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.
Scouts BSA Theme Weekends
- 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
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
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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
