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.
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.
Summer Mini-Camps
- Track 1: Canoeing merit badge
- Track 2: Birds Study and Mammal Study merit badges
- 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
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Home Improvement – choose any two merit badges from: Automotive Maintenance, Electricity, Farm Mechanics, Gardening, Home Repairs, Painting, Plumbing, and Welding
Register in Tentaroo
- 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
Virtual Cub Scout Day Camp
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
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
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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
