Please go to the SBR LEADERS GUIDE for DAYS / TIMES, DESCRIPTION and PREREQUISITES. MERIT BADGE REGISTRATION OPEN ON 4/24!

This is to reserve your scouts spot for WEEK 6 at SBR. This will secure your spot for this Troop Adventure!

Spots for BUY-UP programs are limited and vary by session. MERIT BADGE REGISTRATION OPEN ON 4/24! Scout Camp participants are invited to participate in a half-day whitewater rafting experience on the lower New River. Sign up as a unit or individually and make a splash in your week at camp! Spots are available throughout each week of camp. On this trip, participants will navigate ten miles of river in an eight-person river raft. The trip route contains approximately twenty-five different rapids, ranging between Class I to IV+. These unforgettable trips will last for about two (half-day) hours. Half-day trip participants should plan to eat at the Pigott Dining Hall before (afternoon) or after (morning) their trip. MUST BE A SCOUTING AMERICA CLASSIFIED SWIMMER.

Spots for BUY-UP programs are limited and vary by session. THESE MUST BE SECURED BEFORE 4/11. PLEASE NOTE: Prerequisites: Kayaking merit badge; Scouts must be twelve and classified as a swimmer . Participants in the Whitewater merit badge buy-up program will be provided lunch from the outfitter that hosts the badge. The minimum registration for the Whitewater merit badge is five individuals; if a minimum is not met, the Summit staff will work with the unit(s) to reschedule. Units should plan to send one adult leader for any session in which at least one of their Scouts is participating. Trips cannot be canceled or refunded with notice of less than two weeks. Additional information will be provided to unit leaders and participants at camp. MUST BE A SCOUTING AMERICA CLASSIFIED SWIMMER.

Spots for BUY-UP programs are limited and vary by session. REGISTRATION OPENS 4/24! Scout Camp participants are invited to “shred the gnar,” by visiting the Park, the high-adventure skateboarding venue of the Summit, and the Trax, the high-adventure BMX venue of the Summit, for a full-day wheeled sports buy-up program. Qualified instructors will share their passion for the sports with participating Scouts and adults. Participants of any ability will leave with the confidence and competence to tackle the challenges presented by these activities. Safety equipment is provided for both activities, and a pack-out lunch is provided for Scouts participating in this program. See the Program Schedule for a listing of the days on which this program is offered.

Spots for BUY-UP programs are limited and vary by session. REGISTRATION OPENS 4/24!. This is a full-day experience that combines a half day of shooting bows and a half day of shooting firearms at the Barrels. Participants will get the opportunity to safely handle multiple different kinds of firearms, under qualified instructors. This program is offered on several different days of each session, on the same days the program is offered for the Summit Experience (the onsite high-adventure program). This program promises thrills and chills for Scouts and leaders alike!

Spots for BUY-UP programs are limited and vary by session. REGISTRATION OPENS 4/24!. The Shotgun Shooting merit badge is an introduction to safely using basic skills to hit the target. It is offered on Wednesdays at the Barrels. Scouts and adults may register for this Buy-Up program, though Scouts are prioritized. Prerequisites: 1f; Scouts must also satisfy the qualification (shooting) requirements.

Spots for BUY-UP programs are limited and vary by session. REGISTRATION OPENS 4/24! The aerial sports buy-up program offers Scouts and leaders an opportunity to explore and negotiate the most challenging aerial sports venues on the property, alongside participants from the Summit Experience, the onsite high-adventure program of the Summit. This program begins at the Rocks, home to climbing, rappelling, bouldering, and the Leap of Faith (a thrilling thirty-two-foot jump). The, day continues with an invigorating ride on Alexander’s Eagle Flight (formerly the Big Zip), a signature Summit offering. The day concludes with the newly-reopened canopy zip line tour in Action Point, which offers a stunning platform-to-platform course through the trees. Participants will be provided with a pack-out lunch to eat on the trail between venues. PLEASE NOTE: Aerial Sports Buy-up Scheduling The aerial sports buy-up program is a fullday program, including three activities (Rocks, Alexander’s Eagle Flight, and canopy zip line tour). Registration for the aerial sports buy-up does not allow for à la carte selections. REQUIREMENTS: Participants must weigh between fifty (eighty for Eagle Flight) and two hundred fifty pounds and fit safely into the proper gear to ride any zip line at the Summit

Spots for BUY-UP programs are limited and vary by session. REGISTRATION OPENS 4/24!. Youth and adult participants in the James C. Justice National Scout Camp have the chance to experience the most thrilling ride the Summit has to offer on Alexander’s Eagle Flight (formerly Big Zip)! Take in the beautiful natural surroundings above and through the trees, high above Tridave Lake, with an Alexander’s Eagle Flight buy-up! Individuals will register and pay online through the Black Pug registration platform. Specific times on the days on which participants are registered will be coordinated at camp. Transportation will be provided for Scout Camp participants, though they may also choose to hike. Make sure to register early, as this is the most popular buy-up program for Scout Camp participants!

The Cooking merit badge introduces principles of cooking that can be used both at home and in the outdoors. Scouts who earn this badge will learn about food safety, nutritional guidelines, meal planning, food preparation, and will review a variety of culinary careers. Scouts will gain hands-on cooking experience throughout the Cooking merit badge course! Prerequisites: 2c, 4a-e, 6d-e

Space is mysterious. Humans explore space for many reasons, not least because we do not quite know what is out there. Scouts will learn about the history of space exploration, research the importance of space related to modern technology, and build and launch a model rocket. Please note that Scouts will not actually leave the planet. Prerequisites: None;

Basketry is a handy skill for a Scout. A basket can be a sturdy companion on campouts, carrying clothes snugly and efficiently, holding potatoes and corn for roasting over a campfire, or carrying the day’s fishing catch back to camp for dinner. Baskets and basket-weaving projects also make great gifts for family and friends. Prerequisites: None, though Scouts may or may not complete the basket projects.

Scouts in the Leatherwork merit badge will explore the history and endless uses of leather. They will also make a useful leather item using the same types of raw materials that our ancestors used; be challenged to master skills like hand-stitching, lacing, and braiding; and learn how to preserve and protect leather items so they will last a lifetime! Prerequisites: None; kits will be provided to participating Scouts.

As with any art, wood carving involves learning the basics of design, along with material selection and tools and techniques, as well as wood-carving safety. The requirements of the Wood Carving merit badge introduce Scouts to an enjoyable hobby and that can become a lifetime activity. Scouts should come prepared with a safety mindset! Prerequisites: Scouts must have their Totin’ Chip and bring some verification.