Summer Camps
Cub Scout summer camps are exciting opportunities for Scouts to dive into hands-on adventures, make new friends, and explore the outdoors in a safe, structured environment. Resident camps are designed to build confidence, teamwork, and a love for the outdoors—all while creating memories that last a lifetime. Camp is also the only opportunity for Scouts to earn special badges like archery, bb guns, and slingshots as well as get exposure to boat handling and other advanced outdoor skills. Pack 1853 arranges camp registration as a Pack and uses a mix of den leader and parent volunteers for camp chaperones.
Resident Camps
Camp Snyder: Rising Tigers (completed Kindergarten) thru rising Arrow of Light Scouts (completed 4th Grade) can attend a Resident Weekend (Thurs. evening - Sun. morning) camp at Camp Snyder in Haymarket, VA. Tigers must be accompanied by a parent.
Goshen - Camp Ross: Rising Webelos (completed 3rd Grade) and Arrow of Light Scouts (completed 4th Grade) can attend a full week of camp (Monday - Friday) at Camp Ross at Goshen Scout Reservation in Goshen, VA.
Resident camps provide tents and cots, as well as all meals. Children and adults bunk separately.