General Camp Questions

When should our unit mail BSA health forms to camp?
Units should mail their health forms to the camp they are attending to ensure that they arrive 2 weeks prior to the unit's arrival. Even if your unit is...
Thu, Feb 22, 2018 at 12:10 PM
What are the requirements for individuals to be visitors at a Bay-Lakes Council Camp?
There are no requirements for individuals to meet before they visit a Bay-Lakes Council camp. Upon arrival, visitors must check-in at the camp's office ...
Thu, Feb 22, 2018 at 12:14 PM
Who needs to fill out a BSA health form?
For Boy Scout Summer Camp: All participants staying overnight must turn in a completed BSA Health & Medical Record (Parts A, B, & C). A tetanus sho...
Thu, Feb 22, 2018 at 12:16 PM
How does someone apply for a campership (camp scholarship)?
The campership application can be found by clicking here. Applications must be completely filled out online by March 1st, prior to the upcoming summer camp ...
Fri, Feb 28, 2020 at 11:49 AM
Is there a pro-rated option available for youth that don't want to attend the full week?
Currently there is not an option to do this. It's a topic that we have placed on our whiteboard for future consideration and discussion.
Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 7:00 AM
When do BSA Annual Health and Medical Records (AHMR) expire?
Annual Health and Medical Records, also referred to as a BSA physical or BSA health form, expire on the last day of the month, 1 year from when the last ann...
Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 7:07 AM
How does a youth guest leave camp early?
There are a number of reasons that a Scout may leave camp earlier than scheduled. However, we take the security and safety of our guests seriously and there...
Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 7:18 AM
Can we do swim checks before arriving to camp?
Starting for the 2019 Summer Camp season, yes a unit can complete a swim check prior to attending camp. The Swim Classification form is attached to this ans...
Wed, Feb 20, 2019 at 9:23 PM
Who needs to turn in medications when checking into summer camp?
For our 2018 summer season, all adult and youth medications must be turned in to the camp's health officer upon arrival to summer camp. There is an exce...
Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 8:38 AM
Is there a link to download the 2018 summer camp webinars?
Yes. See the attached files to this article.
Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 8:43 AM