Adopt A Campsite Program
Adopt A Campsite Program
Thank you for your support of the Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation (HMSR). We are looking for ways to make our camp more welcoming for the people who use our facility. We need volunteers who want to help our camp grow into the kind of camp that we all want it to be. We are asking for units who want to make our camp a place of fellowship and respite, a place that can help grow and nurture your unit to be the best it can be as well as a place you can enjoy.
What can you do to help create that place here at HMSR? To allow your own personal touch and still maintain a standard level of quality, we are asking that you work with the Camp Ranger before beginning a project to make sure this aligns with the vision of HMSR.
As part of our Boy Scouts of America National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) inspections, we look at our sites and list items that need to be fixed, improved, or replaced. Below are some of the things we look for:
- Grounds free of trash.
- Conservation projects in or around the campsite.
- Prepare a campfire circle.
- Trail maintenance and brush control.
- Level tent platforms to make sure they are safe and comfortable.
- A flagpole and bulletin board.
- A pavilion free of leaves and debris.
- A latrine that is clean and swept.
- Paint the pavilion and latrine as needed.
- Build and repair picnic tables and log seating by the campfire.
- Report to the Ranger or Campmaster any aspects of the site that need additional attention and care.
This is just the beginning of a list that ends only with your creativity. To allow your own personal touches and still maintain a standard level of quality, we ask that you please work with the Camp Ranger who will seek approval from the Camp Committee as well as Property and Maintenance Committee before a project may begin.
Thank you for considering this adoption!
Please review the information in this guidebook and when you are ready to adopt, simply follow the directions in the section labeled…How does it work?
Summer Camp 2023
Welcome to the Hawk Mountain Council Summer Camp Page
We have a great summer lined up for you and hope you will join us at HMSR or at the Southern Berks Day Camp
Check back often as we will update this page with new information throughout the fall.
Important COVID-19 Information
We follow guidelines from the CDC, PA Dept. of Health, Boy Scouts of America, Hawk Mountain Council’s Enterprise Risk Management Committee, and Hawk Mountain Council’s Health Supervisor. We follow whichever guidance is the most strict.
Camp Meade (Scouts BSA)
Camp Meade provides summer programs to members of the Scouts BSA program.
CAMP MEADE SUMMER CAMP 2023 SITE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! (Unit Site Registration Only)
We are gearing up for a GREAT 2023 summer season. Registration is open on our event registration system for troops to sign up and book a site.
Camp Meade Sessions:
- Session 1 – June 18th – June 24th
- Session 2 – June 25th – July 1st
- Session 3 – July 2nd – July 8th
- Session 4 – July 9th – July 15th
- Session 5 – July 16th – July 22nd
Learn More:
- 2023 Camp Meade Leaders Guide
- 2023 HMSR Merit Badge Program
- Camp Meade Flyer 2023 – Coming Soon
- 2023 Camp Meade Key Scheduling Dates and Rate Schedule
- Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation Map
- Campership Request Form
- Herbie's My Friend Model Unit Program
Stay tuned for more information to come!
All resources can be found on the Black Pug Registration System.
Camp DuPortail (Cub Scouts/Webelos)
Camp DuPortail provides summer programs to members of the Cub Scout program.
CAMP DuPortail SUMMER CAMP 2023
For dates, fees, and specific Cub Scout camping opportunities – click the flyer below!
Cub Scout Camp Flyer – Into the Jungle Day Camp Flyer
Camp DuPortail Leaders and Parents Guide – Into the Jungle Cub Scout Leader Guide
Campership Request Form – Campership Request Form
Registration Links
Cub Scout Day Camp – Please register as a Unit
Cub Scout Resident Camp
Webelos Outpost
All resources are located on the Black Pug Registration Page!
Summer Camp Staff 2023
HAWK MOUNTAIN SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Do you love the outdoors?
Do you love hiking, swimming, and zip-lining?
Do you love working with kids?
If you relate to this, then we have the perfect place for you. Hawk Mountain Summer Camp.
Imagine a job where almost anything is possible:
- Live, play and work in the great outdoors.
- Make new friends.
- Become a child’s hero.
- Learn leadership skills.
Camp jobs offer skill-building and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else. Regardless of your college major, high school training, camp experiences allow you to learn and develop skills for the future.
