Scouts BSA Summer Camp

Nestled between the rolling hills of Harford County and the rolling waves of the Susquehanna River, Broad Creek is at the heart of Scouting adventure. From conquering the climbing tower to kayaking through a forest stream into deeper waters, Scout Camp at Broad Creek is guaranteed to have a new experience in store for each visit. Welcome to Baltimore’s flagship camping experience!

Dates

4 weeks to choose from

Location

Whiteford, MD

Pricing

Project Wake

Susquehanna River trek experience 🛶

What's New At Broad Creek?

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Camp Documents

1,665 acres of adventure

makes Broad Creek one of Maryland’s biggest camping experiences

Unmatched Camp Staff

known for #BroadCreekSpirit, more than 70% of our camp staff returns year to year

Exciting Program Slate

featuring over 55 merit badges, new trek and adventure programs, and an engaging first-year itinerary

2026 Availability

June 28th to July 4th

Week One

July 5th to July 11th

Week Two

July 12th to July 18th

Week Three

July 19th to July 25th

Week Four

Early-Bird Rate

$ 475 if registered before April 1, 2026 and the $50/youth deposit is paid.

Same flat cost for:

Merit Badge Program
Trek Experience
Provisional Camping

Early Bird

2026 Youth Pricing

	Early Bird Fee	Standard Fee	Late Fee	Additional Week
Youth	$475	$500	$530	$440
Youth - Patrol Cooking	$385	$410	$440	$375
Youth - Provisional Camper	$490	$515	$545	$440
Youth - Special Needs		$240
Adult		190
Adult - Patrol Cooking		$80

Youth Price Breakdown

Standard: Flat fee for registering for a week at camp. This and other rates are all-inclusive, meaning there are no up-charges for any merit badges or programs you sign up for.

Patrol Cooking: This option is available for units who would prefer to cook their own food at camp, rather than eat in the dining hall.

Additional Week: Have a good week and want to stick around to earn more merit badges, participate in a trek program, or see your favorite staff member again? This option allows Scouts to attend camp again at a discounted rate, and works great when paired with our weekly provisional program.

Special Needs: Broad Creek has a long history of including youth with physical and intellectual disabilities and is dedicated to ensuring they have the experience of a lifetime.

Promotions:

–First Year Scouts (New Scout) register at the Early Bird Discount price whenever they register
–Early Bird Discount takes $25 off the regular registration fee if registered prior to April 1st AND the $50/youth deposit is paid ($500 after April 1st)

2026 Adult Pricing

	Standard	Patrol Cooking
Adult	$190	$80

Adult Price Breakdown

Standard: Flat fee for registering for as and adult for a week at camp or with the trek program. All units must have appropriate two-deep leadership present to meet youth protection requirements. Upon request, registered adult leaders may trade out with a different leader mid-week.

Patrol Cooking: This option is available for units who would prefer to cook their own food at camp, rather than eat in the dining hall.

Promotions:

–One adult leader registration is included free for every ten youth registered

Cancellation Policy

$200 unit site deposit fee due at the time of registration (non-refundable fee to secure campsite and will be applied to final invoice)

Up until April 1st, (Early Bird deadline) there is no penalty for canceling or adjusting registration numbers for summer camp.

Between April 2nd and June 1st, any reductions in attendance or cancellations will result in 15% of the regular registration fee (for both youth and adults) taken out of the refund or applied to the balance due.

After June 1st, cancellations or reductions in attendance will result in no refunds. Exceptions may be made for anyone with an emergency, positive COVID tests, or doctor's notes. This documentation is due no later than August 15th to receive a refund.

Payment Schedule

$200 unit site deposit fee at time of registration

April 1st - Early Bird deadline

June 2nd - Late fee of $30 per participant

Total balance due on or before arrival at camp

Financial assistance may be available for Scouts who qualify and apply by March 1st

Campsite	Type of site	No. of canvas tents provided
Conowingo	Cabin	14
Dan Beard	Cabin	22
Flint Ridge	Cabin	14
Friar Tuck	Adirondack	10
Frontier	Cabin	10
Hawkeye	Adirondack	14
Jamestown	Adirondack	16
Lookout	Cabin	20
Pioneer	Cabin & Adirondack	16
Prospect	Cabin	20
Susquehanna	Cabin	10
Long Range	Carport	22
Timberline	Adirondack	10

Campsites

The table to the left shows our campsites available for reservation, including the number of 2-person canvas tents that will be set up in each site. If your unit needs additional space, you can reserve a second nearby site for no additional cost (contact the camping department to discuss your options). All of the sites can accommodate many personal tents for additional capacity. For a map of our campsites, check out our document library.

Campsite cabin

Campsite adirondack

2025 Merit Badges

Program Roadmap

The latest complete program schedules, pre-requisites, and other documents can be found in our document library by clicking below:

Aquatics

Merit Badges
Canoeing
Kayaking
Lifesaving
Rowing
Swimming
Training
BSA Aquatics Supervision
BSA Lifeguard
Open Programs
Open Swim
Open Boating
Open Stand-Up Paddleboard
Awards
Snorkeling BSA
Mile Swim
Polar Bear Swim

Climbing

Merit Badges
Climbing Merit Badge
Training
Climbing Instructor Level I
Open Programs
Open Climb

Conservation & Ecology

Merit Badges
Bird Study
Environmental Science
Fish & Wildlife
Fishing
Forestry
Geology
Insect Study
Mammal Study
Mining In Society
Nature
Reptile & Amphibian
Veterinary Medicine
Weather

Eagle Summit

Merit Badges
Citizenship in the Nation
Citizenship in the World
Communications
Emergency Preparedness
Personal Fitness
Personal Management

Project Thunder Herons

Project Thunder Herons is our all-inclusive first-year program that is the perfect mix between fun camp activities and advancement opportunities! Specific details will be available in the 2023 Leader’s Guide; until then, check out last year’s schedule in our document library.

Scoutcraft

Merit Badges
Camping
Fire Safety
First Aid
Orienteering
Pioneering
Search and Rescue
Wilderness Survival
Awards
Paul Bunyan Woodsman

Shooting Sports

Merit Badges
Archery
Rifle Shooting
Shotgun Shooting
Open Programs
Open Archery Shooting
Open Rifle Shooting
Open Shotgun Shooting

STEM

Merit Badges
Animation
Astronomy
Chemistry
Chess
Electronics
Engineering
Game Design
Moviemaking
Programming
Robotics
Signs, Signals, and Codes
Space Exploration

Trade Skills & Handicraft

Merit Badges
Art
Auto Maintenance
Basketry
Leatherwork
Metalwork
Music
Painting
Plumbing
Sculpture
Welding
Woodcarving
Woodworking

Trading Post

Merit Badges
Salesmanship

Project W.A.K.E.

and other adventure program opportunities

Ready for the next level? Broad Creek offers a variety of adventure programs for older youth who crave mobility and want to get into more advanced outdoor experiences. Read up on your next adventure by clicking below: