Traditional Camp Programs

Merit Badges offered at Sgooting Sports
Archery, Rifle Shooting, and Shotgun Shooting are the merit badges offered at the Shooting Sports area. Scouts must be 12 years old or older with parental permission to take part in rifle or shotgun shooting. Archery is open to all ages.


Extra Programs
The Shooting Sports program is well developed at our camp. There is a .22 caliber rifle range, a 20 gauge shotgun range, BB Gun range and an archery range. Safety is emphasized at all the ranges. The programs are designed to build confidence and foster the enjoyment of participating in shooting sports.

Archery
The Archery range gives an opportunity for archers of all ages to hone their skills. Scouts will learn all aspects of the sport of Archery. Thursday night after vespers there is an opportunity to continue your efforts to qualify for the merit badge.

Rifle
Scouts and Leaders use .22 caliber rifles on our range, as they work toward merit badges or in the afternoon program. Scouts must have the “Permission to Shoot” Form filled out in order to take part. Thursday night after vespers there is a Leaders Only Shoot Out, test your skill and see how you do.
Shotgun
Scouts and Leaders will use 20-gauge shotguns at a state of the art shotgun range. The Shotgun can be physically demanding for some Scouts, please be sure you can handle a Shotgun before signing up. Scouts must have the "Permission to Shoot” Form filled out in order to take part.

BB Gun
The BB Gun range is for all Scouts younger then 12 years old. Scouts can shoot targets and qualify for Jr. NRA awards. Scouts must have the “Permission to Shoot” Form filled out in order to take part.

Black Powder
Scouts or Leaders interested in Muzzle loading black powder rifles can see a demo and test their skills with these unique rifles. Scouts must have the “Permission to Shoot” Form filled out in order to take part.

Afternoon Program
Each day a patrol may be assigned to a Shooting Sports area for an afternoon session. The Shooting Sports staff will introduce the patrols to the area in terms of procedures, safety, and skill development. Participants will have the opportunity to be introduced to the sport, work on requirements for their merit badge, or continue to develop their skill in the area. The Shooting Sports staff is there to help the Scouts and Leaders enjoy their time at camp in a safe manner.