The excitement and adventure of summer camp at Camp Lions; Pipsico Scout Reservation continues to escalate in 2008. We are celebrating our 20th anniversary of conducting the summer camp program at Camp Lions offering one of the most comprehensive programs you will find anywhere. Not only do we offer an exceptionally wide selection of merit badges (over 40 to choose from), but we also stress that every Scout have the needed time and quality instruction to ensure they truly earn the merit badges they get at Camp Lions.

 Summer camp involves much more than merit badges. The Huskanaw Program for new Scouts maximizes opportunities to meet Tenderfoot through First Class advancement requirements and still allows enough time for the new Scout to participate in the total summer camp experience. Your older scouts should be encouraged to take advantage of our unique Sail the James, Sail Hampton Roads, Colonial Historical Trek, and Jamestown Experience programs for the “more experienced Scouts”. Completing the summer camp experience for adult campers, there’s our special Mamanatowick’s Mantle recognition program for adults.

 While striving to meet the needs of every unit member, we have not overlooked the needs of your unit as a whole. We strongly support Scouting’s patrol method and offer a wide range of activities and awards aimed at promoting teamwork and identity of patrols and troops.

 Please study this Guide thoroughly. If you’re new to our camp, it will answer most of your questions and help you make the most of your time with us. For returning leaders, there are new programs and revised policies you need to be aware of. We look forward to having you join us at Camp Lions this summer.                                                                     

Yours in the spirit of Scouting,

  

Phil McGinnis

Camp Director