Summer Camp is more than having fun and earning Merit Badges             (Boy Scouts of America Summer Camp Outcomes Study, National BSA)

Scouts indicate that summer camp is more than just a place to have fun. It also offers Scouts the opportunity to participate in physically and intellectually challenging activities, introduces them to new and rewarding experiences, and provides them with supportive and caring relationships. This study infers that positive outcomes of Scout summer camp occur because the environment and activities at camp incorporate all of the elements of healthy youth development.

Strong Personal Values and Character. Reflective and thought-provoking activities are one avenue through which summer camp helps build strong values and character.

Positive Sense of Self-Worth and Usefulness. Summer camp helps to instill a positive sense of self-worth and usefulness in young people by providing them with service opportunities, as well as positive peer-to-peer and intergenerational communications. In addition, summer camp helps to build young people’s leadership skills, confidence, and self-esteem.

Caring and Nurturing Relationships With Parents, Other Adults, and Peers.
Summer camp builds caring and nurturing relationships by engaging young people in group activities with both peers and adults. And for a majority of Scouts, strong bonds of friendship are developed at summer camp.

A Desire to Learn. Summer camp inspires young people to think about nature and consider the environment.

Productive and Creative Use of Time. Summer camp provides young people with productive and creative uses for their time by offering a valuable mix of both physical and intellectual activities.

Social Adeptness. Summer camp helps young people to become more socially adept by offering them opportunities to participate in and contribute to team-building activities.

Overall, parents speak highly of and appear very impressed with Scout summer camps. Nationally, 93 percent of parents say their son’s summer camp experience met or exceeded their expectations. Almost all (96 percent) say they would recommend Scout summer camp to others. Leaders enjoy and appreciate their time spent at Scout summer camps.

 Nationally, 94 percent of leaders say they met all or some of their goals, and 53 percent say their experience was better than they thought it would be. Leaders who attend Boy Scout summer camp overwhelmingly agree that the camp offers them the following benefits:



• Played a role in helping young people succeed/grow
• Helped youth realize their own abilities
• Was with people I respect
• Built friendships with youth

Please view the Boy Scouts of America Summer Camps Outcomes Study             by clicking here.

 Camp Somers is a great camp where your son will grow.  Please contact your Scoutmaster for further information about Camp Somers.

Camp Mail:

    Scouts like to get mail at Camp!  It takes several days for the mail to get to camp.  So mail early (even before they leave for camp). It is natural for some Scouts to feel a little bit of homesickness.

 

 

 

Camp Phone:

    In case of emergency, you may call camp at 973-983-9075.  Please be prepared with your Sons Name, Troop and Campsite.  We will then send a messenger to the adult leader at the campsite.

Things to Bring:

    Things to bring for Camp Somers can be found here.

Trading Post:

    The Trading Post is the camp store.  Campers may purchase Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation camp shirts and souvenirs, Merit Badge pamphlets, snacks/candy, beverages, and basic camping gear.

Weather

    The weather at Camp Somers can range to clear and sunny in the 90s to clear and cool at night with lows in the 60s.

Questions?

    If you have any questions, please contact your Scoutmaster.

Camp Troop at Somers:  

    Can't go to camp with your troop?  Want to spend more than one week at camp?  Check out our Camp Troop.

 

First Year Boy Scout Day Camp:

     Not quite ready for overnight camp?  Want to see what camp is like?  Looking to get a taste of the Boy Scout program?  Check out our First Year Boy Scout DAY camp program.

COUNCIL REFUND POLICY:

 In all programs offered by the Patriots’ Path Council, BSA, a great deal of planning and purchasing takes place well in advance.  These plans include, but are not limited to, staff, food, program materials, patches and awards, rental and purchase of equipment, and in some cases, items of clothing such as T-shirts that are given as part of a program fee.

When an individual or group makes a reservation for an activity or program, these items are included in ordering of materials and staffing for that event.

 Refunds: Individuals or groups that cancel a program reservation 30 days prior to the date of the event will receive a refund of fees paid, less a 15% administrative charge.  No refunds will be made after the 30 day cancellation deadline, unless there is a medical or other emergency.

 ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND SENT TO THE PATRIOTS’ PATH COUNCIL, 222 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ  07932.