Camp Wheeler

Join "Captain Dan" this Summer for a
2012 Pirate Adventure!

Archeology - Archery - BB Guns - Boating - Climbing Center - Crafts - Fishing -
Games - Hiking - Kayaks - Mountain Bikes - Nature - Nerf Action Adventure -
Family Campfire - Rafting - Rock Throwing - Pirate Preparation Program Zip Line -
Scoutcraft - Science - Slingshots - Swimming Pool and much more!

Camp Wheeler is one of two Cub Scout day camps for boys going into 2nd through 5th grade. Located on the 1,000 acre Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation in Stanhope NJ, Camp Wheeler has been providing a high quality Cub Scout Day Camp program for over thirty years.  Bus transportation is provided from more than 50 locations throughout Morris, Sussex and NW Somerset counties.

Camp operates for six weeks from July 2nd through Aug 10th 2012. The hours are Monday to Friday 8:45am - 4:15pm. Come for one or more weeks!  We offer an action packed day with lots of fun with some learning too. Camp Wheeler stresses Scouting values and provides a fun and safe summer program for boys.

Captain DanArgh you landlubbers! Be prepared for pirates this summer. Make themed crafts and play pirate games. Learn to fly through the air on our pirate preparation program zip line. All of your favorite programs are back and we have added a few new ones too.

Registration and Fees

Online and mail registration is available. The fee schedule includes discounts for multiple weeks and siblings. Not a Cub Scout? Pay an extra $10 registration fee, and you can come to camp. Register by March 31st and save more than $50 per week with the early bird fee! Join us 4th of July week and save an extra $60. Camp is open July 4th.

Already Registered?

Please review the Confirmation Packet for additional information and all the forms you need for camp. Campers attending Camp Wheeler are strongly encouraged to attend orientation on a Tuesday evening before camp.  Also, don't forget to join us for the family campfire every Thursday evening. If you have already completed a week at camp, visit the advancement page.

Resident Camps for Webelos

If your son is going into 4th or 5th grade, also check out our resident camping programs!

Take a Look at Camp Wheeler

 

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Financial Assistance

Need some assistance to send your son to camp? Patriots' Path Council can help. The Warren Wheeler Adventureship is available to help families pay the cost of attending camp.

Staffing

If you are interested in working or volunteering at Camp Wheeler this summer, please visit our Summer Camp Employment page.

Unit Leaders

Please don't forget to register for your free Camp Promotion.  A volunteer will come to your pack meeting and help get everyone excited about summer camp.  Plus one Cub Scout in attendance will win a $50 ticket to camp!

Page last updated: 01-27-2012 03:26 pm