Who can attend?
Discovery Day Camp is open to all youth (boys and girls) entering Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Do parents have to attend?
Due to state guidelines, parents are no longer invited to stay with their child throughout the day. Trained Staff will provide leadership and supervision for all youth participants.
How much does it cost?
2021 Fees
$190 Kindergarten - 8th grade (no lunch included)
Is There Financial Aid Available?
Yes! We think that every Scout should have an opportunity to attend Summer Camp and we do not want cost to hold anyone back from this experience. If you are in need, please complete the Campership Form to receive up to 50% of the youth cost covered.
When is Discovery Day Camp?
Sessions will be offered starting mid June and running until September. See the Register tab for this years dates and locations!
What should I bring?
We recommend that each youth participant brings a back pack each day with the following items:
- Swim Suit (for water activities at all locations)
- Towel
- Sun screen
- Bug spray
- Hat or sunglasses
- Snack
- Any medications that they might need (tell staff about these at check in)
- Rain jacket
- Bag lunch
Every day, participants should have closed toed shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather. They will be spending a majority of the day outdoors so it is important that they are dressed properly.
What forms do I need to bring?
Each participant must have parts A and B completed of the Health Form. Additionally each youth participant who would like to participate in shooting sports activities must have a completed Shooting Sports Waiver. Both of these forms can be found in the FORMS section of this page.
Additionally, for 2021, participants must fill out and bring the "2021 Participant Day Camp Waiver". This form will be made available to participants before their camp date.
Forms will be turned into the staff at check in on Monday morning. If you do not have them completed, you will be asked to fill them out once you arrive.
If you are attending multiple sessions of Discovery Day Camp, you may use the same forms each time.
Food Service
Please bring a bag lunch each day.
What to expect at Check In
Check In and Drop off procedures are being adjusted in 2021 due to COVID-19, please review Parent Guidebook for details (which will be made available to particpants shortly before their camp date).
On the first day (Monday) please be prepared to turn in a completed Health Form, Particpant Day Camp Waiver, and Shooting Sports Waiver. Make sure you have an emergency contact listed on the Health Form and if anyone else plans to drop off or pick up your child during the week, their names and phone numbers need to be listed as authorized persons.
If your child needs to take any medications during the day please inform the staff.
Is there early drop off / late pick up options?
All locations offer early and late drop off. See registration site for more details.
Swimming Qualifications
Our swimming areas are supervised by staff who are certified lifeguards and trained in CPR and First Aid. All participants will be required to stay in the shallow (learner) section unless they are able to pass a swimming test. Those that can pass with lifeguard approval will be allowed to move into the deep end.
Life jackets and flotation toys will be provided upon request. If may also send personal life jackets or flotation devices for you child to use if you wish.
First Aid & Onsite Medical Staff
Each camp property has at least 50% of their staff trained in First Aid and CPR. In addition to that, they have a designated staff member to respond to any injuries or other medical situations that might happen while at camp. If something happens that will require a trip to a clinic or hospital, emergency contacts will be called immediately.