Seneca Waterways Council, BSA - Babcock-Hovey Registration

Scouts register for summer camp through their troop. Talk to your Scoutmaster to find out when your troop is attending camp, and then sign up for the fun! (Venture crews can also attend camp - speak with your crew advisor.)

Only registered Scouts can attend Scout camp. If you're not a Scout, summer camp is a great reason to join! Call the number listed under "Boy Scouts of America" in your local phone book to find a Boy Scout troop near you. For more information on Scouting in Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties, New York, visit the Seneca Waterways Website or phone (585) 244-4210.

Your Scoutmaster or crew advisor will explain the camp fees, when payments are due. One week at Camp Babcock-Hovey costs $290.00 for most Scouts (those in Seneca Waterways Council units that registered by December 1, and those in out-of-council units returning for their consecutive year that registered by December 1.) The fee for the adult leaders who attend camp for the week is $95.00. Note: NO free adult per unit.

The fee includes a $100.00 deposit due to Seneca Waterways Council by December 1, 2011. An additional $100 per Scout, (Non Refundable) and $50.00 per Adult, (Non Refundable) is due by March 12. The final payment for all campers, (youth and adult) is due May 21. A late fee of $25.00 (per person) is charged for each final receipt received after May 21. If brothers attend summer camp, then each brother receives a $25.00 discount on the camp fee.

Camp Babcock-Hovey is a bargain. Many private camps cost at least $550.00, or even much more, for a week. Many Scout camps in our area cost more than Babcock-Hovey. Even so, we recognize that some families will have difficulty paying for camp, despite the fundraising efforts of their troops. Seneca Waterways Council Scouts who need financial help may apply for a campership through their troop.

Campership applications are treated in a confidential manner, and are due no later than April 15, 2012. Camperships are determined by a committee based on need, and normally cover a maximum of 50% of the total camp fee.

Troops may register for summer camp by completing and returning the Camp Babcock-Hovey Application. Please be aware that in order to maintain program quality, and to avoid overcrowding of the dining facilities, registration must be limited. Registrations are accepted on a first come first served, "space available" basis, starting at the Here’s How sessions in April each year.

For registration questions, contact the Seneca Waterways Council Servicenter. A minimum of two qualified leaders must be in charge during the unit's stay in camp. At least one leader must be over 21; the other may be a responsible leader 18 or older. Boy Scout and Leader fees are nonrefundable, but may be transferred to an individual not yet registered to attend.