Merit Badges

The following Merit Badges will be offered at Camp Somers:		
Archery		Archeology	Astronomy* 		Basketry
Camping*	Canoeing 	Environmental Science*	Fingerprinting
First Aid	Fishing 	Fly Fishing		Forestry*
Geology*	Leatherwork	Lifesaving		Mammal Study
Metalwork	Model Design & Building		Nature	Oceanography
Orienteering	Pioneering*	Pottery	Pulp & Paper*
Reptile & Amphibian Study*	Rifle Shooting	Rowing	Shotgun Shooting*
Small Boat Sailing	Sports	Swimming	Weather
Wilderness Survival	Woodcarving		
* Requirements revised in 2006

Special Programs offered at Camp Somers       

MASR
XTREME CAMPER
PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE

Have each area director initial each requirement as you
complete them. All forms should be turned in to Brian at the
office by 3:00 on Friday.

1) Participate in 2 mountain biking treks
Trek 1: ___________ Trek 2: _____________
2) Complete one week of C.O.P.E.
3) Participate in 2 guided climbs at the Climbing Area.
Climb 1: _________ Climb 2: _____________
4) Complete the mile swim.
5) Attend one of the following:
An outpost: _________________
SCUBA: _______________
6) Successfully complete a Geocaching trail at Scoutcraft.
7) Attend an open shoot at Archery, Shotgun, or Rifle.
8) Assist Ecology area in a conservation project.
9) Lead a song in the dining hall (See Brian one day in advance)

    The Summer Residential Camp Program offers your Scouts a chance to have FUN, learn new skills, work on merit badges, achieve personal advancement, and Patrol/Troop Advancement. 

     Our Outpost Camping, Dan Beard Program, Trail to Eagle, Winnebago Event Challenges, and the Night Watch Program will challenge you.   There is something for everyone.  The Staff of Winnebago Scout Reservation is dedicated to make it all happen.

View the Camp Somers Program Schedule

Ecology - The Ecology area offers an array of Merit Badges.

Handicraft Lodge  - The Handicraft program features woodworking, metalworking, and basketry in an environment made for hands-on creativity. 

Health Lodge - The onsite Health Officer offers the First Aid Merit Badge.

Mountain Biking - Offering Bike Instruction and Mountain Bike Trips on the camp trails and different destinations.

Scoutcraft - The Scoutcraft area offers an array of Merit Badges.  Scoutcraft teaches skills and challenges Scouts to the gateway competition, monkey bridges, 10 second knot club,

Shooting Sports - Everyone's favorite area!  Rifle, Shotgun and Archery merit badges for those on the advancement trail. 

Trading Post - Offering snacks, drinks, camp souvenirs, merit badge pamphlets and basic camping equipment.

Aquatics - The traditional aquatics merit badges of swimming, lifesaving, canoeing, rowing, and small boat sailing. 

Dan Beard - The Dan Beard Program for the first year Scouts which hones skills and builds confidence while allowing a first experience in Merit Badges.

Special Programs only at Somers -

    For Scouters:  There is safe swim afloat and youth protection training, fishing or even napping.  Come to camp and we will take care of the rest.  Make sure you take advantage of the Scoutmasters Lounge.

C.O.P.E.
Project C.O.P.E. is a program designed for Scouts who have been in camp for several summers and who wish to expand their program horizons. It is open to Scouts who are at least 13 years of age and who have earned the rank of 1 st Class. Project C.O.P.E. is an extensive, weeklong program and will use much of the participating Scout’s time. Even if a Scout has participated in Project C.O.P.E. in the past they are encouraged to sign up again this year as the dynamics of the program are constantly changing! Project C.O.P.E. will be offered daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Scouts can sign up for Project C.O.P.E. on Sunday night.

Climbing / Rappelling
Camp Somers’ Climbing/Repelling program will be offered daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Scouts will have the opportunity to learn to climb and repel safely on some of New Jersey’s most famous climbing areas. Equipment will be provided but spaces are limited! This is a program for older Scouts and is a great opportunity for Scouts participating in Project C.O.P.E. in the morning! Scouts may also work to complete the requirements to earn the Climbing Merit Badge.

SCUBA BSA
One of Camp Somers’ most popular programs, but with a new twist! Scouts will not only have the opportunity to get a “SCUBA experience” but they will also work to fulfill the requirements for SCUBA BSA. This program is offered on two nights, Monday and Thursday, but Scou ts need only to sign up for one night. There is a small fee for this program to help pay for equipment maintenance and upkeep. Scouts can sign up for this program in the camp office.

Mountain Biking
Camp Somers’ Mountain Biking program is offered daily for both Scouts and Leaders. During this half day program Scouts will have the opportunity to learn simple bike maintenance as well as participate in a biking trek. Bike treks will be adjusted based on the level of experience of t he group. Camp Somers’ Mountain Biking program offers treks that cater towards the beginner all the way to the experienced biker. Scouts can sign up for this program in the camp office.