We offer the following job opportunities:
- Counselors for: Nature, outdoor skills, fishing, handicraft, shooting sports, waterfront, pool, and more
- Area Directors
- Business/Trading Post Assistants
- Kitchen assistants
- Cooks
- College Internships
2023 HMSR Staff Application
Counselor In Training or CIT Program New for 2023!
You can sign up for any 3 weeks this summer – June 18 to July 29.
The CIT Program will provide the following:
- Structured training as a camp counselor
- Two Merit Badges per week
- A;l meals and housing
- Surprise merit badge only available to CIT’s!
- Cost – $150 for the 3- week program.
Interviews for all staff positions will start this fall, please check back for more information.
For additional information please contact the office at (610) 926-3406 or fill out the contact page below.
HMC Summer Camp Photo Contest
Click & Shoot!
Here’s your chance to win a Cabela’s gift card and see your photographs appear on the Hawk Mountain Council website and other Council materials. Simply take your camera (phone) to camp this summer and send us your best photos! Capture your camp experience at any of your summer camp activities and show us some of the best moments.
Here’s how you can win an EXCITING PRIZE when you enter our Hawk Mountain Council Summer Camp Photo Contest!
One grand prize winner will be chosen from EACH of the Council camps: Camp Meade and Camp DuPortail. Each of these grand prize winners will receive a $50 Cabela’s gift card. PLUS, we will award one Editor’s Choice Award, for an “all-around great photo.” The Editor’s Choice winner will receive a $100 Cabela’s gift card. All winning photos will be posted on www.hmc-bsa.org.
Download the Summer Photo Contest Entry Form Today to enter your photos.
Submit your photos online: Click Here
Happy Shooting!
Summer Camp 2022
Welcome to the Hawk Mountain Council Summer Camp Page
We have a great summer lined up for you and hope you will join us at HMSR or at the Southern Berks Day Camp
Check back often as we will update this page with new information throughout the winter and spring.
Important COVID-19 Information
We follow guidelines from the CDC, PA Dept. of Health, Boy Scouts of America, Hawk Mountain Council’s Enterprise Risk Management Committee, and Hawk Mountain Council’s Health Supervisor. We follow whichever guidance is the most strict. At this time, masks are required in all buildings.
Camp Meade (Scouts BSA)
Camp Meade provides summer programs to members of the Scouts BSA program.
CAMP MEADE SUMMER CAMP 2022 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
You guessed it! Our summer theme is Wild West. Get your hats and boots ready.
We are gearing up for a GREAT 2022 summer season. Registration is open on our event registration system for troops to sign up and book a site.
Camp Meade Sessions:
- Session 1 – June 19th – June 25th
- Session 2 – June 26th – July 2nd
- Session 3 – July 3rd – July 9th
- Session 4 – July 10th – July 16th
- Session 5 – July 17th – July 23rd
- Session 6 – July 24th – July 30th
Learn More:
- [Download not found]
- Camp Meade Flyer 2022
- 2022 Camp Meade Planning Information – With Rate Schedule
- Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation Map
Stay tuned for more information to come!
Resources Page
Camp DuPortail (Cub Scouts/Webelos)
Camp DuPortail provides summer programs to members of the Cub Scout program.
CAMP DuPortail SUMMER CAMP 2022 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
For dates, fees, and specific Cub Scout camping opportunities – click the flyer below!
[Download not found]
Register Today
Cub Scout Day Camp – Please register as a Unit
- Week 1 – Monday, June 27 – Friday, July 1
- Week 2 – Monday, July 25 – Friday, July 29
- Session 1, Thursday, July 7 – Saturday, July 9
- Session 2, Friday, July 22 – Sunday, July 24
- Session 1, Sunday, July 31 – Wednesday, August 3
- Session 2, Wednesday, August 3, – Saturday, August 6
Resources Page
Southern Berks Day Camp
The Southern Berks Day Camp provides a program opportunity for Cub Scouts entering the Wolf/Bear program on 9/1/2022.
Dates: June 13 – June 17, 2022
Location: Daniel Boone Homestead
Cost: $125 for each Scout. Siblings are $25. Leaders and Parents are free.
Day Camp Flyer: – Southern Berks Cub Camps Brochure
Southern Berks Twilight Camp
The Southern Berks Twilight Camp provides program opportunity for Cub Scouts entering the Lion/Tiger program on 9/1/2022.
Dates: June 13 – June 17, 2022
Location: Daniel Boone Homestead
Cost: $75 for each Scouts. Siblings are $10. Leaders and Parents are free.
