA and Cub Scout camps have a limited number of jobs for 15-year-olds with previous Senior Leadership Program (counselor in training program) experience.

The Hawk Mountain Council, BSA is an equal opportunity employer that hires females and males, as well as people of all ages and ethnic groups, diverse cultures and mixed abilities. No previous Scouting experience is necessary. [Read more…]

Year-Round Camp Reservations – Now Available

Year-Round Camp Reservations Open!

The Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation offers fall, winter, and spring outdoor facilities to Scouting and Non-Scout Groups.

You can tent camp year-round or you may want to use one of our many lodges. A full list of our facilities, the capacities, and the cost is outlined in our Year-Round Camping Guidebook

Who may use these facilities?

Scouts BSA Troops
Webelos Dens
Cub Scout Packs
Non-Scout Groups
Schools
Businesses

Year Round Camping Guidebook – Information on facilities and HMSR Schedules.

Year-Round Camp Reservations* – Make your reservations today!

*Non-Scouting use of the facility requires a certificate of insurance and a hold harmless agreement.

The Reservation Camp Master Corps is on duty weekends throughout the year and are able to assist with check-in and check-out procedures and may offer special program opportunities.

Tentaroo Login

The Hawk Mountain Council is now using Tentaroo as our event and camping registration system.

Click on the link below to access Tentaroo or use the link in a specific event to register.

For Unit Registration you will need your Tentaroo login information sent to the Unit Leader and Committee Chair via email. If you are registering as an individual for an event you will need to create an account.

Tentaroo Login

For Tentaroo Help Click Here or fill out the form below.

Tentaroo Help

Welcome to Tentaroo Help!

Tentaroo is a system designed for Scouting Councils to manage events such as Boy Scout and Cub Scout Resident Camps, Day Camps, District and Council activities, and more. The Hawk Mountain Council has designed Tentaroo Help as a way to answer your questions about using Tentaroo to help schedule and plan your unit’s camping, activities, and events in the Hawk Mountain Council.

User Video Guide – Tentaroo Website

Tentaroo has a full video on getting started in Tentaroo and you can access the page here or visit their youtube page. A few quick timestamps are listed below for your use.

Getting Started in Tentaroo

Watch the Getting Started video for guidance on setting up an account, logging in, and navigating the Tentaroo system.

Helpful Time Stamps:
Create a New Account (0:18)
Login to an Account or Retrieve Password (1:01)
Event Registration (1:58)
Facility Reservation (2:28)
Cart (3:03)
Account Settings (3:26)

Event Registration Guide

Watch the Event Registration Guide video for a virtual tour of a registration, including all possible registration steps.

Helpful Time Stamps:
New Registration (At 0:22)
Reserve camp spots, group classes, order products, notify council of campsite preferences.
Register Individuals: (At 3:38)
Add participant, choose individual class schedule.
Modify Existing Registration: (At 5:57)
Make changes to existing event registrations including camping spots, group options, registered individuals and products ordered.
Reports: (At 7:33)
Invoices, participant rosters, class schedules, requirements completed and blue cards.

Facilities Reservation Guide

Explore the Tentaroo Facilities Reservation system, learning how to check availability, set up a trip, reserve facilities, and download your itinerary.

Helpful Time Stamps:
Check Availability (1:40)
Start a New Trip (2:29)
Add a Reservation (2:45)
Make a Payment/Place Order (3:50)
Manage a Trip and Reservations (4:24)
Access Past Trips (4:53)
Download Itinerary (6:40)

For more assistance with Tentaroo, please fill out the form below.

Places to go with your Scouts

Have you and your committee been stuck trying to pick out somewhere to take your pack or your den?

Is that Patrol Leader’s Council stumped for ideas on an outing?

Or maybe you just need some ideas of places to take your family for a vacation or a long weekend.

Take a peek through this list of 149 locations that are good for your unit (or family) to visit. The criteria being that it had to be in Pennsylvania, specifically the eastern portion of the state (using Harrisburg and State College as general guidelines), similar to WFMZ’s “One Tank Trips” feature.
The three lists below are the same, but are sorted differently: by the name of the location, by the county where the location is found, and by the general category that the location falls under. Feel free to download whichever you prefer. The location categories are located at the bottom of the page.

[Read more…]

Summer Camp Forms

All forms can be used by Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing Units.

Unit Registration Summer Camp Forms:
2020 Payment Transmittal Form
2020 Campership Request Form
2020 Provisional Camper Form

Unit Required Summer Camp Forms:
HMSR Unit Roster Form
HMSR Swim Test Form
HMSR BBQ Form
HMSR Polar Bear Roster

Scout Required Summer Camp Forms:
Appendix G - BSA Annual Health and Medical with HMSR Forms
HMSR Dietary Needs Form
HMSR - Over the Counter Medicine Form
HMSR Routine Prescription Log

Camp Meade 2020 Program Guide (Scouts BSA):

2020 Camp Meade Leader & Program Guide_Update 16 Jan 2020

Camp Mead 2020 Program Guide Appendices:

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Appendix D - Special Program & Merit Badge Prerequisites with Recommended Rotational

Appendix E – HMSR Awards Program with Kittatinny
Appendix F - Unit Swim Classification Record
Appendix G - BSA Annual Health and Medical with HMSR Forms
Appendix H - HMSR Campsite Inspection Rules & Form
Appendix I - Camp Leadership Youth Protection Begins with You
Appendix J – HMC National & Local Policies
[Download not found]
Appendix L-Trail to Eagle Merit Badge Schedule

Camp Meade 2020 Merit Badge Schedule:
Appendix B - 2020 Merit Badge Schedule

Camp Meade 2020 Pathfinder Schedule & Requirements:
Appendix B - 2020 Pathfinder Schedule
Pathfinder Program Requirements Covered

Camp DuPortail 2020 Program Guide (Cub Scouts):
[Download not found]

HMSR Camp Maps:
Hawk Mountain Camp Map
Appendix A2 - HMSR Orienteering Map

Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation

New Programs and Camping Opportunities Summer/Fall 2020