Adventure Starts Outside
From first-time Cub Scout campouts to full weekends at camp, outdoor experiences are where Scouts build confidence, learn new skills, make memories, and discover what it means to be prepared.
Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, set up the first summer camp for Youth in 1907 at Brownsea Island, England, to test his theories about Scouting for Youth. Since that time, the Outdoor Program has been an important part of Scouting.
Behind every great campout is a little planning — and the right resources make all the difference. Use this page as your hub for camping rules, safety guidelines, required forms, policies, and helpful planning tools so your unit can focus less on paperwork and more on the adventure.
2026 Cub Scout Camps and Activities
2026 Scouts BSA Camps and Activities
- General Camp Policies
- Medical Forms
- NWTC Activity Roster
- Scouter Code of Conduct
- Camp Usage Policy — Tobacco Products [E-Cigaretts/Vapes also prohibited]
- Camp Usage Policy — FIRE BAN
- Pool Rules
- Refund Policy for Northwest Texas Council
- Campership Assistance Request Form
- Swim Classification Procedures
- Camp Usage Fees
- Pet and Service Dog Policy
- Frozen Armadillo Award
- Hotter than a Horney Toad Award
Leadership in Camps
Scouting America requires at least two registered adult leaders for all trips and outings. The designated camp leader must be at least 21 years old, and assistant camp leaders must be at least 18 years old.
Consistent with the policy of Scouting America, separate housing must be provided for all female leadership. While facilities in camp remain the same, scheduling is designed to assure the privacy of both male and female leadership. Prudent judgment must be exercised to assure that proper role models are provided for our young people.
