Summer Camp - Ingersoll Scout Reservation

As Scouts, we look forward to Summer Camp all year.

Why? Because there is nothing quite like hanging out with your friends under the stars and away from those pesky devices we love so much.

Want to know what it's like to attend Summer Camp?

The best way is to join us. The invite is always open. Fair warning: so far 100% of our campers join the Troop!

However, if you can't experience camp firsthand, here is our best overview of what the adventure is like.

Getting to Camp

From pre-travel emails from our SPL, to parent/scout trainings and custom-made maps and schedules from Troop leadership, we were the most prepared we have ever been. Hard to believe that we have come from being almost a Troop (sharing a site with an established Troop in 2022) to having a full Troop of our own and even girls serving as camp staff trainees!

Upon arrival at our departure point, scouts received any camp shirts they preordered and gathered for photos before hitting the road.

We were scheduled to arrive before the camp opened, so we had time to stop by the gas station and grab some fun treats for our sack lunch that day.

As soon as we arrived, we were whisked away for a smooth check-in and swim checks.

We were ready for some serious fun.

Setting-up Camp

2024 was our first time staying in the platform tents at Ingersoll. The girls had mixed feelings about it. A few decided to pitch a tent, and one even was brave enough to try hammock camping.

One memory that will not soon be forgotten is Mr. Blumenberg showing us how to set up our tents and the proper technique for rolling the flaps to keep the rain off.

Our favorite part was the reason why we shouldn't worry about any snakes, after all, they keep the mice away! Nervous laughter all around

Opening Flags

Opening Campfire

Paul Bunyan Outpost

Outposts are a special part of camping at Ingersol. Once or twice during the week we get a chance to enjoy a little extra adventure.

One of our favorite Outposts is Paul Bunyan! The girls get up extra early and head to the north side of camp for some delicious pancakes and sausage from Paul Bunyan's crew.

While we waited, a rousing game of loggerball, some ax throwing and a branding iron got us good and hungry!

Merit Badges

Dining Hall Shenanigans

Afternoon Activities

Tie-Dying Camp Shirts

Afternoons at camp mean fun with your Troop.

Here, we hung out with two of our favorite staff members and had the opportunity to make some unique camp T-shirts. While we didn't get a photo of the final products, we have heard that girls love them!

Order of the Arrow Callout Ceremony

One of our favorite Family Night traditions is the time of the evening when we surprise our hardest working scouts with the opportunity to become a member of the Scouting's honor society, the Order of the Arrow. To be eligible, scouts must show dedication, skill, and a cheerful heart for service.

Staying Cool

Scouts are just different. We know how to have fun during any type of weather. When the days get hot, we find create ways for everyone to cool off.

This DIY dunk tank was a huge "hit"!

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