2026 Scouts BSA Summer Camp at Camp Birch

We will be offering two weeks of Scouts BSA Summer Camp in 2026

 Week 1: June 14-20, 2026              Week 2: June 21-27, 2026

Campsite reservations can be made online by clicking the week you wish to register for above. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a campsite. This $100 can be applied towards Scout or adult registrations, or you can roll it over to next year's deposit if you leave it in the contingent account.

Registration is now fully open! This includes Scout and adult registration, as well as Merit Badge and activity registration. Please see the "Summer Camp Registrations" section below for details on how to register Scouts and adults. Scout and adult registration is done through your Troop (not individually). Please contact your Troop Summer Camp coordinator to register.

Information & Program Guides

The 2026 Scouts BSA Summer Camp Information & Program Guides contain everything you need to know about Scouts BSA Summer Camp at Camp Birch!

• 2026 Scouts BSA Summer Camp Information Guide
• 2026 Scouts BSA Summer Camp Program Guide
• 2026 Scouts BSA Summer Camp Flyer - Register Online NOW
• Scouts BSA Summer Camp - Why Choose Camp Birch
• MRT Mad River Trace Promotion

Cost & Registration Deadlines

These dates will not be extended, and we will not issue refunds for those with technical issues that wait until the last minute. Please register early!

Important Dates

10 Day Out Meetings

• Week 1: June 4, 2026 at 7:30 pm on the back porch of the Turner Building at Camp Birch
• Week 2: June 11, 2026 at 7:30 pm on the back porch of the Turner Building at Camp Birch

Daytime Program Areas

This year our Scouts BSA Summer Camp will have more structure and organized schedule to provide an excellent Scout focused program.  We have created a schedule for many Merit Badges, while some areas will continue to offer flexible open programming and new activities throughout the week. Camp Birch strives to focus on running a high-quality program with activities for Scouts and adults of all ages to get the most out of their summer camp experience.  In true Scouting fashion, we will emphasize the "Game with a Purpose" approach while maintaining Scouting’s' high standards of safety and security in our higher-risk program areas.

Scouts will have the opportunity to sign up for scheduled sessions prior to camp through our Merit Badge registration system. Scouts must pre-register to secure their spot. Pre-registration for a structured Merit Badge offering is part of the individual Scout’s registration. With open programming, Scouts can simply go to the open program area and complete requirements for Merit Badges they want to take. For Merit Badge tracking purposes and space limitations, registration is encouraged. There may also be an additional fee associated with the structured Merit Badges that should be paid at the time of registration. While at camp, Scouts must plan their schedule to ensure they will be able to attend these structured Merit Badge classes for the entire time allotted.

Medical Form

Parts A, B, and C are required for all resident camps. Please bring these to the 10 day out meeting. In part B, their immunization record must be completed and include dates. The date of the tetanus vaccine must be within the last 10 years. In part C, the signature must be from an MD, DO, NP, or PA. NO chiropractors signatures are accepted.

• Medical Form

Other Forms

• Scout Registration Worksheet (TROOP USE ONLY)
• Cowboy Action Waiver
• Dietary Restriction Form
• Family Night Meal Order Form
• Special Medical Needs Form
• Immunization Exemption Request
• Unit Roster
• Swim Classification Record
• Camp Birch Vehicle Policy
• Scouts BSA Clothing Guidelines
• Troops Clothing Policy

Qualified Leadership

While at summer camp, your unit must have at least the required minimum number of leaders to comply with Scouting America Safeguarding Youth Guidelines. In accordance with Scouting America national policy, all adults accompanying a troop to Summer Camp must be registered members of Scouting America and be current with their Safeguarding Youth Training and Hazardous Weather Training. Qualified leadership is two adult leaders over the age of 21. Leaders must be present both day and night. If proper adult leadership cannot be arranged, please contact the Camp Director as soon as possible so we can assist you in finding a second leader or help arrange for a surrogate leader.

Camp Birch does not charge for the minimum number of leaders required for the number of Scouts attending. There will be a $100 charge for every additional adult (late fees apply). This covers food costs and facility use.

1-10 youth = 2 free adults          11-20 youth = 3 free adults          21-30 youth = 4 free adults          and so on

Summer Camp Registrations

Campsite reservations are now being accepted for 2026 Scouts BSA Summer Camp! Scout and adult registrations are now open for those units who have already reserved a campsite.

We will be using our online registration system for Scouts BSA Summer Camp.

Payment must accompany all registrations via Credit Card or Electronic Check.

You will need to be logged into your MyCouncil account on our website in order to process online Summer Camp registrations.

Online Summer Camp registration is a two step process: 1. Reserving a Campsite and 2. Registering Scouts and Adults.

Reserving a Campsite

On our homepage, click “Camping” then click “Scouts BSA Summer Camp”. On the top of the page, click the week you would like to attend. Follow the steps to reserve a campsite and pay the $100 campsite deposit.

The individual who reserves the campsite for the unit automatically becomes the online Summer Camp registration unit manager and is the only one with permissions to continue with the next registration step. Additional unit managers can be added by having the original unit manager email a request including name and email address of the person to be added to Tara.Corns@Scouting.org. Please note that anyone who becomes a unit manager will have access to edit online Summer Camp registrations.

Registering Scouts and Adults

You will manage the remainder of your online Summer Camp registrations on your MyCouncil page on the council website.

• Log into MyCouncil
• Click MyCouncil (upper right side of page)
• Under My Units click the button for the Troop you are registering
• Click Registrations (left side of page)
• Click the view button (this will take you to a Dashboard where you can view details about your summer camp registration)

To register Scouts and adults:

• Click Members (left side of page)
• Click the add new button
• You will then select how many Scouts and adults you want to register at this time
• Once you click the Save button, you will be taken to the Shopping Cart
• Click the Add Information button to enter all of the registrant's data (contact info, special needs, t-shirt size) then click the Select Activities button  to register for Merit Badges and activities (activities with additional fees will be added at this time)
• Click Save
• Click the Proceed to Checkout button when finished entering registrant's data and activities
• You must go through the Checkout and Payment process to complete the request. Once you have completed Checkout and Payment, you can come back to your Dashboard at any time to manage your summer camp registration (edit or add information, change Merit Badges and Activities, etc.).

If you have any questions regarding online Summer Camp registration or are unable to access registration via the instructions, please contact Tara Corns at Tara.Corns@Scouting.org or 937-325-6449 x101.

Camp Check-in

Each unit will be assigned a check-in time at the ten-day-out meeting. If your unit cannot attend the ten-day-out meeting, the camp staff will contact you with your assigned time. This is to ensure your unit gets the attention they need for the check-in process. Everyone will go through a medical check-in with our camp medics. This is where you will need to turn in any outstanding paperwork that was not collected at the ten-day-out meeting, submit any outstanding payments, and receive camp items (shirts, patches, etc.). Your unit will then get a camp tour and go to the pool for Swim Checks (if needed).

Questions?

Program Questions (anything that takes place out at camp) - Camp Director - Fanessa Bendall - CHTBleadership@tecumsehcouncil.org

Online Registration Questions (anything pertaining to the online registration system) - Tara Corns - Tara.Corns@Scouting.org or 937-325-6449 x101