Twilight Camp Flyer: Southern Berks Cub Camps Brochure
HMSR Resources Page
Welcome to the Hawk Mountain Council Resources Page
On this page, you will find the resources and information you will need for preparing your trip to camp this summer.
Please check back often as we will continue to update the page throughout the winter & spring.
Camp Meade Resouces:
Camp DuPortail Resources:
HMSR General Resouces:
Camperships: Campership Request Form
Hawk Mountain Race – Updated
The Hawk Mountain Council, Boy Scouts of America hosted the 2nd Annual Race Weekend at the Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation on August 28 and 29. Over 80 runners, swimmers, bikers, and kayakers, participated in over 12 different events. This was a great opportunity to showcase the gem we call Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation.
To see photos from the day, please visit this link: Hawk Mountain Race Photos
Thank you to all the great volunteers and staff who worked hard to put this event together.
Year-Round Camping at HMSR
Year-Round Camp Reservations Open!
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 HMSR Facilities Reservation system. When making your reservations you need to book your site or cabin and you will need to contact Council Program Director, Michele Bement to set up the use of various program facilities.
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, capacities, and the cost is outlined in our Year-Round Camping Guidebook
Year Round Camping Guidebook – Information on facilities and HMSR Schedules.
For a current HMSR Map click here – Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation Map
*Non-Scouting use of the facility requires a certificate of insurance and a hold harmless agreement.
Golden Jubilee
Join 1,000+ of your fellow Scouts for a huge weekend of:
Recent Updates
- October 14 – Golden Jubilee Unit Feedback Survey published
- October 5 – Lost and Found items posted below
- September 27 – Updated leader’s guide (v8.0) with BSA Medical and COVID-19 screening form updates.
- September 22 – Updated leader’s guide (v7.0) with text messaging service details, corrections about availability of leader packets, and other minor changes.
- September 21 – Updated leader’s guide (v6.0) with Scout’s BSA Merit Badges and other important updates.
- September 12 – Updated leader’s guide (v5.0) with new Cub Scout activities and service project details.
- September 9 – Updated leader’s guide (v4.0) now available to download below
- August 31 – Updated leader’s guide (v3.0)
- May 24 – Leader’s Guide now available
- June 2 – Online Registration Now Available
Post-Event Updates
Leader and Unit Feedback Survey
We would appreciate all leaders discussing the Jubilee with their units and providing feedback to the council. We have developed a feedback survey that can be filled out online. We’ve also made a PDF version that can be downloaded, printed and filled out at your unit meeting. Completed paper surveys can be returned to the council office or entered into the online form and submitted.
If there are questions or problems accessing the survey, please contact [email protected].
Lost and Found
Here are some items that were left at the fairgrounds. If these belong to you, you may pick them up at the council office.
We had a Scout from Troop 597 report a missing cell phone. Samsung black/blue with a cracked screen.
We had a Scout from Troop 413 report a missing water bottle. It’s a teal color Nalgene with “John” written on it.
We had a Scout from Troop 519 report a missing water bottle. It’s a gray color Nalgene with a lot of stickers on it.
Please contact [email protected] if you located any of these items.
Important Information for Unit Leaders
- Download the Leader’s Guide: [Download not found]
- Read the Frequently Asked Questions.
- Download the Cub Scout Golden Ticket Flyer.
- Download the HMSR COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire. We will need one for each participant/leader at the Jubilee.
- We need Volunteers! – Please follow this link if you can help
Leader Orientation Meetings
You may watch the recorded leader meetings conducted on Tuesday, September 21 and Thursday, September 23.
Centennial Chef Cooking Competition
Scouts and Scouters, join us for our Outdoor Cooking Competition and take home a ‘Centennial Chef’ award. Categories are “Entree” and “Dessert”. All entries must be cooked in a Dutch Oven with charcoal. Our judges will select both an adult and a scout/patrol winner in each category. You will need to bring your own cooking equipment and ingredients for your recipe.
Service Project at Jubilee
The Schuylkill County Fairgrounds was significantly impacted by the recent storms and flooding due to Hurricane Ida. The council has committed to providing service hour opportunities for our Scouting units while at the Jubilee.
We are asking that units and their Scouts volunteer one hour of time during the Jubilee to this effort. Full details regarding the service project are in the Leader’s Guide.