About Watchung Day Camp

Watchung Cub Scout Day Camp (for boys who have completed 1st through 4th grade) is nestled in the scenic 1,945 acre Watchung Reservation, a unit of the Union County Park System. Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8:45am to 3:45 pm.

Watchung Cub Scout Day Camp offers many different activities to the Cub Scouts of the Patriots Path Council. The camp sits on Surprise Lake which Scouts use for boating and fishing each day. Scouts also can take advantage of the newly renovated Trailside Nature Center, an interactive and fun learning experience about the world around them.Scouts also get the opportunity to swim once each week at the Warrenbrook Swim Club, a unit of the Somerset County Parks Commission.

To Learn More about what Watchung Can Offer your son, click on “Programs”.

2008 Camp Theme

In 2008, Watchung’s theme will be "Camp Watchung Goes Around The World in Six Weeks". Each week, Scouts will "visit" a different country. If a Scout attends all six weeks of summer camp, they will be able to visit all of the following countries: Norway, China, Canada, Mexico, Egypt, and Italy. Click on the “Programs” tab on the left hand side of your screen to learn more about our 2008 Theme and see our Camp’s Travel Itinerary!

Advancement

Although having fun is a big part of the week at Watchung, Day Camp is also a place where Scouts can work on hundreds of Cub Scout advancement requirements. A Scout who attends Watchung Cub Scout Day Camp will be able to advance in rank much more easily and quickly than a Scout who did not attend. Every Friday Scouts are given an advancement sheet highlighting what they earned for that week.

Webelos II Buckskin Program

In 2008, Watchung will bring back its successful Webelos II Buckskin Program. Started in 2007, Buckskin is a specific program for the Webelos II Scout. Your Webelos II Scout will be placed in this program automatically when you register for camp. This program is designed to teach the Webelos II Scout skills needed for their future career as Boy Scouts. It also provides a great capstone experience for their last year as Cub Scouts!

The program culminates in a half-day hike and an overnight campout. Click on the “Programs” tab on the left hand side of your screen to learn more about Buckskin.

What is provided at camp?

Bus transportation - see the bus schedule for location and time stops
A Staff Accredited by the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America with a counselor ratio of 1:10 boys
A Quality Program with all necessary program supplies
A state certified EMT and/or RN and first aid supplies
A camp T-shirt
A Snack and drink at morning snack time (boys bring their own lunch/drink)

The ability to purchase snacks each day at Camp Watchung’s trading post.

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